Valmont Industries (VMI) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.37 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 17.82%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this infrastructure equipment maker would post earnings of $3.24 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.32, delivering a surprise of 33.33%.Over the last fo ...

财务业绩 - 第二季度净销售额为10.397亿美元，与去年同期基本持平[5] - 营业利润增加10.2%至1.473亿美元，营业利润率为14.2%[6] - 每股摊薄收益增长16.6%至4.91美元，其中包括约300万美元的税收优惠[7] - 经营活动产生的现金流为1.308亿美元，第二季度末现金及现金等价物为1.631亿美元[8] - 公司第二季度收入为10.40亿美元，同比下降0.63%[35][36][39][40] - 基础每股收益为4.94美元，同比增长16.24%[32][33] - 稀释每股收益为4.91美元，同比增长16.63%[33] - 现金股利为每股0.60美元[33] - 基础加权平均股数为2.0175亿股，稀释加权平均股数为2.0292亿股[32][33] - 公司现金及现金等价物为1.6314亿美元[50] - 公司总资产为34.572亿美元[50] 业务表现 - 基础设施分部销售额下降1.0%至7.627亿美元，但营业利润率提升至17.6%[15][16] - 农业分部销售额小幅增长，但营业利润率下降至14.3%[18][20] - 基础设施业务收入为7.6043亿美元，占总收入的30.6%[35] - 农业业务收入为5.3640亿美元，占总收入的32.9%[36] 股东回报 - 通过股票回购和股息向股东返还2710万美元，并减少约9000万美元的循环信贷额度[9] - 公司上调2024年全年每股摊薄收益指引至16.50-17.30美元[9]

文章核心观点 - Valmont Industries (VMI)被评级为Zacks Rank 1(强烈买入),这反映了其盈利预期呈上升趋势,这是影响股价的最强大力量 [1][4][6] - 盈利预期的变化是决定Zacks评级的唯一因素,这比华尔街分析师的主观评级更有价值 [2][3][7] - 盈利预测修正与股价短期走势高度相关,这是因为机构投资者会根据盈利预测来计算公司股票的合理价值 [5] 根据目录分别总结 盈利预期变化对股价的影响 - 公司未来盈利能力的改善,如体现在盈利预测修正中,会推动股价上涨 [6] - 盈利预测修正与股价短期走势高度相关,这是因为机构投资者会根据盈利预测来计算公司股票的合理价值 [5] Zacks评级体系 - Zacks评级体系有良好的外部审计记录,Zacks Rank 1(强烈买入)股票过去平均年收益率为25% [8] - Zacks评级体系保持买入和卖出评级的平衡,只有top 20%的股票获得买入评级,这表明其盈利预测修正优势,是短期内表现良好的候选股 [11][12] Valmont Industries - Valmont预计2024财年每股收益为15.96美元,同比增长6.5% [9] - 分析师过去3个月一直在上调Valmont的盈利预测,预测上调7.1% [10]

Valmont Industries (VMI) shares ended the last trading session 3.4% higher at $264.81. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 1.6% loss over the past four weeks.VMI’s rally appears to be driven by the optimism over high demand in the utility market and continued global investment in the energy transition. The company is also expected to benefit from commercial strategies, enhanced operational efficiencies ...

JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) is well-positioned to deliver medium to long-term growth. The company's revenues should see a bottom in the coming quarters thanks to an increase in orders in North American business and a good project pipeline in Middle Eastern markets, which should help in the recovery of the Agriculture business. In addition, good demand and increased investments in the electricity infrastructure projects, an increase in the flow ...

Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) generated adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.32 in first-quarter 2024, up from $3.47 in the year-ago quarter. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.24.The company’s revenues were $977.8 million in the quarter, down 8% year over year. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $981.6 million.The company managed to increase its profit margins year over year on lower sales through successful commercial strategies, enhanced operational efficiencies ...

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 第一季度销售额为9.778亿美元,同比下降8% [30] - 营业利润为1.316亿美元,同比增长11%,营业利润率提升240个基点至13.5% [30][11] - 每股摊薄收益为4.32美元,同比增长近25% [30] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 基础设施业务 - 销售额为7.236亿美元,同比下降1.7% [31] - 营业利润为1.179亿美元,营业利润率为16.4%,得益于成功的商业执行、定价策略、成本管控和降低销售费用 [31] - 电力传输业务需求持续强劲,配电和变电站产品产量提升 [14][31] 农业业务 - 销售额为2.587亿美元,同比下降22.1% [32] - 营业利润为4,100万美元,营业利润率为15.9%,受销量下降影响 [32] - 北美灌溉设备销量下降,但订单较去年同期有所改善 [50][51] - 巴西市场销售下降,受到大豆价格下跌影响 [49][50] - 中东地区项目销售下降,但已于第二季度恢复发货 [32] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 基础设施业务中电力传输、配电和变电站需求强劲 [14][31] - 电信业务需求疲软,运营商资本支出有所下降 [14][19] - 农业业务北美市场相对稳定,巴西市场疲软 [15][49][50] - 中东地区农业项目需求恢复 [22][63] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司聚焦核心能力,提高资本回报率,持续推进可持续发展 [24][25][26] - 基础设施业务受益于能源转型、基础设施更新和数据需求增长等长期趋势 [17][18][19] - 农业业务长期受益于气候变化、水资源短缺和粮食安全需求 [20][21] - 公司通过多元化业务组合提高抗风险能力 [23] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 第一季度业绩超预期,体现公司组织的执行力和抗风险能力 [11][12][43] - 基础设施业务需求强劲,农业和电信业务短期疲软 [14][15][19] - 长期看好基础设施和农业业务的发展前景 [17][20][21][23] - 将继续通过提高运营效率和技术创新来提升盈利能力 [24][25][27] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Chris Moore 提问** 巴西市场占国际农业业务的比重,未来会有何变化 [48] **Tim Francis 回答** 巴西市场占比将下降,主要受大豆价格影响,但长期看好巴西市场 [49][50][51] 问题2 **Brent Thielman 提问** 基础设施业务一季度毛利率提升的主要原因 [58][59][60] **Tim Francis 回答** 主要得益于有利的钢材采购和产品组合改善,公司投资提高了制造灵活性 [59][60] 问题3 **Brian Drab 提问** 基础设施业务各细分市场的表现情况 [66][67][68][69][70] **Avner Applbaum 和 Tim Francis 回答** 电力传输业务需求强劲,配电和变电站产品销量增加,电信业务受运营商资本支出下降影响 [70][85][86][87][88][89][90]

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Renee Campbell Email: renee.campbell@valmont.com Date: May 1, 2024 Valmont Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Raises Full-Year 2024 Guidance OMAHA, Neb.-- Valmont® Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2024. President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum co ...

The market expects Valmont Industries (VMI) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 1, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are ...

Valmont Industries (VMI) has been on a downward spiral lately with significant selling pressure. After declining 7.6% over the past four weeks, the stock looks well positioned for a trend reversal as it is now in oversold territory and there is strong agreement among Wall Street analysts that the company will report better earnings than they predicted earlier.How to Determine if a Stock is OversoldWe use Relative Strength Index (RSI), one of the most commonly used technical indicators, for spotting whether ...