Friedman Industries, Incorporated reports developments in metals processing, pipe manufacturing and metals distribution through two operating segments: flat-roll products and tubular products. Its flat-roll operations process carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum products using temper mills, cut-to-length lines, stretcher levelers and slitting capabilities. Its tubular products segment manufactures electric resistance welded pipe and distributes pipe through the Texas Tubular Products division.
Company news commonly covers quarterly operating results, sales volume trends, cash dividend declarations, acquisitions, facility investments and added processing capabilities. Recent business updates also include the completed Century Metals and Supplies acquisition, which expanded Friedman’s product portfolio, processing capabilities and geographic reach in the southeastern United States and Latin American markets.
Friedman Industries (NYSE American: FRD) announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per share on December 3, 2024. The dividend will be paid on February 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of January 17, 2025.
This marks the company's 212th consecutive quarterly dividend since its public listing in 1972. The Board reviews dividends quarterly, aiming to maintain stable payments with potential periodic increases based on financial performance and operational support. While the company intends to continue its dividend practice, future payments are subject to various factors including financial condition, operating results, cash needs, and growth plans.
Friedman Industries reported Q2 FY2024 results with sales of $106.8 million and a net loss of $0.7 million ($0.10 loss per share), compared to net earnings of $3.5 million ($0.48 per share) in Q2 FY2023. The company faced challenging conditions due to industry-wide pricing pressure and soft demand. Sales volume included 121,500 tons of inventory sold and 18,000 tons of toll processing. Working capital balance stood at $111.7 million, with operating cash flow of $10.8 million. The company reduced debt by 22% during the quarter. Hot-rolled coil prices stabilized after declining since early 2024, leading to reduced hedging activities.
Friedman Industries (NYSE American: FRD), a Texas-based company specializing in steel processing, pipe manufacturing, and distribution, has announced its 211th consecutive quarterly cash dividend since going public in 1972. The Board of Directors declared a $0.04 per share dividend on September 18, 2024, payable on November 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of October 25, 2024.
The company's dividend policy aims for stability and potential periodic increases based on financial performance. While Friedman Industries intends to continue its long-standing dividend practice, it cautions that future payments are not guaranteed and depend on various factors including financial condition, operating results, and growth plans.
Friedman Industries (NYSE American: FRD) announced its Q1 2024 results, reporting net earnings of $2.6 million ($0.37 diluted EPS) on net sales of $114.6 million. This compares to net earnings of $7.7 million ($1.04 diluted EPS) on net sales of $137.3 million in Q1 2023. The company's working capital balance at quarter-end was $123.6 million.
Sales volume decreased to 119,000 tons of inventory sold and 24,000 tons of toll processing, down from 129,000 tons and 24,000 tons respectively in Q1 2023. The decline was attributed to challenging customer conditions and planned downtime for equipment upgrades. The company captured hedging gains of $5.4 million, offsetting physical margin compression due to declining HRC prices.
Friedman Industries (NYSE American: FRD) announced a cash dividend of $0.04 per share, declared by the Board of Directors on June 26, 2024. This dividend will be paid on August 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 26, 2024. Notably, this marks the 210th consecutive quarterly cash dividend since the company went public in 1972. Dividends are reviewed quarterly and are intended to remain stable, with potential for increase as financial conditions allow. The company emphasizes that while it aims to continue this practice, future dividends are not guaranteed.
Friedman Industries reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The company achieved net earnings of $5.0 million for the quarter on sales of $132.2 million, reflecting a 13% increase in sales volume over the prior quarter. Fiscal year net earnings were $17.3 million with sales of $516.3 million, marking the second most profitable year in the company's history. Notably, sales volume increased by 19% due in part to output from the new Sinton, TX facility. Despite steel price volatility, the company maintained profitability each quarter. The flat-roll segment reported a sales volume increase to 159,000 tons, while the tubular segment saw a decline in operating profits. Looking forward, the company expects lower margins in Q1 FY 2025 due to declining HRC prices but anticipates hedging gains offsetting this impact.
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