Mohawk's Shares Up on Q2 Earnings Beat, Net Sales Miss

Mohawk Industries, Inc. MHK reported mixed results for the second quarter of 2024 (ended Jun 29). Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improved year over year. It reported an earnings beat in each of the trailing six quarters.

On the other hand, net sales declined on a year-over-year basis and missed the consensus mark.

The softness in the top line was driven by the ongoing inflationary conditions and market uncertainties that consumers are facing globally. These factors induced uncertainty among consumers regarding discretionary spending, thus affecting the sales volume. Also, the company's flooring remodeling is trapped under the pressures of elevated mortgage rates, higher home prices and the locked-in effect on homeowners. Although its commercial channel is faring well, MHK remains concerned about its residential purchases across its geographies, given the aforementioned headwinds.

That said, the bottom line gained due to the company's effective implementation of its productivity initiatives and restructuring actions as well as lower energy and material costs, partially offset by the market pressure on pricing, mix and foreign exchange headwinds. Given the current market backdrop, the company is primarily focusing on controllable factors including sales initiatives, cost containment and restructuring actions to continue its growth streak.

Through operational efficiencies and strategic restructuring actions, the company aims to generate annualized savings of $100 million, of which $20-$25 million will be recognized in 2024.

Shares of this leading global flooring manufacturer gained 11.5% in the after-hours trading session on Jul 25.

Inside the Numbers

Mohawk reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.00, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.76 by 8.7%. The metric also increased 8.7% year over year.

Segment Details

Global Ceramic: Sales in the segment totaled $1.115 billion, down 3.4% year over year and 2.9% on an adjusted basis. Adjusted net sales were $1.121 billion. Adjusted operating income decreased to $94.8 million from $99.1 million a year ago. The segment's adjusted operating margin declined to 8.5% from 8.6% a year ago.

Flooring North America: Net sales at the segment amounted to $958.5 million, down 4.3% year over year. The segment registered an adjusted operating profit of $82 million, significantly up from $60.6 million reported in the prior-year period. Adjusted operating margin was 8.6%, up from 6% a year ago.

Flooring Rest of the World: Net sales in the segment decreased 8.3% year over year to $727.2 million. On an adjusted basis, sales were down 7% from the year-ago level. Adjusted net sales were $737.6 million. Adjusted operating income was $91.4 million, down from $96.4 million reported a year ago. That said, the segment's adjusted operating margin was 12.6%, up from 12.2% in the year-ago period.

Financial Highlights

As of Jun 29, 2024, Mohawk had cash and cash equivalents of $497.4 million compared with $570.9 million as of Jul 1, 2023. The long-term debt, less the current portion, was $1.69 billion, down from $2.01 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2023.

At the end of the second quarter, the company generated a free cash flow of $142.2 million, down from $146.9 million a year ago.

Zacks Rank & Recent Consumer Discretionary Releases

Mohawk currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

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