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Company Performance - DXP Enterprises (DXPE) closed at $53.36, reflecting a +0.87% change from the previous trading day's closing, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.42% [1] - Over the past month, DXP Enterprises' shares have depreciated by 3.82%, underperforming the Industrial Products sector's gain of 6.17% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.06% [1] Earnings and Analyst Estimates - Investors are keenly awaiting DXP Enterprises' upcoming earnings disclosure, with a focus on any recent adjustments to analyst estimates, which indicate changing business trends [2] - Positive revisions in estimates suggest analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [2] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks DXP Enterprises at 1 (Strong Buy), with a Zacks Consensus EPS estimate that has increased by 12.66% in the past month [4] - DXP Enterprises has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.86, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 22.97, indicating that DXP Enterprises is trading at a discount compared to its peers [5] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, to which DXP Enterprises belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, placing it in the bottom 37% of over 250 industries [5] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]

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DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXPE) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2024 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Kent Yee - Chief Financial Officer David Little - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Max Kane - Stephens Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is John, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the DXP Enterprise's Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call. All lines have been placed in mute ...

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, DXP reported total sales of approximately $858.2 million, a slight increase from $852.3 million in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of about 0.9%[63] - Organic sales for the same period were approximately $823.0 million, down from $825.9 million in 2023, indicating a decrease of about 0.2%[63] - The Service Centers segment generated sales of $594.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $619.6 million in 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 4.0%[63] - The Innovative Pumping Solutions segment saw sales increase to $135.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, up from $99.5 million in 2023, marking a significant growth of approximately 36.3%[63] - The Supply Chain Services segment reported sales of $127.6 million, a decrease of approximately 4.2% compared to $133.2 million in the same period of 2023[72] - Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024 increased by $17.5 million, or 4.1%, to approximately $445.6 million from $428.0 million for the prior year's corresponding period[75] - Innovative Pumping Solutions segment sales increased by $25.3 million, or 52.7%, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the prior year's corresponding period[77] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, sales increased by $5.9 million, or 0.7%, to approximately $858.2 million from $852.3 million for the prior year's corresponding period[81] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $261.7 million, compared to $256.9 million in 2023, resulting in a gross profit margin of 30.5%[63] - EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $85.2 million, down from $87.1 million in 2023, with an EBITDA margin of 9.9%[63] - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was $88.6 million, slightly up from $88.4 million in 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.3%[63] - Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $16.7 million, or 3.7% of sales, down from $19.1 million, or 4.5% of sales, in the prior year's corresponding period[75] - Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased by $6.4 million, or 8.8%, to $66.5 million from $72.9 million in the prior year's corresponding period[86] - Net income attributable to DXP Enterprises, Inc. for Q2 2024 was $16.7 million, a decrease of 12.0% from $19.1 million in Q2 2023[91] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was $48.2 million, up 4.1% from $45.3 million in Q2 2023, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 10.8%[91] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $30.0 million, compared to $18.4 million in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 63.0%[63] - Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $41.7 million, up from $24.0 million in the prior year[97] - Free Cash Flow for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $30.0 million, compared to $18.4 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant increase[93] - As of June 30, 2024, the company had available cash of $49.9 million and credit facility availability of $131.4 million, with no borrowings on the ABL Revolver[94] - The Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of June 30, 2024, was 1.39 to 1.00, indicating compliance with financial covenants[102] - The Secured Leverage Ratio as of June 30, 2024, was 2.64 to 1.00, below the maximum threshold of 5.50 to 1.00 set for the fiscal quarter[102] - The company believes it has adequate funding and liquidity to meet its normal working capital needs over the next twelve months[106] Future Outlook - DXP expects to benefit from increased oil and gas activity and recent acquisitions in the water and wastewater markets throughout the remainder of 2024[71] - The company plans to pursue additional acquisition targets, primarily funded through cash flows from operations and borrowings[105] Expenses - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $6.1 million, or 6.4%, to $100.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024[79] - Interest expense for the second quarter of 2024 increased by $3.5 million compared to the prior year's corresponding period, primarily due to additional borrowing[80] Taxation - The effective tax rate from continuing operations was 27.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 26.3% for the same period in 2023[81] Organic Sales - Organic sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $422.2 million, compared to $420.8 million for the prior year's corresponding period[89]

