Wabash Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Wabash, the innovation leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, reported results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

• Quarterly revenue of $596 million  
• Quarterly operating income of $61.1 million with operating margin of 10.3%
• Quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.07
• Total backlog steady at $1.9 billion; 12-month backlog up $100 million sequentially to $1.6 billion
• 2024 Outlook initiated with midpoints of $2.3 billion revenue and diluted earnings per share of $2.25

For the fourth quarter of 2023, net sales were $596 million. Operating income was $61.1 million, or 10.3% of sales. The Company’s tax rate was lower than usual during the fourth quarter primarily as a result of benefit from R&D tax credits. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $50.4 million, or $1.07 per diluted share. For the full year 2023, revenue totaled $2.5 billion with operating income of $311.9 million, or 12.3% of sales. Full year net income attributable to common stockholders was $231.3 million, or $4.81 per diluted share. The Company achieved annual records for sales, operating income and EPS in 2023.

Operating EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure that excludes the effects of certain items, for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $76.8 million, or 12.9% of net sales, and full year operating EBITDA was $369.3 million, or 14.6% of net sales.

Total Company backlog as of December 31, 2023 was approximately $1.9 billion, which was steady compared to the prior quarter. Backlog expected to be shipped within the following 12-months was $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2023 – a $100 million increase from the prior quarter.

“During 2023 we’ve substantially exceeded the financial performance in any year of the company’s history,” explained Brent Yeagy, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Beyond our financial accomplishments, I’m even more excited about the strategic progress we made during 2023 and how it positions us to generate stronger results going forward for our employees, our customers and our other stakeholders. Our execution is allowing us to achieve higher levels of financial performance through all phases of the cycle and we are confident that when market conditions strengthen for our customers, we will deliver financial performance that exceeds 2023.”

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About Wabash

Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries that is Changing How the World Reaches You^®. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company enables customers to thrive by providing insight into tomorrow and delivering pragmatic solutions today to move everything from first to final mile. Wabash designs, manufactures, and services a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade processing equipment. Learn more at www.onewabash.com.

Contact:

Dana Stelsel – Director, Communications – dana.stelsel@onewabash.com – (765) 771-5766

Source: Wabash National Corporation