Enerpac Tool Group reported strong second-quarter results, with a 6% year-over-year increase in core sales. The company raised its full-year guidance due to solid year-to-date performance and success of its ASCEND transformation program.
Net sales were $142 million, with a 6% year-over-year increase in core sales.
GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.12 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.35.
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.7%, an increase of nearly 1,100 basis points year over year.
The company increased the expected annual adjusted EBITDA benefit of the ASCEND program from the original goal of $40-$50 million to a new goal of $50-$60 million as we exit fiscal 2024.
Enerpac Tool Group expects full-year net sales of $580 to $600 million and an adjusted EBITDA range of $118 to $128 million, including an ASCEND EBITDA benefit of $32 to $38 million.