188 material Form 8-K filings that 175 companies we cover made with the SEC in April 2024, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
Avista Corp. reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $71.5 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, up from $54.8 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023. The company confirmed its 2024 consolidated earnings guidance of $2.36 to $2.56 per diluted share, and said the Energy Recovery Mechanism is expected to reduce 2024 earnings by $0.07 per diluted share.
Q1 2024 net income was $71.5 million versus $54.8 million in Q1 2023
Q1 2024 earnings per diluted share were $0.91 versus $0.73 a year earlier
2024 consolidated earnings guidance confirmed at $2.36 to $2.56 per diluted share
Avista Utilities expects to contribute $2.23 to $2.39 per diluted share in 2024; the ERM is expected to have a negative $0.07 impact for the full year
United States Lime & Minerals reported first quarter 2024 revenue of $71.7 million, up 7.4% from a year earlier, and net income of $22.4 million, or $3.92 per diluted share, up 31.2%. Higher selling prices offset lower sales volumes, which fell on weaker construction demand, and the board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.
Revenue $71.7 million vs. $66.8 million in Q1 2023, up $4.9 million (7.4%), driven by higher average selling prices
Net income $22.4 million ($3.92 per diluted share) vs. $17.1 million ($3.00) a year earlier
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable June 14, 2024, to holders of record May 24, 2024
CEO Timothy W. Byrne said the company anticipates improved demand from construction customers
Powell Industries reported fiscal second-quarter 2024 revenue of $255.1 million, up 49% from a year earlier, and net income of $33.5 million, or $2.75 per diluted share, versus $0.70 a year earlier. New orders fell to $235 million from $508 million, which the company attributed to two large LNG and petrochemical projects awarded in the prior-year quarter. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2650 per share.
Revenue $255.1 million vs. $171.4 million in fiscal Q2 2023; gross margin 24.6% vs. 19.5%
Net income $33.5 million, or $2.75 per diluted share, vs. $8.5 million, or $0.70, a year earlier
New orders $235 million vs. $508 million a year earlier; backlog steady at $1.3 billion
Quarterly dividend of $0.2650 per share; record date May 15, 2024; payable June 12, 2024
Essex Property Trust reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $4.25 per diluted share, up from $2.38, with the increase largely due to a gain on remeasurement of co-investments. Core FFO per diluted share rose 4.9% to $3.83 and exceeded the midpoint of company guidance by $0.09, and the company raised its full-year 2024 Core FFO guidance midpoint by $0.20 to $15.23.
Net income per diluted share of $4.25 for Q1 2024 versus $2.38 in Q1 2023, driven by a $138.3 million gain on remeasurement of co-investments
Core FFO per diluted share of $3.83 for Q1 2024, up 4.9% from $3.65, and $0.09 above the guidance midpoint
Full-year 2024 Core FFO guidance range raised to $15.03 to $15.43 per diluted share, midpoint up $0.20
Same-property revenue growth of 3.6% and NOI growth of 3.0% year over year for Q1 2024
National Presto Industries reported first quarter 2024 results in a press release dated April 26, 2024, filed with an 8-K. Net sales were $76.7 million versus $80.4 million a year earlier, and net earnings were $6.6 million, or $0.92 per share, down from $8.9 million, or $1.25 per share. Lower Defense segment shipments and a decline in Housewares/Small Appliance operating earnings drove the drop, which reduces per-share earnings for shareholders.
Net sales were $76,653,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared with $80,409,000 a year earlier.
Net earnings were $6,568,000, or $0.92 per share, compared with $8,878,000, or $1.25 per share.
Defense segment sales fell $3.8 million, or 6.5%, reflecting reduced shipments from backlog.
Housewares/Small Appliance net operating earnings decreased $896,000, or 66.6%, largely due to sales mix and a sizable maintenance repair at its main facility.
Unum Group reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $395.2 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, up from $358.3 million, or $1.80, a year earlier. The company also raised its quarterly dividend 15 percent to 42 cents per share, starting with the payment expected in the third quarter of 2024, and gave a full-year 2024 outlook of 7 to 9 percent growth in after-tax adjusted operating income per share.
Net income of $395.2 million ($2.04 per diluted share) for Q1 2024, versus $358.3 million ($1.80) in Q1 2023.
After-tax adjusted operating income of $409.9 million ($2.12 per diluted share), versus $372.6 million ($1.87) a year earlier.
Quarterly dividend increased 15 percent to 42 cents per share, effective with the dividend expected to be paid in Q3 2024.
Full-year 2024 outlook: after-tax adjusted operating income per share up 7 to 9 percent compared with full-year 2023.
