Kewaunee Scientific Q4 sales fall on lower manufacturing volumes
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation KEQU | 0.00 |
Overview
US laboratory furniture maker's fiscal Q4 sales fell 7.5% yr/yr
Adjusted EPS for fiscal Q4 declined from prior year
Company cites lower manufacturing volumes and shipment timing as reasons for Q4 declines
Outlook
Company says it is positioned to continue executing its growth strategy in fiscal 2027
Company expects improved performance as life sciences market conditions recover
Company remains focused on disciplined capital allocation and operational execution
Result Drivers
LAB PRODUCTS GROUP VOLUMES - Lower manufacturing volumes in the laboratory construction business, due to continued volatility in project delivery timelines, weighed on Q4 results
INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENT TIMING - Lower billings, principally related to shipment timing for projects in the Middle East, reduced International segment profitability
CORPORATE INVESTMENTS - Continued strategic investments in people, processes, and technology increased corporate segment losses
Company press release: ID:nPncLJBka
Key Details
Metric |
Beat/Miss |
Actual |
Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Sales |
|
$71.40 mln |
|
Q4 Adjusted EPS |
|
$1.14 |
|
Q4 Net Earnings |
|
$3.69 mln |
|
Q4 Gross Profit |
|
$21.25 mln |
|
Q4 Operating Expenses |
|
$16.03 mln |
|
Q4 Operating Profit |
|
$5.22 mln |
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