Encore Wire Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: WIRE) today
announced results for the third quarter of 2022.
Third Quarter and YTD 2022 Highlights
- Third Quarter Earnings per diluted share of $9.97; YTD Earnings
per diluted share of $28.57
- Third Quarter Net income of $191.8 million; YTD Net income of
$563.8 million
- Gross Profit of 39.3% in the third quarter of 2022; 37.2% YTD
in 2022
- Copper volume sold increased 12.9% over third quarter of 2021;
increased 7.9% YTD over 2021 YTD levels
- Cash on hand of $573.6 million as of September 30, 2022, up
from $439.0 million as of December 31, 2021
- Capital expenditures of $106 million YTD in 2022
- Company repurchased 785,747 shares during the quarter;
repurchased 1,893,769 shares YTD in 2022
- Total cash outlay for share repurchases of $93.4 million during
the quarter; $225.2 million YTD in 2022
Net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 were
$762.4 million compared to $716.3 million for the third quarter of
2021. Copper unit volume, measured in pounds of copper contained in
the wire sold, increased 12.9% in the third quarter of 2022 versus
the third quarter of 2021.
Gross profit percentage for the third quarter of 2022 was 39.3%
compared to 37.8% in the third quarter of 2021. The average selling
price of wire per copper pound sold decreased 14.4% in the third
quarter of 2022 versus the third quarter of 2021, while the average
cost of copper per pound purchased decreased 14.1%. The gradual
abatement of copper spreads in the quarter was more than offset by
increased aluminum spreads and an overall increase in total volumes
shipped resulting in the increased gross profit margin in the third
quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021.
Net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $191.8 million
versus $175.5 million in the third quarter of 2021. Fully diluted
earnings per common share were $9.97 in the third quarter of 2022
versus $8.51 in the third quarter of 2021.
Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were
$2.324 billion compared to $1.905 billion for the nine months ended
September 30, 2021. Copper unit volume increased 7.9% in the nine
months ended September 30, 2022 versus the nine months ended
September 30, 2021.
Gross profit percentage for the nine months ended September 30,
2022 was 37.2% compared to 33.2% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2021. The average selling price of wire per copper
pound sold increased 4.3% in the nine months ended September 30,
2022 versus the nine months ended September 30, 2021, while the
average cost of copper per pound purchased increased 1.5% for the
same period comparison. The increase in copper spreads on a
year-to-date basis, along with increased aluminum spreads over the
same period, coupled with an overall increase in total volumes
shipped, drove the gross profit margin higher in the nine months
ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended
September 30, 2021.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was
$563.8 million versus $399.8 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 2021. Fully diluted earnings per common share were
$28.57 in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 versus $19.31 in
the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Aluminum wire represented 17.4% and 14.7%, respectively, of our
net sales in the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Aluminum wire volumes and spreads have increased for both the
quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the
comparative periods in the prior year.
Commenting on the results, Daniel L. Jones, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Encore Wire Corporation, said, “Our
ability to quickly convert raw materials into complete, delivered
orders continues to differentiate us in the market, resulting in
exceptional earnings in the third quarter of 2022. Continued
persistent tightness in the availability of certain raw materials
and the general inability of the sector to meet demand for the
timely delivery of finished goods kept spreads strong in the third
quarter of 2022. Our one location, vertically-integrated business
model affords us the manufacturing scale and flexibility to enhance
jobsite efficiency. By continuing to execute on our core values of
providing unbeatable customer service and high order fill rates, we
were able to increase both copper and aluminum volumes shipped in
the third quarter and year-to-date periods in 2022 over 2021
levels. Copper volumes shipped were also up over second quarter
2022 levels. This marks the third consecutive quarter of total
volume growth driven by continued demand for data center,
healthcare and renewable product solutions, among others. I believe
our operational agility and speed to market remain competitive
advantages in serving our customers’ changing needs.
