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Jun 30, 2022

Trex Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Trex reported strong quarterly growth across all key financial metrics, repurchased 2.8 million shares, and successfully launched Trex Transcend® Lineage™ decking line.

Key Takeaways

Trex Company reported a 24% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $386 million. Net income rose by 45% to $89 million, with diluted earnings per share up 49% to $0.79. The company's EBITDA increased by 41% to $129 million, with an EBITDA margin of 33.4%.

Consolidated net sales increased 24% to $386 million.

Net income increased 45% to $89 million, with diluted earnings per share up 49% to $0.79.

EBITDA increased 41% to $129 million, with EBITDA margin up 400 basis points to 33.4%.

Trex Residential net sales increased 25% to $374 million.

Total Revenue
$386M
Previous year: $312M
+24.0%
EPS
$0.79
Previous year: $0.53
+49.1%
Gross Margin
40.7%
Previous year: 38%
+7.1%
SG&A expense as % of net sales
40,000,000%
Previous year: 36,000,000%
+11.1%
Gross Profit
$157M
Previous year: $118M
+33.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$16.6M
Previous year: $5.47M
+204.4%
Free Cash Flow
$71.8M
Previous year: $87.6M
-18.0%
Total Assets
$887M
Previous year: $899M
-1.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates a significant reduction in revenues in the second half of 2022 as consumer demand is filled by existing channel inventories. Third and fourth quarter revenues are expected to range from $185 million to $195 million, and $180 million to $190 million, respectively. The company expects EBITDA margin of 27% to 29% for full year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • The enduring strength of the Trex brand continues to resonate with consumers.
  • Trex has the highest production efficiencies within the industry.
  • Trex's product portfolio is well-positioned to capture demand across a broad consumer base.
  • Trex enters this period with tremendous financial and operating strength.
  • Trex can continue to capture share not only from wood but also gain share within the composite industry.

Challenges Ahead

  • Experienced a sudden reduction in pro-channel demand in late June.
  • Channel partners began to adjust their inventory levels to align with expectations for an economic slowdown.
  • Anticipate a significant reduction in revenues in the second half of 2022.
  • Consumer demand is filled by existing channel inventories.
  • Revising capital expenditure spending for 2022 to $170 million to $180 million down from previous range.