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Mar 31, 2024
Generac Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Generac's Q1 2024 performance was marked by increased net sales, improved profitability, and strong cash flow generation, driven by effective operational execution and margin expansion.
Key Takeaways
Generac reported a slight increase in net sales to $889 million, alongside a significant rise in net income to $26 million, or $0.39 per share. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $127 million, representing 14.3% of net sales. The company also generated substantial free cash flow of $85 million, reflecting improved operational efficiency and working capital management.
Net sales increased slightly to $889 million, with core sales down approximately 1% year-over-year.
Net income rose to $26 million, or $0.39 per share, compared to $12 million, or $0.05 per share, in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $127 million, or 14.3% of net sales, up from $100 million, or 11.3% of net sales, in the previous year.
Free cash flow significantly improved to $85 million, compared to $(42) million in the first quarter of 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Generac is maintaining its full-year 2024 net sales guidance of 3 to 7% growth compared to the prior year. The company now expects net income margin to be approximately 6.0 to 7.0% for the full year 2024. The adjusted EBITDA margin is still expected to be approximately 16.5 to 17.5%.
Positive Outlook
- Maintaining full-year 2024 net sales growth guidance of 3-7%.
- Expecting a slight favorable impact from foreign currency and acquisitions.
- Net income margin expected to be approximately 6.0 to 7.0% for the full year 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin still expected to be approximately 16.5 to 17.5%.
- Continuing to expect strong operating and free cash flow generation for the full year.
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