Owens Corning Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Owens Corning reported a 14% increase in net sales for Q4 2020, reaching $1.9 billion. Net earnings attributable to Owens Corning were $232 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, compared to $73 million, or $0.66 per diluted share in Q4 2019. Adjusted earnings were $207 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, compared to $125 million, or $1.13 per diluted share in the same period last year.
Consolidated net sales increased by 14% compared to the same period in 2019, reaching $1.9 billion.
Net earnings attributable to Owens Corning were $232 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, compared to $73 million, or $0.66 per diluted share in Q4 2019.
Adjusted earnings were $207 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, compared to $125 million, or $1.13 per diluted share during the same period one year ago.
Adjusted EBIT was $306 million, an increase of $102 million, compared with the same period in 2019.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects continued strength in the U.S. residential housing market with commercial and industrial markets recovering at a slower pace and the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to create market uncertainty.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strength in the U.S. residential housing market
- General corporate expenses are estimated to be between $135 million and $145 million.
- Capital additions are expected to be approximately $460 million, below depreciation and amortization of approximately $480 million.
- Interest expense is estimated to be between $120 million and $130 million.
- The company estimates an effective tax rate of 26% to 28%, and a cash tax rate of 18% to 20%, both on adjusted pre-tax earnings.
Challenges Ahead
- The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to create market uncertainty.
- Commercial and industrial markets recovering at a slower pace.
- Unspecified risks, uncertainties and other factors and actual results may differ materially from any results projected in the statements.
- Climate change, weather conditions and storm activity
- Changes to tariff, trade or investment policies or laws
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income