[Second Quarter 2024 Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202024%20Highlights) The company's second quarter 2024 performance saw a decline in net sales and profitability, alongside strong cash flow generation and significant share repurchases Q2 2024 Key Financial Metrics (YoY Comparison) | Metric | Q2 2024 | Change (YoY) | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $4.5 billion | -1.6% | Core organic sales down 3.8%, driven by Multi-Family decline | | Gross Profit Margin | 32.8% | -240 bps | Primarily driven by normalization, especially in Multi-Family | | Net Income | $344.1 million | -15.0% | - | | Diluted EPS | $2.87 | -9.2% | Compared to $3.16 in Q2 2023 | | Adjusted EBITDA | $669.7 million | -12.9% | Driven by lower gross profit, offset by lower operating expenses | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 15.0% | -200 bps | Has remained in the mid-teens or better for 13 consecutive quarters | - Cash provided by operating activities increased to **$452.1 million**, and free cash flow grew by **35.9%** to **$366.7 million** compared to the prior year period[3](index=3&type=chunk) - The company repurchased **5.8 million** shares of common stock for **$989.6 million** during the quarter at an average price of **$170.01 per share**[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Management Commentary](index=1&type=section&id=Management%20Commentary) Management emphasized resilient performance in a challenging housing market, focusing on cost control, value-added solutions, and strategic capital allocation - CEO Dave Rush highlighted the company's resilient performance, maintaining a **mid-teens EBITDA margin** despite a complex environment with weaker Single-Family starts, slowing Multi-Family, and housing affordability challenges[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The company's strategy focuses on controlling costs, investing in value-added solutions, and driving adoption of its digital platform to navigate the uncertain macroeconomic landscape[4](index=4&type=chunk) - CFO Peter Jackson noted the effective navigation of a softer housing market by leveraging the company's strong balance sheet to execute nearly **$1 billion** in share repurchases and three tuck-in acquisitions[4](index=4&type=chunk)[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Second Quarter 2024 Financial Performance](index=2&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202024%20Financial%20Performance%20Highlights) The second quarter saw a decline in net sales and gross profit margins, while operating expenses decreased, leading to reduced net income and Adjusted EBITDA [Net Sales](index=2&type=section&id=Net%20Sales) Net sales decreased by **1.6%** to **$4.5 billion**, primarily due to a **3.8%** decline in core organic sales. A significant **31.3%** drop in the Multi-Family segment was the main driver, which was partially offset by growth in Single-Family (**+1.1%**), R&R/Other (**+1.5%**), and acquisitions (**+1.9%**) Q2 2024 Net Sales Breakdown (YoY) | Category | Change | Impact on Net Sales | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Core Organic Sales | -3.8% | - | | - Single-Family | +1.1% | +0.7% | | - Multi-Family | -31.3% | -4.8% | | - R&R/Other | +1.5% | +0.3% | | Acquisitions | +1.9% | +1.9% | | Commodity Inflation | +0.3% | +0.3% | [Gross Profit](index=2&type=section&id=Gross%20Profit) Gross profit fell **8.3%** to **$1.5 billion**. The gross profit margin contracted by **240 basis points** to **32.8%**, which the company attributes to ongoing margin normalization, particularly within the Multi-Family segment - Gross profit decreased by **8.3%** to **$1.5 billion**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Gross profit margin declined **240 basis points** to **32.8%** due to normalization, especially in Multi-Family[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Operating and Other Expenses](index=2&type=section&id=Operating%20and%20Other%20Expenses) SG&A expenses decreased by **4.4%** to **$973.2 million**, mainly from lower variable compensation, leading to a **70 basis point** improvement as a percentage of sales. Interest expense remained stable at **$52.0 million**, while income tax expense decreased due to lower pre-tax income and a lower effective tax rate of **21.3%** - SG&A expenses decreased by **$44.7 million** (**4.4%**) to **$973.2 million**, primarily due to lower variable compensation[6](index=6&type=chunk) - The effective tax rate for Q2 decreased by **150 basis points** year-over-year to **21.3%**, mainly due to a stock-based compensation windfall benefit[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA](index=2&type=section&id=Net%20Income%20and%20Adjusted%20EBITDA) Net income declined **15.0%** to **$344.1 