NYSE$MWA
Mueller Water Products Inc · Q4 2022 earnings
Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Mueller Water Products reported mixed results in Q4 2022, with sales growth offset by manufacturing inefficiencies and higher costs.
Mueller Water Products reported a 12.1% increase in net sales to $331.4 million for Q4 2022, driven by higher pricing. However, operating income decreased to $11.6 million due to higher costs and manufacturing inefficiencies. Net income was $7.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, while adjusted net income was $15.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. The company anticipates continued net sales growth and double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth in fiscal 2023.
- Net sales increased by 12.1% to $331.4 million due to higher pricing.
- Operating income decreased to $11.6 million due to higher costs and manufacturing inefficiencies.
- Net income was $7.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $38.6 million, with a margin of 11.6%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Mueller · Revenue · Quarterly
$331M
Revenue by segment
Mueller · $331M total across 2 segments · Q4 2022
- Water Flow Solutions$179M—54.1%
- Water Management Solutions$152M—45.9%
Forward guidance
The Company currently anticipates that consolidated net sales will increase between 6 percent and 8 percent as compared with the prior year. As a result of higher sales and improved execution, the Company expects that adjusted EBITDA will increase between 10 percent and 14 percent as compared with adjusted EBITDA of $194.5 million for 2022.
Tailwinds
- Record backlog at the end of 2022
- Anticipated benefits from higher pricing
- Current end market expectations
- Higher sales
- Improved execution
Headwinds
- Higher pension expense in 2023 of approximately $3.8 million compared with a benefit of $3.9 million in the prior year primarily due to the stock market’s performance.
- Challenges associated with higher inflation
- Labor availability
- Supply chain disruptions will continue in 2023.
- Total SG&A expenses between $255 million and $265 million
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 2022
+1.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
63%
41 / 65 earnings
Positive
+16.7%
Q1 2025
Best reaction
-12.8%
Q1 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +1.8% | -6.4% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2026 | +1.5% | +7.0% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.4% | -5.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.3% | -9.4% | -9.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +16.7% | +16.6% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.2% | +14.5% | +11.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.2% | +1.1% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +11.0% | +18.7% | +9.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +10.8% | +10.4% | +14.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +7.4% | +3.5% | +0.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -10.8% | -13.3% | -11.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.4% | -9.2% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.5% | +6.8% | +8.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.7% | -2.6% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.3% | -10.4% | -15.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.0% | +0.1% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.4% | +4.2% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -8.5% | -13.0% | -15.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.7% | +1.1% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.9% | +3.6% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.4% | +6.1% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +7.7% | +7.3% | +13.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.9% | +8.8% | +5.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.6% | -4.5% | +3.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.5% | +1.2% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.1% | -7.4% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.8% | +0.4% | +2.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -12.8% | -15.2% | -12.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.5% | +3.6% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.3% | +6.2% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -5.4% | -5.7% | -7.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +15.4% | +20.7% | +23.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.4% | -4.6% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.7% | +2.3% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.7% | +4.6% | +5.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -11.9% | -12.2% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.3% | -6.6% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -11.8% | -9.0% | +9.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.9% | +7.9% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -12.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +14.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.5% | — | — |
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