Gibraltar Industries reported a decrease in net sales by 8%, but GAAP EPS increased by 45% and adjusted EPS increased by 17%. The company generated strong free cash flow and reaffirmed its 2023 net sales, EPS, and cash flow growth outlook.
Adjusted operating income improved by 14% despite an 8% decrease in net sales.
Free cash flow exceeded 12% of net sales, enabling debt reduction and share repurchases.
Renewables segment bookings nearly doubled sequentially, leading to a 34% increase in backlog.
Infrastructure segment experienced strong demand, with net sales and backlog increasing by 8.7% and 38%, respectively.
Gibraltar is reiterating its guidance for net sales and earnings for the full year 2023.
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