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Shares of Mohawk Industries (MHK) surged Friday after the company reported second-quarter financial results — and got a bullish pat on the back from analysts at Bank of America.

Mohawk's (MHK) second-quarter 2024 results reflect soft consumer demand due to ongoing inflation and market volatility. Yet, strategic restructuring plans and cost-effective initiatives bode well for the bottom line.

The headline numbers for Mohawk Industries (MHK) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Mohawk Industries (MHK) came out with quarterly earnings of $3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.76 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.76 per share a year ago.

CALHOUN, Ga., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced second quarter 2024 net earnings of $157 million and earnings per share (“EPS”) of $2.46; adjusted net earnings were $192 million, and adjusted EPS was $3.00. Net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $2.8 billion, a decrease of 5.1% as reported and 4.5% on an adjusted basis versus the prior year. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company reported net sales of $3.0 billion, net earnings of $101 million and EPS of $1.58; adjusted net earnings were $176 million, and adjusted EPS was $2.76.

Shares of Mohawk Industries have done quite well over the past year or so, but they have underperformed the broader market. Revenue for the company has declined, but bottom-line results are finally showing signs of improving. Cost-cutting initiatives have helped improve net income for the company, but revenue continues to decline, leading to a neutral stance as earnings near.

Mohawk's (MHK) second-quarter results are most likely to reflect significant inflationary pressure and moderate housing demand.

CALHOUN, Ga., July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today published its 15th annual impact report, Surfaces with Purpose, which documents the Company's 2023 progress toward its sustainability goals and shares activities from around the globe that reflect Mohawk's commitment to people and the planet.

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CALHOUN, Ga., June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) Second Quarter 2024 earnings release on Thursday, July 25, 2024, you are invited to listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 am ET.