CVG Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
CVG reported a decrease in revenue and operating income compared to the previous year, primarily due to softening customer demand. However, the company secured new business wins and is focused on operational efficiency and growing its Electrical Systems segment. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges.
Revenues decreased by 11.6% to $232.1 million due to softening customer demand.
Operating income decreased by 55.1% to $6.6 million.
Net income was $2.9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to $8.7 million, or $0.26 per diluted share in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 35.9% to $12.7 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.5%.
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Forward Guidance
CVG reaffirmed its full-year 2024 outlook for Net Sales of $915 - $1,015 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $60 - $73 million. The outlook reflects current industry forecasts for North America Class 8 truck builds.
Positive Outlook
- North America Class 8 truck production levels are expected to be at 305,000 units.
- Proactive cost actions are being taken to help underpin the Adjusted EBITDA guidance range.
- Balance sheet remains strong with 1.8x net leverage.
- Taking actions to proactively address current market conditions.
- Expect improved profitability across core business through the rest of the year.
Challenges Ahead
- Agriculture and construction market conditions have deteriorated.
- Segments within global agriculture and construction market demand are projected to be flat to down 10% in 2024.
- First quarter results declined relative to a strong quarter of comparison in the prior year.
- Softer market conditions led to year-over-year declines in revenues and profits.
- Deterioration in construction and agricultural end markets is offsetting the improved Class 8 truck build forecast.