NYSE$VMI

Valmont Industries Inc. · Q3 2023 earnings

Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Valmont's third quarter performance was marked by global teams' strong execution, leading to gross profit expansion and robust adjusted earnings per share amidst a dynamic demand landscape.

Valmont Industries reported a decrease in net sales by 4.3% to $1.1 billion, but the adjusted net sales only decreased by 2.3% after accounting for the divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business. The company faced an operating loss of $24.2 million due to impairment charges, but adjusted operating income increased by 5.9%. Diluted loss per share was ($2.34), but adjusted EPS was $4.12, an 18.1% increase. Strong operating cash flow generation was a highlight, and the company updated its full-year financial outlook.

  • Net sales decreased by 4.3%, but adjusted net sales decreased by 2.3% when accounting for the divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business.
  • Operating loss was ($24.2) million, which included non-cash impairment charges, but adjusted operating income increased by 5.9%.
  • Diluted loss per share was ($2.34), but adjusted diluted EPS was $4.12, an 18.1% increase.
  • Generated strong operating cash flows of $81.3 million and updated the full-year financial outlook.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.05B

Previous: $1.1B-4.3%
EPS (adj)

$4.12

Previous: $3.49+18.1%
Operating Income as % of Net Sales

-2.3%

Previous: 10.0%-123.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$71.2M

Previous: -$67.1M-6.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$122M

Previous: $5.81M-2192.8%
Net Income

-$50.3M

Previous: $72.9M-169.0%
Operating Income

-$24.2M

Previous: $110M-122.0%
Gross Profit

$315M

Previous: $285M+10.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$173M

Previous: $166M+3.8%
Total Assets

$3.49B

Previous: $3.62B-3.7%
Stock-Based Comp

$8.95M

Previous: $10.4M-14.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Valmont · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.05B

Q3 2023-4.3%vs Q3 2022
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Valmont updated its full-year net sales growth and earnings per share outlook, considering third quarter results, the timing of international agriculture project shipments, and the near-term demand outlook for telecommunications markets.

Tailwinds

  • The impairment charge significantly reduces the future Prospera technology intangible asset amortization.
  • The realignment program lowers future stock-based compensation to be recognized for Prospera employees.
  • Expect full-year operating margin improvement compared to 2022.
  • Adjusted effective tax rate of 26% to 26.5% due to recent favorable U.S. tax legislation.
  • Minimal expected foreign currency translation impact to net sales.

Headwinds

  • Net Sales Growth (vs. PY) (3%) to (4%)
  • GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share $7.20 to $7.50
  • Telecommunications markets near-term headwinds
  • Farmers are facing headwinds in North America
  • Farmers sentiment is muted

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 2023

Historical avgQ3 2023

+1.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.1%

Avg return

30 days after

53%

36 / 68 earnings

Positive

+19.4%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-13.5%

Q3 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+11.9%+21.7%+23.4%
Q4 2025-6.6%-0.9%-16.6%
Q3 2025+1.6%+2.2%-7.3%
Q2 2025+3.1%+1.6%+5.1%
Q1 2025+3.2%+8.7%+16.0%
Q4 2024+17.5%+8.8%+1.8%
Q3 2024+7.8%+5.0%+12.2%
Q2 2024+8.3%+8.0%+4.5%
Q1 2024+19.4%+21.0%+22.8%
Q4 2023-3.0%-4.9%-2.4%
Q3 2023-13.5%-16.1%-7.9%
Q2 2023-8.0%-6.4%-12.7%
Q1 2023+3.3%-0.7%-3.4%
Q4 2022-6.7%-2.8%-3.7%
Q3 2022+1.9%+4.1%+11.0%
Q2 2022+7.9%+8.2%+22.8%
Q1 2022+7.5%+7.1%+0.7%
Q4 2021-1.2%-3.4%+8.3%
Q3 2021-5.3%-4.9%+4.5%
Q2 2021+0.8%+1.0%+4.5%
Q1 2021+1.1%+5.7%+6.1%
Q4 2020-1.0%+1.6%+5.9%
Q3 2020+6.8%+6.4%+16.6%
Q2 2020+6.1%+6.7%+6.2%
Q1 2020+11.5%+12.1%+1.2%
Q4 2019-11.1%-20.9%-40.4%
Q3 2019-4.4%-2.1%+0.8%
Q2 2019+8.7%+8.2%+6.1%
Q4 2018-0.8%-1.2%-6.3%
Q3 2018-10.8%-9.8%-2.7%
Q2 2018-0.6%-1.7%+0.5%
Q1 2018+1.7%+0.9%+0.8%
Q4 2017-3.4%-4.5%-9.2%
Q3 2017+1.5%+0.0%+2.4%
Q2 2017+4.7%+2.6%-1.6%
Q1 2017+2.3%-0.6%-1.6%
Q4 2016+8.8%+10.2%+5.5%
Q3 2016-1.0%+0.7%+9.2%
Q2 2016-3.5%-5.2%-3.1%
Q1 2016+11.1%
Q4 2015+1.7%
Q3 2015+11.8%
Q2 2015-3.0%
Q1 2015+4.0%
Q4 2014-2.1%
Q3 2014-1.8%
Q2 2014-1.0%
Q1 2014-5.8%
Q4 2013-3.6%
Q3 2013+1.3%
Q2 2013+1.9%
Q1 2013+2.5%
Q4 2011+3.1%
Q4 2012+5.7%
Q3 2012+2.3%
Q2 2012-5.8%
Q1 2012+0.6%
Q3 2011+3.4%
Q2 2011-1.0%
Q1 2010+0.2%
Q1 2011-0.3%
Q4 2008-2.9%
Q4 2010-2.9%
Q3 2009-1.3%
Q3 2010-1.3%
Q2 2010-1.6%
Q2 2009-1.6%
Q4 2009-1.6%

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