ESAB Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

In This Article:

  • Positive core organic growth

  • New equipment gaining traction

  • EBX driving record margin

  • Raised mid-point of 2024 outlook

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., October 29, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESAB Corporation ("ESAB" or the "Company") (NYSE: ESAB), a focused premier industrial compounder, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

ESAB reported third quarter sales of $673 million, a decrease of 1% on a reported basis or an increase of 1% on a core organic growth basis before acquisitions and currency translation, as compared to the prior year. ESAB also reported third quarter net income from continuing operations attributable to ESAB of $69 million or $1.13 diluted earnings per share and core adjusted net income of $77 million or $1.25 diluted earnings per share. Core adjusted EBITDA of $125 million rose 6% and margin expanded 130 basis points to 19.6%, both as compared to the prior year quarter.

"ESAB delivered another strong quarter, marked by positive volume growth, record margin, and robust cash flow, amid a challenging end market environment," said Shyam P. Kambeyanda, President and CEO of ESAB. "Our growth is driven by our unmatched geographic footprint, the launch of new award-winning products, and strategic investments in commercial transformation and bolt-on acquisitions. ESAB continues to enhance margin and cash flow through the use of EBX, further boosting our confidence in achieving our long-term targets by 2028."

Updated Full Year 2024 Outlook

ESAB now expects full year 2024 total core sales growth of (1.5)% to (0.5)%, core organic sales growth of 0.0% to 1.0%, M&A of 1.0% and FX of ~(2.5)% from prior guidance of total core sales growth of (2.5)% to (0.5)%, core organic sales growth of (1.0)% to 1.0%, M&A of 1.0% and FX of ~(2.5)%. ESAB updated its estimated core adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2024 to $500 to $515 million, and core adjusted EPS to $4.80 to $4.95 from prior guidance of core adjusted EBITDA of $495 to $515 million and core adjusted EPS of $4.75 to $4.95.

About ESAB Corporation

Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation is a focused premier industrial compounder. The Company’s rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions and its business system ESAB Business Excellence ("EBX"), enables the Company’s purpose of Shaping the world we imagine™. ESAB Corporation is based in North Bethesda, Maryland and employs approximately 9,000 associates and serves customers in approximately 150 countries. To learn more, visit www.ESABcorporation.com.