AZZ Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter with a 14.8% increase in sales, reaching $224.7 million. Net income rose to $21.6 million, or $0.87 per share. Incoming orders surged, leading to a significantly increased book-to-sales ratio and backlog.
Sales increased by 14.8% to $224.7 million compared to the prior year.
Net income was $21.6 million, or $0.87 per share, up from the prior year.
Incoming orders increased significantly to $311.6 million, resulting in a book-to-sales ratio of 1.39.
Backlog at the end of the quarter was $304.5 million, a 63.6% increase compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
Due to the recent announcement related to the acquisition of Precoat Metals, AZZ will not issue fiscal year 2023 guidance at this time. However, the company anticipates Metal Coatings will exceed $150 million in sales and exceed 30% EBITDA for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Infrastructure Solutions for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 will exceed their results in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.