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Jan 31, 2022
Quanex Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Reported solid revenue growth and provided full year 2022 guidance.
Key Takeaways
Quanex Building Products reported a 16.0% increase in net sales to $267.0 million for the three months ended January 31, 2022, driven by volume increases and higher prices. The company is providing full year 2022 guidance, expecting another record year of revenue and earnings.
Net sales increased by 16.0% year-over-year, reaching $267.0 million.
Growth was attributed to volume increases in fenestration segments and higher prices.
Inflationary pressures and supply chain challenges impacted margin percentage.
Liquidity decreased slightly to $289.2 million, including $31.7 million in cash on hand.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects net sales of $1.13 billion to $1.15 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $135 million to $140 million in fiscal year 2022, assuming current inflation and supply chain challenges do not worsen materially.
Positive Outlook
- Expects high-single digit revenue growth in North American Fenestration segment.
- Expects low to mid-single digit revenue growth in North American Cabinet Components segment.
- Expects mid-single digit revenue growth in European Fenestration segment.
- Anticipates some margin expansion in the second half of the year.
- Demand remains healthy.
Challenges Ahead
- Inflation continues to cause pressure on margins.
- Revenue growth is expected to be mostly driven by price as opposed to increased volume.
- Inflation and supply chain challenges could worsen materially.
- Unspecified risks detailed in the company's 10-K and 10-Q filings.
- Potential impacts from public health issues on the economy and demand.