American Assets Trust reported first-quarter 2024 net income attributable to common stockholders of $19.3 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, up from $16.1 million, or $0.27, a year earlier. The company also raised its 2024 FFO per diluted share guidance to $2.24 to $2.34, which the filing says is a 1% increase at the midpoint. Shareholders should note that first-quarter net income was helped by a $10 million settlement payment.
Q1 2024 FFO per diluted share was $0.71, up 8% from $0.66 a year earlier.
Same-store cash NOI rose 1.5% to $66.8 million; excluding a $0.5 million construction in progress write-off, it rose 2.3%.
2024 FFO guidance was raised to $2.24 to $2.34 per share, from $2.19 to $2.33 previously, with a midpoint of $2.29.
Total revenue was $110.7 million for the quarter, compared with $107.8 million a year earlier.
JBG SMITH reported a first-quarter 2024 net loss of $32.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared with net income of $21.2 million a year earlier, and Core FFO fell to $26.9 million from $37.2 million. Management expects downward pressure on earnings from tenant vacates at least through the end of 2025, which matters to shareholders because it signals weaker earnings ahead even as the company sells assets and buys back shares.
Q1 2024 net loss of $32.3 million ($0.36 per diluted share) versus net income of $21.2 million ($0.19) in Q1 2023; the quarter included a $17.2 million impairment loss.
Core FFO attributable to common shareholders was $26.9 million ($0.29 per diluted share), down from $37.2 million ($0.33) a year earlier.
Management expects downward pressure on earnings from known tenant vacates, persisting at least through the end of 2025.
Repurchased 3.0 million shares for $49.4 million at $16.50 per share; declared a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per common share payable May 24, 2024.
Edison International reported a first-quarter 2024 net loss of $11 million, or $0.03 per share, compared with net income of $310 million, or $0.81 per share, a year earlier. The company raised its estimate of losses from the 2017/2018 wildfire and mudslide events by $490 million, and it affirmed its 2024 core EPS guidance of $4.75 to $5.05 while core EPS rose to $1.13 from $1.09.
Q1 2024 net loss of $11 million, or $0.03 per share, versus net income of $310 million, or $0.81 per share, in Q1 2023
Core EPS of $1.13 versus $1.09 a year earlier; core earnings of $438 million
$490 million increase in estimated losses for the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events; net after-tax charge of $333 million
2024 core EPS guidance of $4.75 to $5.05 affirmed; basic EPS guidance of $3.59 to $3.89 reflects $1.16 per share of non-core items
STAG Industrial reported first-quarter 2024 results on April 30, 2024. GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders fell 26.0% to $36.6 million, or $0.20 per share, while Core FFO per diluted share rose 7.3% to $0.59, and Cash NOI grew 9.7% to $145.5 million. The mixed picture means shareholders see weaker reported profit alongside higher core operating measures.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $36.6 million, or $0.20 per share, versus $49.4 million, or $0.28 per share, in Q1 2023.
Core FFO per diluted share was $0.59, up 7.3% from $0.55 a year earlier.
Total revenue was $187.5 million, up from $173.6 million in Q1 2023, and Cash NOI was $145.5 million, up 9.7%.
The company acquired one building in Cincinnati, OH for $50.1 million in Q1 2024, and its Q1 2023 results included a $20.1 million gain on property sales that did not recur.
Gulfport Energy reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $52.0 million and total revenues of $283.2 million, down from $523.1 million and $731.2 million a year earlier, when derivative gains were larger. Adjusted EBITDA of $185.7 million and adjusted free cash flow of $38.8 million beat analyst consensus, and the company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance while deferring some drilling to the second half of the year.
Net income was $52.0 million, versus $523.1 million in Q1 2023; diluted earnings per share were $2.34, versus $22.90.
Adjusted EBITDA was $185.7 million and adjusted free cash flow was $38.8 million, both above analyst consensus.
Full-year 2024 guidance was reaffirmed; about 65% of D&C capital expenditures are now expected in the first half of 2024.
Gulfport repurchased about $29.5 million of common stock in Q1 2024 and has about $220.9 million of remaining repurchase capacity.
Tanger Inc. reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $123.4 million, up from $108.9 million a year earlier, and Core FFO of $0.52 per share, up from $0.46. GAAP net income available to common shareholders fell to $0.20 per share from $0.22, and the company raised its full-year 2024 Core FFO guidance to $2.03 to $2.11 per share from $2.02 to $2.10.
Q1 2024 revenue was $123.4 million versus $108.9 million in Q1 2023, and FFO available to common shareholders was $0.51 per share versus $0.47.
Net income available to common shareholders was $22.2 million, or $0.20 per share, versus $23.3 million, or $0.22 per share, a year earlier.
Full-year 2024 Core FFO guidance was raised to $2.03 to $2.11 per share from $2.02 to $2.10 per share.
The Board approved a 5.8% dividend increase to $1.10 per share annualized, with a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share payable May 15, 2024.
