GMS Surpasses Q4 Sales Expectations, Faces Near-Term Challenges in Wallboard And Steel Margins
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) reported Q4 fiscal 2024 net sales of $1.413 billion, surpassing expectations. Despite this, the company faces near-term challenges in Wallboard and Steel margins. Adjusted EPS missed estimates, and operating margins declined. GMS repurchased shares and made acquisitions, but shares traded lower by 6.94%.

June 20, 2024 | 2:53 pm
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GMS Inc. reported Q4 fiscal 2024 net sales of $1.413 billion, beating expectations. However, adjusted EPS missed estimates, and the company faces near-term challenges in Wallboard and Steel margins. Operating margins and adjusted EBITDA declined. Despite share repurchases and acquisitions, shares traded lower by 6.94%.
While GMS surpassed sales expectations, the miss on adjusted EPS and the anticipated near-term challenges in Wallboard and Steel margins are likely to weigh on investor sentiment. The decline in operating margins and adjusted EBITDA further adds to the negative outlook, leading to a short-term negative impact on the stock price.
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