UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced first
quarter 2024 results including net sales of $1.64 billion, net
earnings attributable to controlling interests of $121 million, and
earnings per diluted share of $1.96.
“We would like to credit our hard-working team and our balanced
business model for allowing us to achieve first-quarter results
that were in line with expectations,” said Chairman and CEO Matthew
J. Missad. “As demand returns to more normalized levels, we are
increasingly focused on improving our operational efficiencies by
investing in automation and technology while consolidating
operations where opportunities exist. We are also investing in
growth through new products and by adding additional capacity in
new regions. In addition, we will continue to leverage our strong
cash flow and liquidity position to increase our share repurchase
activity and support our quarterly dividend payouts. Our ability to
invest in growth and return capital to shareholders supports our
goal to create shareholder value during any economic
environment.”
First Quarter 2024 Highlights (comparisons on a
year-over-year basis):
- Net sales of $1.64 billion decreased 10 percent due to a 9
percent decrease in selling prices and a 1 percent decrease in
organic unit sales.
- New product sales of $124 million were 7.6 percent of total
sales compared to 7.4 percent in the first quarter of 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $181 million represents a decrease of 10
percent while adjusted EBITDA margin1 declined 10 basis points to
11 percent.
- Net earnings attributable to controlling interests of $121
million represents a 4 percent decrease from last year and includes
the favorable impact of a $9.7 million increase in an anticipated
tax deduction associated with the company’s share-based
compensation plan.
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1
Represents a non-GAAP measurement; see the
reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and related
explanations below.
Capital Allocation
UFP Industries maintains a strong balance sheet with $702.6
million in net surplus cash (surplus cash less interest-bearing
debt and cash overdraft) on March 30, 2024, compared to $145.3
million in net surplus cash at the end of the first quarter of
2023. The company had approximately $2.2 billion of liquidity as of
March 30, 2024. The company’s return-focused approach to capital
allocation includes the following:
- Acquisitions and Organic Growth. The
company continues to pursue strategic acquisitions that drive
long-term growth and margin improvements and offer strong returns.
When acquisition targets are not available at valuations that allow
it to meet or exceed its hurdle rates, the company will invest in
organic growth. The company is targeting capital investments of up
to $300 million in 2024, with approximately $100 million targeted
for automation and technology upgrades and another $100 million for
new facilities and increased capacity at existing facilities.
- Dividend payments. On April 24,
2024, the Board of Directors for UFP Industries approved a
quarterly dividend payment of $0.33 per share, a 32 percent
increase over the quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share paid in
June 2023. The dividend is payable on June 17, 2024, to
shareholders of record on June 3, 2024.
- Share repurchases. The Company is
authorized to purchase up to $200 million worth of outstanding
stock through July 31, 2024. From July 26, 2023, through the end of
the first quarter of 2024, the company repurchased approximately
594,000 shares at an average price of $106.64 (a total of $63.3
million). During the first quarter of 2024, the company repurchased
approximately 319,000 shares at an average share price of $114.74
(a total of $36.6 million), and in April repurchased approximately
352,000 shares at an average share price of $114.15 ($40.2
million). As of April 30, 2024, the company has $97 million
remaining in its authorization.
By business segment, the company reported the following first
quarter 2024 results:
UFP Retail Solutions
Net sales of $629 million, down 17 percent compared to the first
quarter of 2023, attributable to a 6 percent decline in selling
prices, a 3 percent decline due to the transfer of certain sales to
other segments, and an 8 percent decline in organic unit sales.
Unit sales of Deckorators decking and railing products increased 4
percent (net sales increased 10 percent), partially offsetting the
9 percent unit sales decline in ProWood. Overall, unit sales
declined 9 percent with big box customers and 7 percent with
independent retailers due to lower demand and more conservative
inventory positioning. Gross profit for the retail segment
increased 6 percent to $101 million, primarily due to operational
improvements, SKU rationalization, and better inventory positioning
and utilization of our managed inventory programs.
