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Mar 31, 2024

Tecnoglass Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Tecnoglass reported a decrease in revenue due to macroeconomic challenges, but saw record single-family residential orders in March and April. The company maintained a steady course with its multi-family/commercial business executing against its record backlog. Strong free cash flow generation was achieved despite margin challenges.

Key Takeaways

Tecnoglass reported a decrease in revenue for Q1 2024, but highlighted strong cash flow generation and a record backlog. The company experienced challenges in single-family residential sales due to inflationary constraints, but saw positive signs in March and April. They are optimistic about the strength of their business, driven by quoting activity for vinyl windows and geographic expansion.

Total revenues decreased by 4.9% to $192.6 million compared to the prior year quarter.

Net income was $29.7 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $48.2 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $51.0 million, representing 26.5% of total revenues, compared to $85.8 million, or 42.4% of total revenues, in the prior year quarter.

Backlog expanded 18% year-over-year to $916 million.

Total Revenue
$193M
Previous year: $203M
-4.9%
EPS
$0.66
Previous year: $1.08
-38.9%
Gross Margin
38.8%
Previous year: 53.2%
-27.1%
Gross Profit
$74.7M
Previous year: $108M
-30.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$136M
Previous year: $129M
+5.8%
Free Cash Flow
$33.4M
Previous year: $27.5M
+21.5%
Total Assets
$982M
Previous year: $819M
+19.8%

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Forward Guidance

Tecnoglass anticipates revenue growth for the full year and introduces a range of scenarios based on market and company specific dynamics relevant to our outlook. Their base case scenario projects full year revenue of $875 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $267 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Durability of the recent surge in single-family residential product orders
  • Expected increase in vinyl sales
  • Less volatile FX rates since the beginning of 2024
  • Timely execution of our multi-family/commercial backlog
  • Healthy growth in free cash flow year-over-year

Challenges Ahead

  • Increased mix of revenues from installation and stand-alone product sales
  • U.S. federal interest rate decisions through year end
  • Macroeconomic challenges
  • Inflationary constraints on consumer spending
  • Unfavorable revenue mix from increased installation and stand-alone product sales