Jun 30, 2020

Trex Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Trex experienced continued demand for residential decking and railing products, leveraging operating efficiencies through expanded gross margin and lower SG&A expenses.

Key Takeaways

Trex Company reported a 7% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $221 million. The company's gross margin expanded to 41.9%, and earnings per diluted share increased by 33% to $0.81.

Consolidated net sales increased 7% to $221 million.

Consolidated gross margin of 41.9%, up 150 basis points.

EBITDA margin of 30.6%, up 580 basis points.

Consolidated earnings per diluted share of $0.81, up 33%.

Total Revenue
$221M
Previous year: $206M
+6.9%
EPS
$0.41
Previous year: $0.32
+28.1%
Gross Margin
41.9%
Previous year: 40.4%
+3.7%
SG&A expense as % of net sales
13.2%
Previous year: 17.3%
-23.7%
Gross Profit
$92.4M
Previous year: $83.4M
+10.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$12.2M
Previous year: $106M
-88.5%
Free Cash Flow
$36.6M
Previous year: $143M
-74.4%
Total Assets
$671M
Previous year: $536M
+25.1%

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Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2020, Trex expects consolidated net sales of approximately $215 million to $225 million, representing 13% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.

Positive Outlook

  • Trex expects full year 2020 incremental gross margin to be 45% to 50% inclusive of additional COVID-19 related expenses.
  • Full year SG&A as a percentage of sales to improve by 80 to 100 basis points compared to the prior year.
  • A full year tax rate of approximately 25%.
  • Full year capital spending of $150 million to $170 million.
  • Trex Board of Directors has approved a 2-for-1 stock split of the Company’s common shares.

Challenges Ahead

  • The extent of market acceptance of the Company’s current and newly developed products.
  • The costs associated with the development and launch of new products and the market acceptance of such new products.
  • The sensitivity of the Company’s business to general economic conditions.
  • The impact of seasonal and weather-related demand fluctuations on inventory levels in the distribution channel and sales of the Company’s products.
  • Material adverse impacts from global public health pandemics, including the strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income