Mercury General reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $73.5 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $45.3 million, or $0.82 per share, in the first quarter of 2023. Net premiums earned rose 16.1% to $1.17 billion, and the combined ratio improved to 100.9% from 115.8%, which gives shareholders a clear view of a much stronger underwriting quarter. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3175 per share.
Net income of $73.5 million ($1.33 per diluted share) vs. a net loss of $45.3 million ($0.82 per share) in Q1 2023
Operating income of $43.3 million ($0.78 per diluted share) vs. an operating loss of $84.0 million a year earlier
Combined ratio of 100.9% vs. 115.8%; catastrophe losses net of reinsurance were $72 million vs. $98 million
Quarterly dividend of $0.3175 per share, payable June 27, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 13, 2024
NMI Holdings reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $89.0 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, up from $74.5 million, or $0.88 per share, a year earlier, and described the quarter as a record. Total revenue rose to $156.3 million from $136.8 million, and the loss ratio fell to 2.7% from 5.5%, which supports earnings for shareholders.
Net income was $89.0 million, up 7% from $83.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and up 20% from $74.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Diluted EPS was $1.08, compared with $1.01 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $0.88 in the first quarter of 2023.
Primary insurance-in-force was $199.4 billion at March 31, 2024, up from $186.7 billion a year earlier.
Book value per share was $24.56, and book value per share excluding net unrealized gains and losses was $26.42.
Republic Services reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $3.86 billion, up 7.8% from a year earlier, and net income of $453.8 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, versus $1.21 a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.45, compared with $1.24 in the 2023 period, and cash flow from operations was $811.5 million.
Revenue of $3,861.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, up from $3,581.1 million
Diluted EPS of $1.44 versus $1.21; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.45 versus $1.24
Cash flow from operations of $811.5 million; adjusted free cash flow of $534.6 million
No shares repurchased in the quarter; a quarterly dividend of $0.535 per share is payable July 15, 2024
Penske Automotive Group reported first quarter 2024 results on April 30, 2024. Revenue rose 1.5% to $7.4 billion, but net income attributable to common stockholders fell 27.9% to $215.2 million, and earnings per share dropped to $3.21 from $4.31, partly due to higher interest costs and lower equity earnings from Penske Transportation Solutions.
Revenue increased 1.5% to $7.4 billion; net income attributable to common stockholders was $215.2 million versus $298.3 million a year earlier
Earnings per share were $3.21 compared with $4.31 in the first quarter of 2023
Higher interest costs of $17.4 million and equity earnings from PTS of $32.5 million versus $80.8 million weighed on profit
The company repurchased shares for approximately $32.9 million and had $182.6 million remaining under its repurchase authority as of March 31, 2024
Illinois Tool Works reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $4.0 billion, down 1%, with organic growth down 0.6%. GAAP EPS rose 17% to $2.73, but that figure includes a $0.29 benefit from a one-time LIFO-to-FIFO inventory accounting change; excluding it, EPS was $2.44, up 5%. The company raised its full-year GAAP EPS guidance by $0.30 to $10.30 to $10.70 and reaffirmed organic growth guidance of 1% to 3%.
Revenue of $3,973 million, down 1% from $4,019 million in Q1 2023; organic growth was down 0.6%
GAAP diluted EPS of $2.73, up 17%; excluding the one-time $0.29 item, EPS was $2.44, up 5%
Operating income of $1.13 billion included $117 million of pre-tax benefit; excluding it, operating income was $1.01 billion, up 4%
Full-year 2024 GAAP EPS guidance raised by $0.30 to $10.30 to $10.70; plans to repurchase about $1.5 billion of shares
PSEG reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $532 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, down from $1,287 million, or $2.58, a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating earnings were $657 million, or $1.31 per share, compared with $695 million, or $1.39, and operating revenues fell to $2,760 million from $3,755 million. The company reaffirmed 2024 non-GAAP operating earnings guidance of $3.60 to $3.70 per share.
Net income was $532 million ($1.06 per share) versus $1,287 million ($2.58 per share) in the first quarter of 2023.
Non-GAAP operating earnings were $657 million ($1.31 per share) versus $695 million ($1.39 per share).
PSEG Power & Other operating earnings were $169 million ($0.33 per share) versus $203 million ($0.40); PSE&G was $488 million ($0.98 per share) versus $492 million ($0.99).
PSEG reaffirmed 2024 non-GAAP operating earnings guidance of $3.60 to $3.70 per share and declared a first-quarter dividend of $0.60 per share.
LGI Homes reported first-quarter 2024 results, with home sales revenue of $390.9 million, down from $487.4 million a year earlier, and net income of $17.1 million, down from $27.0 million. The company kept its full-year 2024 guidance unchanged and said demand improved during the quarter and continued into April.
