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Dec 31, 2023
Element Solutions Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Element Solutions reported relatively flat net sales but increased earnings and adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023.
Key Takeaways
Element Solutions reported relatively flat net sales of $573 million for Q4 2023, while organic net sales decreased by 3%. However, the company saw a significant increase in reported net income to $77 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 11% to $120 million. The electronics segment experienced net sales growth, while the industrial & specialty segment saw a decrease.
Net sales were relatively flat at $573 million, with a 3% decrease in organic net sales.
GAAP diluted EPS increased to $0.32 from $0.05 in the same period last year, and adjusted EPS increased to $0.32 from $0.29.
Reported net income increased significantly to $77 million, compared to $13 million in Q4 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11% to $120 million.
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Forward Guidance
Element Solutions anticipates adjusted EBITDA to be between $510 million and $530 million and free cash flow between $280 million and $300 million for the full year 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $510 million and $530 million.
- Constant currency growth of between 8% and 12% is expected.
- Gross margins have continued to expand as input pressure has eased.
- Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $280 million to $300 million.
- First quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $120 million to $125 million.
Challenges Ahead
- The semiconductor and smartphone markets are forecast to remain below their previous peaks.
- Reversing certain variable cost actions taken in 2023 will create headwinds.
- The war between Russia and Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict and other hostilities in the Middle-East may impact market conditions and the global economy.
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