[DXP Enterprises, Inc. Second Quarter 2024 Results](index=1&type=section&id=DXP%20Enterprises%2C%20Inc.%20Second%20Quarter%202024%20Results) [Financial & Operational Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20%26%20Operational%20Highlights) The company reported strong Q2 sales growth, increased Adjusted EBITDA, and continued its strategic acquisition plan Q2 2024 Key Metrics | Metric | Q2 2024 | Change (YoY) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sales | $445.6 million | +4.1% | | GAAP Diluted EPS | $1.00 | -5.7% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $48.2 million | +6.4% | | Net Income | $16.7 million | -12.3% | | Free Cash Flow (YTD) | $30.0 million | +63.1% | - Completed **four acquisitions** through the second quarter of 2024, consisting of two water companies and two industrial rotating equipment companies[1](index=1&type=chunk) - Cash on hand at the end of the quarter was **$49.9 million**[1](index=1&type=chunk) [Management Commentary](index=1&type=section&id=Management%20Commentary) Management attributes strong sequential sales growth to organic execution and acquisitions, planning further expansion - CEO David R. Little emphasized that strong sequential sales growth and gross profit margins produced a **GAAP EPS of $1.00**, with acquisitions adding **$23.4 million** in sales[2](index=2&type=chunk) - CFO Kent Yee noted the company's diversification efforts, reduced energy industry exposure, and strong balance sheet with a **net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.64:1.0**[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The company's financial statements detail changes in operations, assets, liabilities, and equity for the period [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=4&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Sales increased year-over-year, but higher expenses led to a decline in net income and diluted EPS Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights ($ thousands, except EPS) | Account | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Sales** | **$445,556** | **$428,040** | **$858,191** | **$852,307** | | Gross Profit | $137,793 | $131,852 | $261,675 | $256,893 | | Income from Operations | $37,352 | $37,480 | $66,483 | $72,879 | | **Net Income** | **$16,693** | **$19,054** | **$28,025** | **$36,634** | | **Diluted EPS** | **$1.00** | **$1.06** | **$1.66** | **$2.01** | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets grew slightly, driven by an increase in goodwill from acquisitions offset by a decrease in cash Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights ($ thousands) | Account | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash | $49,936 | $173,120 | | Goodwill | $426,821 | $343,991 | | **Total Assets** | **$1,189,146** | **$1,177,436** | | Total Current Liabilities | $227,703 | $224,165 | | Long-term Debt, net | $519,735 | $520,697 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$804,465** | **$796,557** | | **Total Equity** | **$384,681** | **$380,879** | [Business Segment Performance](index=6&type=section&id=Business%20Segment%20Performance) The Innovative Pumping Solutions segment drove performance with significant revenue and operating income growth Q2 2024 Segment Revenue & Operating Income ($ thousands) | Segment | Revenue (Q2 2024) | Revenue (Q2 2023) | % Change | Operating Income (Q2 2024) | Operating Income (Q2 2023) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Service Centers | $306,516 | $313,806 | -2.3% | $43,855 | $46,823 | | Innovative Pumping Solutions | $73,377 | $48,067 | +52.7% | $13,366 | $6,760 | | Supply Chain Services | $65,663 | $66,167 | -0.8% | $5,823 | $5,416 | [Non-GAAP Financial Measures & Reconciliations](index=7&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures%20%26%20Reconciliations) Reconciliations show increased Adjusted EBITDA and a significant improvement in Free Cash Flow year-over-year Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA ($ thousands) | Account | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Income before income taxes | $23,003 | $25,859 | | Plus: Interest expense | $15,384 | $11,863 | | Plus: Depreciation & amortization | $8,127 | $6,703 | | **EBITDA** | **$46,514** | **$44,425** | | Plus: Adjustments | $1,712 | $871 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$48,226** | **$45,296** | Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow ($ thousands) | Account | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash from operating activities | $14,735 | $(2,430) | | Less: purchases of property and equipment | $(8,825) | $(1,813) | | **Free Cash Flow** | **$5,910** | **$(4,243)** | Reconciliation of Adjusted Diluted EPS | Account | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Diluted Earnings per Share | $1.00 | $1.06 | | **Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share** | **$1.02** | **$1.06** | [Company Information](index=2&type=section&id=Company%20Information) The company operates as an industrial distributor and advises on forward-looking statement risks - DXP is a leading products and service distributor providing value-added solutions to industrial customers in North America and Dubai[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The company's business segments are **Service Centers, Innovative Pumping Solutions, and Supply Chain Services**[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The press release contains **forward-looking statements** protected under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve significant risks and uncertainties[8](index=8&type=chunk)

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outsideaudited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Right now, DXP Enterprises possesses a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell). Market participants will be closely following the financial results of DXP Enterprises in its upcoming release. Our research reveals that these estimate ...