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Apr 30, 2023
Quanex Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Reported second quarter 2023 results with margin expansion in NA Cabinet Components and EU Fenestration segments.
Key Takeaways
Quanex Building Products reported a decrease in net sales for the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to softer demand and lower pricing. Despite the revenue decline, the company achieved margin expansion in North American Cabinet Components and European Fenestration segments. They also repurchased $5.6 million of stock and reduced bank debt by $20 million.
Net sales decreased by 15.3% compared to the same period in 2022.
Demand improved across all product lines during the second quarter compared to the first quarter.
Achieved synergy target for the LMI Custom Mixing acquisition.
Reaffirmed full year 2023 guidance.
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Forward Guidance
The company continues to estimate net sales of $1.12 billion to $1.16 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $130 million to $142 million in fiscal 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Long-term underlying fundamentals for the residential housing market remain positive.
- Recent results and belief that they are seeing a return to normal seasonality.
- Focus on generating cash.
- Focus on paying down debt.
- Focus on evaluating growth opportunities and opportunistically buying back stock.