MillerKnoll Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
MillerKnoll reported a decrease in net sales for the fourth quarter, but experienced growth in orders and a significant improvement in gross margin. The company achieved substantial earnings per share growth, driven by strategic initiatives and cost synergies.
Orders increased by 1.1% on a reported basis and 2.9% organically.
Gross margin improved by 250 basis points year-over-year.
Annualized run-rate cost synergy target of $160 million was achieved.
Diluted earnings per share grew by 63.4% compared to the same period last year.
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Forward Guidance
For fiscal year 2025, the company expects net sales to be above fiscal year 2024 and adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.10 to $2.30. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, net sales are expected to be between $872.0 million and $912.0 million, with adjusted diluted earnings between $0.38 and $0.44 per share.
Positive Outlook
- Increased activity and interest in the contract space.
- Improved traffic at recent trade shows, nearing pre-COVID levels.
- Easing negative trends in home sales.
- Direct correlation between luxury home sales and demand for home furnishings.
- Well positioned to benefit as activity accelerates.
Challenges Ahead
- Year-over-year revenue decrease of approximately 2.8% is expected for Q1 2025 based on the midpoint of the guidance.
- Overall economic uncertainty may impact demand.
- Potential for delays in project timelines.
- Fluctuations in raw material costs.
- Continued challenges in the retail sector.