Jan 31, 2024

Brady Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Brady's financial results for Q2 2024 were reported, showing a slight decrease in sales but an increase in earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Brady Corporation reported a decrease in sales by 1.1 percent, but organic sales increased by 1.6 percent. Diluted EPS increased by 18.4 percent to $0.90, and net cash from operating activities increased to $36.1 million. The company raised the low end of its full-year earnings guidance.

Sales decreased by 1.1 percent, with organic sales up by 1.6 percent.

Gross profit margin increased to 50.2 percent compared to 48.0 percent in the prior year.

Diluted EPS increased by 18.4 percent to $0.90.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $36.1 million.

Total Revenue
$323M
Previous year: $326M
-1.1%
EPS
$0.93
Previous year: $0.81
+14.8%
Organic Sales Growth
1.6%
Previous year: 6.3%
-74.6%
Foreign Currency Impact
0.8%
Previous year: -3.7%
-121.6%
Gross Profit
$162M
Cash and Equivalents
$144M

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Forward Guidance

The Company raised the low end of its GAAP earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share guidance for the year ending July 31, 2024 from the previous guidance range of $3.70 to $3.95 per share to the new full year guidance range of $3.80 to $3.95 per share. The Company also raised the low end of its Diluted EPS Excluding Certain Items* guidance for the year ending July 31, 2024 from the previous range of $3.85 to $4.10 per share to the new full year guidance range of $3.95 to $4.10 per share.