UFP Packaging
Net sales of $424 million, down 13 percent compared to the first
quarter of 2023, due to an 11 percent decrease in selling prices
and a 6 percent decline in organic unit sales, partially offset by
a 4 percent increase due to the transfer of certain sales from the
retail segment. A 9 percent increase in unit sales for PalletOne
due to market share gains partially offset the 11 percent decline
in unit sales for Structural Packaging, attributable to weaker
demand. Gross profit for the packaging segment decreased 29 percent
to $85 million due to competitive price pressure.
UFP Construction
Net sales of $518 million was relatively unchanged compared to
the first quarter of 2023 as a 10 percent decrease in selling
prices was offset by an 8 percent increase in organic unit sales
and a 2 percent increase due to the transfer of certain sales from
the retail segment. Organic unit sales increased in Site Built (up
18 percent) and Factory Built (up 13 percent), and the company is
well-positioned to take advantage of any improvement in demand in
these markets. Gross profit for the construction segment decreased
6 percent to $114 million due to competitive price pressure.
Short-Term Outlook
Lumber Market: We continue to
anticipate lumber prices will remain at lower, more historical
levels in 2024 based on current supply and demand dynamics.
End Market Demand: We continue to
follow key indicators and forecasts in the markets we serve and
have modified our earlier published outlook based on more recent
macroeconomic data and reduced expectations for federal interest
rate cuts in the latter half of 2024. We anticipate demand for our
packaging and retail segments will be down mid-single digits and
demand for our construction segment to be slightly up to slightly
down in 2024 as compared to 2023. We expect the soft demand and
competitive price environment will continue for most of the year,
with year-over-year improvements in the back half of the year
because of more favorable year-over-year comparisons.
CONFERENCE CALL
UFP Industries will conduct a conference call to discuss its
outlook and information included in this news release at 9 a.m. ET
on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The call will be hosted by Chairman and
CEO Matthew J. Missad and CFO Michael Cole and will be available
simultaneously and in its entirety to all interested investors and
news media through a webcast at
www.ufpinvestor.com/news-filings-reports > Events &
Presentations. A replay of the call will be available through the
website.
UFP Industries, Inc.
UFP Industries, Inc. is a holding company whose operating
subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail
Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of
value-added products used in residential and commercial
construction, packaging and other industrial applications
worldwide. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand
Rapids, Mich., with affiliates in North America, Europe, Asia and
Australia. UFP Industries is ranked #403 on the Fortune 500 and
#128 on Industry Week’s list of America’s Largest Manufacturers.
For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as
amended, that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions,
current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets
we serve, the economy and the Company itself. Words like
“anticipates,” “believes,” “confident,” “estimates,” “expects,”
“forecasts,” “likely,” “plans,” “projects,” “should,” variations of
such words, and similar expressions identify such forward-looking
statements. These statements do not guarantee future performance
and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are
difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and
degree of occurrence. The Company does not undertake to update
forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, events,
or assumptions that occur after the date the forward-looking
statements are made. Actual results could differ materially from
those included in such forward-looking statements. Investors are
cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainty. Among the factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from forward-looking statements are the
following: fluctuations in the price of lumber; adverse or unusual
weather conditions; adverse economic conditions in the markets we
serve; government regulations, particularly involving environmental
and safety regulations; and our ability to make successful business
acquisitions. Certain of these risk factors as well as other risk
factors and additional information are included in the Company's
reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
This release includes certain financial information not prepared
in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because not all companies calculate
non-GAAP financial information identically (or at all), the
presentations herein may not be comparable to other similarly
titled measures used by other companies. Management uses Adjusted
EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, in order to evaluate
historical and ongoing operations. Management believes that this
non-GAAP financial measure is useful in order to enable investors
to perform meaningful comparisons of historical and current
performance. Adjusted EBITDA is intended to supplement and should
be read together with the financial results. Adjusted EBITDA should
not be considered an alternative or substitute for, and should not
be considered superior to, the reported financial results.
