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Dec 31, 2023

Park-Ohio Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Park-Ohio's Q4 2023 results reflected a mix of challenges and achievements, with net sales increasing slightly despite the UAW strike's negative impact, and GAAP EPS improving significantly year-over-year.

Key Takeaways

Park-Ohio reported a 2% increase in net sales to $389.3 million for Q4 2023. GAAP EPS increased to $0.54 compared to a loss of $(0.58) in the same quarter last year. The UAW strike negatively impacted sales and EPS by approximately $25 million and $0.20 per diluted share, respectively. The company completed the sale of its Aluminum Products business during the quarter.

Net sales from continuing operations increased by 2% year-over-year to $389 million.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.54 per diluted share, up from a loss of $(0.58) per diluted share a year ago.

The UAW strike had a negative impact of approximately $25 million on net sales and $0.20 per diluted share on EPS.

Strong Q4 operating cash flows of $29 million and free cash flow of $22 million.

Total Revenue
$389M
Previous year: $382M
+2.0%
EPS
$0.54
Previous year: -$0.09
-700.0%
Gross Profit
$64.1M
Previous year: $55.5M
+15.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$54.8M
Previous year: $58.2M
-5.8%
Free Cash Flow
$21.7M
Total Assets
$1.34B
Previous year: $1.44B
-6.7%

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Forward Guidance

Park-Ohio anticipates mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2024, driven by strong demand in Supply Technologies and solid backlogs in Engineered Products, along with expected improvements in EPS and EBITDA.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth expected in the mid-single digit range year-over-year.
  • Continued strong demand expected in most end markets in Supply Technologies and Assembly Components.
  • Strength of backlog in Engineered Products.
  • Expected year-over-year improvement in EPS.
  • Expected year-over-year improvement in EBITDA.

Challenges Ahead

  • Sales growth is expected to moderate during 2024.
  • Uncertainty in the global economic environment.
  • Potential impact of labor disturbances affecting customers.
  • Raw material availability and pricing fluctuations.
  • Component part availability and pricing.

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