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Oct 01, 2022

Mohawk Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Mohawk Industries experienced a net loss due to impairment charges, while sales increased slightly, driven by price increases and commercial sector strength.

Key Takeaways

Mohawk Industries reported a net loss of $534 million for Q3 2022, including $696 million in non-cash impairment charges. Adjusted EPS was $3.34. Net sales increased by 3.6% to $2.9 billion, or 8.3% on a constant basis. The company is managing through economic challenges by optimizing costs, productivity, and inventory levels, while also investing in long-term growth and strategic acquisitions.

Net sales increased by 3.6% to $2.9 billion, driven by price increases and strength in the commercial sector.

Reported a net loss of $534 million, including $696 million in non-cash impairment charges.

Adjusted EPS was $3.34, excluding impairment and other non-recurring charges.

The company is focused on managing costs and optimizing operations amid economic challenges.

Total Revenue
$2.92B
Previous year: $2.82B
+3.6%
EPS
$3.34
Previous year: $3.95
-15.4%
Operating Margin
-51%
Previous year: 17.4%
-393.1%
Gross Profit
$714M
Previous year: $837M
-14.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$327M
Previous year: $1.13B
-71.0%
Free Cash Flow
$74.7M
Previous year: $351M
-78.7%
Total Assets
$13.8B
Previous year: $14.5B
-4.5%

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Forward Guidance

Mohawk Industries anticipates demand will slow further in the fourth quarter, leading to reduced production and increased unabsorbed overhead. The company expects adjusted EPS for the fourth quarter to be $1.40 to $1.50, excluding any restructuring or other one-time charges.

Positive Outlook

  • Increasing promotional activity to enhance sales.
  • Introducing differentiated collections.
  • Reacting to competitive actions.
  • Executing restructuring actions to lower costs.
  • Completing capital projects critical to near-term performance.

Challenges Ahead

  • Demand is expected to slow further in the fourth quarter.
  • Reduced production will result in greater unabsorbed overhead.
  • Flooring projects are being deferred in Europe, compressing industry volumes.
  • Raising inventories of specific products ahead of expected higher energy costs this winter in Europe.
  • The strengthening U.S. dollar will continue to reduce translated results.

Revenue & Expenses

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