The AZEK Company Inc. (AZEK) Tops Q3 EPS by 3c
The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) reported Q3 EPS of $0.26, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $0.23. Revenue for the quarter came in at $327.5 million versus the consensus estimate of $291.53 million.
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“Given the continued market strength, our recent capacity additions, pricing actions and our disciplined approach to execution, we believe we’re well positioned to deliver strong growth and margin expansion as we look ahead to 2022. We continue to invest in our brand, our people and our key strategic initiatives to fuel the long-term, sustainable growth of the business, while maintaining our focus on meeting customer demand and delivering a best-in-class consumer experience. Despite higher costs in the near-term, our long-term growth and margin expansion goals remain intact. We are reaffirming our positive outlook on the broader Outdoor Living category and our position as the innovation leader within it,” continued Mr. Singh.
As a result of the Company’s initiatives and a continued favorable demand environment, AZEK is raising its consolidated net sales and Adjusted EBITDA midpoint outlook for the full year fiscal 2021. AZEK now expects consolidated net sales growth of 28% to 30% year-over-year. From a segment perspective, AZEK now expects Residential segment net sales growth in the low-to-mid 30% range year-over-year, partially offset by a low-single digit decline in Commercial segment net sales. The Company is raising the midpoint of its Adjusted EBITDA growth outlook to between 27% to 29% range year-over-year. The outlook includes increased sales, pricing and productivity actions, strategic investments and higher costs.
For the fourth quarter fiscal 2021 guidance, AZEK expects consolidated net sales growth in the 22% to 27% range year-over-year, driven by strong Residential segment growth in the mid-to-high 20% range, partially offset with low-to-mid single digits growth in its Commercial segment. AZEK is expecting Adjusted EBITDA growth in the 19% to 25% range year-over-year.
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