NYSE$WNC
Wabash National Corporation · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Wabash National achieved record quarterly EPS and increased its full-year EPS outlook.
Wabash National reported strong first-quarter results with record operating income and earnings per share, driven by strong material margin, operational efficiency, and product mix. The company's backlog remains robust, and the full-year EPS outlook has been increased.
- Quarterly revenue reached $621.0 million.
- Operating income was a record $69.9 million, with an 11.3% operating margin.
- Earnings per share hit a record of $1.04, surpassing the prior quarterly outlook range.
- The backlog remains strong at $3.1 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Wabash National · Revenue · Quarterly
$621M
Revenue by segment
Wabash National · $578M total across 1 segment · Q1 2023
- Transportation$578M+15.1%100.0%
Forward guidance
The Company maintained its revenue outlook with a range of $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion and a revenue midpoint of $2.9 billion. The Company increased its EPS guidance to a range of $4.00 to $4.50 with an EPS midpoint of $4.25.
Tailwinds
- Revenue outlook maintained with a range of $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion.
- EPS guidance increased to a range of $4.00 to $4.50.
- Confidence in achieving a record year due to strong backlog and first-quarter performance.
- Optimism about the prioritization of van trailers by customers.
- Strength in tank trailer, truck body, and parts & services businesses.
Headwinds
- Freight rates are pressured.
- Uncertainty regarding the timing of a market rebound.
- Expectation that customers will diligently manage capital spending.
- Highly cyclical nature of the business.
- Uncertain economic conditions including the possibility that customer demand may not meet expectations.
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 Q1 2023
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.6%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
36 / 64 earnings
Positive
+22.5%
Q3 2012
Best reaction
-30.6%
Q1 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | -10.6% | -8.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.1% | -0.8% | -18.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.2% | -2.8% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -30.6% | -18.9% | -13.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.3% | -2.2% | -25.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.4% | +5.0% | +13.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -9.0% | -7.9% | -13.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.8% | -6.6% | -13.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +10.6% | +5.0% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.4% | +0.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -9.9% | -4.3% | -10.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +17.2% | +16.0% | +9.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +11.4% | +10.4% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +17.6% | +28.7% | +52.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.7% | +14.8% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +9.0% | +4.8% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -10.7% | -15.3% | -11.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.4% | +2.5% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.1% | +2.2% | +9.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.0% | -2.5% | -14.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +3.3% | +6.7% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.9% | +12.7% | +21.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +7.5% | +0.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.1% | +13.7% | +31.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +6.0% | +4.6% | -27.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.9% | +2.9% | +5.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.1% | -3.6% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.5% | +3.2% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -5.8% | -5.3% | -0.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +13.0% | +17.8% | +16.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.2% | -1.0% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.9% | -2.1% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +9.2% | +8.2% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.2% | -10.4% | -8.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -7.8% | -16.1% | -11.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +20.2% | +15.5% | +8.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +15.0% | +20.3% | +23.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -12.5% | -16.2% | +1.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +8.6% | +12.8% | +11.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +14.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -17.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +22.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -12.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -12.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +13.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -8.6% | — | — |
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