Steelcase Inc. (ticker: SCS), a leading workplace furniture and solutions provider, has seen a significant improvement in its operating income in Q1 2024, following a series of realignment actions taken to counter declining order volume and persistent inflationary pressures. The company, which reported a net income of $1.5 million in Q1 2024, witnessed an increase in operating income from an operating loss of $12.6 million in the same period in 2023.
The improvement in operating income has been attributed to the utilization of higher pricing benefits, partially offset by the impacts of lower volume and increased operating expenses in the Americas and International segments. Steelcase reported Q1 2024 adjusted operating income of $19.7 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.09, compared to an adjusted operating loss of $4.6 million and an adjusted loss per share of $0.05 in the prior year.
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Realignment and Restructuring Actions Taken During Q1
During Q1 2024, Steelcase implemented a series of restructuring actions due to declining order volume, inflationary pressures, and decreasing plant utilization. The restructuring included involuntary terminations of approximately 40 to 50 salaried roles in the EMEA region, the elimination of approximately 240 positions in Asia Pacific, and the involuntary terminations of approximately 30 employees in the Americas linked to the closing of a regional distribution center in Atlanta, Georgia.
The restructuring actions resulted in Q1 2024 restructuring costs of $6.8 million for the International segment and $0.6 million for the Americas segment, which are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2024.
Revenue Performance and Segment Realignment
In terms of revenue, the company experienced an increase of $11.2 million or 2% compared to the prior year, driven by growth in the Americas segment, partially offset by a decline in the International segment. Organic revenue growth remained stagnant compared to the prior year, with the Americas seeing a 2% increase while the International segment experienced a 7% decline.
The realignment of Steelcase’s reportable segments began in Q1 2024, which led to Designtex and previously unallocated Corporate expenses being included in the Americas segment, and EMEA and Asia Pacific operating segments being aggregated and reported as the International segment.
Strong Financial Position and Forward Outlook
Despite the challenges faced by the company, Steelcase has maintained a strong financial position and is well-placed to navigate through the market pressures. As of May 26, 2023, Steelcase had total assets of $2,125.5 million, and the company expects the restructuring actions to yield positive results in the coming years.
In addition to its robust financial performance, Steelcase continues to focus on product innovation and geographical expansion to drive growth. The acquisition of HALCON in Q2 2023 is one such example, where the company expects significant growth potential driven by new product development, geographic expansion, and integration of HALCON products into its dealer network.
Conclusion
Overall, Steelcase Inc.’s Q1 2024 results reflect the company’s agility in adapting to changing market conditions and improving its financial performance. The realignment actions and continuous focus on innovation and expansion are expected to strengthen Steelcase’s competitive position and set the stage for future growth.
Income Statement
Financials in millions USD. Fiscal year is March – February. source
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 – 1994 | |
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| 0 | Revenue | 3232.6 | 2772.7 | 2596.2 | 3723.7 | 3443.2 | 3055.5 | 3032.4 | 3060 | 3059.7 | 2988.9 | Upgrade |
