Valmont Industries, Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights

  • Net Sales of $1.1 billion increased 17.5%, a fourth quarter record
  • Operating Income increased 116.2% to $109.7 million, or 9.7% of net sales (increased 32.9% to $113.7 million or 10.1% adjusted1) compared to $50.8 million or 5.3% of net sales ($85.6 million or 8.9% adjusted1)
  • Diluted Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $1.86 ($3.57 adjusted1) compared to $1.25 ($2.73 adjusted1)

GAAP EPS includes a pre-tax loss of $33.3 million or $1.54 per diluted share from the divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business

  • Generated strong operating cash flows of $142.5 million
  • Repurchased 60,200 shares of company stock for $20.0 million
  • Announced and completed the divestiture of the offshore wind energy structures business, Valmont SMTM, which had been reported in the Renewable Energy product line in the Infrastructure segment and is now reported as “Other”
  • Incurred GAAP tax rate of 40.6%; adjusted tax rate was 27.4% excluding the loss generated from the divested offshore wind energy structures business which provided no tax benefit

Full Year 2022 Highlights

  • Record Net Sales of $4.3 billion, an increase of 24.1%
    • Strong sales growth as Infrastructure grew to a record $2.9 billion and Agriculture grew to a record $1.3 billion, including 17.6% growth in agriculture technology products and services
  • Operating Income increased 51.1% to $433.2 million, or 10.0% of net sales (increased 34.6% to $449.7 million or 10.3% adjusted1) compared to $286.8 million or 8.2% of net sales ($334.0 million or 9.5% adjusted1)
    • Higher operating income was led by favorable pricing and volume growth in both Infrastructure and Agriculture
  • Diluted EPS of $11.62 ($13.82 adjusted1) compared to $9.10 ($10.92 adjusted1)
  • Generated strong operating cash flows of $326.3 million, a significant improvement compared to 2021, driven by higher net earnings and improvements in working capital performance
  • Capital expenditures were $93.3 million, including approximately $30.0 million for strategic investments including a new concrete utility structures facility in Bristol, Indiana and irrigation capacity expansions in Brazil and Dubai
  • Deployed $39.3 million of cash to acquire a majority interest in ConcealFab, accelerating the Infrastructure segment’s global telecommunications growth strategy
  • Returned $86.3 million of capital to shareholders through dividends of $45.8 million and share repurchases of $40.5 million
  • Achieved Return on Invested Capital of 12.9% (13.3% adjusted1)
  • Year-end backlog of approximately $1.7 billion, an increase of 2.1% since the end of fiscal 2021, reflecting sustained pricing and continued strong market demand across the portfolio
  • Realigned financial reporting from four reportable segments to two: Infrastructure and Agriculture, to elevate focus on market growth strategies, capital allocation, and technology development
“The Valmont team delivered another strong quarter of continued growth and outstanding performance, achieving record net sales and further margin improvement year-over-year,” said Stephen G. Kaniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “These results were driven by a continued commitment to our disciplined pricing strategies, robust demand for our industry-leading products and services, and solid execution by our global teams. Ongoing investments in grid reliability, transportation infrastructure, 5G buildouts, and the clean energy transition are leading to a multi-year runway for growth across our Infrastructure businesses. Continued positive agriculture market fundamentals are driving demand for our irrigation products and technology solutions as elevated commodity prices, global drought conditions and ongoing food security concerns are all supporting market demand. I am very pleased with our ability to effectively manage our operations to best serve our customers and meet this broad-based demand. Our results further demonstrate the value of our long-term strategy led by sustainable growth initiatives across our businesses, operational excellence and price leadership.”


Kaniewski added, “Reflecting on 2022, our full-year results exceeded the goals we set at the beginning of the year, despite a continued volatile environment, demonstrating the resiliency and relentless focus of our global team. We achieved record net sales of $4.3 billion and delivered record diluted earnings per share of $13.82 on an adjusted basis, an increase of 26.5% year-over-year. We significantly improved return on invested capital through strategic capital allocation and improved working capital performance, which also contributed to a substantial improvement in free cash flow. We continue to profitably grow and perform at a high level, leveraging the strength and sustainability of our Valmont business model. I am extremely proud of our team of more than 11,000 employees around the world and want to congratulate and thank them for their dedication, hard work, and execution. Together, we remain committed to providing our customers with vital infrastructure products and solutions to advance agricultural productivity with an unwavering focus on employee safety and increasing shareholder value."

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