Worthington Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Worthington Industries reported net sales of $1.2 billion and net earnings of $110.3 million, or $2.15 per diluted share, for its fiscal 2022 second quarter. The results were driven by strong performance in the Steel Processing and Building Products segments.
Net sales increased by 69% to $1.2 billion compared to the prior year quarter, primarily driven by higher average direct selling prices in Steel Processing.
Gross margin increased to $184.6 million, primarily due to improved direct spreads in Steel Processing and higher overall volume.
Equity income from unconsolidated joint ventures increased to $60.2 million, driven by higher contributions from ClarkDietrich, WAVE and Serviacero.
The company closed on the acquisition of Tempel Steel, positioning it as a global leader in the electrical steel market.
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Forward Guidance
The company anticipates healthy demand across its key end markets and is excited about the acquisition of Tempel Steel.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipates continued healthy demand across key end markets.
- The acquisition of Tempel Steel makes the company a global leader in the electrical steel market.
- Tempel Steel acquisition complements existing sustainable mobility offerings in lightweighting and hydrogen.
- The company is positioned to more widely serve rapidly growing global markets for electric vehicles and electricity infrastructure.
- Steel Processing continued to benefit from inventory holding gains
Challenges Ahead
- Consumer Products continued to feel the impact of higher input costs.
- Volume and mix in Sustainable Energy Solutions were negatively impacted by the ongoing semi-conductor chip shortage.
- Higher SG&A expense, up $14.0 million, on higher profit sharing and bonus expense.
- Cash decreased by $415.1 million from year-end primarily due to an increase in working capital associated with higher steel prices and the acquisition of the Shiloh Industries U.S. BlankLight® business.
- Volume in Sustainable Energy Solutions was also negatively impacted by the May 31, 2021, divestiture of the Liquified Petroleum Gas business in Poland.
Revenue & Expenses
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