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Jun 30, 2021

ADS Q1 2022 Earnings Report

ADS's financial performance was strong, marked by significant sales growth and strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

Advanced Drainage Systems reported a strong first quarter with net sales increasing by 31.6% to $669.3 million. The company experienced growth across its product portfolio and geographic footprint. Inflationary pressures on materials, transportation, and labor were more significant than anticipated, but the company is implementing pricing strategies and productivity improvements to offset these costs.

Net sales increased by 31.6% to $669.3 million.

Net income increased by 9.1% to $77.1 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4.5% to $166.6 million.

Free cash flow was $78.8 million.

Total Revenue
$669M
Previous year: $509M
+31.6%
EPS
$0.87
Previous year: $0.83
+4.8%
Gross Profit
$201M
Previous year: $189M
+6.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$143M
Previous year: $235M
-39.3%
Free Cash Flow
$78.8M
Previous year: $123M
-36.1%
Total Assets
$2.47B
Previous year: $2.42B
+2.5%

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Forward Guidance

The company raised its net sales targets for fiscal year 2022. Net sales are now expected to be in the range of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is unchanged and expected to be in the range of $635 to $665 million. Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $130 million to $150 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $635 million to $665 million.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $130 million to $150 million.
  • Demand remains favorable.
  • Backlog of existing orders remains strong.

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