Generac Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Generac reported record fourth-quarter results, with net sales increasing 40% to $1.07 billion. The company's performance was driven by strong demand across residential and commercial & industrial products, along with strategic acquisitions.
Net sales increased 40% to a record $1.07 billion compared to the prior-year fourth quarter.
Residential product sales grew 42% to $706 million compared to last year.
Commercial & Industrial product sales increased 43% to $284 million compared to the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA was a record $220 million, or 20.7% of net sales, as compared to $196 million, or 25.7% of net sales, in the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is initiating guidance for 2022 that anticipates another year of exceptional revenue growth as compared to the prior year.
Positive Outlook
- Ramping home standby production capacity throughout the year
- Significant growth in clean energy markets
- Strong broad-based global demand for C&I products
- Recent acquisitions
- Net sales are expected to increase between 32 to 36% as compared to the prior year on an as-reported basis
Challenges Ahead
- Net income margin, before deducting for non-controlling interests, is expected to be approximately 13.0 to 14.0% for the full-year 2022
- Impact of acquisitions
- Impact of foreign currency
- Supply chain challenges
- Overall inflationary environment leading to higher input costs
Revenue & Expenses
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