AZZ Reports Mixed Q3 Results, Narrows FY22 EPS Outlook

Benzinga2022-01-10

AZZ Inc  reported third-quarter FY22 sales growth of 2.3% year-over-year to $231.74 million, missing the consensus of $238.63 million.

  • EPS improved 11.8% Y/Y to $0.85, beating the consensus of $0.82.
  • The gross margin expanded by 46 bps to 24.6%. The operating income increased by 8% Y/Y to $30.09 million, and the margin expanded by 70 bps to 13%.
  • Sales by segments: Metal Coatings $133.4 million (+15.4% Y/Y) and Infrastructure Solutions $98.4 million (-11.4% Y/Y).
  • EBITDA was $39.8 million, up 0.5%, compared to 3Q21.
  • Backlog stood at $217.7 million at the end of the quarter, increasing 24.9% Y/Y, reflecting the growing demand for electrical products.
  • AZZ generated cash from operating activities year-to-date of $49.67 million, compared to $59.4 million a year ago.
  • At the end of the period, the company's cash and cash equivalents were $20.33 million.
  • FY22 Outlook: AZZ reaffirmed its sales expectations of $865 million - $925 million versus a consensus of $913.67 million.
  • The company narrowed its EPS outlook to $3.00 - $3.20 (previous view $2.90 - $3.20) versus consensus of $3.14.

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