The company has updated its 2024 financial outlook based on one quarter of financial information to reflect its latest expectations regarding demand trends, raw material costs and operating expenses. Based on business trends and conditions as of today, April 22, 2024, the company's outlook for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 is as follows: Operating margin is estimated to be in the range of 20.0% to 21.5%. The effective tax rate is estimated to be in the range of 24.5% to 25.5%, including both federal and state income tax rates as well as international income tax rates, and assuming no tax law changes are enacted. Capital expenditures are estimated to be approximately $185M, which includes $105M for the Columbus facility expansion and the new Gallatin fastener facility construction.

Reports Q1 revenue $530.6M, consensus $549.85M.