Valmont® Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that
provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural
productivity while driving innovation through technology, today
reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 29,
2024.
President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum
commented, “Our team demonstrated their dedication to enhancing
shareholder value by delivering another quarter of operating margin
expansion and earnings per share growth. Second quarter results in
both segments were driven by commercial and operational execution,
pricing strategies, and a fundamentally improved cost structure.
Additionally, our Infrastructure segment benefited from declining
steel costs, contributing to higher profitability. We are steadily
progressing in adjusting and expanding our factory output, creating
flexibility to meet the evolving needs of our customers, a strategy
that will continue to yield benefits in future quarters. In
Agriculture, severe weather in the U.S. led to a large increase in
replacement sales. Brazil remains soft as lower grain prices are
impacting growers’ buying behavior, while Middle East projects are
on track. We strengthened our balance sheet, with earnings growth
and effective working capital management driving strong cash
generation. This enables us to advance our capital allocation
strategy and drive higher returns on invested capital. I am very
pleased with our progress towards our strategic priorities which
are grounded in the Valmont Business Model, helping us consistently
create value and deliver outstanding results.”
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights (all metrics compared to
Second Quarter 2023 unless otherwise noted)
- Net Sales of $1.0 billion were similar to prior year
- Operating Income increased 10.2% to $147.3 million or 14.2% of
net sales compared to $133.7 million or 12.8% of net sales
- Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) grew 16.6% to $4.91 compared
to $4.21; second quarter 2024 EPS includes a tax benefit of
approximately $3.0 million or $0.15 per share
- Generated operating cash flows of $130.8 million; cash and cash
equivalents at the end of the second quarter were $163.1
million
- Returned $27.1 million to shareholders through share
repurchases and dividends, and reduced borrowings on the revolving
credit facility by approximately $90.0 million
- Raising full-year 2024 diluted EPS guidance to $16.50 to
$17.30; previously $15.40 to $16.40
Key Financial Metrics
Second Quarter 2024
(000s except per share amounts)
6/29/2024
7/1/2023
Q2 2024
Q2 2023
vs. Q2 2023
Net Sales
$
1,039,737
$
1,046,296
(0.6)
%
Gross Profit
320,282
329,397
(2.8)
%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales
30.8
%
31.5
%
Operating Income
147,308
133,733
10.2
%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales
14.2
%
12.8
%
Net Earnings Attributable to Valmont
Industries, Inc.1
99,716
89,376
11.6
%
Diluted Earnings per Share1
4.91
4.21
16.6
%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
20,292
21,229
Year-to-Date 2024
(000s except per share amounts)
6/29/2024
7/1/2023
FY 2024
FY 2023
vs. FY 2023
Net Sales
$
2,017,565
$
2,108,777
(4.3)
%
Gross Profit
626,498
637,982
(1.8)
%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales
31.1
%
30.3
%
Operating Income
278,861
252,199
10.6
%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales
13.8
%
12.0
%
Net Earnings Attributable to Valmont
Industries, Inc.1
187,538
163,916
14.4
%
Diluted Earnings per Share1
9.24
7.67
20.5
%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
20,307
21,370
1Q2 2024 includes a tax benefit of
approximately $3.0 million or $0.15 per share due to the reduction
of a valuation allowance on a tax loss carryforward in a foreign
subsidiary
Second Quarter 2024 Segment Review
Infrastructure (73.1% of Net
Sales)
Products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of
utility, solar, lighting and transportation, and
telecommunications, along with coatings services to protect metal
products
Sales of $762.7 million decreased 1.0% year-over-year. Volumes
in the Transmission, Distribution, and Substation (Utility) product
line were slightly higher. A greater mix of distribution and
substation structures and the unfavorable contractual price impact
from steel index deflation limited sales growth this quarter.
Telecommunications volumes were much lower due to a softer market
environment compared to last year. Solar volumes were also lower
due to project timing. Pricing was favorable for the segment as
steel index deflation was offset by favorable mix.
Operating Income increased to $133.6 million or 17.6% of net
sales compared to $116.0 million or 15.1% of net sales in the
second quarter of 2023 driven by improved commercial execution,
pricing strategies, lower cost of goods sold due to declining steel
costs, and reduced SG&A expenses.
Agriculture (26.9% of Net
Sales)
Center pivot and linear irrigation equipment components for
agricultural markets, including aftermarket parts and tubular
products, and advanced technology solutions for precision
agriculture
Sales of $281.7 million grew slightly year-over-year. In North
America, irrigation equipment volumes were significantly higher
driven by a large increase in replacement sales due to severe
weather impacts in the midwestern and southern United States.
