Griffon Corporation Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Griffon Corporation Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Griffon Corporation ('Griffon') (NYSE: GFF) today announced its financial results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ending September 30, 2024.

Key Financial Metrics

Metric	FY 2024	FY 2023	YoY Change	Q4 2024	Q4 2023	QoQ Change	Consensus Estimates
Total Revenue	$2.6B	$2.7B	-2%	$659.7M	$641.4M	+3%	$641.24M
Net Income	$209.9M	$77.6M	+170%	$62.5M	$42.0M	+49%	N/A
Earnings per Share (EPS)	$4.23	$1.42	+198%	$1.29	$0.79	+63%	$1.18
Adjusted Net Income	$254.2M	$247.7M	+3%	$70.9M	$63.1M	+12%	N/A
Adjusted EPS	$5.12	$4.54	+13%	$1.47	$1.19	+24%	N/A
Adjusted EBITDA	$513.6M	$505.3M	+2%	$137.5M	$121.3M	+13%	N/A

Interpretation: Griffon’s financial performance exhibited mixed results. Year-over-year, fiscal 2024 witnessed a modest decline in total revenue but a significant increase in net income and earnings per share, demonstrating effective cost management and operational efficiencies. Fourth-quarter performance showed growth in both revenue and profitability, surpassing consensus estimates.

Revenue Performance Across Segments

Segment	FY 2024 Revenue	YoY Change	Q4 2024 Revenue	QoQ Change	Previous Guidance
Home and Building Products	$1.6B	0%	$406.6M	+3%	Consistent
Consumer and Professional P.	$1.0B	-6%	$253.1M	+2%	Decline

Interpretation: The Home and Building Products (HBP) segment maintained stable annual revenue, with a quarterly boost due to increased residential volume. Meanwhile, the Consumer and Professional Products (CPP) segment faced a decline in annual revenue but saw quarterly improvement, driven by international market growth.

Key Developments and Operational Highlights

Generated $326 million in free cash flow.
Completed the Consumer and Professional Products global sourcing strategy expansion.
Repurchased 4.8 million shares, returning $274.5 million to shareholders.
Announced a new $400 million share buyback authorization.
Increased the regular quarterly dividend by 20% to $0.18 per share.

Comments from Company Officers

Ronald J. Kramer, Chairman and CEO, expressed satisfaction with the company's consistent performance, highlighting the robust contributions from the HBP segment and enhanced profitability from CPP. Kramer emphasized the strategic focus on opportunistic share repurchases, debt reduction, and strategic investments to sustain growth and shareholder returns.

Dividends and Share Repurchase Program

The Board approved a 20% increase in the regular quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.18 per share. In addition, Griffon announced a new $400 million share repurchase authorization.

Forward Guidance

For fiscal 2025, Griffon projects stable revenue of $2.6 billion with adjusted EBITDA expected to range between $575 million to $600 million. Free cash flow is anticipated to surpass net income.

Stock Price Movement

Post-earnings release, Griffon’s stock price experienced a decline of approximately 2.6%, indicating mixed investor sentiment despite positive operational results and strategic initiatives.

Overall, Griffon Corporation's financial outcome for fiscal 2024 reflects a refined focus on efficiency and growth, setting a solid foundation for 2025.

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