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Mar 31, 2024

Zurn Elkay Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions reported a solid start to the year with growth, profitability, and free cash flow exceeding expectations. Adjusted EBITDA grew 24% year over year and margin improved by 460 basis points.

Key Takeaways

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions reported first quarter 2024 financial results with net sales of $374 million, net income from continuing operations of $34 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.29. The company saw growth in profitability and free cash flow, exceeding expectations for the quarter.

Net sales were $374 million, a 0.5% increase year over year.

Net income from continuing operations was $34 million, with diluted EPS of $0.19.

Adjusted EPS was $0.29, compared to $0.18 in the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA was $90 million, representing 24.1% of net sales, compared to $72 million in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$374M
Previous year: $372M
+0.5%
EPS
$0.29
Previous year: $0.18
+61.1%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
24.1%
Previous year: 19.5%
+23.6%
Gross Profit
$170M
Previous year: $149M
+14.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$157M
Previous year: $74.8M
+110.0%
Free Cash Flow
$50.2M
Previous year: -$200K
-25200.0%
Total Assets
$2.66B
Previous year: $2.81B
-5.2%

Zurn Elkay

Zurn Elkay

Forward Guidance

For the second quarter, net sales are expected to be up low single digits on a pro forma core basis, with adjusted EBITDA margin between 24.5% and 25.0%. The full year adjusted EBITDA margin expectation is now approximately 150 bps to 200 bps of year over year adjusted EBITDA margin expansion. The company continues to expect to deliver $250 million of free cash flow for the full year.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales for the second quarter will be up low single digits on a pro forma core basis.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter will be between 24.5% and 25.0%.
  • Confidence in ability to drive growth in 2024.
  • Full year free cash flow of $250 million.
  • Increasing full year adjusted EBITDA margin expectation to deliver approximately 150 bps to 200 bps of year over year adjusted EBITDA margin expansion.