The chart below shows how ALTG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ALTG sees a +3.20% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.87% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.07%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Revenue Analysis: The company recorded revenue of $448.8 million for the third quarter, which is down $17.4 million versus Q3 of last year but shows a sequential increase of $39.3 million against Q2, indicating strong recovery in sales.
Product Support Revenue Increase: Product support revenues held up and were boosted by additional technician headcount and higher market rates for labor, contributing to a revenue increase of 7.8% to $140.2 million.
Material Handling Revenue Increase: In the Material Handling segment, revenues saw a modest increase largely due to progress on a substantial sales backlog, demonstrating strong demand in this area.
High-Margin Product Support Growth: Collectively from all segments, the high-margin product support business continues to perform strongly with revenue increasing 7.8% to $140.2 million, showcasing the stability of the dealer ship model.
Strong Liquidity Position: The company ended the quarter with a comfortable $320 million of liquidity, providing maximum flexibility to operate the business in any macro environment that may be out ahead of us.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenue decreased by $17.4 million compared to Q3 of last year, and down $39.3 million sequentially against Q2, primarily due to a decline in new and used equipment sales.
Construction Equipment Revenue Decline: Construction equipment segment revenues decreased by $44.5 million or 29.5% on an organic basis, indicating a significant drop in demand.
Rental Revenue Stagnation: Rental revenue for the quarter was effectively flat compared to last year and sequentially versus Q2, showing stagnation in rental operations.
Adjusted EBITDA Decline: The company recorded adjusted EBITDA of $43.2 million for the quarter, down $7.8 million from the adjusted level of Q3 2023, reflecting operational challenges.
Material Handling Revenue Stability: The material handling segment saw effectively flat year-over-year revenue at approximately $170 million, indicating a lack of growth in this key area.
Alta Equipment Group Inc. (ALTG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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