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Sep 30, 2020

ADS Q2 2021 Earnings Report

ADS reported strong Q2 fiscal 2021 results with increased net sales and profitability.

Key Takeaways

Advanced Drainage Systems announced a strong second quarter for fiscal year 2021, with net sales increasing by 9.7% to $544.2 million and net income increasing significantly to $80.6 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA also saw a substantial increase of 47.3% to $174.1 million. The company is optimistic about the second half of the fiscal year, expecting normal seasonal patterns and capitalizing on residential development and horizontal construction.

Net sales increased by 9.7% to $544.2 million.

Net income increased to $80.6 million, compared to $8.5 million in the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) increased 47.3% to $174.1 million.

The company's national presence and exposure to residential end market benefitted the results.

Total Revenue
$544M
Previous year: $496M
+9.7%
EPS
$0.93
Previous year: $0.36
+158.3%
Gross Profit
$206M
Previous year: $147M
+40.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$204M
Previous year: $54.2M
+276.1%
Free Cash Flow
$134M
Previous year: $93M
+43.9%
Total Assets
$2.37B
Previous year: $2.3B
+3.4%

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Forward Guidance

ADS expects net sales to be in the range of $1.790 billion to $1.840 billion and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $495 million to $515 million for fiscal year 2021. Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $80 million to $90 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Based on current orderbook and market trends.
  • Visibility into the second half of fiscal 2021.
  • Strong financial performance in the first half of fiscal 2021.
  • Expect volume in the second half of the year to be consistent with the prior year, driven by seasonality.
  • Expect modest improvement in year-over-year profitability despite inflationary pressure as well as investments in both capital and our organization to drive future value.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance does not contemplate any further change in economic conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Inflationary pressure.
  • Investments in capital.
  • Investments in organization to drive future value.
  • Uncertainties still exist regarding the broader market environment.

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