Loading...
•
Dec 31, 2023
Mohawk Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Mohawk Industries reported Q4 2023 results, exceeding expectations with benefits from cost containment, productivity, and lower input costs.
Key Takeaways
Mohawk Industries reported Q4 2023 net sales of $2.6 billion, a decrease of 1.4% as reported. Net earnings were $139 million, with an EPS of $2.18. The company focused on optimizing revenues and reducing costs through restructuring actions and manufacturing enhancements.
Q4 results were ahead of expectations, driven by cost containment, productivity, and lower input costs.
Inventory levels were aggressively managed, reducing working capital by more than $300 million compared to the prior year, excluding acquisitions.
Closed the year with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.5 times, free cash flow of $716 million, and available liquidity of $1.9 billion.
Anticipates first quarter adjusted EPS to be between $1.60 and $1.70.
Mohawk
Mohawk
Mohawk Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Global Ceramic Revenue
CapyFin.comFlooring North America Revenue
CapyFin.comFlooring Rest of World Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The company anticipates first quarter adjusted EPS to be between $1.60 and $1.70.
Positive Outlook
- Businesses are minimizing expenses, reducing overhead and restructuring operations to adapt to present conditions.
- Continuing to invest in innovative products to increase sales and mix.
- Reacting to competitive pressures to optimize volumes as they pass through declines in input costs.
- Continuing to manage inventory and anticipate temporary shutdowns to align with demand.
- Implementing process enhancement initiatives to reduce the impact of inflation.
Challenges Ahead
- Industry is at a cyclical low and seasonality in the first quarter is expected to be more aligned with long-term historical levels.
- Pace of improvement of the flooring category will be dependent on inflation rates, consumer confidence and the strength of home sales.
- European markets could lag due to current geopolitical pressures.
- Commercial channel outperformed expectations, led by the hospitality sector.
- Reduced market volumes led to low industry utilization rates and aggressive competition in the marketplace.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income