U.S. financial markets continue to be volatile, as the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2024 increased, following the trend in the past couple of months. Investors are expecting the central bank to be less hawkish this year, but markets are concerned about the Federal Reserve’s reactions to higher-than-expected CPI data and a strong labor market. Though the Fed’s chairman, Jerome Powell, hinted at three rate cuts in 2024 despite sticky inflation, the current situation undermines such a possibilit ...

DALLAS, April 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSWI) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share. This represents an increase of $0.02 per share, or approximately 10.5%, as compared to the declared dividend in the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on May 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 26, 2024. "We are pleased to announce another increase in our quarterly dividend, reflecting our strong ...

Investment Highlights Capital investment of $27.4 million for acquisition of Dust Free®, which offers an extensive line of patented products for residential and commercial indoor air quality and HVAC applicationsValuation represents 7.5x Dust Free's trailing twelve-months' EBITDA, excluding future earn-outs, which if achieved would be incrementally accretive to CSWIClosed on two smaller acquisitions, totaling $2.9 million, in plumbing end marketExpected to be accretive to earnings per share in the first ful ...

CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSWI) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 1, 2024 10:00 AM ET Alexa Huerta - VP, IR & Treasurer James Perry - EVP & CFO Greetings, and welcome to the CSW Industrials, Inc. Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. Alexa Huerta During this call, we will make forward-looking state ...

DALLAS, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSWI) announced that Jeff Underwood has been appointed Senior Vice President of CSWI and General Manager, Contractor Solutions, reporting to Joseph B. Armes, CSW Industrial's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, effective April 1, 2024.   Mr. Underwood, who joined CSWI in 2018 and currently leads sales and marketing for the Contractor Solutions segment, will succeed Don Sullivan, current Executive Vice President of CSWI and ...

Our Outlook CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC. FORM 10-Q Item 1. Financial Statements. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------| | | | | | | | | Large accelerated filer ☒ | Accelerated filer ☐ | Non-acce ...

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSWI) announced that it will release its earnings results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2023 on Thursday, February 1, 2024, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call the same day at 10:00 am Eastern Time to discuss the results. Participants may access the call at 1-877-407-0784, international callers may use 1-201-689-8560, and request to join the CSW Industrials earnings call. A live webcast wi ...

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSWI) announced that it will release its earnings results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2023 on Thursday, February 1, 2024, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call the same day at 10:00 am Eastern Time to discuss the results. Participants may access the call at 1-877-407-0784, international callers may use 1-201-689-8560, and request to join the CSW Industrials earnings call. A live webcast wi ...

Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results 2 Index 11 21 34 Corporate Sustainability Update CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI) Engineered Building Solutions 67% Key Highlights ~$2.8B Acquisition Capital Invested Since December 2020 Investor Presentation November 2023 • Total revenue CAGR of 18.4% from FY18 through FY231 • 21.6% adjusted EBITDA Margin annual average FY18 – FY231 November 2023 Investor Presentation | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics - Net income attributable to CSWI in Q2 2024 was $30 million or $1.93 per diluted share, up 23% from $24 million or $1.57 per diluted share in the prior period [3] - Record Q2 revenue of $204 million, with EBITDA of $53 million, representing 21% growth on 7% revenue growth and a 300 basis point expansion in EBITDA margin to 26% [7] - Record first-half revenue of $407 million, earnings per diluted share of $3.90, and EBITDA of $107 million [7] - Consolidated gross profit in Q2 was $91 million, up 12.8%, with gross profit margin improving to 44.7% from 42.2% in the prior year [13] - Free cash flow in Q2 was $41.9 million, up from $28 million in the same period last year, resulting in free cash flow per share of $2.69 compared to $1.81 [28] - Cash flow from operations in Q2 was $45 million, up from $30 million in the prior year, with a record $95 million for the first half of fiscal 2024 [52] Business Segment Performance - **Contractor Solutions**: Revenue of $140 million, accounting for 69% of consolidated revenue, with 7% growth driven by pricing actions and a slight increase in unit volumes due to a late summer heat wave [26] - **Specialized Reliability Solutions**: Revenue of $37 million, flat in the quarter, with record EBITDA of $5.7 million and a 19.5% EBITDA margin [14][15] - **Engineered Building Solutions**: Revenue increased 13% to $29 million, with a seventh consecutive quarter of record backlog [27] Market Performance - Strength in the Canadian market, with a record backlog skewed toward larger projects, most of which have broken ground [23] - Softening in energy, mining, and rail markets, though industrial end markets remain relatively stable [10] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company continues to pursue internal and external growth opportunities, maintaining a pipeline of acquisition opportunities [9] - Focus on leveraging strong distributor relationships, operational excellence, and cost management to expand margins and drive cash flow conversion [31] - The company was named HVAC Supplier of the Year by Affiliated Distributors, reflecting strong customer feedback on product availability, delivery times, and innovation [32] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects revenue growth in the second half of fiscal 2024, with strong year-over-year EBITDA and EPS growth, as well as robust cash flow [30] - The company remains optimistic about its ability to outperform the markets it serves, despite uncertainty in certain end markets [56] - Labor costs have increased due to efforts to attract and retain talent, with compensation expenses rising as the company grows [38][39] Other Important Information - The company entered into an interest rate hedge in February 2023, saving $400,000 in Q2 and $700,000 in the first half of the year [29] - The bank covenant leverage ratio improved to 0.85x at the end of Q2, down from 1.3x at the end of fiscal 2023, due to strong EBITDA growth and debt paydown [53] Q&A Session Summary Question: HVAC Distributor Destocking and Inventory Levels - The company noted a reduction in inventory from March to September, with destocking decelerating and sell-through rates remaining strong [35][61] Question: Input Costs and Pricing - Raw material costs in the Contractor Solutions segment have been stable, but base oil costs in the Specialized Reliability Solutions segment have increased due to higher oil prices, leading to recent price increases [37][38] Question: Corporate Expense Drivers - Higher corporate expenses are attributed to general growth, including compensation costs and the impact of acquisitions [80] Question: M&A Strategy and Opportunities - The company maintains a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities, with a focus on risk-adjusted returns and leveraging its strong balance sheet [81] Question: Impact of Late Summer Heat Wave on Contractor Solutions - The late summer heat wave contributed to a slight increase in unit volumes, with the company benefiting from increased maintenance and replacement work [45][68] Question: HVAC Residential Volume Normalization - The company is optimistic about future growth in the HVAC residential market, with expectations of continued market share gains and product innovation [72] Question: Softening in Specialized Reliability Solutions End Markets - Softening in energy, mining, and rail markets is attributed to economic uncertainty and higher interest rates, though the company expects normal variations throughout the year [75][89] Question: Deferral of CapEx and Phase 3 Timing - The company has deferred some capital expenditures as it assesses production needs, with no significant changes to the timing of Phase 3 [90]