Canada's Doman Q3 revenue rises but misses estimates

Doman Building Materials

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Overview
Canada building materials distributor's Q3 revenue rose yr/yr but missed analyst expectations
Net earnings increased compared to prior year
Gross margin percentage declined due to lower SYP pricing and higher freight and fuel costs

Outlook
Company says higher borrowing costs could weigh on demand in certain segments
Company says near-term market conditions remain uncertain
Doman is monitoring housing starts, interest rates, and trends in key end markets

Result Drivers
HIGHER PRICING - Co said revenue growth was driven by increased pricing in some construction materials categories
MARGIN PRESSURE - Co attributed lower gross margin percentage to declining SYP pricing and higher transportation costs
COST DISCIPLINE - Co said it remains focused on cost discipline and operational efficiency, per Chairman Amar S. Doman

Company press release: ID:nGNX9TcGn6

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Miss
C$841.70 mln
C$854.35 mln (6 Analysts)
Q3 Net Income
 
C$19.70 mln
 
Q3 Gross Margin
 
14.80%
 
Q3 Dividend
 
C$0.14
 

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