Record Revenue and Growth
Q3 2024 was the second consecutive quarter of record revenue and gross margin for Ducommun, with revenues exceeding $200 million for the first time, growing 2.6% over the prior year.
Defense Segment Growth
Military and space revenues grew 6% year-over-year, with Northrop Grumman becoming the second largest customer, contributing over $17 million, up by over 100% from Q3 last year.
Commercial Aerospace Growth
Commercial aerospace revenue grew 3% year-over-year, marking 13 consecutive quarters of growth, with the A320 family up 60% year-over-year.
Improved Margins
Gross margins reached 26.2%, up 350 basis points year-over-year, with adjusted operating income margins at a record 10.5%, and adjusted EBITDA at 15.8%.
Strong Backlog
The consolidated backlog was strong at $1.044 billion, increasing over $85 million year-over-year, with defense backlog up $97 million.
Effective Cost Management
The company achieved cost savings from facility closures and restructuring, with annual savings expected to reach $11 million to $13 million.