Accordingly, users of this financial information should not place
undue reliance on the non-GAAP financial measure.
Net earnings
Net earnings refers to net earnings attributable to controlling
interest unless specifically noted.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED
MARCH 2024/2022
Quarter Period and Year to
Date
(In thousands, except per share
data)
2024
2023
NET SALES
$
1,638,966
100.0
%
$
1,822,476
100.0
%
COST OF GOODS SOLD
1,312,888
80.1
1,464,147
80.3
GROSS PROFIT
326,078
19.9
358,329
19.7
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES
192,059
11.7
194,683
10.7
OTHER LOSSES (GAINS), NET
196
—
1,938
0.1
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS
133,823
8.2
161,708
8.9
INTEREST AND OTHER
(12,763
)
(0.8
)
(2,841
)
(0.2
)
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
146,586
8.9
164,549
9.0
INCOME TAXES
25,487
1.6
38,971
2.1
NET EARNINGS
121,099
7.4
125,578
6.9
LESS NET LOSS (EARNINGS) ATTRIBUTABLE
TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
(308
)
—
491
—
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTROLLING INTEREST
$
120,791
7.4
$
126,069
6.9
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC
$
1.96
$
2.01
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED
$
1.96
$
1.98
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
119,969
$
131,830
LESS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE
TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
(591
)
(1,760
)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTROLLING INTEREST
$
119,378
$
130,070
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED
MARCH 2024/2023
Quarter Period and Year to
Date
2024
(In thousands)
Retail
Packaging
Construction
All Other
Corporate
Total
NET SALES
$
628,765
$
424,418
$
517,896
$
66,947
$
940
$
1,638,966
COST OF GOODS SOLD
527,641
338,978
403,561
49,002
(6,294
)
1,312,888
GROSS PROFIT
101,124
85,440
114,335
17,945
7,234
326,078
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES
55,610
53,941
69,150
13,391
(33
)
192,059
OTHER
(466
)
253
(157
)
681
(115
)
196
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS
$
45,980
$
31,246
$
45,342
$
3,873
$
7,382
$
133,823
Quarter Period and Year to
Date
2023
(In thousands)
Retail
Packaging
Construction
All Other
Corporate
Total
NET SALES
$
761,294
$
486,561
$
515,593
$
55,795
$
3,233
$
1,822,476
COST OF GOODS SOLD
665,990
365,663
393,934
37,025
1,535
1,464,147
GROSS PROFIT
95,304
120,898
121,659
18,770
1,698
358,329
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES
53,913
66,252
67,338
12,964
(5,784
)
194,683
OTHER
1,133
(86
)
73
974
(156
)
1,938
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS
$
40,258
$
54,732
$
54,248
$
4,832
$
7,638
$
161,708
ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED
MARCH 2024/2023
Quarter Period and Year to
Date
2024
(In thousands)
Retail
Packaging
Construction
All Other
Corporate
Total
Net earnings
$
38,063
$
25,328
$
37,468
$
6,166
$
14,074
$
121,099
Interest and other
(94
)
588
(11
)
(3,591
)
(9,655
)
(12,763
)
Income taxes
8,011
5,330
7,885
1,298
2,963
25,487
Expenses associated with share-based
compensation arrangements
1,688
2,189
2,465
299
4,636
11,277
Net (gain) loss on disposition and
impairment of assets
(272
)
253
(1
)
(9
)
(202
)
(231
)
Depreciation expense
6,965
8,469
5,384
789
8,412
30,019
Amortization of intangibles
998
2,192
702
1,534
456
5,882
Adjusted EBITDA
$
55,359
$
44,349
$
53,892
$
6,486
$
20,684
$
180,770
Adjusted EBITDA as a Percentage of Net
Sales
8.8
%
10.4
%
10.4
%
9.7
%
2200.4
%
11.0
%
Quarter Period and Year to
Date
2023
(In thousands)
Retail
Packaging
Construction
All Other
Corporate
Total
Net earnings
$
30,740
$
41,325
$
41,404
$
5,264
$
6,845
$
125,578
Interest and other
21
583
(5
)
(2,109
)
(1,331
)
(2,841
)
Income taxes
9,497
12,824
12,849
1,677
2,124
38,971
Expenses associated with share-based
compensation arrangements
1,615
2,096
2,121
278
3,527
9,637
Net loss (gain) on disposition and
impairment of assets
36
(86
)
(47
)
(10
)
(57
)
(164
