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Dec 31, 2020

Trex Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Trex reported strong Q4 2020 results with residential product sales growth.

Key Takeaways

Trex Company reported a 39% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $228 million in Q4 2020. Trex Residential Products net sales increased 40% to $214 million. The diluted earnings per share was $0.37, and the EBITDA margin was 27.9%.

Consolidated net sales increased 39% to $228 million.

Trex Residential Products net sales increased 40% to $214 million.

Diluted earnings per share of $0.37.

EBITDA margin of 27.9%.

Total Revenue
$228M
Previous year: $165M
+38.5%
EPS
$0.37
Previous year: $0.31
+19.4%
Gross Margin
40.5%
Previous year: 43.2%
-6.3%
Gross Profit
$92.4M
Previous year: $71.3M
+29.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$122M
Previous year: $149M
-18.2%
Free Cash Flow
$102M
Previous year: $27M
+276.1%
Total Assets
$770M
Previous year: $592M
+30.1%

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Forward Guidance

Trex anticipates another year of strong double-digit sales growth in 2021 and expects first quarter consolidated net sales to range from $235 million to $245 million, representing year-on-year growth of 20% at the midpoint.

Positive Outlook

  • Another year of strong double-digit sales growth is expected in 2021.
  • First quarter consolidated net sales to range from $235 million to $245 million, representing year-on-year growth of 20% at the midpoint.
  • Growth to expand in the second and third quarters as capacity increases and as we backfill inventory in the channel.
  • Incremental EBITDA margin to be between 35% to 40%.
  • Demand for Trex Residential products continues to benefit from positive secular trends.

Challenges Ahead

  • Startup related expenses will continue as we ramp up production at our Virginia facility.
  • Higher inflation.
  • More normalized selling, general and administrative expenses partially offset by cost savings projects.
  • Tax rate is anticipated at approximately 25%.
  • Depreciation will range from $35 million to $40 million increasing throughout the year.