Armstrong Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Armstrong World Industries reported a 15% increase in net sales, driven by price over higher-than-expected inflation and strong growth in the Architectural Specialties segment. While operating income and diluted earnings per share decreased slightly, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased. The company is updating its 2022 guidance with expectations of net sales growth of 11% to 13% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 10% to 13%.
Net sales increased by 15% compared to the prior-year quarter.
Operating income decreased by 9%, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations decreased by 3% compared to the prior-year quarter, including higher charges for 2020 acquisition-related fair value adjustments.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 2%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 11% compared to the prior-year quarter.
2022 Guidance was updated: Net Sales of +11% to 13%, adjusted EBITDA of +10% to 13% versus prior year
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Forward Guidance
Armstrong World Industries is maintaining its revenue growth outlook and modestly reducing its adjusted EBITDA outlook due to year-to-date inflation impacts.
Positive Outlook
- Continued, though uneven, commercial construction recovery
- Encouraging performance of growth initiatives
- Manufacturing productivity driven by operational excellence efforts
Challenges Ahead
- Inflation accelerated faster and stronger than anticipated
- Inflation created temporary pressures on margins