Installed Building Products Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights (Comparisons are to Prior Year Period)

• Net revenue increased 5.0% to a record $720.7 million
  • Installation revenue increased 4.5% to $669.8 million, as multi-family and commercial sales growth, including sales from IBP’s recent acquisitions, offset softer single-family sales
  • Other revenue, which includes IBP’s manufacturing and distribution operations, increased 12.0% to $50.9 million
• Net income was $64.9 million, or $2.29 per diluted share
• Adjusted EBITDA* increased to $128.3 million
• Adjusted net income* increased to $77.3 million
• Adjusted net income per diluted share* increased 11.9% to $2.72
• At December 31, 2023, IBP had $386.5 million in cash and cash equivalents
• Declared fourth quarter dividend of $0.33 per share which was paid to shareholders on December 31, 2023
• Repurchased 42,486 shares of IBP’s common stock at an average price of $147.58 per share

Recent Developments

• IBP’s Board of Directors declared the 2024 first quarter regular cash dividend of $0.35 per share, representing a 6% increase to the Company’s regular dividend
• IBP’s Board of Directors also declared an annual variable dividend of $1.60 per share, an increase of $0.70 per share over last year’s variable dividend
• IBP’s Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program that allows for the repurchase of up to $300 million of IBP’s outstanding common stock

“IBP improved both sales and profitability in the fourth quarter, helping the Company achieve another year of record financial results including record revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA. I am proud of IBP’s performance in 2023, as healthy sales in our multi-family and commercial end-markets offset softer single-family sales throughout the year. In addition, teams across our markets worked efficiently and optimized the value we provide to each completed job. This effort drove record annual net profit and adjusted EBITDA margins in 2023. The talent and commitment of our employees, the strength of our business model, and the value we provide our residential and commercial customers enabled the Company to, once again, reach new heights in 2023,” stated Jeff Edwards, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Edwards continued, “During 2023, we invested approximately $60 million in our acquisition strategy, while returning nearly $70 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. We finished the year with a strong liquidity position and $387 million in cash on our balance sheet. As we continue to grow, we expect more capital will be returned to shareholders and the top priority within our capital allocation strategy remains pursuing accretive acquisitions. I am pleased to report that during the 2024 first quarter, our Board of Directors increased our regular quarterly cash dividend by 6% to $0.35 per share and declared an annual variable dividend of $1.60 per share, representing a $0.70 per share increase over last year’s variable dividend.”

“As we look ahead, we believe new residential housing construction activity will remain resilient in 2024 as stable employment and limited existing home inventory levels will continue to support building construction and demand for our services. We believe 2024 will be another good year for IBP,” concluded Mr. Edwards.

Acquisition Update

IBP continues to prioritize profitable growth through its proven strategy of acquiring well-run installers of insulation and complementary building products. During 2023, IBP completed eight acquisitions representing approximately $75 million of annual revenue. For 2024, IBP expects to acquire at least $100 million of annual revenue.

During the 2023 fourth quarter, IBP completed the following acquisitions:

• In October 2023, IBP acquired Interstate Spray Foam, LLC, a North Dakota-based installer of fiberglass and spray foam insulation with multi-family, residential and commercial customers and annual revenue of approximately $2 million.
• In December 2023, IBP acquired Combee Insulation of Florida, LLC, a Florida-based installer of a diverse mix of building products including, fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation, and garage doors, primarily into new residential construction projects with annual revenue of approximately $16.5 million.

2024 First Quarter Regular Cash Dividend and 2024 Annual Variable Dividend

IBP’s Board of Directors has approved the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on March 31, 2024, to stockholders of record on March 15, 2024. In addition, IBP’s Board of Directors has approved the Company’s annual variable cash dividend at $1.60 per share, which will also be payable on March 31, 2024, to stockholders of record on March 15, 2024.

Share Repurchases

During the three months ended December 31, 2023, IBP repurchased approximately 42 thousand shares of its common stock at a total cost of $6.3 million, including commissions. At December 31, 2023, the Company had over $190 million available under its stock repurchase program. Additionally, IBP’s Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program that allows for the repurchase of up to $300 million of IBP’s outstanding common stock. The new program replaces the previous program and is in effect through March 1, 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Results Overview

For the fourth quarter of 2023, net revenue was $720.7 million, an increase of 5.0% from $686.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. On a consolidated same branch basis, net revenue improved 1.9% from the prior year quarter, as modest improvements in our total residential same branch sales growth was supported by higher growth in our commercial end market. Residential sales growth within the Company’s Installation segment decreased 0.8% on a same branch basis in the quarter. A 6.7% decline in single-family same branch sales was offset by a 29.5% increase in multi-family same branch sales. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average number of single-family housing units under construction across the industry fell 12% from the prior year quarter while multi-family units were up 8% relative to last year. Commercial same branch sales improved 10.6% from the prior year quarter and total commercial sales increased 15.9%, which includes the Company’s recent acquisitions.

Gross profit improved 13.0% to $245.7 million from $217.4 million in the prior year quarter. Gross profit and adjusted gross profit* as a percent of total revenue were both 34.1% up from 31.7% for the same period last year. Adjusted gross profit primarily adjusts for the Company’s share-based compensation expense.

Selling and administrative expense, as a percent of net revenue, was 19.1% compared to 15.3% in the prior year quarter. Adjusted selling and administrative expense*, as a percent of net revenue, was 18.3% compared to 16.7% in the prior year quarter.

