H.B. Fuller Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
H.B. Fuller reported a strong third quarter with double-digit organic revenue growth and strategic actions to manage raw material shortages and inflationary pressures. The company anticipates a significant improvement in margins in the fourth quarter due to implemented pricing adjustments.
Net revenue increased 20% versus the third quarter of last year, with organic revenue up 16%, including 10% from volume growth and 6% from pricing.
Net income increased to $32 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 5% year-over-year to $111 million.
Earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $0.58, with adjusted EPS of $0.79, a 4% increase year over year.
Strategic supply chain management enabled the company to secure raw materials, and pricing actions are expected to restore margins in the fourth quarter and into 2022.
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Forward Guidance
Full-year revenue growth is now anticipated to be 17% to 18% compared with fiscal 2020, resulting in anticipated fourth quarter revenue growth of 15% to 17% versus the fourth quarter of 2020. For the fiscal year 2021, adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately $460 million to $470 million, an increase of 13% to 16% versus 2020.
Positive Outlook
- Full-year revenue growth is anticipated to be 17% to 18% compared with fiscal 2020.
- Anticipated fourth quarter revenue growth of 15% to 17% versus the fourth quarter of 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be approximately $460 million to $470 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase 13% to 16% versus 2020.
- Guidance is supported by on-going recovery in global industrial production, pricing actions balancing higher input costs, and benefits from the company’s operational improvement projects.
Revenue & Expenses
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