| 1 | Revenue Growth (YoY) | 16.59% | 6.80% | -30.28% | 8.15% | 12.69% | 0.76% | -0.90% | 0.01% | 2.37% | 4.19% | Upgrade |
| 2 | Cost of Revenue | 2313.2 | 2011.2 | 1833.4 | 2508.5 | 2355.3 | 2050.3 | 2024.8 | 2088.8 | 2143.7 | 2043.7 | Upgrade |
| 3 | Gross Profit | 919.4 | 761.5 | 762.8 | 1215.2 | 1087.9 | 1005.2 | 1007.6 | 971.2 | 916 | 945.2 | Upgrade |
| 4 | Selling, General & Admin | 837.2 | 741.4 | 684.2 | 958.2 | 904.3 | 850 | 810.5 | 790 | 768 | 757 | Upgrade |
| 5 | Other Operating Expenses | 16.7 | 0 | 35.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 6.6 | 3.1 | 22.3 | Upgrade |
| 6 | Operating Expenses | 853.9 | 741.4 | 719.8 | 958.2 | 904.3 | 850 | 811.4 | 796.6 | 771.1 | 779.3 | Upgrade |
| 7 | Operating Income | 65.5 | 20.1 | 43 | 257 | 183.6 | 155.2 | 196.2 | 174.6 | 144.9 | 165.9 | Upgrade |
| 8 | Interest Expense / Income | 28.4 | 25.7 | 27.1 | 27.3 | 37.5 | 17.5 | 17.2 | 17.6 | 17.7 | 17.8 | Upgrade |
| 9 | Other Expense / Income | -14.5 | -7.2 | -10 | -15.5 | -17.8 | -23.8 | -17.3 | -17.8 | -9.8 | 0.9 | Upgrade |
| 10 | Pretax Income | 51.6 | 1.6 | 25.9 | 245.2 | 163.9 | 161.5 | 196.3 | 174.8 | 137 | 147.2 | Upgrade |
| 11 | Income Tax | 16.3 | -2.4 | -0.2 | 45.5 | 37.9 | 80.8 | 71.7 | 4.5 | 50.9 | 59.5 | Upgrade |
| 12 | Net Income | 35.3 | 4 | 26.1 | 199.7 | 126 | 80.7 | 124.6 | 170.3 | 86.1 | 87.7 | Upgrade |
| 13 | Net Income Growth | 782.50% | -84.67% | -86.93% | 58.49% | 56.13% | -35.23% | -26.83% | 97.79% | -1.82% | 126.03% | Upgrade |
| 14 | Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 113 | 112 | 115 | 117 | 117 | 116 | 117 | 122 | 121 | 124 | Upgrade |
| 15 | Shares Change | 0.79% | -2.45% | -1.96% | 0.36% | 0.55% | -1.01% | -4.12% | 0.74% | -2.07% | -0.90% | Upgrade |
| 16 | EPS (Basic) | 0.30 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.67 | 1.06 | 0.68 | 1.03 | 1.37 | 0.69 | 0.70 | Upgrade |
| 17 | EPS (Diluted) | 0.30 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1.66 | 1.05 | 0.68 | 1.03 | 1.36 | 0.68 | 0.69 | Upgrade |
| 18 | EPS Growth | 900.00% | -86.36% | -86.75% | 58.10% | 54.41% | -33.98% | -24.26% | 100.00% | -1.45% | 130.00% | Upgrade |
| 19 | Free Cash Flow Per Share | 0.36 | -1.30 | 0.27 | 2.47 | 0.60 | 1.27 | 0.95 | 0.76 | 0.05 | 0.82 | Upgrade |
| 20 | Dividend Per Share | 0.490 | 0.535 | 0.370 | 0.580 | 0.540 | 0.508 | 0.480 | 0.449 | 0.430 | 0.400 | Upgrade |
| 21 | Dividend Growth | -8.41% | 44.59% | -36.21% | 7.41% | 6.30% | 5.83% | 6.90% | 4.42% | 7.50% | 11.11% | Upgrade |
| 22 | Gross Margin | 28.44% | 27.46% | 29.38% | 32.63% | 31.60% | 32.90% | 33.23% | 31.74% | 29.94% | 31.62% | Upgrade |
| 23 | Operating Margin | 2.03% | 0.72% | 1.66% | 6.90% | 5.33% | 5.08% | 6.47% | 5.71% | 4.74% | 5.55% | Upgrade |
| 24 | Profit Margin | 1.09% | 0.14% | 1.01% | 5.36% | 3.66% | 2.64% | 4.11% | 5.57% | 2.81% | 2.93% | Upgrade |
| 25 | Free Cash Flow Margin | 1.24% | -5.25% | 1.19% | 7.77% | 2.04% | 4.81% | 3.68% | 3.04% | 0.21% | 3.40% | Upgrade |
| 26 | Effective Tax Rate | 31.59% | -150.00% | -0.77% | 18.56% | 23.12% | 50.03% | 36.53% | 2.57% | 37.15% | 40.42% | Upgrade |
| 27 | EBITDA | 170 | 110.5 | 138.2 | 358.1 | 283 | 244.9 | 273.8 | 258.1 | 214.6 | 225 | Upgrade |
| 28 | EBITDA Margin | 5.26% | 3.99% | 5.32% | 9.62% | 8.22% | 8.02% | 9.03% | 8.43% | 7.01% | 7.53% | Upgrade |
| 29 | Depreciation & Amortization | 90 | 83.2 | 85.2 | 85.6 | 81.6 | 65.9 | 60.3 | 65.7 | 59.9 | 60 | Upgrade |
| 30 | EBIT | 80 | 27.3 | 53 | 272.5 | 201.4 | 179 | 213.5 | 192.4 | 154.7 | 165 | Upgrade |
| 31 | EBIT Margin | 2.47% | 0.98% | 2.04% | 7.32% | 5.85% | 5.86% | 7.04% | 6.29% | 5.06% | 5.52% | Upgrade |
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