Worthington Industries reported a strong Q4 with net sales of $1.5 billion, up significantly from $978 million in the prior year. Earnings were $1.61 per share, though adjusted EPS was $1.58 compared to $2.33 in the prior year. The company experienced inventory holding losses of $42 million, impacting gross profit and adjusted EBITDA.
Consolidated net sales in the quarter were $1.5 billion, up significantly compared to $978 million in Q4 of last year.
Gross profit for the quarter decreased to $168 million from $226 million in the prior year.
Building Products delivered record EBIT for the quarter of $64 million and EBIT margin was 36.8%, up from $41 million and 33.3% in Q4 of last year.
Cash flow from operations was $165 million in the quarter and free cash flow was $142 million, with strong release of cash from operating working capital primarily due to lower steel prices and reduced inventories which added $77 million to cash flow.
Higher producer prices and consumer prices combined with higher interest rates presents some risk to what otherwise would be a solid economic backdrop to start fiscal 2023.
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