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Dec 31, 2022

ADS Q3 2023 Earnings Report

ADS's financial performance was solid despite a challenging demand environment.

Key Takeaways

Advanced Drainage Systems reported a decrease in net sales by 8.4% to $655.2 million, but net income increased by 11.7% to $83.2 million. The company managed costs effectively, maintained favorable price/material cost, and generated significant cash flow, resulting in an expanded Adjusted EBITDA margin and increased free cash flow.

Net sales decreased 8.4% to $655.2 million.

Net income increased 11.7% to $83.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 3.6% to $169.7 million.

Free cash flow increased $440 million, or 370% over the prior year.

Total Revenue
$655M
Previous year: $715M
-8.4%
EPS
$0.99
Previous year: $0.86
+15.1%
Gross Profit
$224M
Previous year: $209M
+7.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$427M
Previous year: $22.2M
+1824.4%
Free Cash Flow
$534M
Previous year: $93.5M
+470.7%
Total Assets
$3.01B
Previous year: $2.56B
+17.6%

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Forward Guidance

The Company updated its financial targets for fiscal 2023. Net sales are now expected to be in the range of $2.975 billion to $3.050 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of $850 to $890 million. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $175 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income