Average irrigation selling prices were lower compared to last year,
primarily due to targeted regional pricing actions.
International sales decreased compared to last year. Sales were
significantly lower in Brazil due to normalizing backlog levels and
lower grain prices impacting growers’ buying behavior. These lower
sales were partially offset by higher Middle East project sales and
the contribution from the HR Products acquisition.
Operating Income was $40.0 million or 14.3% of net sales
compared to $49.3 million or 17.7% of net sales in the second
quarter of 2023. The benefit of reduced SG&A expenses was more
than offset by the impact of lower volumes and pricing in
Brazil.
Balance Sheet, Liquidity, and Capital Allocation
The Company generated operating cash flows of $130.8 million,
and cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter were
$163.1 million. During the quarter, Valmont repurchased $14.9
million of Company stock, and $121.2 million remains on the
authorized share repurchase program.
Updating 2024 Full-Year Financial Outlook and Key
Assumptions
The Company is reaffirming its commitment to focus on strategic
areas to enhance profitability and return on invested capital. As a
result, we are exiting certain low-margin Solar projects leading to
an expected decrease of approximately $40.0 million in Solar sales
from the previous outlook. Additionally, the contractual price
impact from steel index deflation is leading us to adjust our
expected increase in Utility sales downward from the previous
outlook. These two factors contribute to an approximate $80.0
million decrease in the Infrastructure segment net sales growth
projections for the year, with minimal impact on segment
profitability. The Company is also raising its 2024 full-year
diluted earnings per share outlook from the previous guidance
provided last quarter and updating key assumptions for the
year.
Metric
Previous Outlook
Current Outlook
Net Sales Change (vs. PY)
(2.0%) to 0.5%
(3.5%) to (1.5%)
Infrastructure Net Sales (vs.
PY)
Growth Approaching Mid-Single
Digits
Flat to 1.5%
Agriculture Net Sales
(vs. PY)
(15.0%) to (10.0%)
No Change from Previous
Outlook
Diluted Earnings per Share
$15.40 to $16.40
$16.50 to $17.30
- Steel cost assumptions aligned with hot rolled coil futures
market
- Effective tax rate of approximately 26.0%
- Minimal expected foreign currency translation impact on net
sales
- For cash flow purposes, capital expenditures now expected to be
in the range of $95.0 to $110.0 million to support strategic growth
initiatives
Applbaum added, “I am pleased that we are increasing our diluted
earnings per share outlook for the year even as we are decreasing
our net sales guidance. We are improving operating margins as we
meet evolving customer needs and are driving toward profitable
growth. We remain committed to increasing our output to capitalize
on market opportunities as the long-term demand for our products
remains strong. Our broad exposure to infrastructure and
agriculture markets helps us effectively manage market cycles and
share resources across businesses, improving efficiency and returns
on investment. We believe these advantages will become increasingly
important as the energy transition accelerates and agriculture
markets recover. I am confident in our ability to strengthen our
core businesses, deliver strong returns on invested capital and
enhance shareholder value.”
A live audio discussion with Avner M. Applbaum, President and
Chief Executive Officer, and Timothy P. Francis, Interim Chief
Financial Officer, will be accessible by telephone on Thursday,
July 25, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CT by dialing +1 877.407.6184 or +1
201.389.0877 (no Conference ID needed), or via webcast by pointing
browsers to this link: Valmont Industries 2Q 2024 Earnings
Conference Call. A slide presentation will simultaneously be
available for download on the Investors page of valmont.com. A
replay of the event can be accessed three hours after the call at
the above link or by telephone at +1 877.660.6853 or +1
201.612.7415. Please use access code 13742905. The replay will be
available through 10:59 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
About Valmont Industries, Inc.
For nearly 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader in
creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural
productivity. Today, we remain committed to doing more with less by
innovating through technology. Learn more about how we’re
Conserving Resources. Improving Life.® at valmont.com.
Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that
management has made in light of experience in the industries in
which Valmont operates, as well as management’s perceptions of
historical trends, current conditions, expected future
developments, and other factors believed to be appropriate under
the circumstances. As you read and consider this release, you
should understand that these statements are not guarantees of
performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of
which are beyond Valmont’s control), and assumptions. Although
management believes that these forward-looking statements are based
on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors
could affect Valmont’s actual financial results and cause them to
differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking
statements. These factors include, among other things, risk factors
described from time to time in Valmont’s reports to the Securities
and Exchange Commission, as well as future economic and market
circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and
financial results, operating efficiencies, availability and price
of raw materials, availability and market acceptance of new
products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive
environments, geopolitical risks, and actions and policy changes of
domestic and foreign governments. The Company cautions that any
forward-looking statement included in this press release is made as
of the date of this press release and the Company does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statement.
