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Sep 30, 2023
Valmont Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Valmont's third quarter performance was marked by global teams' strong execution, leading to gross profit expansion and robust adjusted earnings per share amidst a dynamic demand landscape.
Key Takeaways
Valmont Industries reported a decrease in net sales by 4.3% to $1.1 billion, but the adjusted net sales only decreased by 2.3% after accounting for the divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business. The company faced an operating loss of $24.2 million due to impairment charges, but adjusted operating income increased by 5.9%. Diluted loss per share was ($2.34), but adjusted EPS was $4.12, an 18.1% increase. Strong operating cash flow generation was a highlight, and the company updated its full-year financial outlook.
Net sales decreased by 4.3%, but adjusted net sales decreased by 2.3% when accounting for the divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business.
Operating loss was ($24.2) million, which included non-cash impairment charges, but adjusted operating income increased by 5.9%.
Diluted loss per share was ($2.34), but adjusted diluted EPS was $4.12, an 18.1% increase.
Generated strong operating cash flows of $81.3 million and updated the full-year financial outlook.
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Forward Guidance
Valmont updated its full-year net sales growth and earnings per share outlook, considering third quarter results, the timing of international agriculture project shipments, and the near-term demand outlook for telecommunications markets.
Positive Outlook
- The impairment charge significantly reduces the future Prospera technology intangible asset amortization.
- The realignment program lowers future stock-based compensation to be recognized for Prospera employees.
- Expect full-year operating margin improvement compared to 2022.
- Adjusted effective tax rate of 26% to 26.5% due to recent favorable U.S. tax legislation.
- Minimal expected foreign currency translation impact to net sales.
Challenges Ahead
- Net Sales Growth (vs. PY) (3%) to (4%)
- GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share $7.20 to $7.50
- Telecommunications markets near-term headwinds
- Farmers are facing headwinds in North America
- Farmers sentiment is muted