Patrick Industries, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Patrick Industries, Inc. reported a 7% increase in net sales to $1.0 billion for Q1 2025, driven by strong demand in the RV and Manufactured Housing markets, which offset declines in Marine and Powersports sectors [3][7] - Operating income rose approximately 10% to $66 million, with an operating margin of 6.5%, reflecting a slight increase from the previous year [4][7] - Net income increased by 9% to $38 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, although adjusted diluted earnings per share decreased from $1.19 to $1.11 due to dilution from convertible notes [5][7] Financial Performance - Net sales reached $1.0 billion, a $70 million increase from Q1 2024, with RV revenue growing by 14% and Housing revenue by 7%, while Marine and Powersports revenues declined by 4% and 2%, respectively [3][7] - Operating income was $66 million, up from $59 million in the prior year, with an operating margin of 6.5%, a slight increase from 6.4% [4][7] - EBITDA increased by 9% to $108 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 4%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.5% [7][24] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Cash flow from operating activities grew to $40 million compared to $35 million in Q1 2024, with free cash flow on a trailing twelve-month basis at $251 million [9][25] - The company returned over $22 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, maintaining a total net liquidity of $745 million at the end of Q1 [10][11] - Long-term debt increased by approximately $110 million due to acquisitions, resulting in a total net leverage ratio of 2.7x [9][11] Market Sector Performance - Revenue breakdown for Q1 2025: RV (48% of revenue), Housing (29%), Marine (15%), and Powersports (8%) [8] - The RV market saw a 14% increase in revenue, while the Marine sector experienced a 2% decline [13] - Estimated content per wholesale RV unit remained flat at $4,870, while content per wholesale MH unit increased by 4% to $6,671 [13] Strategic Initiatives - The company completed acquisitions of Elkhart Composites and Medallion Instrumentation Systems, enhancing its product offerings and market position [6][10] - Ongoing investments in automation, new product development, and strategic acquisitions are aimed at strengthening customer service and capturing market opportunities [6][14] - The company remains focused on maintaining financial strength and flexibility to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties while driving long-term shareholder value [12][14]