CALHOUN, Ga. - Mohawk Industries , Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:MHK) today reported a robust second quarter, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.00, outpacing analyst expectations of $2.75.
The company's revenue for the quarter was $2.8 billion, a slight decline from the consensus estimate of $2.84 billion and a 5.1% decrease from the $3.0 billion reported in the same quarter last year.
The stock surged 13% on the news, indicating a strong vote of confidence from investors buoyed by the company's profit beat.
Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum attributed the quarter's success to strategic sales initiatives, cost containment, and restructuring actions, which helped navigate market challenges such as pricing pressures and economic uncertainty.
The company's focus on productivity initiatives and lower energy and material costs contributed to the improved adjusted EPS, which rose from $2.76 in the second quarter of the previous year. Mohawk also generated substantial free cash flow and continued its stock repurchase program, buying back 755 thousand shares.
Looking ahead, Mohawk anticipates third-quarter adjusted EPS to be between $2.80 and $2.90. This guidance suggests a midpoint of $2.85, which is higher than the current analyst consensus, signaling potential continued outperformance in the coming quarter.
Analysts at Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) issued a double upgrade on MHK shares following the report, from Underperform to Buy, and raised the target price from $120 to $177.
"Our upgrade reflects an outlook for continued margin recovery, attractive valuation, and improving capital allocation," analysts noted.
Lorberbaum commented on the company's proactive measures in response to the current economic landscape, stating, "To reduce costs and align our business with current conditions, we are initiating additional restructuring actions that will generate annualized savings of $100 million."
He highlighted the company's efforts to optimize revenues and costs amidst persistent challenges like elevated interest rates and inflation.
Despite a YoY decline in revenue, Mohawk's strategic actions have positioned it to capitalize on future market recovery.
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