Colin J. Souza
Thank you, Joe, and good morning, everyone. We delivered strong financial results in Q4 to close out our fiscal year, even with a few unique items impacting comparability. On a GAAP basis, we reported earnings from continuing operations of $0.08 per share compared to a loss of $0.64 per share in the prior year quarter. Our quarterly results included the following unique items: a negative impact from net pretax restructuring, impairment and other onetime charges of $61 million or $0.98 per share, these charges were primarily related to a noncash impairment associated with our General Tools & Instruments business or GTI and Consumer Products along with a noncash impairment charge related to our equity investment in the Sustainable Energy Solutions joint venture and related investments. Both GTI and SES represent relatively small portion of our overall business, and these actions reflect updated long-term assumptions for these assets, inclusive of the changing tariff landscape. The prior year quarter included pretax charges of $74 million or $1.38 per share primarily related to the deconsolidation of SES. Excluding these items, adjusted earnings from continuing operations was $1.06 per share, marking another strong quarter for us at Worthington Enterprises. This compares to adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $0.74 per share in the prior year quarter. Consolidated net sales for the quarter were $318 million, essentially flat compared to the prior year period. This reflects the deconsolidation of our former Sustainable Energy Solutions segment which contributed $40 million in sales last year. Excluding SES in both periods, net sales grew nearly 14% driven by higher overall volumes and contributions from the Ragasco acquisition. Gross profit increased significantly to $93 million, up from $79 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting an approximately 450 basis point expansion in gross margin to 29.3% consistent with the levels we reported in Q3. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $85 million, up from $63 million in Q4 of last year and sequentially higher from $74 million in Q3. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.8%, up from 19.8% last year. For the full fiscal year, adjusted EBITDA was $263 million with a TTM adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.8%. The second half of our fiscal year tends to be seasonally stronger, and this year follows that pattern, suggesting a return to normalized seasonal trends. We've been adding capacity in our heating, cooling construction and celebrations product lines in response to our customers who have, in some cases, seen significant increases in demand and value of domestic manufacturing partner. Turning to our cash flow and capital allocation. We continue to invest in our operations while maintaining a disciplined and balanced approach. During the quarter, we invested $13 million in capital expenditures, including $8 million related to our facility modernization projects. We also returned capital to shareholders, paying $8 million in dividends and repurchasing 200,000 shares of our common stock for $10 million at an average price of $49.16 per share. Our joint ventures generated $41 million in dividends during the quarter, representing a 95% cash conversion rate on equity income. For the full fiscal year, we invested approximately $51 million in CapEx, including $25 million related to our facility modernization projects. We have approximately $40 million remaining to spend on these projects, and we expect the majority of this to be spent over fiscal year '26 with completion anticipated in early fiscal year '27. Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $62 million and free cash flow was $49 million. For the full fiscal year, free cash flow totaled $159 million, representing a 103% free cash flow conversion rate relative to our adjusted net earnings. Turning to our balance sheet and liquidity. We closed the quarter with $303 million in long-term funded debt during an average interest rate of 3.6%, along with $250 million in cash. Subsequent to quarter end, in mid-June, we used approximately $93 million of that cash to complete the recently announced acquisition of Elgen Manufacturing. Our leverage remains extremely low with ample liquidity supported by a $500 million undrawn bank credit facility. Net debt at quarter end was $53 million, resulting in a net debt to trailing adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of less than 0.25 turn. Yesterday, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, an increase of $0.02 or 12% relative to the dividend paid last quarter, payable in September 2025. We are very pleased to continue rewarding shareholders as we deliver strong earnings while prioritizing and investing in long-term growth. I will now briefly walk through our segment performance where both businesses delivered excellent results to close out the fiscal year. In Consumer Products, Q4 net sales were $126 million, essentially flat compared to the prior year quarter, with a slight increase in volume. Adjusted EBITDA was $21 million with a 16.6% margin, up from $17 million and 13.6% in Q4 last year. The improvement was driven by lower SG&A expenses and a more favorable product mix. The consumer team continued to execute well in Q4, delivering higher profitability despite uncertainty in the broader consumer environment. As we have seen throughout the year, volumes remain closely tied to point-of-sale activity, and while consumers remain cautious, our market-leading brands and strong retail partnerships position us well. Our products remain highly relevant and valued by consumers as they elevate everyday experiences around outdoor living, celebrations and home improvement. With a solid foundation in place, we believe we are poised for long-term growth as market conditions normalize and consumer confidence and repair/remodel activity improved. In Building Products, Q4 net sales grew 25% year-over-year to $192 million, up from $154 million in the prior year quarter. This growth was driven by higher overall volumes, along with the contributions from the Ragasco acquisition completed in Q1. Q4 is typically our strongest seasonal quarter for building products, and this year was no exception with volumes up 19%, both sequentially and year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $71 million, 37% of sales, compared to $52 million and 33.6% in the prior year quarter. Year- over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA was driven by volume growth and a combined $6 million increase in equity income from WAVE and ClarkDietrich. WAVE delivered another solid performance, while ClarkDietrich continues to navigate a mixed demand environment and competitive pressures exceptionally well. Overall, the Building Products team had a strong finish to the fiscal year and continues to win with customers by providing reliable service, product innovation and value-added solutions. Our portfolio of market-leading products and solutions support critical building systems and components that elevate the spaces where people live, work and gather. As we look ahead, we remain confident in the long-term outlook for our Building Products business and the recent addition of Elgen Manufacturing strengthens our offerings and further supports our growth strategy. At this point, we're happy to take any questions.