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Dec 28, 2023

Floor & Decor Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Floor & Decor's financial performance remained stable with flat net sales, while diluted earnings per share met expectations due to better-than-anticipated comparable store sales.

Key Takeaways

Floor & Decor's Q4 2023 results showed flat net sales of $1,048.1 million compared to Q4 2022, with a comparable store sales decrease of 9.4%. Diluted earnings per share were reported at $0.34. The company opened 14 new warehouse stores during the quarter, ending with 221 warehouse stores and 5 design studios.

Net sales remained flat at $1,048.1 million compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

Comparable store sales decreased by 9.4%.

The company opened 14 new warehouse stores, concluding the quarter with 221 warehouse stores and five design studios.

Diluted earnings per share were reported at $0.34.

Total Revenue
$1.05B
Previous year: $1.05B
+0.0%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.64
-46.9%
Comparable Store Sales Growth
-9.4%
Previous year: 2.5%
-476.0%
Warehouse Format Stores
221
Previous year: 191
+15.7%
Gross Profit
$442M
Previous year: $436M
+1.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$34.4M
Previous year: $9.79M
+251.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$29.3M
Total Assets
$4.66B
Previous year: $4.35B
+7.2%

Floor & Decor

Floor & Decor

Forward Guidance

The company provided guidance for fiscal year 2024, including net sales of approximately $4,600 million to $4,770 million and diluted EPS of approximately $1.75 to $2.05.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales of approximately $4,600 million to $4,770 million
  • Comparable store sales of approximately (5.5)% to (2.0)%
  • Diluted EPS of approximately $1.75 to $2.05
  • Adjusted EBITDA* of approximately $520 million to $560 million
  • Open 30 to 35 new warehouse stores

Challenges Ahead

  • Depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $230 million
  • Interest expense, net of approximately $12 million to $14 million
  • Tax rate of approximately 21% to 22%
  • Diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 109 million shares
  • Capital expenditures of approximately $400 million to $475 million