Mar 31, 2020

Trex Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Trex reported robust demand across decking product lines, significant margin expansion driven by production improvements and expense control.

Key Takeaways

Trex Company reported a 12% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $200 million. The company's gross margin expanded by 620 basis points to 44.8%, and earnings per share increased by 35% to $0.73.

Consolidated net sales increased 12% to $200 million.

Consolidated gross margin increased to 44.8%, up 620 basis points.

EBITDA margin increased to 29.4%, up 570 basis points.

Consolidated earnings per share increased to $0.73, up 35%.

Total Revenue
$200M
Previous year: $180M
+11.6%
EPS
$0.37
Previous year: $0.27
+37.0%
Gross Margin
44.8%
SG&A expense as % of net sales
35,000,000%
Gross Profit
$89.7M
Previous year: $69.4M
+29.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.34M
Previous year: $7.91M
-32.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$132M
Previous year: -$119M
+10.8%
Total Assets
$631M
Previous year: $536M
+17.8%

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Forward Guidance

Trex projects second quarter sales of $180 million to $190 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Inventories of materials sourced from diversified geographies and vendors.
  • Production and sales volumes for April were in-line with internal plans.
  • Rebound in web traffic and retailer searches as states begin easing restrictions.
  • Positive consumer sentiment for the outdoor living products market.
  • Increase in do-it-yourself home improvement spending.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Rescinded guidance metrics previously provided for full-year 2020 until second-half visibility improves.
  • Experiencing lower demand from areas where construction has been deemed non-essential.
  • Channel partners are closed in some areas.
  • Web traffic and purchase indicators declined towards the end of the first quarter and that continued into the beginning of the second quarter.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income