NYSE$ALG
Alamo Group Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Alamo Group achieved record sales and earnings for the ninth consecutive quarter in Q4 2023.
Alamo Group Inc. reported an 8% increase in net sales, reaching $417.5 million, and a 5% increase in operating income, amounting to $44.8 million, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Net income for the quarter rose by 8% to $31.5 million, or $2.63 per diluted share. The company's backlog at the end of 2023 stood at $860 million.
- Net sales increased by 8% to $417.5 million.
- Operating income increased by 5% to $44.8 million.
- Net income increased by 8% to $31.5 million, or $2.63 per diluted share.
- Year-end backlog was $860 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Alamo Group · Revenue · Quarterly
$418M
Revenue by segment
Alamo Group · $219M total across 1 segment · Q3 2021
- Industrial Equipment$219M+11.6%100.0%
Forward guidance
Alamo Group anticipates continued strength in the Industrial Equipment Division due to governmental agency sales, expects softness in Vegetation Management to persist through Q1, but anticipates relief later in the year with modestly lower interest rates.
Tailwinds
- Company backlog remains at a healthy level.
- Quality of backlog remains excellent.
- Anticipated relief in the form of modestly lower interest rates should help clear inventory overhang and invigorate dealer demand.
- Industrial Equipment Division will continue to display strength in 2024 driven by its sales to governmental agencies.
- Company remains confident regarding its performance in 2024 and believes it will be another excellent year.
Headwinds
- Softness in Vegetation Management may persist through the first quarter.
- Forestry and Tree Care activity remained constrained by the combined effects of price pressure for domestic wood pellets.
- Slowing demand for land clearing equipment and sluggish housing starts.
- Farm and ranch market also remained soft due to lower cattle prices, less favorable commodity prices and declining agricultural exports.
- Channel inventories remained above optimal levels in the fourth quarter and dealers were reluctant to place new stock orders while interest rates remained elevated.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+23.2%
Q3 2014
Best reaction
-16.2%
Q3 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.3% | -4.4% | -13.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -15.7% | -23.0% | -23.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.8% | +0.2% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.9% | +12.3% | +16.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.0% | -3.3% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +8.3% | +7.9% | +15.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.3% | -9.4% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.0% | +0.1% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.1% | -5.8% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +14.0% | +14.5% | +18.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.4% | -7.4% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.1% | +1.7% | +0.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +10.8% | +13.3% | +9.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.4% | -0.9% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.0% | +5.6% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.7% | -9.8% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.4% | +2.7% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.9% | +1.9% | -7.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.1% | +2.0% | +6.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.5% | +0.4% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.3% | -4.1% | -4.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | +3.9% | +14.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.6% | +5.6% | +9.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.6% | +2.5% | +22.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -9.5% | -6.6% | -25.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -16.2% | -14.4% | -10.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +9.9% | +7.8% | +14.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.1% | +1.9% | -8.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.0% | +2.5% | +5.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.0% | +1.7% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.7% | +1.7% | +2.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -12.7% | -14.6% | -14.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.0% | +0.7% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.0% | +4.9% | +11.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.3% | -0.9% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.2% | +6.8% | +9.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.1% | -3.7% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.2% | +4.3% | +14.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.4% | -1.4% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +18.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +23.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +7.7% | — | — |
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