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Jul 31, 2024
Brady Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Reported record EPS and expanded share buyback program
Key Takeaways
Brady Corporation reported a decrease in sales by 0.7 percent, but achieved a record high EPS of $1.15 in Q4 2024. The company's board authorized an additional $100 million for share repurchases and announced its fiscal 2025 EPS guidance.
Diluted EPS increased 15.0 percent to a record high of $1.15.
Gross profit margin increased to 51.6 percent.
Board of Directors authorized an additional $100 million for share repurchase.
Sales decreased 0.7 percent, with organic sales growth of 1.6 percent offset by foreign currency and divestitures.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The Company expects GAAP earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share to range from $4.15 to $4.45 and Diluted EPS Excluding Certain Items* to range from $4.40 to $4.70 for the year ending July 31, 2024.
Positive Outlook
- GAAP earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share to range from $4.15 to $4.45, which would be an increase of 2.0 percent to 9.3 percent over GAAP earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share of $4.07 for the year ended July 31, 2024.
- Diluted EPS Excluding Certain Items* to range from $4.40 to $4.70 for the year ending July 31, 2024, which would be an increase of 4.3 percent to 11.4 percent over Diluted EPS Excluding Certain Items* of $4.22 for the year ended July 31, 2024.
- Full-year income tax rate of approximately 20 percent.
- Depreciation and amortization expense ranging from $38 million to $40 million.
- Capital expenditures are expected to approximate $35 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance is based upon foreign currency exchange rates as of July 31, 2024.
- Guidance assumes continued economic growth.
- Increased cost of raw materials and labor.
- Material shortages and supply chain disruptions.
- Decreased demand for our products.
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