Dec 31, 2023

Barnes Group Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported fourth quarter and full year financial results, reflecting execution of portfolio optimization and focus on long-term profitable growth strategy.

Key Takeaways

Barnes Group Inc. reported a 33% increase in sales to $416 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, with organic sales up 2%. The company's operating income increased by 23% to $29.7 million, and adjusted EPS was $0.41. Full year sales were $1,451 million, up 15% from the previous year.

Sales of $416 million, up 33%; Organic Sales up 2%.

Operating Margin of 7.1%; Adjusted Operating Margin of 11.5%, up 30 bps.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 18.8%, up 50 bps.

GAAP EPS of $0.14; Adjusted EPS of $0.41, down 21% on acquisition-related interest.

Total Revenue
$416M
Previous year: $313M
+32.6%
EPS
$0.41
Previous year: $0.52
-21.2%
Gross Profit
$111M
Previous year: $102M
+9.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$89.8M
Previous year: $76.9M
+16.9%
Free Cash Flow
$23.1M
Previous year: $18.7M
+23.8%
Total Assets
$3.31B
Previous year: $2.41B
+37.0%

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Barnes Group Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company is providing full year 2024 guidance as follows: Organic sales growth 4% to 8%, Adjusted operating margin 12% to 14%, Adjusted EBITDA margin 20% to 22%, Adjusted earnings per share $1.55 to $1.80, Capital expenditures $60 million to $70 million, Free cash flow $75 million to $85 million and Adjusted effective tax rate 30% to 32%.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic sales growth 4% to 8%
  • Adjusted operating margin 12% to 14%
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin 20% to 22%
  • Adjusted earnings per share $1.55 to $1.80
  • Free cash flow $75 million to $85 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Capital expenditures $60 million to $70 million
  • Adjusted effective tax rate 30% to 32%
  • The Company’s 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance excludes $0.17 related to restructuring and transformation activities.
  • $0.06 of MB Aerospace short-term purchase accounting adjustments
  • $0.38 of estimated divestiture impacts related to the pending sale of the Associated Spring™ and Hänggi™ businesses.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income