NYSE$MHK
Mohawk Industries Inc · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Mohawk Industries' Q3 2020 results significantly exceeded expectations, with sales recovering and operating income substantially increasing above last year's levels.
Mohawk Industries reported a strong third quarter in 2020, with net sales of $2.6 billion, a 2% increase year-over-year. Net profit was $205 million, with diluted EPS of $2.87. Adjusted net earnings were $233 million, and EPS was $3.26, excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges. The company generated approximately $530 million in cash, bringing cash and short-term investments to around $1.2 billion. The company benefited from increased demand and customers increasing inventory in distribution channels.
- Net sales for Q3 2020 were $2.6 billion, a 2% increase as reported and on a constant currency basis.
- Net profit reached $205 million, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.87.
- Adjusted net earnings amounted to $233 million, with EPS at $3.26, excluding specific charges.
- Approximately $530 million in cash generated, elevating cash and short-term investments to about $1.2 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Mohawk · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.57B
Revenue by segment
Mohawk · $2.57B total across 3 segments · Q3 2020
- Flooring NA$982M-2.0%38.1%
- Global Ceramic$911M-0.6%35.4%
- Flooring ROW$681M+13.4%26.5%
Forward guidance
Assuming that the current economic trends continue, Mohawk anticipates its fourth quarter EPS to be $2.75 to $2.87, with a non-recurring tax rate of approximately 5% for the period.
Tailwinds
- Residential remodeling and new home construction are expected to improve next year.
- The commercial business should increase from its present low levels as economies recover going forward.
- Strong balance sheet.
- Cash generation.
- Liquidity will allow Mohawk to move from a defensive posture to a more aggressive growth strategy.
Headwinds
- The fourth quarter is slower for the industry due to normal seasonality.
- Expect lower growth in channel inventory levels.
- Higher margin commercial business will continue to be slow, with completed projects likely to outpace new starts.
- Visibility continues to be limited by many uncertainties, including how government restrictions and demand will evolve.
- Anticipate service improving with inventories rising as production levels exceed sales.
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 Q3 2020
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
37 / 68 earnings
Positive
+26.4%
Q2 2024
Best reaction
-22.0%
Q3 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -7.8% | -1.1% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.7% | -1.9% | -23.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.1% | -8.8% | -14.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.9% | -5.3% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.3% | -4.3% | -4.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -13.7% | -12.7% | -8.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +26.4% | +27.5% | +24.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.6% | +3.5% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.0% | +5.8% | +11.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.1% | +2.8% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.8% | -7.1% | -17.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +11.6% | +6.5% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.4% | -3.2% | -19.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.9% | -3.6% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.1% | -11.3% | -19.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +12.0% | +21.6% | +12.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -8.5% | -5.9% | -16.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -8.1% | -9.6% | -9.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.6% | +4.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.1% | +5.8% | +1.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.9% | +7.0% | +18.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +11.9% | +26.9% | +41.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.6% | +7.2% | +8.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.1% | +1.8% | +25.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.6% | -1.3% | -27.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +12.2% | +12.6% | +9.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -16.6% | -18.9% | -27.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.3% | +1.6% | +8.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.6% | +12.3% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -22.0% | -16.0% | -14.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -18.3% | -15.9% | -13.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.3% | -5.0% | -6.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.8% | -6.1% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.5% | -0.5% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.5% | +5.0% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.5% | -2.7% | -1.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.0% | +4.7% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +6.8% | +9.3% | +6.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.6% | +1.8% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +8.7% | — | — |
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