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Mar 31, 2024

Casella Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Casella's first quarter results for 2024 were announced, demonstrating strong revenue growth and strategic execution.

Key Takeaways

Casella Waste Systems reported a strong start to 2024, with revenues up 29.9% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions, pricing strategies, and higher recycling commodity prices. While net loss was $(4.1) million, Adjusted EBITDA increased by 40.2%. The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2024 guidance.

Revenues increased by 29.9% to $341.0 million compared to the same period in 2023.

Overall solid waste pricing increased by 5.5%, with collection price growth at 6.2% and disposal price growth at 4.0%.

Net loss was $(4.1) million, compared to net income of $3.5 million in the same period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA rose by 40.2% to $71.0 million.

Total Revenue
$341M
Previous year: $263M
+29.9%
EPS
-$0.01
Previous year: $0.1
-110.0%
Solid Waste Price Growth
5.5%
Previous year: 8.8%
-37.5%
Gross Profit
$56.2M
Previous year: $48.9M
+14.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$189M
Previous year: $60.2M
+214.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$22.6M
Previous year: -$1.8M
+1154.0%
Total Assets
$2.48B
Previous year: $1.42B
+74.5%

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Forward Guidance

Casella Waste Systems reaffirmed its fiscal year 2024 guidance, estimating revenues between $1.480 billion and $1.510 billion, net income between $35 million and $45 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $350 million and $360 million, net cash provided by operating activities between $260 million and $270 million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow between $140 million and $150 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenues between $1.480 billion and $1.510 billion.
  • Net income between $35 million and $45 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $350 million and $360 million.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities between $260 million and $270 million.
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow between $140 million and $150 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income