MillerKnoll Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
MillerKnoll reported a strong first quarter with a 37% increase in sales compared to the prior year, including 12% organic growth. The company is making progress on integrating Knoll, having captured $80 million in run-rate cost synergies. The company is facing economic softening in various regions.
First quarter consolidated net sales were $1.08 billion, reflecting an increase of 36.6% on a reported basis and 12.3% organically compared to the prior year.
Orders in the quarter of $1.01 billion were 10.5% higher on a reported basis and decreased 11.0% organically year-over-year.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.44 for the first quarter, compared to $0.50 for the same period last year.
Captured $80 million in run rate cost synergies at the end of the first quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Expect sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 to range between $1,027 million and $1,067 million. Anticipate earnings per share to be between $0.39 and $0.45 for the quarter.
Positive Outlook
- The mid-point implies a revenue increase of 2.0% compared to the same quarter last fiscal year on a reported basis
- The mid-point implies a revenue increase of 5% compared to the same quarter last fiscal year on an organic basis
Challenges Ahead
- Given the current macroeconomic backdrop, proactively taking additional steps to improve near-term profit and cash flow outlook.
- Offering a voluntary retirement window.
- Further optimizing organizational structure.
- Reductions in program spending.
- Rationalizing capital expenditures.