H.B. Fuller Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
H.B. Fuller's Q4 2024 net revenue increased by 2.3% to $923 million, but organic revenue declined by 0.2%. Net loss was $7 million, including a $38 million unfavorable impact from the Flooring divestiture. Adjusted EBITDA was $148 million, down 14% year-on-year, and adjusted EPS was $0.92.
Net revenue increased by 2.3% year-on-year, with organic sales down 0.2%.
Gross margin was 28.7%; adjusted gross margin of 29.6% decreased year-on-year.
Net loss was $7 million, including an unfavorable $38 million impact from the Flooring divestiture; adjusted EBITDA was $148 million, down 14% year-on-year.
Adjusted EPS was $0.92, down versus the prior year, driven by lower operating income.
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Forward Guidance
For fiscal year 2025, H.B. Fuller expects net revenue growth to be down 2% to 4%, or up 1% to 2% adjusting for the divestiture of the Flooring business. Organic revenue growth is expected to be flat to up 2%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $600 million to $625 million, and adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.90 to $4.20.
Positive Outlook
- Net revenue growth expected to be up 1% to 2% adjusting for divestiture.
- Organic revenue growth is expected to be flat to up 2%.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected between $600 million and $625 million.
- Adjusted EPS expected between $3.90 and $4.20.
- Operating cash flow expected between $300 million and $325 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Net revenue growth for fiscal 2025 is expected to be down 2% to 4%.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 is expected to be in the range of $105 million to $115 million.
- The core tax rate is anticipated to be between 26% and 27% in fiscal year 2025.
- Net interest expense for fiscal 2025 is expected to be between $120 million and $125 million.
- Capital expenditures of approximately $160 million are expected in fiscal 2025.
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