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TriMas Corp is a United States-based company that designs, manufactures, and distributes engineered and applied products. The company operates through three segments namely: The packaging segment manufactures and distributes closure and dispensing systems. The aerospace segment supplies blind bolts, fasteners, rivets, and other products for the aerospace industry. The specialty product segment manufactures and distributes steel cylinders, wellhead engines, compression systems, industrial sealing, and fasteners.

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BWS Financial analyst Hamed Khorsand maintains TriMas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) with a Buy and maintains $40 price target.

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BWS Financial Maintains Buy on TriMas, Maintains $40 Price Target

Guidance

TriMas Reaffirmed FY24 Adjusted EPS Outlook At $1.70 - $1.90 (Est $1.71)

TriMas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.53 by 18.87 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $229.360 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $239.331 million by 4.17 percent. This is a 2.54 percent decrease over sales of $235.340 million the same period last year.

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TriMas Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.43 Misses $0.53 Estimate, Sales $229.360M Miss $239.331M Estimate

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<li>On Oct. 9, BWS Financial analyst Hamed Khorsand maintained TriMas with a Buy and maintained a $40 price target. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMPO">52-week high of $27.89</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.54&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>CMPO Price Action: Shares of TriMas gained 2.2% to close at $26.57 on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eagle Materials Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>)</h3>
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<li>On July 30, Eagle Materials reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS results. Michael Haack, President and CEO, said, &#8220;Fiscal 2025 is off to a solid start for Eagle, with record revenue of $608.7 million, EPS of $3.94, and gross margins of 30.7%, an increase of 140 bps. Our portfolio of businesses continued to perform well despite adverse weather conditions during the quarter across many of our core markets, which affected sales volumes for our Cement and Concrete and Aggregates businesses.&#8221; The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXP">has a 52-week high</a> of $298.02.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.27</li>
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TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trs#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents (including non-cash compensation expenses), which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 53 cents. The bottom line declined 23.2% from the prior-year quarter.
Including the impacts of one-time items, the company reported an EPS of 27 cents compared with the year-ago quarter&#39;s 26 cents.
The company&#39;s revenues increased 3.1% year over year to $241 million. Organic sales growth in packaging and aerospace product lines helped offset lower market demand for products used in some industrial, and oil and gas applications in the Specialty Products segment. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $232 million.
Overall, organic sales improved 2.8% in the quarter. Contribution from acquisitions to sales was 0.6% in the quarter.
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<h3>Costs &amp; Margins</h3>
The cost of sales rose 4.4% year over year to $186.5 million in the reported quarter. Gross profit declined 1% year over year to $54 million. The gross margin was 22.5% compared with 23.4% in the prior-year quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 4.9% year over year to $36 million. Adjusted operating profit declined 24% year over year to $21 million. The adjusted operating margin contracted to 8.6% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s 11.8%.
<h3>Segment Performances</h3>
Packaging: Net sales came in at $132 million compared with the year-ago quarter&#39;s $117 million. The upside was driven by organic growth within the personal care, beauty and industrial end markets.
The revenue figure was higher than our estimate of $126 million. Organic sales rose 13% year over year. Adjusted operating profit plunged 15.9% year over year to $18.5 million in the reported quarter. We had projected the segment&#39;s adjusted operating profit at $22 million.
Aerospace: Net sales increased 30% year over year to $78 million, attributed to increased production efficiencies and commercial actions. The figure surpassed our estimate of $67 million. Organic sales rose 27.6%.
The segment reported an adjusted operating profit of $10.5 million, marking a substantial jump from the year-ago quarter&#39;s $3.7 million, driven by the company&#39;s operational excellence initiatives and higher conversion rates. We had projected the segment&#39;s adjusted operating profit at $7.5 million.
Specialty Products: The segment&#39;s revenues decreased 45% year over year to $31 million due to lower demand. Revenues were lower than our estimate of $39 million. Operating profit fell 95.2% year over year to $0.58 million.
<h3>Financial Performance</h3>
In the first six months of 2024, TriMas repurchased approximately 671,937 of its outstanding common stock for $16.9 million. The company generated $18.4 million of adjusted cash flow from operations in the quarter under review compared with $16.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
TRS ended the quarter with $35 million of cash on hand compared to $34.8 million reported at the end of 2023. The company had $232.5 million of cash and available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. As of Jun 30, 2024, the total debt was $427 million compared with $396 million as of Dec 31, 2023.
<h3>2024 Guidance</h3>
TriMas lowered its guidance for 2024, anticipating a decline in sales in the Specialty Products segment. The company expects an adjusted EPS of $1.70-$1.90, down from the previously stated $1.95 to $2.15.
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
TRS shares have declined 5.5% in the past year against the industry&#39;s 24.8% growth.
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<h3>Zacks Rank</h3>
TriMas carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
<h3>Peer Performances</h3>
The Timken Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tkr#NYSE">TKR</a>) reported an adjusted EPS of $1.63 in second-quarter 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.60. The bottom line declined 19% year over year from $2.01 in the year-ago quarter.
Timken&#39;s revenues in the quarter were $1.18 billion, down 7.1% from the year-ago quarter. The figure was in line with the consensus estimate.
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kalu#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of 65 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 94 cents. The bottom-line figure fell 48% from the year-ago quarter.
Net sales of KALU declined 5% year over year to $773 million and missed the consensus estimate of $793 million.&nbsp;
Northwest Pipe Co. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwpx#NASDAQ">NWPX</a>) came out with second-quarter earnings of 86 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents per share. This compares with earnings of 74 cents per share a year ago.&nbsp;
Northwest Pipe posted revenues of $129 million for the quarter ended June 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $120 million. The top line increased 12.1% year over year.
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TriMas Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

