NYSE$MRC
Mrc Global Inc · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MRC Global's financial performance improved with sequential revenue growth and strong cash flow generation.
MRC Global reported a net income of $13 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, and sales of $806 million for Q1 2024. The company saw a 5% increase in sales compared to the previous quarter and generated $38 million in operating cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA was $57 million, representing 7.1% of sales.
- Sales increased by 5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $57 million, or 7.1% of sales.
- Operating cash flow was $38 million, putting the company on track to meet or exceed its $200 million cash flow guidance for the year.
- The company intends to repay its Term Loan B in the second quarter of 2024.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MRC Global · Revenue · Quarterly
$806M
Revenue by segment
MRC Global · $850M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- U.S. Sales$745M-3.0%87.6%
- International Sales$105M+6.1%12.4%
Forward guidance
MRC Global is on track to meet or exceed its cash flow guidance of $200 million for the year and expects to repay its Term Loan B in the second quarter, exiting 2024 with minimal net debt.
Tailwinds
- The company expects to generate significant cash over the next few years.
- Sequential revenue growth of 5% was achieved.
- Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 7.1%.
- The company is on track to meet or exceed its cash flow guidance of $200 million this year.
- The company intends to repay its Term Loan B in the second quarter.
Headwinds
- All sectors declined compared to the first quarter of 2023.
- Gas Utilities sector revenue decreased $41 million, or 13%, due to customers reducing product inventory levels.
- PTI sector sales decreased by $24 million, or 11%, primarily due to lower line pipe sales.
- DIET sector sales declined $8 million primarily due to non-recurring projects.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $57 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $69 million for the same period in 2023.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 7 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
+1.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+5.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.8%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
29 / 55 earnings
Positive
+43.4%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-19.2%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.7% | -5.9% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.0% | +6.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.4% | +6.4% | -11.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +18.4% | +11.8% | +13.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.8% | -7.6% | -5.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.4% | +18.8% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +8.3% | +9.7% | +11.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2023 | -16.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2022 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2022 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2022 | -19.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2021 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2021 | -9.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | +43.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2019 | +22.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2018 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2018 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +15.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +14.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +14.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -13.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -9.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | — | — | — | |
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| Q2 2011 | — | — | — | |
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