Aaon Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
AAON reported a record second quarter in 2024, with net sales increasing by 10.4% to $313.6 million and earnings per diluted share rising by 12.7% to $0.62. The BASX segment was a primary driver of growth, with significant contributions from data center equipment sales. The company's backlog also reached a record $650.0 million.
Net sales increased by 10.4% year-over-year to a record $313.6 million.
Earnings per diluted share increased by 12.7% to a record $0.62.
Gross profit margin expanded to 36.1%, up from 33.1% in the comparable quarter of 2023.
Backlog reached a record $650.0 million, driven by the BASX and AAON Coil Products segments.
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Forward Guidance
AAON anticipates that sales and earnings will improve in the second half of the year from the first half, mostly realized in the fourth quarter. The company is strategically positioned for long-term success and is investing in expanded production capacity.
Positive Outlook
- Production issues from the first quarter were largely resolved, leading to increased volume output and productivity across all three segments.
- The BASX segment saw a significant rebound from the first quarter, with sales increasing 103.7% and gross profit rising by 182.2%, quarter-over-quarter.
- Bookings in the second quarter performed exceptionally well, resulting in a record backlog at the end of June.
- The data center market continues to be robust and AAON is well positioned to take advantage of the growing opportunity.
- AAON is leading the industry in the development of cold climate heat pumps.
Challenges Ahead
- Growth moderated from prior years in the traditional packaged rooftop business.
- This business is impacted more by the softening macro conditions and disruptions associated with the refrigerant transition, which is resulting in an increased amount of uncertainty regarding near-term demand.
- Any softness in the rooftop market will be more than offset with our data center products.
- Unspecified risks and uncertainties related to forward-looking statements.
- Potential for actual outcomes and results to differ materially from forecasts.