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Dec 31, 2022

Foster Q4 2022 Earnings Report

L.B. Foster experienced increased sales and profitability, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

Key Takeaways

L.B. Foster reported a 21.4% increase in fourth-quarter net sales to $137.2 million, with gross margins expanding to 19.5%. The company's adjusted EBITDA rose by 132.6% to $7.5 million. New orders increased by 44.8% to $137.8 million, and the backlog reached $272.3 million. However, the company reported a net loss of $43.9 million due to a deferred tax asset valuation allowance and asset impairment charges.

Net sales increased by 21.4% year-over-year, reaching $137.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 132.6% year-over-year, reaching $7.5 million.

New orders increased by 44.8% year-over-year, reaching $137.8 million.

Backlog reached $272.3 million.

Total Revenue
$137M
Previous year: $113M
+21.4%
EPS
$0.19
Previous year: -$0.03
-733.3%
Backlog
$272M
Previous year: $210M
+29.5%
Gross Profit
$26.8M
Previous year: $19M
+40.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.88M
Previous year: $10.4M
-72.2%
Free Cash Flow
$5.19M
Total Assets
$365M
Previous year: $343M
+6.6%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is initiating 2023 financial guidance with net sales expected to range between $540.0 million to $570.0 million and adjusted EBITDA1 expected to range between $27.0 million and $31.0 million.