Friedman Industries Q4 sales jump to record high on volume growth, Century acquisition

Friedman Industries

Friedman Industries

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Overview

  • U.S. metals processor's fiscal Q4 sales rose 48% yr/yr to record high

  • Fiscal Q4 net earnings nearly doubled from prior year

  • Growth driven by higher demand, capacity utilization, and Century Metals acquisition


Outlook

  • Company expects Q1 fiscal 2027 sales volumes to be comparable to Q4 fiscal 2026

  • Company anticipates sequential improvement in sales margins driven by higher average selling prices in Q1


Result Drivers

  • VOLUME GROWTH - Higher sales volumes, including organic growth at existing facilities and additional volume from Century Metals acquisition, drove results

  • HIGHER SELLING PRICES - Increased average selling prices in both flat-roll and tubular segments contributed to sales and earnings growth

  • HEDGING GAINS - Company recognized a gain from hedging activities, supporting more consistent financial results


Company press release: ID:nGNX9wnvpK


Key Details

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Consensus Estimate

Q4 Sales

$191.78 mln

Q4 Net Income

$9.22 mln

Q4 Income from Operations

$11.83 mln

Q4 Pretax Profit

$12.75 mln


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