The chart below shows how WEST performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, WEST sees a +0.01% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.34% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.15%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Segment EBITDA Growth: 1. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Growth: The Beverage Solutions segment's adjusted EBITDA increased by 19% year-over-year, reaching $11.8 million, while the Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability segment saw a remarkable 45% year-over-year growth, contributing to a total of $2.5 million in adjusted EBITDA for the quarter.
Sales Performance Surge: 2. Strong Sales Performance: Consolidated net sales for Q3 2024 were $220.9 million, with a 33% increase in sales for the Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability segment, driven by a 36% increase in volumes compared to Q3 2023.
Strong Liquidity Position: 3. Significant Cash Reserves: At the end of the quarter, Westrock Coffee Company reported approximately $90 million in consolidated unrestricted cash and undrawn revolving credit commitments, indicating a strong liquidity position.
Warrant Tender Success: 4. Successful Warrant Exchange: The company completed a warrant tender offer, exchanging all private placement warrants and over 97% of public warrants, resulting in the issuance of 5.4 million common shares and the delisting of public warrants, enhancing shareholder value.
2025 EBITDA Expectations: 5. Positive 2025 EBITDA Guidance: For fiscal year 2025, Westrock Coffee expects to generate consolidated adjusted EBITDA between $80 million and $100 million, reflecting strong anticipated growth from new customer contracts and operational efficiencies.
Negative
Stagnant Net Sales: 1. Flat Net Sales: Consolidated net sales for Q3 2024 were $220.9 million, unchanged from Q3 2023, indicating stagnation in revenue growth.
Single-Serve Volume Decline: 2. Declining Single-Serve Volumes: Single-serve cup volumes decreased by 24% compared to Q3 2023, reflecting a significant drop in consumer demand for this product category.
Decline in Adjusted EBITDA: 3. Lower Adjusted EBITDA: Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $10.3 million, down from $11.6 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to $4 million in Conway scale-up operating costs.
Operating Cost Impact: 4. Increased Operating Costs: The company incurred $4 million in Conway scale-up operating costs in Q3 2024, which negatively impacted overall profitability compared to the previous year.
2024 EBITDA Forecast Adjustment: 5. Revised 2024 EBITDA Guidance: The company expects to report only $50 million of consolidated adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2024, at the low end of its previously announced range, due to lower-than-expected sales growth.
Westrock Coffee Company (WEST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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