We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time, and you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties. You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
Tecnoglass Inc. (TGLS - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 results, with the top and bottom lines increasing year over year. Revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while earnings beat the same.
Management attributed the strong performance in 2024 to market share gains in single-family residential, robust multi-family/commercial demand and the efficiencies of Tecnoglass’ vertically integrated business model. Investments in automation and capacity enhancements drove operational improvements, allowing the company to maintain strong margins and generate record cash flow despite early-year currency headwinds.
TGLS’ Q4 Performance: Key Metrics & Insights
Tecnoglass’ adjusted earnings were $1.05 per share, an improvement from 80 cent in the same quarter last year. The metric beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share.
Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Tecnoglass reported total revenues of $239.6 million, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $241 million. Revenues increased 23.1% from $194.6 million in the year-ago period.
Multi-family and commercial revenues rose 24.3% year over year to record levels, driven by sustained strong activity in key markets. Single-family residential revenues grew 21.3% year over year, indicating market share gains from geographic expansion and a broader product offering. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations negatively impacted total quarterly revenues by $0.3 million.
Tecnoglass’ Margin & Cost Details
Gross profit was $106.5 million, up 28.3% from $83 million in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin expanded 190 bps to 44.5%, driven by stronger pricing, stable raw material costs, operational leverage and favorable foreign exchange rates.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $39.4 million from $32.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The rise was primarily caused by higher transportation and commission costs associated with revenue growth, increased personnel expenses following company-wide salary adjustments at the beginning of the year and certain non-recurring costs related to the previously announced strategic review. As a percentage of revenues, the metric was 16.4% compared with 16.7% in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $79.2 million, representing a rise of 27.9% from the previous year. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 33.1%, indicating an increase of 130 bps from the prior-year period, driven by higher revenues and improved gross margins.
TGLS’ Financial Health Snapshot
TGLS ended the quarter with $134.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $170 million in available credit under its revolving facilities, bringing total liquidity to $305 million.
In 2024, the company generated $170.5 million in operating cash flow. Capital expenditure was $79.6 million for the period.
The company returned $19.7 million to its shareholders through cash dividends during the year. As of Feb. 27, 2025, approximately $76.5 million remains under the current share repurchase program.
What to Expect From Tecnoglass in 2025
For 2025, management expects revenues between $940 million and $1.02 billion, representing growth of approximately 10% at the midpoint of the range. Adjusted EBITDA is predicted to range from $300 million to $340 million, up from $275.8 million in 2024.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has lost 9.8% in the past three months compared with the industry’s decline of 11.2%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ulta Beauty’s current fiscal-year revenues indicates growth of 0.5% from the year-ago reported numbers. ULTA delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.2%, on average.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS - Free Report) operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer primarily in the United States and currently has a Zacks Rank #2. DKS delivered an earnings surprise of 11.4% in the trailing four quarters, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DICK'S Sporting Goods’ current fiscal-year revenues and earnings implies growth of 2.4% and 7.7%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
BARK, Inc. (BARK - Free Report) a dog-centric company, provides products, services and content for dogs. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. BARK delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 16.7%, on average.
The consensus estimate for BARK’s current-year revenues and earnings indicates growth of 2% and 81.8%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.
Zacks' 7 Best Strong Buy Stocks (New Research Report)
Valued at $99, click below to receive our just-released report predicting the 7 stocks that will soar highest in the coming month.
Image: Bigstock
Tecnoglass Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise 23% Y/Y
Tecnoglass Inc. (TGLS - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 results, with the top and bottom lines increasing year over year. Revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while earnings beat the same.
Management attributed the strong performance in 2024 to market share gains in single-family residential, robust multi-family/commercial demand and the efficiencies of Tecnoglass’ vertically integrated business model. Investments in automation and capacity enhancements drove operational improvements, allowing the company to maintain strong margins and generate record cash flow despite early-year currency headwinds.
TGLS’ Q4 Performance: Key Metrics & Insights
Tecnoglass’ adjusted earnings were $1.05 per share, an improvement from 80 cent in the same quarter last year. The metric beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share.
Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Tecnoglass Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Tecnoglass Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Tecnoglass Inc. Quote
Tecnoglass reported total revenues of $239.6 million, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $241 million. Revenues increased 23.1% from $194.6 million in the year-ago period.
Multi-family and commercial revenues rose 24.3% year over year to record levels, driven by sustained strong activity in key markets. Single-family residential revenues grew 21.3% year over year, indicating market share gains from geographic expansion and a broader product offering. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations negatively impacted total quarterly revenues by $0.3 million.
Tecnoglass’ Margin & Cost Details
Gross profit was $106.5 million, up 28.3% from $83 million in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin expanded 190 bps to 44.5%, driven by stronger pricing, stable raw material costs, operational leverage and favorable foreign exchange rates.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $39.4 million from $32.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The rise was primarily caused by higher transportation and commission costs associated with revenue growth, increased personnel expenses following company-wide salary adjustments at the beginning of the year and certain non-recurring costs related to the previously announced strategic review. As a percentage of revenues, the metric was 16.4% compared with 16.7% in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $79.2 million, representing a rise of 27.9% from the previous year. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 33.1%, indicating an increase of 130 bps from the prior-year period, driven by higher revenues and improved gross margins.
TGLS’ Financial Health Snapshot
TGLS ended the quarter with $134.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $170 million in available credit under its revolving facilities, bringing total liquidity to $305 million.
In 2024, the company generated $170.5 million in operating cash flow. Capital expenditure was $79.6 million for the period.
The company returned $19.7 million to its shareholders through cash dividends during the year. As of Feb. 27, 2025, approximately $76.5 million remains under the current share repurchase program.
What to Expect From Tecnoglass in 2025
For 2025, management expects revenues between $940 million and $1.02 billion, representing growth of approximately 10% at the midpoint of the range. Adjusted EBITDA is predicted to range from $300 million to $340 million, up from $275.8 million in 2024.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has lost 9.8% in the past three months compared with the industry’s decline of 11.2%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Key Picks
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA - Free Report) operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ulta Beauty’s current fiscal-year revenues indicates growth of 0.5% from the year-ago reported numbers. ULTA delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.2%, on average.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS - Free Report) operates as an omni-channel sporting goods retailer primarily in the United States and currently has a Zacks Rank #2. DKS delivered an earnings surprise of 11.4% in the trailing four quarters, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DICK'S Sporting Goods’ current fiscal-year revenues and earnings implies growth of 2.4% and 7.7%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
BARK, Inc. (BARK - Free Report) a dog-centric company, provides products, services and content for dogs. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. BARK delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 16.7%, on average.
The consensus estimate for BARK’s current-year revenues and earnings indicates growth of 2% and 81.8%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.