Mar 31, 2022

Trex Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Trex Company reported record results driven by residential sales growth and improved operating leverage.

Key Takeaways

Trex Company reported a strong start to 2022, with a 40% increase in residential revenue and a 38% increase in consolidated net sales. The company's gross margin was 39.8%, and EBITDA increased by 49%.

Consolidated net sales increased 38% to $339 million.

Net income increased by 47% to $71 million, with diluted earnings per share up 48% to $0.62.

EBITDA rose by 49% to $105 million, and the EBITDA margin increased by 220 basis points to 31.1%.

Trex Residential net sales increased 40% to $327 million, while Trex Commercial contributed $12 million to net sales.

Total Revenue
$339M
Previous year: $246M
+38.2%
EPS
$0.62
Previous year: $0.42
+47.6%
Gross Margin
39.8%
Previous year: 39%
+2.1%
SG&A expense as % of net sales
11.8%
Previous year: 31,000,000%
-100.0%
Gross Profit
$135M
Previous year: $95.8M
+40.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$115M
Previous year: $8.22M
+1301.1%
Free Cash Flow
$51.6M
Previous year: -$201M
-125.7%
Total Assets
$972M
Previous year: $900M
+8.0%

Trex

Trex

Forward Guidance

For the second quarter of 2022, Trex expects consolidated net sales to range from $375 million to $385 million, representing 22% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. The company also reaffirmed its guidance for full year 2022 double-digit revenue growth and an incremental EBITDA margin of 30% to 35%.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected consolidated net sales to range from $375 million to $385 million.
  • Representing 22% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
  • Reaffirms guidance for full year 2022 double-digit revenue growth.
  • Reaffirms guidance for full year 2022 incremental EBITDA margin of 30% to 35%.
  • Long-term secular growth trends remain strong.

Challenges Ahead

  • Availability and cost of third-party transportation services for the Company’s products
  • The Company’s ability to obtain raw materials at acceptable prices
  • The Company’s ability to maintain product quality and product performance at an acceptable cost
  • The level of expenses associated with product replacement and consumer relations expenses related to product quality
  • The highly competitive markets in which the Company operates