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Mar 31, 2024

Foster Q1 2024 Earnings Report

L.B. Foster experienced sales and profitability growth, driving continuing momentum.

Key Takeaways

L.B. Foster Company reported a strong start to 2024 with a 7.6% increase in net sales and a significant rise in net income to $4.4 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 financial guidance, expecting net sales between $525.0 million and $560.0 million.

Net sales increased by 7.6% year-over-year, driven by organic growth.

Net income was $4.4 million, a favorable increase of $6.6 million year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 32.4% year-over-year.

The company reaffirmed its full year 2024 financial guidance.

Total Revenue
$124M
Previous year: $115M
+7.6%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: -$0.2
-140.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$5.93M
Previous year: $4.48M
+32.4%
Backlog
$222M
Previous year: $260M
-14.5%
Gross Profit
$26.2M
Previous year: $23.3M
+12.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.15M
Previous year: $2.64M
+19.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 financial guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to range from $525.0 million to $560.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $34.0 million to $39.0 million.
  • Free cash flow is expected to range from $12.0 million to $18.0 million.
  • Capital spending as a percent of sales is expected to range from 2.0% to 2.5%.
  • Order rates began to show signs of recovery in the quarter.