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Dec 31, 2024

Alta Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Alta Equipment Group reported a decline in revenue and an increased net loss in Q4 2024 due to weaker demand and higher expenses.

Key Takeaways

Alta Equipment Group posted Q4 2024 revenue of $498.1 million, down 4.5% year-over-year. The company reported a net loss of $11.4 million, compared to a $2.7 million loss in Q4 2023, primarily due to higher interest expenses and reduced equipment sales. Adjusted EBITDA fell by 18.1% to $40.7 million. Despite market challenges, the company saw sequential growth in equipment sales during the quarter.

Total revenue declined 4.5% YoY to $498.1 million.

Net loss widened to $11.4 million from $2.7 million in Q4 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 18.1% to $40.7 million.

Equipment sales improved sequentially despite market headwinds.

Total Revenue
$498M
Previous year: $522M
-4.5%
EPS
-$0.46
Previous year: $0.03
-1633.3%
Gross Profit
$117M
Previous year: $133M
-12.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$13.4M
Previous year: $31M
-56.8%
Total Assets
$1.48B
Previous year: $1.57B
-5.8%

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Forward Guidance

Alta Equipment expects market conditions to improve in 2025, with equipment oversupply normalizing and construction spending stabilizing.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 in the range of $175M to $190M.
  • Improved demand expected as oversupply in equipment normalizes.
  • Continued focus on cost optimization and inventory management.
  • Strength in product support revenue driven by parts and service.
  • Potential tailwinds from post-election construction market stabilization.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty around interest rate levels could impact capital spending.
  • Pressure on equipment sales margins due to competitive pricing.
  • Higher operating expenses expected in early 2025.
  • Continued softness in non-residential construction projects.
  • Potential volatility in rental equipment utilization rates.