Mar 31, 2021

Trex Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Trex's Q1 2021 results reflected strong revenue growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Trex Company reported a 23% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $246 million in Q1 2021. The company's diluted earnings per share increased by 17% to $0.42, and EBITDA grew by 20% to $71 million. Trex Residential Products saw a 25% increase in net sales, driven by sustained demand and market share gains.

Consolidated net sales increased 23% to $246 million.

Diluted earnings per share increased 17% to $0.42.

EBITDA increased 20% to $71 million with an EBITDA margin of 28.9%.

Company reaffirms full year 2021 incremental EBITDA margin guidance of 35% to 40%.

Total Revenue
$246M
Previous year: $200M
+22.5%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: $0.37
+13.5%
Gross Margin
39%
Previous year: 44.8%
-12.9%
SG&A expense as % of net sales
31,000,000%
Previous year: 35,000,000%
-11.4%
Gross Profit
$95.8M
Previous year: $89.7M
+6.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$8.22M
Previous year: $5.34M
+54.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$201M
Previous year: -$132M
+52.6%
Total Assets
$900M
Previous year: $631M
+42.7%

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Forward Guidance

For the second quarter of 2021, Trex expects consolidated net sales to range from $295 million to $305 million, representing 36% year-over-year growth at the midpoint of the range. They are also reaffirming guidance for full year 2021 incremental EBITDA margin of between 35% and 40%.

Positive Outlook

  • Consolidated net sales are expected to range from $295 million to $305 million.
  • Represents 36% year-over-year growth at the midpoint of the range.
  • Reaffirming guidance for full year 2021 incremental EBITDA margin of between 35% and 40%.
  • Capacity expansion to be completed ahead of schedule.
  • Price increases on most products will take effect in August 2021.

Challenges Ahead

  • Increased inflation across many key raw materials.
  • Increased transportation costs.
  • Start-up costs related to capacity expansion program.
  • Increased depreciation related to capital expansion program.
  • Reduced overhead absorption due to a fire at the Virginia facility.