Home closings of 1,083 versus 1,366 in the first quarter of 2023
Diluted EPS of $0.72 versus $1.14 a year earlier; net income of $17.1 million versus $27.0 million
Gross margin of 23.4% versus 20.3%; ending backlog of 1,335 homes valued at $519.5 million
Full-year 2024 guidance maintained, including 7,000 to 8,000 home closings
UFP Industries reported first-quarter 2024 net sales of $1.64 billion, down 10% from a year earlier, driven by a 9% decline in selling prices. Net earnings attributable to controlling interests were $121 million, down 4%, and diluted earnings per share were $1.96 compared with $1.98, while the company also modified its earlier outlook to expect packaging and retail demand to fall in the mid-single digits in 2024. Lower sales, profit and demand expectations weigh on results, partly offset by a 32% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.33 per share.
Net sales of $1.64 billion, down 10%, with selling prices down 9% and organic unit sales down 1%
Net earnings attributable to controlling interests of $121 million, down 4%; diluted EPS of $1.96 versus $1.98
Adjusted EBITDA of $181 million, down 10%; adjusted EBITDA margin of 11%
Quarterly dividend raised to $0.33 per share from $0.25, payable June 17, 2024
Lear reported first quarter 2024 sales of $6.0 billion, up 3% from a year earlier, but reported net income attributable to Lear fell to $110 million from $144 million and diluted EPS fell to $1.90 from $2.41. Adjusted EPS rose 14% to $3.18, while the company confirmed its full-year 2024 outlook without change, which matters to shareholders because reported profit declined and $74 million in restructuring and other special items weighed on results.
Sales of $5,994.6 million vs $5,845.5 million a year earlier; core operating earnings rose 6% to $280 million
Net income $110 million vs $144 million; diluted EPS $1.90 vs $2.41; adjusted EPS $3.18 vs $2.78
Restructuring and other special items totaled $74 million, mainly European plant closures and Fisker impairments
Full-year 2024 outlook confirmed unchanged, including net sales of $24,000 million to $24,600 million
Acadia Realty Trust reported first-quarter 2024 results on April 29, 2024. Total revenues rose to $91.4 million from $81.8 million, but net income fell to $3.0 million, or $0.03 per share, from $13.1 million, or $0.14 per share, and FFO Before Special Items fell to $0.33 per share from $0.40. The company reaffirmed its 2024 FFO Before Special Items guidance, and the quarter's FFO included a $4.0 million realized investment gain.
Total revenues of $91.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, versus $81.8 million a year earlier
Net income of $3.0 million, or $0.03 per share, versus $13.1 million, or $0.14 per share, for the first quarter of 2023
FFO Before Special Items of $0.33 per share versus $0.40; 2024 FFO Before Special Items guidance reaffirmed
Same-property NOI grew 5.7%, driven by the Street Portfolio; about 7 million shares issued for net proceeds of about $115 million
Merchants Bancorp reported first quarter 2024 net income of $87.1 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, up 58% and 68% from the first quarter of 2023 and the highest quarterly earnings in company history. The gain was driven mainly by a $14.0 million positive fair value adjustment to servicing rights and a $26.4 million rise in net interest income, and total assets reached $17.8 billion.
Net income of $87.1 million and diluted EPS of $1.80 for Q1 2024, versus $55.0 million and $1.07 in Q1 2023
Efficiency ratio improved to 29.1% from 30.3% a year earlier; return on average assets was 2.07%
Non-performing loans rose to $131.8 million, or 1.22% of loans, from $82.0 million at December 31, 2023
Series A Preferred Stock redeemed for approximately $52 million on April 1, 2024
Revvity reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $650 million, down from $675 million a year earlier, and adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.98, down from $1.01. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $4.55-$4.75 and organic growth guidance of 1-3%, while updating its full-year revenue guidance to $2.76-$2.82 billion to reflect foreign currency changes.
Q1 2024 revenue $650 million vs $675 million a year earlier; organic growth (3)%
Life Sciences revenue fell 8% to $303 million; Diagnostics was flat at $347 million
GAAP EPS $0.21 vs $4.50 a year earlier; the prior-year figure included discontinued operations income
Full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.55-$4.75 reaffirmed; revenue guidance updated to $2.76-$2.82 billion
Franklin Resources reported second-quarter results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, with operating revenues of $2,152.8 million, up 12% from a year earlier. Net income attributable to the company fell to $124.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, from $194.2 million, or $0.38, a year earlier, and operating income fell 49% year over year. Shareholders see higher revenue alongside lower GAAP profit per share, while assets under management reached $1,644.7 billion, partly from the Putnam Investments acquisition.
Operating revenues were $2,152.8 million, up 12% from a year earlier and 8% from the prior quarter.