Website and Social Media Disclosure
The Company uses its website and social media channels
identified on its website as channels of distribution of Company
information. The information that the Company posts through these
channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should
monitor these channels, in addition to following the Company’s
press releases, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and
public conference calls and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s
website and social media channels are not part of this press
release.
VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Dollars and shares in thousands,
except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen weeks ended
Twenty-six weeks ended
June 29,
July 1,
June 29,
July 1,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
1,039,737
$
1,046,296
$
2,017,565
$
2,108,777
Cost of sales
719,455
716,899
1,391,067
1,470,795
Gross profit
320,282
329,397
626,498
637,982
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses
172,974
195,664
347,637
385,783
Operating income
147,308
133,733
278,861
252,199
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense
(15,846
)
(14,917
)
(32,067
)
(28,022
)
Interest income
1,499
563
3,278
1,393
Gain on deferred compensation
investments
525
941
1,956
2,135
Gain on divestiture
—
2,994
—
2,994
Other
(1,250
)
(2,382
)
(1,355
)
(4,758
)
Total other income (expenses)
(15,072
)
(12,801
)
(28,188
)
(26,258
)
Earnings before income taxes and equity in
loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
132,236
120,932
250,673
225,941
Income tax expense
31,067
31,935
61,055
63,778
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated
subsidiaries
(19
)
(199
)
(39
)
(1,020
)
Net earnings
101,150
88,798
189,579
161,143
Loss (earnings) attributable to redeemable
noncontrolling interests
(1,434
)
578
(2,041
)
2,773
Net earnings attributable to Valmont
Industries, Inc.
$
99,716
$
89,376
$
187,538
$
163,916
Weighted average shares outstanding -
Basic
20,175
21,029
20,182
21,149
Earnings per share - Basic
$
4.94
$
4.25
$
9.29
$
7.75
Weighted average shares outstanding -
Diluted
20,292
21,229
20,307
21,370
Earnings per share - Diluted
$
4.91
$
4.21
$
9.24
$
7.67
Cash dividends per share
$
0.60
$
0.60
$
1.20
$
1.20
VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OPERATING
RESULTS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen weeks ended
Twenty-six weeks ended
June 29,
July 1,
June 29,
July 1,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Infrastructure
Net sales
$
760,430
$
768,158
$
1,481,163
$
1,500,298
Gross profit
232,403
224,876
450,020
425,271
as a percent of net sales
30.6
%
29.3
%
30.4
%
28.3
%
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses
98,822
108,926
198,575
214,969
as a percent of net sales
13.0
%
14.2
%
13.4
%
14.3
%
Operating income
133,581
115,950
251,445
210,302
as a percent of net sales
17.6
%
15.1
%
17.0
%
14.0
%
Agriculture
Net sales
$
279,307
$
278,138
$
536,402
$
608,479
Gross profit
87,879
104,521
176,478
212,711
as a percent of net sales
31.5
%
37.6
%
32.9
%
35.0
%
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses
47,908
55,270
95,534
110,137
as a percent of net sales
17.2
%
19.9
%
17.8
%
18.1
%
Operating income
39,971
49,251
80,944
102,574
as a percent of net sales
14.3
%
17.7
%
15.1
%
16.9
%
Corporate
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses
$
26,244
$
31,468
$
53,528
$
60,677
Operating loss
(26,244
)
(31,468
)
(53,528
)
(60,677
)
VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OPERATING
RESULTS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Thirteen weeks ended June 29,
2024
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Intersegment
Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America
$
582,143
$
161,310
$
(4,686
)
$
738,767
International
180,599
120,393
(22
)
300,970
Total sales
$
762,742
$
281,703
$
(4,708
)
$
1,039,737
Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and
Substation
$
323,087
$
—
$
—
$
323,087
Lighting and Transportation
243,562
—
—
243,562
Coatings
91,574
—
(2,294
)
89,280
Telecommunications
58,400
—
—
58,400
Solar
46,119
—
(18
)
46,101
Irrigation Equipment and Parts
—
254,310
(2,396
)
251,914
Technology Products and Services
—
27,393
—
27,393
Total sales
$
762,742
$
281,703
$
(4,708
)
$
1,039,737
Thirteen weeks ended July 1,
2023
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Intersegment
Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America
$
587,313
$
140,981
$
(3,613
)
$
724,681
International
183,282
138,952
(619
)
321,615
Total sales
$
770,595
$
279,933
$
(4,232
)
$
1,046,296
Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and
