Knife River Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Knife River Corporation reported a record first quarter revenue of $329.6 million, a 7% increase from the prior-year period. The company experienced a seasonal net loss of $47.6 million, compared to a net loss of $41.3 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was a loss of $17.7 million, compared to a loss of $13.7 million in the prior-year period.
Record first quarter revenue achieved, driven by price increases and increased contracting services revenues.
Contracting services backlog increased to $959.5 million with higher expected margins.
Advanced organic growth investments, including upgraded plants and a new ready-mix operation.
Acquired a small ready-mix operation in South Dakota, marking the company's 85th acquisition.
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Forward Guidance
Knife River is reaffirming the 2024 guidance shared last quarter, including mid-to-high single-digit price growth and flat to low-single-digit volume declines. Revenue guidance is reaffirmed in the range of $2.75 billion to $2.95 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $425 million to $475 million.
Positive Outlook
- Mid-to-high single-digit price growth expected.
- Revenue guidance in the range of $2.75 billion to $2.95 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $425 million to $475 million.
- Transportation departments in Knife River’s 14 states increased their total spending authority for 2024 by 16% from 2023.
- Ample opportunities to bid upcoming work.
Challenges Ahead
- Flat to low-single-digit volume declines expected.
- Guidance based on normal weather, economic and operating conditions.
- Seasonal loss in the first quarter is typical.
- Increased costs related to the separation from MDU Resources.
- Operations were able to begin pre-construction season activities earlier, which included expenses for maintenance-related work, plant mobilization and crew training.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income