Mar 31, 2024

Mistras Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Mistras Group reported a strong start to the year, marked by revenue growth, improved profitability, and progress in strategic initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Mistras Group reported a revenue increase of 9.8% to $184.4 million, alongside a net income of $1.0 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a substantial rise of 55.1% to $16.2 million, driven by revenue growth and cost management through Project Phoenix.

Revenue increased by 9.8% to $184.4 million, the highest Q1 revenue since 2018.

Net income improved to $1.0 million, a significant recovery from a $5.0 million net loss in the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA rose by 55.1% to $16.2 million, the highest Q1 result historically.

Gross profit increased by 10.9% with a gross profit margin of 27.7%, driven by improved operating leverage and aerospace growth.

Total Revenue
$184M
Previous year: $168M
+9.8%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: -$0.12
-158.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.32M
Previous year: -$260K
+1945.0%
Gross Profit
$51.1M
Previous year: $46.1M
+10.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$16.9M
Previous year: $16.7M
+0.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.32M
Previous year: -$260K
+1945.0%
Total Assets
$542M
Previous year: $531M
+2.1%

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Mistras Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company reaffirms the 2024 full year guidance previously provided.

Positive Outlook

  • Full year Revenue between $725 and $750 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $84 and $89 million
  • Free cash flow between $34 and $38 million
  • Strategic investments in the business to expand proprietary technologies and extensive knowledge
  • Commitment and focus of employees to deliver high quality results and best in class customer service

Challenges Ahead

  • Room for improvement in increasing free cash flow generation
  • Working capital challenges related to customer invoicing timing
  • Increase in capital expenditures compared to the prior year
  • Healthcare claims expense partially offsetting gross margin improvements
  • Reorganization costs related to Project Phoenix efficiency initiatives

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income