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Atkore reports 16% sales decline in fiscal Q4 amid telecom sector slump

EditorNikhilesh Pawar
Published 17/11/2023, 20:00
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HARVEY, IL - Atkore International Group (NYSE:ATKR) Inc., a leading manufacturer of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, faced a challenging fiscal fourth quarter as sales dropped nearly 16%, with the company's stock falling by 7% to $126.07 today. The downturn is largely attributed to a slump in demand within the telecom sector, despite the company's shares showing an overall increase of more than 11% annually.

The financial results for the quarter ending September 30 came in below analyst expectations as projected by FactSet. Atkore's Chief Financial Officer David Johnson pointed to several factors contributing to the fiscal shortfall. Key among them were inventory excesses in the telecom industry and slower-than-anticipated progress on government-funded high-speed internet infrastructure projects. Additionally, the company faced headwinds due to an oversupply in solar-energy products, which exerted downward pressure on prices.

Atkore's recent performance reflects broader market challenges, particularly within sectors that are sensitive to shifts in technology demand and government infrastructure spending. The company's financial health and future performance are now under close watch as it navigates through these industry dynamics.

InvestingPro Insights

Drawing from the latest InvestingPro data, Atkore International Group Inc . holds a market capitalization of $5020M, with a low P/E ratio of 6.93 as of Q3 2023. In the same period, the company's revenue stood at $3677.86M, although it experienced a quarterly revenue decline of 13.42%. Despite the downturn, the company's return on assets remained strong at 29.15%.

InvestingPro Tips provide valuable insights into Atkore's operations and performance. The company's management has been actively buying back shares, indicating their confidence in the company's prospects. Atkore also yields a high return on invested capital and operates with a high return on assets. On the downside, four analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period, and a sales decline is anticipated in the current year.

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