Net income was $64.9 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, compared to $68.7 million, or $2.42 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. After reversing items not core to our ongoing business, adjusted EBITDA* was $128.3 million in the fourth quarter, an 11.2% increase from $115.4 million in the prior year quarter. Net profit margin for the fourth quarter was 9.0% compared to 10.0% in the prior year quarter and adjusted EBITDA margins* were 17.8% and 16.8%, respectively. Adjusted net income* was $77.3 million, or $2.72 per diluted share, compared to $69.1 million, or $2.43 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income margin* for the fourth quarter was 10.7% compared to 10.1% in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income accounts for the impact of non-core items in both periods, including an addback for non-cash amortization expense related to acquisitions.

Full Year 2023 Results Overview

For the year ended December 31, 2023, net revenue was a record $2.8 billion, an increase of 4.1% from $2.7 billion in 2022. On a consolidated same branch basis, net revenue improved 0.2% from the prior year, as a modest decline in our total residential same branch sales was offset by higher growth in our commercial end market. Residential sales growth within the Company’s Installation segment decreased 2.3% on a same branch basis for 2023. A 9.0% decline in single-family same branch sales was offset by a 33.3% increase in multi-family same branch sales. Commercial same branch sales improved 11.5% from the prior year and total commercial sales increased 17.2%, which includes the Company’s recent acquisitions.

Gross profit improved 12.4% to $930.7 million from $827.8 million in the prior year. Gross profit and adjusted gross profit* as a percent of total revenue were both 33.5%, up from 31.0% last year. Adjusted gross profit primarily adjusts for the Company’s share-based compensation expense.

Selling and administrative expense, as a percent of net revenue, was 18.6%, compared to 16.4% in the prior year. Adjusted selling and administrative expense*, as a percent of net revenue, was 18.0%, compared to 16.3% in the prior year.

Net income was $243.7 million, or $8.61 per diluted share, compared to $223.4 million, or $7.74 per diluted share in the prior year. Net profit margin was 8.8%, compared to 8.4% in the prior year. Adjusted net income* was $290.8 million, or $10.27 per diluted share, compared to $258.3 million, or $8.95 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income margin* for year ended December 31, 2023 was 10.5% compared to 9.7% in the prior year. Adjusted net income accounts for the impact of non-core items in both periods, including an addback for non-cash amortization expense related to acquisitions.

For the full year of 2023, EBITDA* was $466.8 million, a 7.1% increase from $435.9 million in the prior year. After reversing items not core to our ongoing business, adjusted EBITDA* was $485.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a 10.6% increase from $439.2 million in the prior year, representing adjusted EBITDA margins* of 17.5% and 16.5%, respectively.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $340.2 million, compared to $277.9 million in the prior year. The increase in cash from operating activities was largely driven by higher net income and changes in working capital for the full year ended December 31, 2023.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call and webcast on February 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. To participate in the call, please dial 877-407-0792 (domestic) or 201-689-8263 (international). The live webcast will be available at www.installedbuildingproducts.com in the investor relations section. A replay of the conference call will be available through March 22, 2024, by dialing 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) and entering the passcode 13742966.

About Installed Building Products

Installed Building Products, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest new residential insulation installers and is a diversified installer of complementary building products, including waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors and other products for residential and commercial builders located in the continental United States. The Company manages all aspects of the installation process for its customers, from direct purchase and receipt of materials from national manufacturers to its timely supply of materials to job sites and quality installation. The Company offers its portfolio of services for new and existing single-family and multi-family residential and commercial building projects in all 48 continental states and the District of Columbia from its national network of over 250 branch locations.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including with respect to the housing market and the commercial market, our operations, industry and economic conditions, our financial and business model, payment of dividends, the demand for our services and product offerings, expansion of our national footprint and end markets, diversification of our products, our ability to grow and strengthen our market position, our ability to pursue and integrate value-enhancing acquisitions and the expected amount of acquired revenue, our ability to improve sales and profitability, and expectations for demand for our services and our earnings. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intends,” “plan,” and “will” or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Any forward-looking statements that we make herein and in any future reports and statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, general economic and industry conditions; increases in mortgage interest rates and rising home prices; inflation and interest rates; the material price and supply environment; the timing of increases in our selling prices; the risk that the Company may reduce, suspend or eliminate dividend payments in the future; and the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as the same may be updated from time to time in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any future declaration of dividends will be subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for the Company to predict these events or how they may affect it. The Company has no obligation, and does not intend, to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws.

*Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin (i.e., Adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenue), Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per diluted share, Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Selling and Administrative expense. The reasons for the use of these measures, reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per diluted share, Adjusted Gross Profit, and Adjusted Selling and Administrative expense to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and other information relating to these measures are included below following the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for IBP’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Additional Information – Stock Repurchase Program

Under the repurchase program, the Company may purchase shares of its common stock through open market transactions, accelerated share repurchase transactions, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The timing and amount of any repurchases under this program will be determined by the Company’s management at its discretion based on a variety of factors, including the market price of our common stock, corporate considerations, general market and economic conditions, and legal requirements. The program may be modified, discontinued or suspended at any time or from time to time. The Company anticipates funding for this program to come from available corporate funds, including cash on hand and future cash flow.

Contacts

Investor Relations:

614-221-9944

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