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Patrick Industries Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results: Resilience Amid RV Market Decline and Economic Challenges

Elkhart, Indiana-based Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a leading component solutions provider for the leisure lifestyle and housing markets, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2023. 

According to a press release, net sales in the first quarter of 2023 were $900 million, a decrease of $442 million or 33% compared to $1.34 billion during the same period in 2022.

The company’s first-quarter performance demonstrated the strength of its strategic diversification and overall business model, despite the economic slowdown and a 54% reduction in RV wholesale unit shipments. 

This resilience can be attributed to the contributions from acquisitions completed in 2022, strength in the marine business, and market share gains. However, the decline in the RV market and macroeconomic headwinds, such as elevated interest rates and persistent inflation, have impacted the housing end market, resulting in a $43 million revenue decline.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2023 decreased by $106 million to $56 million, with operating margin at 6.2%, down 590 basis points compared to the same period in 2022. 

The decline in operating margin was primarily driven by reduced RV OEM production, increased fixed non-cash amortization expense related to acquisitions, and investments in human capital and IT transformation initiatives.

Net income for the first quarter decreased by 73% to $30 million, while diluted earnings per share were down 70% at $1.35 compared to $4.54 for the first quarter of 2022. 

CEO Andy Nemeth highlighted the company’s focus on capital allocation and growth strategies, adding that the team remains dedicated to exceeding customer expectations, profitable growth, and driving shareholder value.

In the first quarter of 2023, the company returned approximately $15 million to shareholders through $4 million of opportunistic repurchases of around 54,600 common shares and $11 million of dividends. Patrick Industries’ total debt at the end of the first quarter was approximately $1.35 billion, with a total net leverage ratio of 2.3x.

The RV industry suppliers, which include Patrick Industries, face challenges in the current economic climate, marked by elevated interest rates, inflation, and macroeconomic uncertainty. 

However, the company is optimistic about the long-term outlook for all its end markets and believes it is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities when the markets stabilize and rebound. 

The company’s strong balance sheet, liquidity, and favorable long-term capital structure with no material debt maturities until 2027 provide a strong operating platform and diversified business model that have improved its financial resilience.

Patrick Industries hosted an online webcast of its first quarter 2023 earnings conference call on April 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A supplemental earnings presentation can also be accessed on the company’s website under “For Investors.”

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