RBC Bearings reported a strong fourth quarter, driven by the acquisition of Dodge Industrial. Net sales increased significantly, and the company saw improvements in gross margin and operating income.
Net sales increased by 123.9% to $358.9 million, driven by the Dodge acquisition and growth in both Industrial and Aerospace/Defense segments.
Gross margin increased to $137.5 million, with an adjusted gross margin of $144.3 million.
Operating income rose to $57.8 million, with an adjusted operating income of $70.4 million.
Net income reached $32.2 million, or $1.26 per share on an adjusted diluted EPS basis.
The Company expects net sales to be approximately $355.0 million to $365.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.