Net income attributable to Franklin Resources was $124.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, versus $194.2 million, or $0.38, a year earlier.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.56, compared with $0.61 a year earlier and $0.65 in the prior quarter.
Total assets under management were $1,644.7 billion at March 31, 2024, up 13% in the quarter, including $148.3 billion from the Putnam acquisition, and long-term net inflows were $6.9 billion.
UMB Financial reported first-quarter 2024 GAAP net income of $110.3 million, or $2.25 per diluted share, up from $92.4 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, a year earlier. The results include $13.0 million of pre-tax expense for the FDIC special assessment. The board also declared a $0.39 per share quarterly dividend and authorized repurchases of up to 1,000,000 shares, which sets cash returned to shareholders and the potential share count for the coming period.
GAAP net income was $110.3 million, or $2.25 per diluted share, versus $92.4 million, or $1.90, in Q1 2023 and $70.9 million, or $1.45, in Q4 2023.
Net operating income, a non-GAAP measure, was $120.7 million, or $2.47 per diluted share.
Quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, payable July 1, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2024.
Board authorized repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares, with purchases possible until the board meeting after the 2025 annual meeting.
Tompkins Financial reported first-quarter 2024 diluted earnings per share of $1.18 and net income of $16.9 million, down 12.6% and 13.0% from the first quarter of 2023, though up from the prior quarter. The decline was mainly due to lower net interest income from higher funding costs and a higher provision for credit losses, partly offset by fee growth and lower operating expenses. The Board also declared a $0.61 per share dividend payable May 17, 2024.
Diluted EPS was $1.18 versus $1.35 a year earlier and $1.05 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Net interest income fell to $50.7 million from $54.2 million a year earlier; net interest margin was 2.73% versus 2.99%.
Noninterest income rose 8.5% year over year to $22.1 million, led by insurance commissions and fees.
Dividend of $0.61 per share: record date May 10, 2024; payable May 17, 2024.
Portland General Electric reported first-quarter 2024 GAAP net income of $109 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, up from $74 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, a year earlier. Total revenues rose to $929 million from $748 million, and the company reaffirmed its 2024 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.98 to $3.18 per diluted share, which matters to shareholders because it signals no change to the outlook.
GAAP net income of $109 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, for Q1 2024, versus $74 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in Q1 2023
Total revenues of $929 million, versus $748 million in Q1 2023; purchased power and fuel expense rose to $405 million from $304 million
2024 adjusted earnings guidance of $2.98 to $3.18 per diluted share reaffirmed, excluding January 2024 winter storm impacts
Quarterly common dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on or before July 15, 2024, to holders of record on June 24, 2024
Saia reported first quarter 2024 results with revenue up 14.3% to $754.8 million, operating income up 18.9% to $117.9 million, and diluted earnings per share of $3.38 versus $2.85 a year earlier. Management said winter weather hurt volumes and late-quarter shipments were below its expectations, and it expects net capital expenditures of about $1 billion in 2024, which shareholders should weigh against the company's rising debt and lower cash balance.
Revenue was $754.8 million, up 14.3%; operating income was $117.9 million, up 18.9%
Operating ratio improved to 84.4% from 85.0%; LTL shipments per workday rose 15.7%
Net capital expenditures were $456.8 million in the first quarter, and 2024 net capital expenditures are expected to be about $1 billion
Cash on hand was $12.3 million and total debt was $84.1 million at March 31, 2024, versus $166.4 million and $26.5 million a year earlier
Piper Sandler reported first-quarter 2024 net revenues of $343 million, up 15% from a year earlier but down 27% from the fourth quarter of 2023. Net income attributable to the company was $42.5 million, or $2.43 per diluted share, up 66% from the prior-year quarter. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, payable June 7, 2024.
Net revenues of $343 million, up 15% year over year and down 27% from the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by corporate investment banking
Net income attributable to Piper Sandler of $42.5 million, or $2.43 per diluted share, versus $1.49 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.79
Pre-tax margin of 15.3%, compared with 8.7% in the first quarter of 2023 and 18.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023
Quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share declared April 26, 2024, payable June 7, 2024 to holders of record on May 24, 2024
First Hawaiian reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $54.2 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, up from $47.5 million, or $0.37 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2023 but down from $66.8 million, or $0.52 per share, a year earlier. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, payable May 31, 2024, and reported total deposits down $663.2 million from the prior quarter.
Net income $54.2 million, $0.42 per diluted share, versus $0.37 in Q4 2023 and $0.52 in Q1 2023
Net interest margin rose 10 basis points to 2.91%; net interest income $154.4 million, up 1.7% from prior quarter
Total deposits fell $663.2 million to $20.7 billion; noninterest expense $128.8 million, down $13.5 million
Board declared $0.26 per share dividend on April 24, 2024; payable May 31 to holders of record May 20; no shares repurchased in Q1
Gentex reported first quarter 2024 results with record net sales of $590.2 million, up 7% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $0.47, up 12%. The company left its 2024 annual guidance unchanged, which keeps the revenue target at $2.45 to $2.55 billion for shareholders to track.
