Simpson Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Simpson Manufacturing Co. reported a significant increase in net sales, gross profit, and income from operations in Q1 2022. Net sales increased by 42.0% year-over-year, driven by product price increases. The acquisition of the ETANCO Group was completed on April 1, 2022, further supporting growth initiatives.
Net sales increased by 42.0% year-over-year to $493.6 million.
Gross margin improved to 48.0% from 46.7% in the prior year period.
Income from operations increased by 82.0% year-over-year to $124.4 million.
Earnings per diluted share increased by 87.9% year-over-year to $2.18.
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Forward Guidance
The company updated its 2022 financial outlook to include the acquisition of ETANCO, one quarter of actual results, and its latest expectations regarding demand trends, raw material costs and operating expenses.
Positive Outlook
- Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 19.0% to 20.0%.
- Improved outlook for the overall market and Simpson.
- Revised outlook includes projected results for ETANCO.
- Focus on organic growth.
- Returning value to stockholders through dividends and selectively repurchasing shares.
Challenges Ahead
- Integration and transaction costs of $15.0 to $17.0 million related to ETANCO.
- Interest expense on debt is expected to be approximately $11.0 million.
- Effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 25.5% to 26.5%.
- Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $65.0 million to $70.0 million.
- Uncertainties surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income