Sep 30, 2022

AZEK Q4 2022 Earnings Report

AZEK reported a decrease in net sales and net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, while continuing strategic investments and executing against strategy to deliver margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

AZEK's Q4 2022 results showed a decrease in net sales by 12% to $304.6 million compared to the same period in the prior year. The company experienced a net loss of $4.8 million, or ($0.03) per share, compared to a net income of $38.6 million, or $0.25 per share, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $65.1 million from $81.5 million in the prior year.

Consolidated net sales reached $304.6 million.

The company experienced a net loss of ($4.8) million, with an adjusted net income of $24.5 million.

EPS was reported at ($0.03) per share, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.16 per share.

Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $65.1 million.

Total Revenue
$305M
Previous year: $346M
-12.0%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.32
-50.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$65.1M
Previous year: $81.5M
-20.2%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
21.4%
Previous year: 23.5%
-8.9%
Gross Profit
$71.9M
Previous year: $112M
-36.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$121M
Previous year: $251M
-51.8%
Free Cash Flow
$8.69M
Previous year: $29.9M
-70.9%
Total Assets
$2.38B
Previous year: $2.19B
+8.9%

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Forward Guidance

AZEK anticipates a decline in new construction and repair and remodel markets, leading to an approximate 10% year-over-year decline in volume for fiscal year 2023. The company expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $250 to $265 million. For the fiscal first quarter 2023, AZEK expects consolidated net sales in the range of $200 to $215 million, and Adjusted EBITDA in the range between $8 to $12 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Added capacity positions the company well to pursue new market opportunities.
  • The company can expand its market share and drive wood conversion.
  • AZEK can execute its cost reduction programs.
  • The company can provide best-in-class service to its customers.
  • AZEK is positioned to generate meaningful free cash flow in fiscal 2023.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential for a slowdown in the markets in 2023.
  • AZEK is assuming new construction and repair and remodel market declines.
  • An approximately 10.0% year over year decline in volume is expected.
  • An estimated negative impact of approximately $8 million in cost of sales, with the majority impacting the fiscal first quarter.
  • Channel inventory reduction remains on track.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income