Net sales of $590.2 million, up 7% from $550.8 million in Q1 2023, a quarterly record
Net income of $108.2 million, up 11%; diluted EPS of $0.47 versus $0.42
Gross margin of 34.3%, up 260 basis points from 31.7%, but down slightly from the fourth quarter of 2023
2024 annual guidance unchanged: revenue $2.45 to $2.55 billion, gross margin 34% to 35%
T. Rowe Price reported first-quarter 2024 results, with net revenues of $1.75 billion, up 13.8% from a year earlier, and net income attributable to the firm of $573.8 million, up 36.1%. Higher average assets under management and performance-based fees drove the gains, although the effective fee rate declined, and the firm also raised its quarterly dividend, which matters to shareholders because it signals continued payouts.
Net revenues of $1.75 billion in Q1 2024, up 13.8% from $1.54 billion in Q1 2023.
Diluted EPS of $2.49 versus $1.83 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS of $2.38 versus $1.69.
Net client outflows of $8.0 billion in Q1 2024; assets under management reached $1.54 trillion at March 31, 2024.
Quarterly dividend increased to $1.24 per share from $1.22, the 38th consecutive year of increases.
Federated Hermes reported first quarter 2024 earnings per diluted share of $0.89, up from $0.78 a year earlier, on net income of $75.0 million, up from $69.6 million. The board also declared a $1.31 dividend, made up of a $0.31 quarterly dividend, which rose 10.7%, and a $1.00 special dividend, payable May 15, 2024.
Q1 2024 revenue was $396.4 million, up 4% from Q1 2023, driven mainly by higher average money market assets.
Total managed assets were a record $778.7 billion at March 31, 2024, up 11% from a year earlier.
Equity assets were $80.2 billion, down 4% year over year; fixed-income assets were $96.3 billion, up 10%.
Shares purchased in Q1 2024 totaled 1,082,120 Class B shares for $37.0 million.
Minerals Technologies reported first-quarter 2024 diluted earnings per share of $1.44, up from $1.14 a year earlier, and $1.49 excluding special items. Net sales were $535 million, down 2% from the prior year as reported but slightly up on an underlying basis, excluding the deconsolidation of Barretts Minerals after its Chapter 11 filing. Shareholders see higher profit on slightly lower reported sales, with Consumer & Specialties offsetting weaker Engineered Solutions results.
Diluted EPS $1.44 vs. $1.14 a year earlier; $1.49 excluding special items
Operating income $75 million, a record for the company; 14.1% operating margin
Net sales $535 million, down 2% as reported and slightly up on an underlying basis; Engineered Solutions sales down 5%
Cash flow from operations $56 million; free cash flow $39 million; repurchased $15 million of shares
FirstEnergy reported first quarter 2024 GAAP earnings of $253 million, or $0.44 per share, down from $292 million, or $0.51 per share, a year earlier, on revenue of $3.3 billion, up from $3.2 billion. Operating (non-GAAP) earnings were $0.55 per share, compared with $0.60 a year earlier, and the company affirmed its 2024 operating EPS guidance of $2.61 to $2.81. Shareholders also get second quarter guidance of $290 million to $345 million, or $0.50 to $0.60 per share.
Q1 2024 GAAP earnings $253 million ($0.44 per share) vs. $292 million ($0.51) in Q1 2023; revenue $3.3 billion vs. $3.2 billion
Q1 2024 operating EPS $0.55 vs. $0.60 in Q1 2023
Q2 2024 earnings guidance $290 million to $345 million, or $0.50 to $0.60 per share
2024 operating EPS guidance of $2.61 to $2.81 affirmed; long-term 6% to 8% annual operating EPS growth target reaffirmed
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported first-quarter 2024 results on April 25, 2024, with revenue of $3.22 billion, up from $2.67 billion a year earlier, and net earnings of $612.7 million, up from $486.6 million. Diluted earnings per share were $2.74 versus $2.24, and adjusted EPS was $3.49 versus $3.02, so the headline measures improved for shareholders.
Total revenues as reported were $3,218.1 million for Q1 2024 versus $2,672.9 million for Q1 2023.
Diluted EPS was $2.74 as reported and $3.49 as adjusted, compared with $2.24 and $3.02 a year earlier.
Adjusted EBITDAC was $1,145.5 million versus $957.2 million, and the company closed $1.0 billion of senior notes on February 12, 2024.
