Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...

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  • Revenue: $348.5 million, a decrease of 13% from $400.7 million in Q2 2023.

  • Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.38.

  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin: 12.7%, improved from 12.1% in the prior quarter.

  • Gross Margin: 31.8%, down from 32.9% in Q2 2023.

  • Net Income: $5.4 million or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $39.7 million or $0.94 per diluted share in Q2 2023.

  • Adjusted Net Income: $15.9 million or $0.38 per diluted share, compared to $51.4 million or $1.21 per diluted share in Q2 2023.

  • Powered Vehicle Group Sales: $118 million, down from $140 million in the prior year.

  • Aftermarket Business: 57% of sales, up from 47% in 2021 through Q2.

  • SSG Net Sales: $124 million, up from $105 million last year.

  • Inventory: Increased by $8.6 million or 2.3% compared to year-end 2023.

  • Net Leverage: 3.46 times as of quarter-end.

  • Guidance for Full Year 2024: Sales expected to be $1.407 billion to $1.477 billion; adjusted EPS of $1.40 to $1.72.

  • Guidance for Q3 2024: Sales expected to be $355 million to $385 million; adjusted EPS of $0.35 to $0.50.

Release Date: August 01, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF) reported a sequential increase in revenue by 4.5% to $348.5 million for Q2 2024.

  • The company's adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 12.7% from 12.1% in the prior quarter, indicating better expense control and productivity optimization.

  • The aftermarket business now constitutes 57% of sales, up from 47% in 2021, showcasing successful diversification efforts.

  • The bike segment showed a 52% sequential revenue increase, suggesting stabilization and nearing the end of inventory destocking.

  • Marucci, part of the SSG segment, continues to perform strongly, with expectations of double-digit growth for the year and a new exclusive licensing agreement with Major League Baseball starting in 2025.

Negative Points

  • Total consolidated net sales decreased by 13% compared to the same quarter last year, reflecting ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

  • The Powered Vehicle Group (PVG) experienced a decline in net sales to $118 million from $140 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower OEM demand.

  • The Automotive sector faces mixed demand, with issues such as excess inventory and consumer conservatism impacting sales.

  • The company revised its full-year guidance downward, reflecting tempered expectations due to ongoing industry demand and quality challenges.

  • Gross margin decreased to 31.8% from 32.9% in the same quarter last year, driven by shifts in product line mix and reduced operating leverage.