Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. · Q2 2022 earnings

Briefing

ADS's financial performance reflected a strong sales growth offset by increased costs.

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) reported a 29.8% increase in net sales, reaching $706.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. However, net income decreased by 5.3% to $76.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA also decreased by 5.3% to $164.8 million. The company's performance was driven by favorable pricing and strong demand, but impacted by labor shortages and increased logistics costs.

• Net sales increased by 29.8% to $706.5 million compared to the prior year quarter.
• Net income decreased by 5.3% to $76.3 million.
• Infiltrator sales increased 37.7% to $145.9 million.
• The company raised its net sales targets for fiscal year 2022, now expecting sales in the range of $2.550 billion to $2.650 billion.

Headline financials

Revenue & EPS history

Based on current visibility, backlog of existing orders and business trends, the Company raised its net sales targets for fiscal 2022. Adjusted EBITDA is unchanged and expected to be in the range of $635 to $665 million. Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $130 million to $150 million.