Mohawk Industries Reports Q1 Results

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Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Mohawk Industries, Inc.

CALHOUN, Georgia, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced first quarter 2025 net earnings of $73 million and earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.15; adjusted net earnings were $96 million, and adjusted EPS was $1.52. Net sales for the first quarter of 2025 were $2.5 billion, a decrease of 5.7% as reported and a decrease of 0.7% adjusted for constant days and exchange rates versus the prior year. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company reported net sales of $2.7 billion, net earnings of $105 million and earnings per share of $1.64; adjusted net earnings were $119 million, and adjusted EPS was $1.86.

Commenting on the Company’s first quarter, Chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum stated, “In the first quarter, our sales were relatively flat on a constant basis, absorbing two fewer shipping days and year-over-year foreign exchange headwinds. The impact of missed sales and extraordinary costs from the new Flooring North America order system was within the expected range, and service has returned to historical rates. Our earnings performance primarily benefited from productivity gains, restructuring actions and a lower tax rate, which partially offset pricing pressure and higher input costs. During the quarter, we purchased 225,000 shares of stock for approximately $26 million.

Across our markets, conditions in the first quarter weakened sequentially, with residential remodeling still the slowest sector. Consumer confidence has fallen as individuals have grown increasingly anxious about their future prospects. Last month, global tariffs were announced, which elevated uncertainty for businesses and consumers. In response to retaliatory tariffs, the U.S. also implemented tariffs of 145% on China, which supplies a significant part of the LVT sold in the U.S. Mohawk has substantial domestic operations to produce ceramic tile, carpet, laminate, sheet vinyl, LVT and quartz countertops, which is more advantageous as tariffs increase. To offer our customers a wider variety of options, we supplement our ceramic tile and LVT manufactured in the U.S. with imported products. Most of the ceramic tile and some of the LVT we import is produced in our own facilities in Mexico and is not subject to tariffs under the USMCA agreement. We increased our inventory levels in preparation of the tariffs being implemented. At the current 10% rates, we estimate Mohawk will incur an annualized cost of approximately $50 million, which we expect to address through price increases and supply chain adjustments as needed. In addition to the direct impact of the shift in global trade policy, the tariffs are likely to influence consumer, new construction and business spending in both the U.S. and abroad, though the extent is unpredictable at this time.