COPT Defense Properties reported first-quarter 2024 results on April 25, 2024, in an earnings release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Total revenues rose to $193.3 million from $167.5 million a year earlier, and FFO per share rose to $0.62 from $0.59, but diluted EPS fell to $0.29 from $0.70 because the year-earlier quarter included a $49.4 million gain on sales of real estate.
Total revenues were $193.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, up from $167.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Diluted FFO per share (Nareit) was $0.62, compared with $0.59 a year earlier.
Diluted EPS was $0.29, compared with $0.30 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $0.70 in the first quarter of 2023.
Same Property cash NOI rose 6.1% year over year to $91.6 million; the total portfolio was 93.6% occupied and the Defense/IT Portfolio was 96.8% leased.
Ameris Bancorp reported unaudited first-quarter 2024 results on April 25, 2024, with net income of $74.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, up from $60.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, a year earlier. Adjusted net income, which excludes the FDIC special assessment and a gain on bank owned life insurance proceeds, was $75.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share. Net interest margin narrowed to 3.51% from 3.76% a year earlier, as rising deposit costs weighed on interest income.
Net income $74.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, versus $60.4 million, or $0.87, a year earlier
Adjusted net income $75.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, excluding the FDIC special assessment and BOLI gain
Net interest margin 3.51%, down from 3.54% in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 3.76% in the first quarter of 2023
Investor teleconference scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on April 26, 2024
Erie Indemnity reported first quarter 2024 net income of $124.6 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, up from $86.2 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, a year earlier. The board also declared a quarterly Class A dividend of $1.275 per share, up from $1.190 a year earlier, payable July 23, 2024.
Q1 2024 total operating revenue was $880.7 million, up from $752.5 million in Q1 2023.
Operating income before taxes rose $28.3 million, or 25.6 percent, to $138.8 million.
Board declared dividend number 376 of $1.275 per Class A share; record date July 9, 2024 and payable date July 23, 2024.
Shareholders re-elected all 11 directors and approved two compensation plan amendments at the April 23, 2024 annual meeting.
Kirby reported first quarter 2024 net earnings attributable to Kirby of $70.1 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, up from $40.7 million, or $0.68 per share, a year earlier, on revenue of $808.0 million versus $750.4 million. The company also said it expects quarterly earnings to strengthen as the year progresses and named Christian G. O'Neil as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 26, 2024.
Net earnings attributable to Kirby were $70.1 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, versus $40.7 million, or $0.68 per share, in the first quarter of 2023.
Consolidated revenues were $808.0 million versus $750.4 million; marine transportation revenues were $475.4 million and distribution and services revenues were $332.6 million.
Christian G. O'Neil, 52, will become President and Chief Operating Officer at the conclusion of the 2024 Annual Stockholder Meeting on April 26, 2024; his compensation arrangement has not been determined.
For 2024, Kirby expects net cash provided by operating activities of $600 million to $700 million and capital spending of $290 million to $330 million.
WSFS Financial reported first-quarter 2024 diluted EPS of $1.09 and net income of $65.8 million, both higher than a year earlier and the prior quarter. Total net revenue was $251.1 million, down from $265.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 but up from $245.7 million a year earlier, and core EPS was $1.11 versus $1.15 in the fourth quarter.
Net income attributable to WSFS was $65.8 million, versus $63.9 million in 4Q 2023 and $62.4 million in 1Q 2023.
Total net revenue was $251.1 million, versus $265.3 million in 4Q 2023 and $245.7 million in 1Q 2023.
Net interest margin was 3.84%, down from 3.99% in 4Q 2023; the company cited lagging deposit pricing after 2023 rate hikes.
WSFS repurchased shares for $21.0 million and approved a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable May 24, 2024.
Comfort Systems USA reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $96.3 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, up from $57.2 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, a year earlier, on revenue of $1,537.0 million versus $1,174.6 million. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, a $0.05 increase from the prior dividend, payable May 24, 2024.
Q1 2024 diluted EPS was $2.69, compared with $1.59 in Q1 2023
Q1 2024 revenue was $1,537.0 million, compared with $1,174.6 million in Q1 2023
Backlog was $5.91 billion as of March 31, 2024, compared with $4.44 billion a year earlier
Quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share payable May 24, 2024 to holders of record on May 13, 2024
Columbia Sportswear reported first quarter 2024 net sales of $770.0 million, down 6% from a year earlier, and operating income of $44.7 million, down 21%. The company raised its full-year 2024 diluted EPS outlook to $3.65 to $4.05 from $3.45 to $3.85, while keeping its net sales outlook unchanged, and declared a $0.30 quarterly dividend.
Q1 2024 net sales were $770.0 million versus $820.6 million in Q1 2023; diluted EPS was $0.71 versus $0.74.
Operating income fell to $44.7 million from $56.4 million; gross margin rose to 50.6% from 48.7%.
2024 net sales outlook unchanged at $3.35 to $3.42 billion; diluted EPS outlook raised to $3.65 to $4.05.
Quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share is payable May 30, 2024 to holders of record on May 16, 2024; $50.2 million of stock was repurchased in the quarter.
Exponent reported first-quarter 2024 revenues before reimbursements up 6.6% to $137.2 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.59, up from $0.56 a year earlier. The company raised its fiscal 2024 revenue and EBITDA margin guidance and declared a $0.28 quarterly dividend payable June 21, 2024.
Q1 2024 net income was $30.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, versus $29.1 million, or $0.56, in Q1 2023.
Fiscal 2024 guidance raised: revenues before reimbursements expected to grow in the low-single digits, and EBITDA expected at 26.25% to 27.0% of revenues before reimbursements.
Q2 2024 outlook: revenues before reimbursements flat to up in the low-single digits, and EBITDA at 27.25% to 28.25%.
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable June 21, 2024 to holders of record as of June 7, 2024.
Robert Half reported first-quarter 2024 results on April 25, 2024, with revenue of $1.476 billion and net income of $64 million, or $0.61 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Both figures were lower than the $1.716 billion in revenue and $122 million, or $1.14 per share, in net income reported for the same quarter a year earlier. CEO M. Keith Waddell said second-quarter earnings guidance anticipates higher sequential earnings for the first time in seven quarters.
Revenue was $1.476 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, versus $1.716 billion a year earlier.
Net income was $64 million, or $0.61 per share, versus $122 million, or $1.14 per share, a year earlier.
Second-quarter earnings guidance, led by Protiviti, anticipates higher sequential earnings for the first time in seven quarters, according to CEO M. Keith Waddell.
Robert Half will hold a conference call on April 25, 2024 at 5 p.m. EDT.
SkyWest reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $60 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $22 million, or $0.45 per share, in the first quarter of 2023. Revenue rose 16% to $804 million, while operating expenses rose 1% to $704 million, and block hour production increased 5%.
Revenue of $804 million, up $112 million (16%) from $692 million in Q1 2023.
Net income of $60 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $22 million ($0.45 loss per share) a year earlier.
Operating expenses of $704 million, up 1%; block hour production up 5% year over year.
Repurchased 136,000 shares for $8.7 million at an average $64.21 per share; $82 million remained under the program as of March 31, 2024.
Old Republic International reported first-quarter 2024 results, with diluted net income of $1.15 per share, up from $0.68 a year earlier, and diluted net income excluding investment gains of $0.67 per share, up 9.8%. General Insurance pretax operating income rose 14.1%, while Title Insurance pretax operating income fell to $2.3 million from $17.4 million, and the combined ratio rose to 94.3% from 92.7%.
Diluted net income of $1.15 per share versus $0.68 a year earlier; excluding investment gains, $0.67 per share, up 9.8%
Net premiums and fees earned of $1,642.7 million, up 5.6%; General Insurance up 13.1%, Title Insurance down 6.5%
Title Insurance pretax operating income of $2.3 million versus $17.4 million; combined ratio 102.5% versus 99.3%
Capital returned to shareholders of $264 million in the quarter, including $193 million in share repurchases, plus $146 million more in repurchases after quarter end
Cullen/Frost reported first-quarter 2024 net income available to common shareholders of $134.0 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, compared with $2.70 a year earlier. The result includes a $7.7 million addition to the estimated FDIC special assessment; excluding that item, EPS would have been $2.15, a 20.4 percent decrease, and the board declared a second-quarter common dividend of $0.92 per share.
Diluted EPS of $2.06 versus $2.70 in Q1 2023; excluding the FDIC item, EPS would have been $2.15, down 20.4 percent
FDIC special assessment addition of $7.7 million ($6.1 million after tax) in the first quarter
Net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis was $411.4 million, down 3.4 percent year over year; non-interest income rose 5.8 percent to $111.4 million
Board declared a $0.92 per common share dividend payable June 14, 2024, to holders of record on May 31
Tootsie Roll reported first quarter 2024 net sales of $151.5 million, down $9.2 million or 6% from a year earlier, while net earnings rose to $15.8 million and earnings per share rose to $0.22 from $0.19. The company said customers resisted higher prices, seasonal sales timing and customer inventory adjustments hurt sales, and it expects rising cocoa and chocolate costs to weigh on input costs and margins in 2024 and 2025.
Net sales were $151,464,000 versus $160,711,000 in Q1 2023, a decrease of $9,247,000 or 6%.
Net earnings were $15,834,000 versus $13,401,000, and EPS was $0.22 versus $0.19, an increase of 16%.
Effective income tax rate was 21.4% versus 23.8% a year earlier, with lower state income taxes a contributing factor.
Management expects cocoa and chocolate cost increases to have adverse effects on input costs and margins in 2024 and 2025.
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