Substation
$
314,307
$
—
$
—
$
314,307
Lighting and Transportation
246,123
—
—
246,123
Coatings
91,120
—
(1,818
)
89,302
Telecommunications
67,738
—
—
67,738
Solar
51,307
—
(619
)
50,688
Irrigation Equipment and Parts
—
252,457
(1,795
)
250,662
Technology Products and Services
—
27,476
—
27,476
Total sales
$
770,595
$
279,933
$
(4,232
)
$
1,046,296
VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OPERATING
RESULTS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Twenty-six weeks ended June
29, 2024
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Intersegment
Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America
$
1,150,715
$
321,225
$
(9,152
)
$
1,462,788
International
335,641
219,213
(77
)
554,777
Total sales
$
1,486,356
$
540,438
$
(9,229
)
$
2,017,565
Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and
Substation
$
648,343
$
—
$
—
$
648,343
Lighting and Transportation
465,658
—
—
465,658
Coatings
178,664
—
(5,120
)
173,544
Telecommunications
112,361
—
—
112,361
Solar
81,330
—
(73
)
81,257
Irrigation Equipment and Parts
—
487,430
(4,036
)
483,394
Technology Products and Services
—
53,008
—
53,008
Total sales
$
1,486,356
$
540,438
$
(9,229
)
$
2,017,565
Twenty-six weeks ended July 1,
2023
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Intersegment
Consolidated
Geographical Market:
North America
$
1,171,396
$
323,850
$
(8,987
)
$
1,486,259
International
335,305
288,246
(1,033
)
622,518
Total sales
$
1,506,701
$
612,096
$
(10,020
)
$
2,108,777
Product Line:
Transmission, Distribution, and
Substation
$
629,127
$
—
$
—
$
629,127
Lighting and Transportation
475,259
—
—
475,259
Coatings
181,234
—
(5,370
)
175,864
Telecommunications
135,875
—
—
135,875
Solar
85,206
—
(1,033
)
84,173
Irrigation Equipment and Parts
—
551,638
(3,617
)
548,021
Technology Products and Services
—
60,458
—
60,458
Total sales
$
1,506,701
$
612,096
$
(10,020
)
$
2,108,777
VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 29,
December 30,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
163,142
$
203,041
Receivables, net
703,255
657,960
Inventories
633,232
658,428
Contract assets
191,846
175,721
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
92,560
92,479
Total current assets
1,784,035
1,787,629
Property, plant, and equipment, net
604,326
617,394
Goodwill and other non-current assets
1,068,841
1,072,425
Total assets
$
3,457,202
$
3,477,448
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING
INTERESTS,
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt
$
569
$
719
Notes payable to banks
1,876
3,205
Accounts payable
353,729
358,311
Accrued expenses
247,524
277,764
Contract liabilities
68,811
70,978
Income taxes payable
20,427
—
Dividends payable
12,098
12,125
Total current liabilities
705,034
723,102
Long-term debt, excluding current
installments
1,017,543
1,107,885
Operating lease liabilities
154,247
162,743
Other non-current liabilities
62,648
66,646
Total liabilities
1,939,472
2,060,376
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
46,249
62,792
Shareholders' equity
1,471,481
1,354,280
Total liabilities, redeemable
noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity
$
3,457,202
$
3,477,448
VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Twenty-six weeks ended
June 29,
July 1,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
$
189,579
$
161,143
Depreciation and amortization
46,526
48,792
Contribution to defined benefit pension
plan
(18,009
)
(15,259
)
Gain on divestiture
—
(2,994
)
Change in working capital
(78,305
)
(98,979
)
Other
14,352
16,843
Net cash flows from operating
activities
154,143
109,546
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant, and
equipment
(33,328
)
(45,393
)
Proceeds from divestiture, net of cash
divested
—
6,369
Proceeds from property damage insurance
claims
—
4,844
Other
(3,176
)
134
Net cash flows from investing
activities
(36,504
)
(34,046
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments on short-term borrowings
(1,275
)
(4,693
)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
15,009
165,012
Principal payments on long-term
borrowings
(105,349
)
(84,105
)
Dividends paid
(24,239
)
(24,376
)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling
interests
(17,745
)
—
Purchase of treasury shares
(14,941
)
(135,115
)
Other
(2,335
)
(10,877
)
Net cash flows from financing
activities
(150,875
)
(94,154
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash
equivalents
(6,663
)
155
Net change in cash and cash
equivalents
(39,899
)
(18,499
)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of
period
203,041
185,406
Cash and cash equivalents—end of
period
$
163,142
$
166,907
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