)
Depreciation expense
5,834
7,682
4,628
399
7,231
25,774
Amortization of intangibles
1,055
2,246
797
532
379
5,009
Adjusted EBITDA
$
48,798
$
66,670
$
61,747
$
6,031
$
18,718
$
201,964
Adjusted EBITDA as a Percentage of Net
Sales
6.4
%
13.7
%
12.0
%
10.8
%
579.0
%
11.1
%
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
MARCH 2024/2023
(In thousands)
ASSETS
2024
2023
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Cash and cash equivalents
$
979,746
$
423,299
Accounts payable
$
254,902
$
277,989
Restricted cash
761
761
Accrued liabilities and other
226,065
249,350
Investments
36,978
37,534
Current portion of debt
44,051
3,020
Accounts receivable
713,414
809,389
Inventories
745,295
960,338
Other current assets
38,221
35,692
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
2,514,415
2,267,013
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
525,018
530,359
OTHER ASSETS
258,537
242,541
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE
OBLIGATIONS
233,046
275,002
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
511,127
487,080
OTHER LIABILITIES
185,097
178,986
TEMPORARY EQUITY
19,383
6,801
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT,
NET
794,560
700,155
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
3,116,095
2,705,641
TOTAL ASSETS
$
4,078,639
$
3,696,789
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
4,078,639
$
3,696,789
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED
MARCH 2024/2023
(In thousands)
2024
2023
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings
$
121,099
$
125,578
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation
30,019
25,774
Amortization of intangibles
5,882
5,009
Expense associated with share-based and
grant compensation arrangements
11,277
9,637
Deferred income taxes
119
(242
)
Unrealized gain on investment and
other
(2,130
)
(149
)
Equity in loss of investee
594
588
Net gain on sale and disposition of
assets
(231
)
(164
)
Changes in:
Accounts receivable
(164,613
)
(191,064
)
Inventories
(17,788
)
14,674
Accounts payable and cash overdraft
52,264
68,388
Accrued liabilities and other
(53,290
)
(95,105
)
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
(16,798
)
(37,076
)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and
equipment
(49,148
)
(38,166
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment
1,344
319
Purchases of investments
(9,352
)
(11,709
)
Proceeds from sale of investments
4,300
8,849
Other
(3,206
)
(1,151
)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
(56,062
)
(41,858
)
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under revolving credit
facilities
5,100
4,437
Repayments under revolving credit
facilities
(4,278
)
(4,518
)
Repayments of debt
—
(29
)
Repayment of debt on behalf of
investee
(6,303
)
—
Contingent consideration payments and
other
(3,779
)
(6,179
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
654
685
Dividends paid to shareholders
(20,411
)
(15,642
)
Distributions to noncontrolling
interest
(3,331
)
(4,859
)
Payments to taxing authorities in
connection with shares directly withheld from employees
(17,838
)
—
Repurchase of common stock
(18,797
)
(33,288
)
Other
15
25
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
(68,968
)
(59,368
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash
79
2,739
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS
(141,749
)
(135,563
)
ALL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD
1,122,256
559,623
ALL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF
PERIOD
$
980,507
$
424,060
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period
$
1,118,329
$
559,397
Restricted cash, beginning of period
3,927
226
All cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of period
$
1,122,256
$
559,623
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period
$
979,746
$
423,299
Restricted cash, end of period
761
761
All cash and cash equivalents, end of
period
$
980,507
$
424,060
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