As a result of the conversion rate on lower than expected sales within Specialty Products in the&nbsp;second quarter, and anticipated lower sales within this segment for the balance of the year, TriMas is revising its full year 2024&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;provided on February 29, 2024.

TriMas Cuts FY24 Adjusted EPS Forecast From $1.95 - $2.15 To $1.70 - $1.90 (Est $2.03), Based On Revised Consolidated Sales Growth Of 4% - 6%

TriMas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.53 by 18.87 percent. This is a 23.21 percent decrease over earnings of $0.56 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $240.500 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $238.630 million by 0.78 percent. This is a 3.13 percent increase over sales of $233.190 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

TriMas Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $0.43 Misses $0.53 Estimate, Sales $240.500M Beat $238.630M Estimate

TriMas' Shares have Underperformed its Peers and the Market Over a Long-Term Period
Believes TriMas' Multi-Segment Structure has Done Little to Benefit Stockholders
Recommends TriMas Sell its Aerospace Segment or the Entire Company
NEW YORK, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. and its affiliates, including The Eastern Company (NASDAQGM:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EML#NASDAQGM">EML</a>) ("Barington" or "we"), which collectively own approximately 1.5% of TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) ("TriMas" or the "Company"), announced today that it has sent a letter to the Chairman of the Board of TriMas, Herbert K. Parker, recommending the Company consider a range of alternatives to improve shareholder value.
Since the release of Barington's prior letter on December 12, 2023, TriMas has delivered a total shareholder return of +4.6% versus the Company's Proxy Statement peers1 and the Russell 2000, which have delivered total shareholder returns of +26.8% and +19.1%, respectively.2

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Barington Capital Group Believes TriMas' Shares Have Underperformed Its Peers And The Market Over A Long-Term Period, Multi-Segment Structure has Done Little To Benefit Stockholders; Recommends TriMas Sell its Aerospace Segment Or The Entire Company