million**, resulting in diluted EPS of **$2.87**. Adjusted net income also fell **15.6%** to **$420.4 million**. Adjusted EBITDA decreased **12.9%** to **$669.7 million**, with the margin contracting by **200 basis points** to **15.0%**, primarily due to lower gross profit margins Q2 2024 Profitability Metrics (YoY) | Metric | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $344.1M | $404.6M | -15.0% | | Diluted EPS | $2.87 | $3.16 | -9.2% | | Adjusted Net Income | $420.4M | - | -15.6% | | Adjusted Diluted EPS | $3.50 | $3.89 | -10.0% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $669.7M | - | -12.9% | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 15.0% | 17.0% | -200 bps | [Capital Structure, Leverage, and Liquidity](index=3&type=section&id=Capital%20Structure%2C%20Leverage%2C%20and%20Liquidity%20Information) The company maintained strong liquidity and a moderate leverage ratio, actively engaging in significant share repurchases to return capital to shareholders [Liquidity and Leverage](index=3&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Leverage) As of June 30, 2024, the company maintained a strong liquidity position of approximately **$1.7 billion**. Net debt stood at **$3.8 billion**, resulting in a net debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of **1.4x**, an increase from **1.1x** in the prior year period - Total liquidity was approximately **$1.7 billion**, consisting of **$1.6 billion** in revolving credit facility availability and **$0.1 billion** in cash[9](index=9&type=chunk) - The net debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio was **1.4x** as of June 30, 2024, compared to **1.1x** in the prior year period[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Share Repurchases](index=3&type=section&id=Share%20Repurchases) The company was active in its share repurchase program, buying back **5.8 million** shares for **$989.6 million** in Q2. The Board authorized a new **$1.0 billion** repurchase plan. Since August 2021, the company has repurchased **45.0%** of its total shares outstanding for **$7.1 billion** - In Q2 2024, repurchased **5.8 million** shares for **$989.6 million**[9](index=9&type=chunk) - The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase plan of up to **$1.0 billion**[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Since the program's inception in August 2021, the company has repurchased **93.0 million** shares (**45.0%** of total shares outstanding) for a total of **$7.1 billion**[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Operational Excellence Productivity](index=3&type=section&id=Operational%20Excellence%20Productivity) The company achieved significant productivity savings in Q2 and year-to-date, expecting to meet full-year targets through operational and supply chain initiatives - The company achieved approximately **$37 million** in productivity savings in Q2 2024 from operations excellence and supply chain initiatives[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Year-to-date savings total approximately **$77 million**[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The company expects to deliver total productivity savings of **$90 million to $110 million** for the full year 2024[11](index=11&type=chunk) [2024 Full Year Outlook](index=3&type=section&id=2024%20Full%20Year%20Total%20Company%20Outlook) The company provided its full-year 2024 financial guidance, reflecting market assumptions for housing starts and operational targets for sales, profitability, and cash flow [Full Year Guidance](index=3&type=section&id=Full%20Year%20Guidance) The company provided its full-year 2024 outlook, projecting net sales between **$16.4 billion** and **$17.2 billion** and Adjusted EBITDA between **$2.2 billion** and **$2.4 billion**. Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of **$1.0 billion** to **$1.2 billion** 2024 Full Year Financial Outlook | Metric | Guidance Range | | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $16.4B - $17.2B | | Gross Profit Margin | 31.5% - 32.5% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $2.2B - $2.4B | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 13.4% - 14.0% | | Free Cash Flow | $1.0B - $1.2B | [Key Assumptions for 2024](index=4&type=section&id=2024%20Full%20Year%20Assumptions) The 2024 outlook is based on several key market and operational assumptions. These include low-single-digit growth in Single-Family starts, a significant **25-30%** decline in Multi-Family starts, and flat R&R activity. Acquisitions are expected to contribute **1.5% to 2.0%** to net sales growth - **Market Assumptions:** - Single-Family starts: Up **low-single digits** - Multi-Family starts: Down **25% to 30%** - R&R: Flat to prior year[13](index=13&type=chunk) - **Operational & Financial Assumptions:** - Net sales growth from acquisitions: **1.5% to 2.0%** - Capital expenditures: **$400 million to $500 million** - Average commodity prices: **$380 to $400 per mbf** - Effective tax rate: **23.0% to 25.0%**[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Reconciliations](index=7&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements%20and%20Reconciliations) This section details consolidated financial statements, including operations, cash flows, balance sheet, sales by category, and non-GAAP reconciliations [Consolidated Statement of Operations](index=7&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20STATEMENT%20OF%20OPERATIONS) For the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, net sales were **$4.46 billion**, down from **$4.53 billion** in the prior year. Net income was **$344.1 million**, or **$2.87** per diluted share, compared to **$404.6 million**, or **$3.16** per diluted share, in Q2 2023 Statement of Operations Summary (Three Months Ended June 30) | (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net sales | $4,456,340 | $4,528,890 | | Gross margin | $1,462,684 | $1,594,946 | | Income from operations | $489,483 | $577,072 | | Net income | $344,090 | $404,619 | | Diluted EPS | $2.87 | $3.16 | [Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20STATEMENT%20OF%20CASH%20FLOWS) For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was **$769.3 million**. The company used **$315.6 million** in investing activities, primarily for acquisitions and capital expenditures, and **$444.2 million** in financing activities, driven by **$1.0 billion** in common stock repurchases Cash Flow Summary (Six Months Ended June 30, 2024) | (in thousands) | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $769,271 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($315,625) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($444,233) | | Net change in cash | $9,413 | [Consolidated Balance Sheet](index=10&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20BALANCE%20SHEET) As of June 30, 2024, the company reported total assets of **$10.72 billion**, up from **$10.50 billion** at year-end 2023. Total liabilities increased to **$6.42 billion** from **$5.77 billion**, while total stockholders' equity decreased to **$4.30 billion** from **$4.73 billion**, reflecting significant share repurchase activity Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | Account | June 30, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total current assets | $3,454,705 | $3,300,728 | | Total assets | $10,721,187 | $10,499,452 | | Total current liabilities | $1,892,541 | $1,863,437 | | Total liabilities | $6,416,545 | $5,767,101 | | Total stockholders' equity | $4,304,642 | $4,732,351 | [Sales by Product Category](index=13&type=section&id=Sales%20by%20Product%20Category) In Q2 2024, Value-added products constituted the largest portion of sales at **48.7%**, though sales in this category declined **9.0%** YoY. Lumber & lumber sheet goods saw a significant **12.7%** increase in sales, driven by commodity price changes Q2 2024 Net Sales by Product Category (YoY % Change) | Product Category | Net Sales (in millions) | % of Net Sales | % Change YoY | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Value-added products** | **$2,170.3** | **48.7%** | **(9.0%)** | | - Manufactured products | $1,054.9 | 23.7% | (18.5%) | | - Windows, doors & millwork | $1,115.4 | 25.0% | 2.2% | | Specialty building products & services | $1,091.2 | 24.5% | 0.8% | | Lumber & lumber sheet goods | $1,194.8 | 26.8% | 12.7% | | **Total net sales** | **$4,456.3** | **100.0%** | **(1.6%)** | [Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures](index=11&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Adjusted%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures%20to%20their%20GAAP%20Equivalents) The company reconciled its GAAP net income of **$344.1 million** for Q2 2024 to its non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of **$669.7 million**. Key adjustments included adding back income tax expense (**$117.5 million**), amortization (**$81.0 million**), depreciation (**$62.3 million**), and interest expense (**$52.0 million**) Q2 2024 Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | Item | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | **GAAP net income** | **$344.1** | | Tax-effect of adjustments to net income | ($24.1) | | Amortization expense | $81.0 | | **Adjusted net income** | **$420.4** | | Depreciation expense | $62.3 | | Interest expense, net | $52.0 | | Income tax expense | $117.5 | | Stock compensation expense | $16.7 | | Other adjustments | $1.9 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$669.7** |

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