Architectural Services Company Apogee Smashes Q2 Expectations, Hikes FY25 EPS Outlook Despite Revenue Dip
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 04 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Financial Performance: Apogee Enterprises reported second-quarter sales of $342.4 million, exceeding estimates, with adjusted EPS rising 5.9% year-over-year to $1.44. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share and has returned $25.9 million to shareholders year-to-date.
Future Outlook: The company raised its FY25 adjusted EPS outlook to $4.90 – $5.20 and anticipates a net sales decline of 4% to 7%. Additionally, Apogee expects pre-tax charges related to Project Fortify but aims for significant cost savings in the coming years.
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Analyst Views on APOG
Wall Street analysts forecast APOG stock price to rise
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Moderate Buy
Current: 43.840
Low
44.00
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45.00
High
46.00
Current: 43.840
Low
44.00
Averages
45.00
High
46.00
About APOG
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is a provider of architectural building products and services, as well as high-performance coated materials used in a variety of applications. The Company operates through four segments, which include Architectural Metals, Architectural Services, Architectural Glass, and Performance Surfaces. The Architectural Metals segment designs, engineers, fabricates and finishes aluminum window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems used primarily in non-residential construction. The Architectural Services segment integrates technical services, project management, and field installation services to design, engineer, fabricate, and install architectural curtainwall and other facade-related systems primarily in non-residential construction. The Architectural Glass segment cuts, treats, coats and fabricates high-performance glass used in custom window and wall systems primarily for non-residential buildings.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
- Earnings Beat: Apogee Enterprises reported adjusted EPS of 57 cents and revenues of $342.7 million for Q1, exceeding Zacks consensus estimates by 32.6% and 2.6%, respectively, demonstrating the company's execution and pricing discipline amid uneven demand.
- Strategic Acquisition: Management highlighted the pending Kalwall acquisition as a means to enhance competitiveness in the fast-growing daylighting products market, expected to generate approximately $85 million in revenue in the first year with a long-term adjusted EBITDA margin target of 20%.
- Diverse Sales Portfolio: The Architectural Services segment achieved an 8.2% sales growth, marking its ninth consecutive quarter of growth, driven by project wins and improved flow, while the Glass segment saw a 7.6% sales decline, reflecting pressures from material inflation and soft demand.
- Improved Capital Allocation: Operating cash flow improved to $7.4 million from a year-earlier cash use, with the company returning $15.3 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchases, maintaining a leverage ratio of 1.3x, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholders.
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- Revenue and Earnings Performance: Apogee Enterprises reported revenue of $342.7 million, a 1.1% year-over-year decline, yet adjusted diluted EPS of $0.57 exceeded expectations, demonstrating strong execution despite challenging conditions.
- Sustained Growth in Services: The Services segment achieved its ninth consecutive quarter of sales growth with an 8.2% increase in net sales, indicating the company's success in diversifying revenue sources and enhancing future market competitiveness.
- Kalwall Acquisition Outlook: The acquisition of Kalwall is expected to generate approximately $85 million in revenue in the first year, with a 15% adjusted EBITDA margin, further driving the company's long-term growth strategy, particularly in education and healthcare markets.
- Financial Robustness: The company maintained a consolidated leverage ratio of 1.3 times, reflecting a strong balance sheet and capacity for future capital deployment, despite pressures from rising material and freight costs.
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- Earnings Beat: Apogee Enterprises reported adjusted earnings of $0.57 per share and sales of $342.7 million for Q1 FY2027, exceeding analyst expectations by $0.16, demonstrating resilience despite a 1.1% year-over-year decline.
- Sales Guidance Reaffirmed: The company reaffirmed its core sales target between $1.38 billion and $1.43 billion, with the midpoint aligning closely with the analyst consensus of $1.41 billion, indicating management's confidence in future performance.
- Positive Acquisition Impact: Following the acquisition of Kalwall, Apogee expects sales to rise to between $1.43 billion and $1.48 billion, surpassing market consensus of $1.41 billion, highlighting significant growth potential from the acquisition.
- Optimistic Earnings Outlook: While management maintains adjusted EPS guidance between $2.70 and $3.25, the integration of Kalwall is expected to positively impact EPS, further bolstering investor confidence in the company's future.
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- Earnings Beat: Apogee Enterprises reported Q1 results for fiscal 2027 with adjusted earnings of $0.57 per share and sales of $342.7 million, exceeding analyst expectations by $0.16 and topping sales forecasts by $11.2 million, despite a year-over-year decline of 1.1%.
- Guidance Reaffirmed: The company reaffirmed its core sales guidance between $1.38 billion and $1.43 billion, with the midpoint aligning closely with the average analyst estimate of $1.41 billion, indicating strong confidence in future performance.
- Positive Acquisition Impact: Following the acquisition of Kalwall, Apogee expects post-acquisition sales to range from $1.43 billion to $1.48 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.41 billion, suggesting a favorable financial impact from the acquisition.
- Market Sentiment Shift: While other sectors faced sell-offs, Apogee's strong earnings report and forward guidance have shifted investor sentiment to bullish, driving a 16.9% increase in stock price, reflecting market confidence in its growth prospects.
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- Revenue Performance: Apogee Enterprises reported $343 million in revenue and adjusted EPS of $0.57 for Q1 fiscal 2027, demonstrating strong execution despite rising aluminum costs and macroeconomic pressures, indicating resilience in challenging conditions.
- Service Sector Growth: The Services segment achieved its ninth consecutive quarter of revenue growth with an 8% year-over-year increase in backlog, highlighting the company's competitive position and sustained customer demand in its market.
- Kalwall Transaction Outlook: The Kalwall acquisition is expected to generate approximately $85 million in revenue in its first year with an adjusted EBITDA margin of around 15%, alongside a target of $4 million in synergies by fiscal 2029, underscoring the strategic value of the acquisition.
- Future Guidance: The company anticipates full-year net sales between $1.38 billion and $1.43 billion, with adjusted EPS ranging from $2.70 to $3.25, although a slight decline in sales and EPS is expected in Q2 year-over-year, reflecting market uncertainties.
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