Griffon (GFF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.47 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.19 per share a year ago.
The latest trading day saw Griffon (GFF) settling at $64.36, representing a +1.42% change from its previous close.
Griffon's topline continues to decline due to weak commercial demand, but residential demand and the Pope acquisition should drive growth in FY25. The company's margins are improving thanks to global sourcing initiatives and productivity improvements, despite lower volumes in some segments. GFF is trading at a discount compared to the sector median, making it a decent buy for long-term investors.
GFF's recent acquisition of Pope Products enhances its CPP portfolio in Australia, reinforcing its international growth strategy. Despite a poorer performance this quarter, Griffon continues to show a strong EBITDA margin in its HBP, while CPP's profitability has improved due to its ongoing Global Sourcing Expansion Strategy execution. Its Global Sourcing Strategy aims to improve margins in the CPP segment, with a target of achieving a 15% EBITDA margin within a year or two.
Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Brian Harris - Chief Financial Officer Ron Kramer - Chairman and CEO Conference Call Participants Tim Wojs - Baird Bob Labick - CJS Securities Sam Darkatsh - Raymond James Alex Hantman - Sidoti & Company Justin Bergner - Gabelli Funds Operator Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. And welcome to the Griffon Corporation Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
Griffon (GFF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.24 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.29 per share a year ago.
Griffon's (GFF) fiscal third-quarter results are likely to gain from strength in the HBP segment. However, high restructuring costs are likely to have dented its bottom line.
Griffon (GFF) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Griffon (GFF) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
GTEC, VIRC, HGTY, SNAP and GFF have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 17, 2024.
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Griffon's (GFF) unit's acquisition of Pope is set to enable it to strengthen its product offerings in the Australian market.