Gibraltar Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (“Gibraltar”), a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the renewable energy, residential, agtech and infrastructure markets, today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023.

“We executed well in the quarter, building on our momentum from the beginning of the year. Our end market fundamentals remain solid with our order backlog up 15% sequentially and 1% versus prior year. On an adjusted basis, operating income improved 18%, EPS improved 23%, and we generated 20% free cash flow. Given our first half performance and current outlook for the second half of the year, we are raising our adjusted EPS guidance range 12% – 13% and reaffirming our net sales outlook and expect continued strong cash flow generation,” stated Chairman and CEO Bill Bosway.

Second Quarter 2023 Consolidated Results

Net sales were flat, driven by the acquisition of Quality Aluminum Products, completed in the third quarter of 2022, along with organic growth in the Residential and Infrastructure segments. Offsetting growth were market price adjustments in the Residential segment, continued channel inventory right-sizing, and project delays in the Renewables and Agtech segments related to solar module availability, project permitting, and project rescoping.

GAAP earnings increased to $30.7 million, or $1.00 per share. Adjusted net income increased 15.2% to $36.3 million, or $1.18 per share, and adjusted EPS increased 22.9% driven by solid execution in all segments. Free cash flow to net sales of 20.0% was driven by improved margin performance and working capital management.

Adjusted measures exclude charges for restructuring initiatives, acquisition-related items, senior leadership transition costs and the results of the processing business, as further described in the appended reconciliation of adjusted financial measures.

Second Quarter Segment Results

Renewables

Net sales were down 23.6% as module supply and local permitting delays impacted project timing of contracted and active projects. New order bookings continued to accelerate from the beginning of the year with order backlog up 16.7% sequentially and 6.3% versus prior year. Solar module supply remains a challenge but continues to improve as additional module importers come up the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) importation learning curve.

Adjusted operating margin increased 470 basis points versus prior year as the team continued to execute well across the business. Management expects to deliver improved sales and margin performance in the second half of the year as module supply improves further.

Residential

Net sales increased 14.0%, with organic sales contributing 1.3% and the acquisition of Quality Aluminum Products adding 12.7%. Organic growth was driven by participation gains across the business, which helped offset the year-over-year impact of market price adjustments made in prior quarters in response to lower commodity prices and some remaining channel inventory right-sizing.

Adjusted operating income improved 18.9% with increased volume, improved alignment of price/cost, implementation of additional 80/20 initiatives, and favorable product line mix. Operating margin expanded 80 basis points and management expects solid performance to continue in the second half of the year.

Agtech

Net sales on an adjusted basis were down 16.1% as the commercial business experienced customer delays in project starts. New orders in the produce business helped increase backlog 16.2% sequentially, which is expected to drive improved sales in the second half of 2023.

Adjusted operating margin improved 280 basis points driven by 80/20 initiatives, supply chain optimization initiatives, and improvement in project management systems. Margin performance is expected to be solid for the rest of the year.

During the quarter, Gibraltar elected to exit the processing equipment business, resulting in a GAAP operating loss in the segment. This liquidation is underway and expected to be substantially completed during the third quarter of 2023.

Infrastructure

Net sales and order backlog increased 12.6% and 46.1% respectively driven by strong end market demand and market participation gains. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to provide a strong tailwind for the market and management expects positive momentum to continue in the second half of the year.

Adjusted operating income doubled and adjusted operating margins improved 1,070 basis points driven by strong execution, 80/20 productivity, supply chain efficiency, and product line mix.

Business Outlook

Mr. Bosway concluded, “We delivered solid results in the first half, and we expect this momentum to continue as we enter the second half. As a result, we are raising our EPS guide and are reaffirming our 2023 net sales outlook, and expect to deliver growth, improved profitability, and better cash flow versus last year.”

Gibraltar is raising its guidance for earnings for the full year 2023. GAAP EPS is now expected to range between $3.46 and $3.66, compared to $2.56 in 2022, and adjusted EPS is now expected to range between $3.90 and $4.10, compared to $3.40 in 2022. The outlook for consolidated net sales is unchanged, between $1.36 billion and $1.41 billion, compared to $1.38 billion in 2022.

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About Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the renewable energy, residential, agtech, and infrastructure markets. Gibraltar’s mission, to make life better for people and the planet, is fueled by advancing the disciplines of engineering, science, and technology. Gibraltar is innovating to reshape critical markets in comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing throughout North America. For more please visit www.gibraltar1.com.

Contact:

Jody Burfening/Carolyn Capaccio – LHA Investor Relations – rock@lhai.com – (212) 838-3777

Source: Gibraltar Industries, Inc.