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Mar 31, 2024
MasterBrand Q1 2024 Earnings Report
MasterBrand's Q1 2024 performance was marked by a sales decrease, alongside improved profitability and cash flow management.
Key Takeaways
MasterBrand reported a 5.7% decrease in net sales to $638.1 million, but net income increased to $37.5 million. The company saw an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion to 12.4% and generated $11.7 million in free cash flow. MasterBrand reiterated its 2024 financial outlook.
Net sales decreased by 5.7% year-over-year, reaching $638.1 million.
Net income increased to $37.5 million, compared to $35.0 million in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 40 basis points to 12.4%.
Free cash flow was $11.7 million, driven by disciplined working capital management.
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Forward Guidance
MasterBrand reiterated its full year 2024 outlook, anticipating net sales to decline by a low single-digit percentage to flat, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $370 million to $400 million, and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $1.40 to $1.60.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales performance is expected to align with underlying market demand.
- Initiatives are designed to gain market share, offsetting trade downs and soft end market demand.
- Flexible manufacturing network should allow for stable adjusted EBITDA margin.
- Continued execution on strategic initiatives will help achieve the full year outlook.
- Company is investing in the business for future growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales are expected to decline by a low single-digit percentage to flat year-over-year.
- Trade downs and continued soft end market demand are expected to persist.
- There is some increased macroeconomic uncertainty.
- Difficult to forecast the timing or amount of various items that may be excluded from adjusted EBITDA.
- Estimating GAAP measures requires a level of precision that is unavailable for future periods.