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Dec 31, 2024

Axalta Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Axalta's Q4 2024 financial performance was marked by record net sales and adjusted EBITDA, driven by consistent outperformance in Refinish and Light Vehicle segments, and excellent execution across the company.

Key Takeaways

Axalta Coating Systems reported record fourth-quarter net sales of $1.3 billion. Net income increased 85% year over year to $137 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% to $275 million. Diluted EPS increased 91% to $0.63, and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 30% to $0.60.

Record fourth quarter net sales of $1.3 billion.

Net income increased 85% year over year to $137 million, with net income margins of 10.5%.

Record fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $275 million.

Diluted EPS increased 91% to $0.63 and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 30% to $0.60.

Total Revenue
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.3B
+1.1%
EPS
$0.6
Previous year: $0.43
+39.5%
Gross Profit
$447M
Previous year: $424M
+5.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$593M
Previous year: $700M
-15.3%
Free Cash Flow
$177M
Previous year: $254M
-30.3%
Total Assets
$7.25B
Previous year: $7.27B
-0.3%

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Forward Guidance

Axalta anticipates flat net sales year-over-year and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $265 million for Q1 2025. For FY 2025, the company projects net sales between $5.35 billion and $5.40 billion, Adjusted EBITDA between $1.15 billion and $1.175 billion, and Adjusted Diluted EPS between $2.50 and $2.60.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Sales YOY Flat
  • Net Sales $5,350 - $5,400 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA ~$265 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA $1,150 - $1,175 million
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS $2.50 - $2.60