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Mar 31, 2024

MRC Global Q1 2024 Earnings Report

MRC Global's financial performance improved with sequential revenue growth and strong cash flow generation.

Key Takeaways

MRC Global reported a net income of $13 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, and sales of $806 million for Q1 2024. The company saw a 5% increase in sales compared to the previous quarter and generated $38 million in operating cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA was $57 million, representing 7.1% of sales.

Sales increased by 5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $57 million, or 7.1% of sales.

Operating cash flow was $38 million, putting the company on track to meet or exceed its $200 million cash flow guidance for the year.

The company intends to repay its Term Loan B in the second quarter of 2024.

Total Revenue
$806M
Previous year: $885M
-8.9%
EPS
$0.2
Previous year: $0.32
-37.5%
Adjusted EBITDA
$57M
Previous year: $69M
-17.4%
Adjusted Gross Profit
$170M
Adjusted SG&A
$117M
Gross Profit
$163M
Previous year: $179M
-8.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$146M
Previous year: $39M
+274.4%
Free Cash Flow
$38M
Previous year: -$33M
-215.2%
Total Assets
$2.24B
Previous year: $2.02B
+10.7%

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Forward Guidance

MRC Global is on track to meet or exceed its cash flow guidance of $200 million for the year and expects to repay its Term Loan B in the second quarter, exiting 2024 with minimal net debt.

Positive Outlook

  • The company expects to generate significant cash over the next few years.
  • Sequential revenue growth of 5% was achieved.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 7.1%.
  • The company is on track to meet or exceed its cash flow guidance of $200 million this year.
  • The company intends to repay its Term Loan B in the second quarter.

Challenges Ahead

  • All sectors declined compared to the first quarter of 2023.
  • Gas Utilities sector revenue decreased $41 million, or 13%, due to customers reducing product inventory levels.
  • PTI sector sales decreased by $24 million, or 11%, primarily due to lower line pipe sales.
  • DIET sector sales declined $8 million primarily due to non-recurring projects.
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $57 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $69 million for the same period in 2023.

Revenue & Expenses

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