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Dec 31, 2023
Axalta Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Axalta's Q4 2023 financial performance was marked by increased net sales, net income, and adjusted EBITDA, driven by volume growth, pricing actions, and cost management.
Key Takeaways
Axalta's Q4 2023 results showed a 4.9% increase in net sales to $1.3 billion, a 68% increase in net income to $74 million, and a rise in Adjusted EBITDA to $251 million. The company benefited from pricing actions, positive mix impacts, and variable cost deflation. Axalta also reduced its net leverage ratio to 2.9x, the lowest in company history.
Net sales increased by 4.9% year-over-year, reaching $1.3 billion.
Net income rose by $30 million year-over-year, totaling $74 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $43 million year-over-year, reaching $251 million.
Free cash flow totaled $254 million.
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Forward Guidance
Axalta provided its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2024, including projections for net sales growth, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Free Cash Flow.
Positive Outlook
- Net Sales: Flat Year-Over-Year
- Adjusted EBITDA: ~$240 million
- Adjusted Diluted EPS: ~$0.40
- Adjusted EBITDA: $1,010 - $1,050 million
- Adjusted Diluted EPS: $1.80 - $1.95
Challenges Ahead
- Free Cash Flow: $400 - $450
- D&A (step-up D&A): ~$280 ($50)
- Tax Rate, As Adjusted: ~25%
- Diluted Shares Outstanding: ~222
- Interest Expense: ~$215