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Mar 31, 2022
Axalta Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Axalta's first quarter results demonstrated solid execution in a still challenging global operating environment.
Key Takeaways
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Net sales increased 10.4% year-over-year (13.4% ex FX) led by accelerating pricing gains in every end-market and a solid global demand profile. Diluted EPS was $0.18 versus $0.06 in Q1 2021; Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.31 versus $0.50 in Q1 2021.
Net sales increased 10.4% year-over-year (13.4% ex FX) led by accelerating pricing gains in every end-market and a solid global demand profile, except in Light Vehicle due to continued auto OEM production constraints
Price-mix increased 8.8% with strong contributions across all end-markets; Industrial Coatings mid-teens price-mix growth led all end-markets; expect continued sequential pricing gains company-wide
Income from operations of $86.3 million versus $52.6 million in Q1 2021; Adjusted EBIT of $119.5 million compared with $182.8 million in Q1 2021
Completed share repurchases of $175.1 million reflecting the repurchase of 6.4 million shares during Q1 2022
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Forward Guidance
Q2 2022 Financial Guidance
Positive Outlook
- Net Sales: ~+11-13%, including, ~(4)% foreign currency impact and ~+4% acquisition benefit; pricing expected to be low double-digits higher year-over-year
- Adjusted EBIT: $135-$165 million
- Adjusted Diluted EPS: $0.35-0.45; including a $0.02 foreign currency headwind
- Interest Expense: ~$34 million
- Diluted Shares: ~222 million
Challenges Ahead
- Adjusted Tax Rate: ~21-22%
- D&A: ~$80 million; including $24 million step-up D&A
- Expect raw material inflation in the high twenties versus Q2 2021
- Guidance assumes COVID-19 lockdowns in China begin to moderate in May and no further geopolitical escalation stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
- Includes a 2%-3% year-over-year Net Sales and $0.03 EPS impact