The chart below shows how AZEK performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AZEK sees a +0.07% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.82% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.51%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Residential Sales Growth: Residential segment net sales grew by 22% year over year, driven by double-digit sell-through growth across deck, rail, accessories, and exteriors product categories.
Residential Segment EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA for the residential segment increased by 24% year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 40 basis points to 23.7%.
Strong Q1 Sales Performance: Consolidated net sales for the first quarter reached $285 million, reflecting strong demand and channel expansion despite a $3 million impact from the divestiture of the Viacom business.
Q1 Adjusted Net Income Growth: Adjusted net income for the first quarter increased by $10 million year over year to $25 million, with adjusted diluted EPS rising by $0.07 to $0.17 per share.
Sales Outlook Increase: The company raised its fiscal full-year net sales outlook by $10 million, now expecting consolidated net sales growth of 5% to 8% year over year.
Negative
Net Income Decline: Net income for the first quarter decreased year over year by $7,000,000 to $18,000,000 or $0.12 per share, significantly impacted by the prior year period's $38,500,000 gain on sale from the Viacom divestiture.
Commercial Segment Sales Decline: Commercial segment net sales for the quarter were $13,000,000, down 23% year over year, primarily due to the sale of the Viacom business last fiscal year and weaker demand in the Scranton Products business.
Gross Profit Margin Decline: Adjusted gross profit margin declined year over year to 37.4%, driven primarily by costs related to new product expansion, lower plant utilization levels, and weakness in the commercial segment.
Negative Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow was negative $8,000,000 for the first quarter, despite an improvement of $26,000,000 year over year, indicating ongoing cash flow challenges.
Margin Pressure Outlook: The company expects one more quarter of margin pressure in the commercial segment, with actions taken to normalize margins not expected to take effect until the second half of fiscal twenty twenty five.
Earnings call transcript: Azek beats Q1 2025 earnings expectations
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