Eagle Materials Q4 EPS Tops Estimates by 30%, Revenue $479.1M
Eagle Materials reported Q4 EPS of $1.91, beating forecasts by 30% despite a drop from $2.08 last year, and posted record revenue of $479.1 million, up 2% year-over-year. Net income fell 10% to $60.2 million, while $382 million of shares were repurchased and full-year sales hit $2.3 billion.
1. Q4 EPS Performance
Eagle Materials reported Q4 EPS of $1.91, surpassing the $1.47 consensus by 30% but down from $2.08 in the year-ago quarter, reflecting ongoing margin pressures in its core wallboard segment.
2. Record Quarterly Revenue
The company achieved record Q4 revenue of $479.1 million, a 2% increase year-over-year and more than 5% above the $456.2 million estimate, driven by robust demand for cement and aggregates.
3. Net Income and Share Repurchases
Net income declined 10% to $60.2 million as high input costs weighed on margins. Management repurchased 1.7 million shares for $382 million, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns.
4. Annual Results and Financial Metrics
Full-year revenue reached a record $2.3 billion. The P/E ratio stands at 14.84 and the debt-to-equity ratio at 1.02, indicating balanced leverage in a capital-intensive industry.