Copper unit volumes increased 12.9% on a comparative quarter
basis and 7.9% on a year-to-date basis. Comex copper prices
decreased gradually throughout the third quarter while other raw
material costs and inputs continued to rise. Copper spreads
increased 7.3% on a year-to-date basis but decreased 14.7% on a
comparative quarter basis. Aluminum spreads and volumes increased
for both the quarter and year-to-date periods in 2022 compared to
2021.
We continue to believe Encore Wire remains well positioned to
capture market share and incremental growth in the current economic
environment. As we address the near-term challenges, we remain
focused on the long-term opportunities for our business including
improving our position as a sustainable and environmentally
responsible company in our industry. We believe that our superior
order fill rates and deep vertical integration continue to enhance
our competitive position. As orders come in from electrical
contractors, our distributors can continue to depend on us for
quick deliveries coast to coast.
Our balance sheet remains very strong. We have no long-term
debt, and our revolving line of credit remains untapped. We had
$573.6 million in cash at the end of the quarter. During the third
quarter, we repurchased 785,747 shares of our common stock. On a
year-to-date basis we repurchased 1,893,769 shares of our common
stock for a total cash outlay of $225.2 million. Since the first
quarter of 2020, we have repurchased 2,810,576 shares of our common
stock at an average price of $102.90. We also declared a $0.02 cash
dividend during the quarter.
The repurposing of our vacated distribution center to expand
manufacturing capacity and extend our market reach was
substantially completed in the second quarter of 2022.
The incremental investments announced in July 2021 continue in
earnest, focused on broadening our position as a low-cost,
sustainable manufacturer in the sector and increasing manufacturing
capacity to drive growth. Capital spending in 2022 through 2024
will expand vertical integration in our manufacturing processes to
reduce costs as well as modernize select wire manufacturing
facilities to increase capacity and efficiency and improve our
position as a sustainable and environmentally responsible company
in our industry. Total capital expenditures were $106 million in
the first nine months of 2022 and $118 million for the full year
2021. We expect total capital expenditures to range from $140 -
$150 million in 2022, $150 - $170 million in 2023, and $80 - $100
million in 2024. We expect to continue to fund these investments
with existing cash reserves and operating cash flows.
Our low-cost structure and strong balance sheet have allowed us
the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, and
we believe they are continuing to prove valuable now. We thank our
employees and associates for their outstanding effort and our
shareholders for their continued support.
The health and safety of our employees and their families remain
our top priority, and we are following CDC guidelines to maintain
safe working conditions. The Company is unable to predict the
impact that COVID-19, or any of the ongoing variants, may have on
our financial position and operating results in future periods. The
duration or re-emergence of the outbreak and its long-term impact
on our business remain uncertain.”
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the third
quarter results on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:00 am Central
time. Hosting the call will be Daniel Jones, Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer, and Bret Eckert, Chief Financial
Officer. Attendants may register at
https://event-registration.arkadin.com/633df723496dda609c8796bf to
participate in the call. A confirmation email will be sent to all
registrants containing the dial-in number, a PIN code, and a
personal access code. Please plan to join this call at least five
minutes prior to the scheduled start time. After entering your
dial-in number, you will be prompted to enter your passcode and
PIN. The PIN provided will identify you as the registered
participant for this call and should only be used by the individual
who has registered. A replay of this conference call will be
accessible in the Investors section of our website,
www.encorewire.com, for a limited time.
Encore Wire Corporation is a leading manufacturer of a broad
range of copper and aluminum electrical wire and cables, supplying
power generation and distribution solutions to meet our customers’
needs today and in the future. The Company focuses on maintaining a
low-cost of production while providing exceptional customer
service, quickly shipping complete orders coast-to-coast. Our
products are proudly made in America at our vertically-integrated,
single-site, Texas campus.
The matters discussed in this news release may include
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by words such as: “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”,
“goal”, “seek”, “believe”, “project”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“strategy”, “future”, “likely”, “may”, “should”, “will” and similar
references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are
neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance.
Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations
and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans
and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the
economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking
statements relate to the future, such statements are subject to
certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of
these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially
from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Therefore, you
should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.