Although U.S. stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#8217;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">American Homes 4 Rent</h3>
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<li>The Trade: American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMH#NYSE">AMH</a>) Director Jack E Corrigan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AON/analyst-ratings">acquired a total of 10,000 shares</a> at an average price of $22.72. To acquire these shares, it cost around $227,776.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On May 2, American Homes 4 Rent posted better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>What American Homes 4 Rent Does: American Homes 4 Rent is a real estate investment trust primarily focused on acquiring, operating, and leasing single-family homes as rental properties throughout the United States.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Management</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Regional Management Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RM#NYSE">RM</a>) 10% owner Basswood Financial Long Only Fund, L.P. acquired a total of 72,546 shares at an average price of $30.16. To acquire these shares, it cost around $2.19 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On May 1, Regional Management reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What Regional Management Does: Regional Management Corp is a diversified consumer finance company that provides installment loan products to customers with limited access to consumer credit from banks, thrifts, credit card companies, and other lenders.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Vestis</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Vestis Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) 10% owner Keith A. Meister <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 3,446,655 shares</a> at an average price of $9.96. To acquire these shares, it cost around $34.32 million.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On May 7, Redburn Atlantic analyst Oliver Davies downgraded Vestis from Buy to Neutral.</li>
<li>What Vestis Does: Vestis Corp is a provider of uniform rentals and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">TriMas</h3>
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<li>The Trade: TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) Director Herbert K Parker <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 18,100 shares</a> at an average price of $26.27. The insider spent around $475,446 to buy those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On April 30, TriMas reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What TriMas Does: TriMas Corp is a United States-based company that designs, manufactures, and distributes engineered and applied products.</li>
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Outlook
The Company reaffirms its full year 2024&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;provided on February 29, 2024. The Company expects full year 2024 adjusted diluted earnings per share(2)&nbsp;to be between&nbsp;$1.95&nbsp;to&nbsp;$2.15&nbsp;per share.
&quot;As we begin the&nbsp;second quarter, we anticipate a continued gradual recovery in the consumer goods and industrial markets served by TriMas&#39; Packaging group. We also expect that demand in the aerospace and defense end market will continue to remain robust through 2024. The anticipated better than originally planned performance within our TriMas Packaging and TriMas Aerospace groups is expected to overcome any softer demand within the Specialty Products businesses for the year,&quot; commented Amato.

TriMas Reiterated FY24 Adj EPS of $1.95-$2.15 Vs $2.00 Est

TriMas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.34 by 8.82 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $227.100 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $220.599 million by 2.95 percent. This is a 5.40 percent increase over sales of $215.460 million the same period last year.

TriMas Q1 2024 Adj EPS $0.37 Beats $0.34 Estimate, Sales $227.100M Beat $220.599M Estimate

<a href="https://www.trimas.com/news/2024/trimas-announces-update-to-board-of-directors/" title="https://www.trimas.com/news/2024/trimas-announces-update-to-board-of-directors/">https://www.trimas.com/news/2024/trimas-announces-update-to-board-of-directors/</a>

TriMas Announces Planned Retirement Of Board Chairman Samuel Valenti III; Selects Herbert Parker As Chair Elect

TriMas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) is looking for FY2024 Adj EPS of $1.95-2.15 vs $2.32 analyst estimate. seessales of $938.228 million-965.034 million vs $1.06 billion estimate.

TriMas FY2024 Outlook: Adj EPS $1.95-2.15 vs $2.32 Est; Sales $938.228M-965.034M vs $1.06B Est

TriMas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.53 by 30.19 percent. This is a 40.32 percent decrease over earnings of $0.62 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $209.56 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $246.44 million by 14.96 percent. This is a 3.07 percent increase over sales of $203.31 million the same period last year.

TriMas Q4 2023 Adj EPS $0.37 Misses $0.53 Estimate, Sales $209.56M Miss $246.44M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 29, 2024

Wednesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from TriMas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRS#NASDAQ">TRS</a>). 
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
The company announced on Tuesday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share. On Thursday, TriMas will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 4 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.
In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Thursday. Shareholders who own TRS as of the end of Wednesday's session are eligible to receive the 4 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. 
According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on March 08, 2024. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends">Click here</a> to find details on TriMas's previous dividends.
To keep track of which companies are distributing dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar.

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