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Mar 31, 2024
Chart Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Chart Industries reported first quarter earnings with record orders, backlog, sales, and margins, driven by strong demand and synergy program benefits.
Key Takeaways
Chart Industries reported a strong first quarter in 2024, marked by record orders of $1.12 billion and sales of $950.7 million, representing increases of 4.3% and 17.4%, respectively. The company's adjusted operating margin reached 18.0%, and adjusted EBITDA was $212.2 million, or 22.3% of sales. Despite a negative free cash flow due to specific first-quarter outflows, Chart Industries is reiterating its full-year outlook.
Orders increased by 4.3% to $1.12 billion, contributing to a record backlog of $4.33 billion.
Sales grew by 17.4% to $950.7 million, with pro forma organic growth of 18.3%.
Adjusted operating margin increased by 620 bps to 18.0%, driven by synergy program and full-solution offering benefits.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 550 bps to $212.2 million, representing 22.3% of sales.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Chart Industries anticipates full-year 2024 sales to be in the range of $4.7 to $5.0 billion, with adjusted EBITDA forecasted between $1.175 to $1.30 billion. The adjusted EPS range is expected to be $12.00 to $14.00.
Positive Outlook
- Reiterates full year 2024 sales to be in a range of $4.7 to $5.0 billion.
- Forecasts full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.175 to $1.30 billion.
- Expects 2024 full year adjusted EPS range of $12.00 to $14.00.
- Anticipates an effective tax rate of approximately 20%.
- Estimates a diluted share count of approximately 47 to 48 million.
Challenges Ahead
- First quarter 2024 included specific cash outflows that will not repeat in the second quarter 2024.
- Additional capital expenditures related to the completion of our Theodore, Alabama (“Teddy2”) jumbo cryogenic tank facility (approximately $24 million).
- Payments to divestiture-related advisors (approximately $8.1 million).
- Bonus payments (approximately $34.3 million plus associated taxes).
- Senior notes interest payment (approximately $79 million).
Revenue & Expenses
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