Lippert Sees 4% Net Sales Increase Year Over Year in Q2 of 2024 – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
ELKHART, Ind – LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., supplies a broad array of components for OEMs in the recreation and transportation markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today reported second quarter 2024 results.
Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
- Net sales of $1.1 billion in the second quarter, up 4% year-over-year
- Net income of $61 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, in the second quarter, up from $33 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2023
- EBITDA of $123 million in the second quarter, up 39% year-over-year
- Operating profit margin of 8.6% in the second quarter, up from 5.4% in the second quarter of 2023
- Inventory reduction of $142 million from the second quarter of 2023
- Quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share paid, totaling $27 million in the second quarter
- Cash flows provided by operations of $439 million for the LTM period ended June 30, 2024
- Improved liquidity position with $130 million of cash and cash equivalents and $373 million of availability on revolving credit facility at June 30, 2024, up sequentially from $23 million of cash and cash equivalents and $154 million of availability at March 31, 2024
“We delivered strong second quarter results, with revenue growth in towable RV OEM, Aftermarket, and certain Adjacent OEM businesses while achieving over 300 basis points of operating profit margin expansion compared to the second quarter of 2023,” commented Jason Lippert, LCI Industries’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strategy has been working. Diversification continues to help mitigate market cyclicality and support margins, while innovation is fueling content growth. Continued expansion into new product markets is also broadening our reach, which has opened up over $12 billion in combined addressable opportunities across our business. As a result, we continue to deliver strong results in a challenging backdrop and are well-placed to benefit meaningfully when the RV market rebounds and retail demand improves.”
“We are generating substantial cash flows through disciplined working capital management, having notably reduced inventories by $142 million in the past year, as well as by taking action to optimize and enhance our manufacturing footprint. Efforts to increase efficiencies, driving operational effectiveness through continuous improvements, are also helping to lift profitability. As our results reinforce our financial foundation, we plan to continue paying down debt and investing in growth opportunities for our business,” continued Mr. Lippert. “Heading further into the year, we will keep executing our strategy and drive sustained value creation for our stakeholders.”
“Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team members, we showed solid performance in the second quarter while navigating a challenging environment. Through a consistent focus on our key strategic pillars, including customer service, safety, quality, culture and leadership, and innovation, we are delivering profitable growth while solidifying our leading position across the recreation space,” commented Ryan Smith, LCI Industries’ Group President – North America.
Second Quarter 2024 Results
Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $1.1 billion, an increase of 4% from 2023 second quarter net sales of $1.0 billion. Net income in the second quarter of 2024 was $61.2 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, compared to $33.4 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2023. EBITDA in the second quarter of 2024 was $122.6 million, compared to EBITDA of $88.2 million in the second quarter of 2023. Additional information regarding EBITDA, as well as reconciliations of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure of net income, is provided in the “Supplementary Information – Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” section below.
The increase in year-over-year net sales for the second quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by increased North American RV wholesale shipments of travel trailers and fifth-wheels and market share gains in the automotive aftermarket, partially offset by lower North American marine sales volume.
July 2024 Results
July 2024 consolidated net sales were approximately $311 million, up 6% from July 2023, primarily due to an approximate 15% increase in North American RV production, partially offset by an approximate 16% decline in marine sales compared to July 2023.
OEM Segment – Second Quarter Performance
OEM net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $796.1 million, an increase of $37.1 million compared to the same period of 2023. RV OEM net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $490.0 million, up 20% compared to the same prior year period, driven by a 15% increase in North American travel trailer and fifth-wheel wholesale shipments, increased selling prices which are indexed to select commodities, and market share gains. Adjacent Industries OEM net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $306.2 million, down 12% year-over-year, primarily due to lower sales to North American marine and utility trailers OEMs, driven by current dealer inventory levels, inflation, and rising interest rates impacting retail consumers. North American marine OEM net sales in the second quarter of 2024 were $64.2 million, down 33% year-over-year.
Operating profit of the OEM Segment was $50.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, or 6.4% of net sales, compared to $18.6 million, or 2.5% of net sales, in the same period in 2023. The operating profit expansion of the OEM Segment for the quarter was primarily driven by decreased material and freight costs.
Aftermarket Segment – Second Quarter Performance
Aftermarket net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $258.4 million, up 1% year-over-year, primarily driven by market share gains in the automotive aftermarket, partially offset by lower volumes within marine and RV aftermarkets, which have been negatively impacted by lower consumers’ discretionary spending. Operating profit of the Aftermarket Segment was $40.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, or 15.5% of net sales, compared to $36.5 million, or 14.3% of net sales, in the same period in 2023. The operating profit expansion of the Aftermarket Segment for the quarter was primarily driven by decreased material and freight costs, partially offset by increased labor costs and investments to expand capacity within the automotive aftermarket.
“Our Aftermarket business remains healthy, as we delivered another quarter of solid margin expansion, continuing to support overall profitability for Lippert. Strength in the automotive aftermarket was a primary driver during the quarter, along with the structural tailwind from the record number of RVs entering the repair, replacement, and upgrade cycle,” commented Jamie Schnur, LCI Industries’ Group President – Aftermarket. “We look forward to continue delivering long-term, profitable growth as we leverage our core competencies and seek to gain share in premium markets like appliances, transportation, and building products.”
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate was 26.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to 25.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a discrete tax expense related to the surrender of certain company-owned life insurance policies.
Balance Sheet and Other Items
At June 30, 2024, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was $130.4 million, compared to $66.2 million at December 31, 2023. The Company used $53.5 million for dividend payments to shareholders, $21.3 million for capital expenditures, and $20.0 million for an acquisition in the six months ended June 30, 2024.
The Company remained focused on inventory reductions to improve cash generation and optimize working capital in the second quarter. As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s net inventory balance was $687.9 million, down from $768.4 million at December 31, 2023 and $830.0 million at June 30, 2023.
The Company’s outstanding long-term indebtedness, including current maturities, was $829.7 million at June 30, 2024, and the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $130.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, and the Company had $373.1 million of borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility.
Conference Call & Webcast
LCI Industries will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, which may be accessed by dialing (833) 470-1428 for participants in the U.S. and (929) 526-1599 for participants outside the U.S. using the required conference ID 439054. Due to the high volume of companies reporting earnings at this time, please be prepared for hold times of up to 15 minutes when dialing in to the call. In addition, an online, real-time webcast, as well as a supplemental earnings presentation, can be accessed on the Company’s website, www.investors.lci1.com .
A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks by dialing (866) 813-9403 for participants in the U.S. and (44) 204-525-0658 for participants outside the U.S. and referencing access code 716397. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website immediately following the conclusion of the call.
