Trex Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Trex Company reported Q4 2022 net sales of $192 million and net income of $10 million, or $0.09 per diluted share. Adjusted EPS was $0.23, and adjusted EBITDA was $46 million, representing 24.1% of net sales. The company completed the sale of Trex Commercial Products and returned approximately $50 million to shareholders through share repurchases.
Q4 operating results exceeded expectations with strong sequential recovery in gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin.
Channel inventory recalibration was completed by year-end 2022.
The company returned approximately $50 million to shareholders through share repurchases in Q4 2022.
Trex Commercial Products was divested, allowing focus on the outdoor living strategy.
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Forward Guidance
Trex anticipates first quarter 2023 net sales to be in the range of $230 million to $240 million and expects full year 2023 EBITDA margin to be in the 26% to 27% range. Capital expenditures for 2023 are anticipated to be in the $130 million to $140 million range.
Positive Outlook
- Channel inventory recalibration completed by year-end 2022.
- Strategically focused on residential business to drive wood conversion.
- Will continue to invest in the Trex brand and commercialize new products.
- Recently announced the regional launch of our premium Trex Signature® decking product.
- Doubled the number of color options available for our recently launched Trex Transcend® Lineage™ product line.