Examples of such uncertainties and risks include, but are not
limited to, statements about the pricing environment of copper,
aluminum and other raw materials, the duration, magnitude and
impact of the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, our order fill
rates, profitability and stockholder value, payment of future
dividends, future purchases of stock, the impact of competitive
pricing and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual
results may vary materially from those anticipated. Any
forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based
only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of
the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to
publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or
oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of
new information, future developments or otherwise.
Additional Disclosures:
The term “EBITDA” is used by the Company in presentations,
quarterly conference calls and other instances as appropriate.
EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization. The Company presents EBITDA because
it is a required component of financial ratios reported by the
Company to the Company’s banks, and is also frequently used by
securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, in
addition to and not in lieu of measures of financial performance
calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), to compare to the performance of
other companies who also publicize this information. EBITDA is not
a measurement of financial performance calculated and presented in
accordance with GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to
net income as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance
or any other measure of financial performance calculated and
presented in accordance with GAAP.
The Company has reconciled EBITDA with net income for fiscal
years 1996 to 2021 on previous reports on Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. EBITDA for each period
pertinent to this press release is calculated and reconciled to net
income as follows:
Quarter Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
In Thousands
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net Income
$
191,773
$
175,538
$
563,843
$
399,780
Income Tax Expense
55,470
51,464
162,065
116,840
Interest Expense
103
103
305
288
Depreciation and Amortization
6,514
6,177
19,035
17,154
EBITDA
$
253,860
$
233,282
$
745,248
$
534,062
Encore Wire
Corporation
Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
573,582
$
438,990
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$3,800 and $3,800
561,669
491,126
Inventories, net
136,187
100,816
Income tax receivable
3,206
951
Prepaid expenses and other
20,058
3,167
Total current assets
1,294,702
1,035,050
Property, plant and equipment, net
587,826
494,916
Other assets
522
570
Total assets
$
1,883,050
$
1,530,536
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable
$
68,576
$
75,353
Accrued liabilities
83,040
78,747
Total current liabilities
151,616
154,100
Deferred income taxes and other
46,717
37,347
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value:
Authorized shares – 2,000,000; none
issued
—
—
Common stock, $.01 par value:
Authorized shares – 40,000,000;
Issued shares – 27,139,611 and
27,083,100
271
271
Additional paid-in capital
80,930
72,753
Treasury stock, at cost – 8,838,031 and
6,944,262 shares
(380,262
)
(155,014
)
Retained earnings
1,983,778
1,421,079
Total stockholders’ equity
1,684,717
1,339,089
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity
$
1,883,050
$
1,530,536
Encore Wire
Corporation
Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share
data)
Quarter Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Net sales
$
762,363
100.0
%
$
716,320
100.0
%
$
2,323,670
100.0
%
$
1,904,869
100.0
%
Cost of goods sold
462,916
60.7
%
445,554
62.2
%
1,459,704
62.8
%
1,272,256
66.8
%
Gross profit
299,447
39.3
%
270,766
37.8
%
863,966
37.2
%
632,613
33.2
%
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses
55,291
7.3
%
43,816
6.1
%
141,908
6.1
%
116,109
6.1
%
Operating income
244,156
32.0
%
226,950
31.7
%
722,058
31.1
%
516,504
27.1
%
Net interest and other income
3,087
0.4
%
52
—
%
3,850
0.2
%
116
—
%
Income before income taxes
247,243
32.4
%
227,002
31.7
%
725,908
31.3
%
516,620
27.1
%
Provision for income taxes
55,470
7.3
%
51,464
7.2
%
162,065
7.0
%
116,840
6.1
%
Net income
$
191,773
25.1
%
$
175,538
24.5
%
$
563,843
24.3
%
$
399,780
21.0
%
Earnings per common and common equivalent
share – basic
$
10.11
$
8.60
$
28.98
$
19.48
Earnings per common and common equivalent
share – diluted
$
9.97
$
8.51
$
28.57
$
19.31
Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding – basic
18,968
20,421
19,459
20,523
Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding – diluted
19,243
20,629
19,733
20,703
Cash Dividends Declared per Share
$
0.02
$
0.02
$
0.06
$
0.06
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