Wabash announces second quarter 2022 results

Wabash, the innovation leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Net sales for the second quarter 2022 of $642.8 million increased 43.0% versus the prior year quarter as the Company continued to ramp production in light of strong customer demand. Consolidated gross profit was $78.0 million, or 12.1% of sales. Operating income was $35.9 million, or 5.6% of sales during the quarter. Diluted earnings per share was $0.46, within the range of the Company's prior quarterly outlook.

Total company backlog as of June 30, 2022 was approximately $2.3 billion, an increase of $1 billion compared to the same quarter last year. Wabash's backlog represents a second quarter record and exceeds the prior Q2 high by approximately 71%.

“During the second quarter, Wabash generated an all-time quarterly sales record of $643 million as demand for our portfolio of connected solutions remained robust," explained Brent Yeagy, president and chief executive officer. “Yet another quarter of sequential improvement in operating margins has brought our EBITDA generation back to levels not seen since mid-2019. Strengthening financial performance continues to give us confidence in achieving our full year EPS outlook of $1.90.”

For the full-year ending December 31, 2022, the company maintained its outlook for revenue of $2.5 billion and EPS of $1.90.

“Because of the heavily seasonal nature of trailer ordering, industry backlogs typically decline around 15 percent during the second quarter as shipments eat into the order book. Demand remains very strong as evidenced by our backlog remaining at $2.3 billion from the first quarter to the second quarter, particularly in light of record shipments during Q2," said Yeagy. "Beyond our productive conversations regarding 2023 build slots, I am particularly pleased by customers' willingness to think beyond next year's order cycle to engage in planning a shared vision for the longer term.”