The earnings call presented a mixed outlook, with highlights including modest sales growth and strategic initiatives like sale-leaseback transactions. However, challenges such as declining same-store sales, reduced adjusted EBITDA, and increased operating expenses weighed heavily on the company's performance. The management remains focused on growth and cost optimization but acknowledges current market uncertainties.
Company Guidance
During the Boyd Group Services Inc. earnings call for the third quarter of 2024, several key metrics were discussed that reflect the company's performance and strategic initiatives. Boyd recorded sales of $752.3 million, marking a 2% increase compared to the third quarter of 2023, driven by a $41.3 million contribution from 94 new locations. Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $80.1 million, a 14.7% decrease from the previous year, primarily due to a decline in repairable claims. The company's same-store sales, excluding foreign exchange, decreased by 3.5%, while gross margin improved slightly to 45.7% from 45.2% in the same period of the previous year. Operating expenses increased to $263.4 million or 35% of sales, reflecting a rise in costs associated with new locations and inflationary pressures. Boyd's net earnings for the quarter were $2.9 million, down from $20.5 million in the same period of 2023. The company highlighted initiatives to improve gross margins, such as internalizing scanning and calibration services, and emphasized its commitment to long-term growth through strategic acquisitions and new store developments, despite current market challenges and economic uncertainty.
Sales and New Locations
Boyd recorded sales of $752.3 million in Q3 2024, marking a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, supported by a $41.3 million incremental contribution from 94 new locations.
Gross Margin Improvement
Gross margin improved to 45.7% in Q3 2024 from 45.2% in the same period of 2023, benefiting from increased internalization of scanning and calibration, improved performance-based pricing, and better glass margins.
Commitment to Growth
Despite market challenges, Boyd added 41 new locations year-to-date and remains committed to its long-term goal of doubling the size of the business from 2021 to 2025.
Sale-Leaseback Transactions
The company completed sale-leaseback transactions for proceeds of $31.9 million, replenishing capital for further growth.
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Boyd Group Services (TSE:BYD) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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TSE:BYD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 05, 2024
C$219.15
C$218.14
-0.46%
Aug 08, 2024
C$213.54
C$225.68
+5.69%
May 15, 2024
C$256.22
C$237.93
-7.14%
Mar 20, 2024
C$314.11
C$287.29
-8.54%
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FAQ
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Boyd Group Services (TSE:BYD) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 19, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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