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Dec 31, 2023

CVG Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a decrease in revenue but an increase in net income, with mixed segment performance.

Key Takeaways

CVG reported Q4 2023 results with a revenue decrease of 5.0% to $223.1 million, impacted by a customer strike and reduced demand in some segments. However, net income significantly improved to $23.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to a net loss in the prior year. The Electrical Systems segment showed strong revenue growth.

Revenue decreased by 5.0% to $223.1 million due to strike impacts and lower demand in certain segments.

Net income increased to $23.3 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $32.0 million, or $(0.98) per diluted share, in the prior year.

Operating income improved to $5.0 million, up $9.0 million from the previous year.

Electrical Systems segment revenue increased by 19.4%.

Total Revenue
$223M
Previous year: $235M
-5.0%
EPS
$0.09
Previous year: $0.04
+125.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$8.34M
Adjusted Operating Income
$5.44M
Gross Profit
$26.2M
Previous year: $12.4M
+111.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$37.8M
Previous year: $31.8M
+18.9%
Free Cash Flow
$3.79M
Previous year: $28M
-86.5%
Total Assets
$483M
Previous year: $470M
+2.8%

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Forward Guidance

CVG provided its outlook for the full year 2024, expecting net sales between $915 million and $1,015 million and adjusted EBITDA between $60 million and $73 million. This reflects current industry forecasts for North American Class 8 truck builds.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects to benefit from growth in Electrical Systems.
  • Continued price realization
  • New business wins
  • Focus on enhancing operational efficiency
  • Focus on enhancing quality standards

Challenges Ahead

  • Industry forecasts for a lower Class 8 truck build in 2024
  • Impact of a strike at a customer facility
  • Softer fourth quarter revenues
  • Reduced demand in Vehicle Solutions segment
  • Reduced demand in Aftermarket segment

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income