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Sep 24, 2023

MasterBrand Q3 2023 Earnings Report

MasterBrand's financial performance remained strong, with increased profitability despite a decrease in net sales.

Key Takeaways

MasterBrand reported a decrease in net sales but an increase in net income and adjusted EBITDA margin for the third quarter of 2023. The company is raising its adjusted EBITDA and related margin outlook for the full year 2023 based on stronger than expected performance in the third quarter of 2023.

Net sales decreased 21.1% year-over-year to $677.3 million.

Net income increased 14.4% year-over-year to $59.7 million.

Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 153 basis points year-over-year to 16.2%.

The company repurchased approximately 943 thousand shares of common stock for $11.5 million.

Total Revenue
$677M
Previous year: $858M
-21.1%
EPS
$0.46
Previous year: $0.4
+15.0%
Gross Profit Margin
35.1%
Previous year: 30.9%
+13.6%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
16.2%
Previous year: 14.7%
+10.2%
Gross Profit
$238M
Previous year: $265M
-10.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$123M
Previous year: $134M
-8.6%
Free Cash Flow
$133M
Previous year: $31.7M
+318.0%
Total Assets
$2.38B

MasterBrand

MasterBrand

Forward Guidance

The Company expects a net sales year-over-year decline of mid teens percentage in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $370 million to $380 million, with related adjusted EBITDA margins of roughly 13.5 to 14.0 percent for the full year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued operational excellence
  • Strategic initiatives generating savings
  • Further investments expected to yield incremental savings
  • Raising adjusted EBITDA and related margin outlook for the full year 2023
  • Stronger than expected performance in the third quarter of 2023

Challenges Ahead

  • Net sales year-over-year decline of mid teens percentage in the fourth quarter of 2023
  • Softer end market demand expected in 2023
  • Uncertainty in the housing market
  • Worldwide economic and geopolitical conditions
  • Potential unfavorable effects of the separation from Fortune Brands