Dec 31, 2021

Trex Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Trex reported robust demand and record results.

Key Takeaways

Trex Company reported a 33% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $304 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Net income was reported at $25 million, or $0.22 per diluted share. Adjusted net income was $64 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 44% to $92 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.2%.

Consolidated net sales increased 33% to $304 million.

Net income of $25 million; diluted earnings per share of $0.22.

Adjusted net income of $64 million, up 47%; Adjusted EPS of $0.55, up 49%.

Adjusted EBITDA up 44% to $92 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.2%.

Total Revenue
$304M
Previous year: $228M
+33.1%
EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.37
+48.6%
Gross Margin
38.9%
Previous year: 40.5%
-4.0%
SG&A expense as % of net sales
37,000,000%
Gross Profit
$118M
Previous year: $92.4M
+27.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$141M
Previous year: $122M
+15.9%
Free Cash Flow
$110M
Previous year: $102M
+8.3%
Total Assets
$920M
Previous year: $770M
+19.4%

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Forward Guidance

First quarter 2022 consolidated net sales are expected to range from $320 million to $330 million, representing 32% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. For the full year 2022, we expect double-digit revenue growth rates with a return to a more normalized seasonal cadence similar to pre-pandemic patterns. We anticipate full-year 2022 incremental EBITDA margin of 30% to 35%, which includes additional investments in marketing and branding now that we have ramped up our new capacity and market inventories have improved. Our capital expenditure guidance for 2022 is $200 million to $220 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected double-digit revenue growth rates for full year 2022.
  • Return to a more normalized seasonal cadence similar to pre-pandemic patterns expected in 2022.
  • Full-year 2022 incremental EBITDA margin of 30% to 35% anticipated.
  • Additional investments in marketing and branding planned.
  • New capacity has ramped up and market inventories have improved.

Challenges Ahead

  • Managing through operating headwinds including higher raw material costs.
  • Managing through operating headwinds including higher transportation costs.
  • Revenues from Trex Commercial to be constrained in 2022.
  • Uncertainty created in commercial markets by the COVID-19 virus.
  • Delay in new projects influenced by the COVID-19 virus.