Tennant Company's first quarter 2022 results showed a slight decrease in net sales compared to the previous year, driven by foreign currency exchange impacts and the divestiture of the Coatings business, though organic sales increased. Gross margin decreased due to material inflation and higher freight costs. The company lowered its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA due to anticipated continued challenges with parts availability.
Consolidated net sales decreased by 2.0% to $258.1 million compared to Q1 2021.
Organic sales increased by 0.8%, driven by higher selling prices, but offset by volume declines due to supply chain constraints.
Gross margin decreased to 38.3% from 43.0% in the prior-year period due to material inflation and higher freight costs.
Net income attributable to Tennant Company decreased to $10.3 million, driven by lower margins.
Tennant provides the following guidance for 2022: Net sales between $1,125.0 - $1,170.0 million, organic net sales growth of 4-6%, diluted net income per share between $3.65 - $4.25, Adjusted diluted net income per share between $4.15 - $4.75, Adjusted EBITDA between $140.0 - $155.0 million, and Capital expenditures between $25.0 - $30.0 million.
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