WillScot Mobile Mini's third quarter results were met with a negative market reaction as the company reported a year-on-year revenue decline, missing Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the weakness to a combination of headwinds, including accelerated cleanup of aged accounts receivable and lower delivery and installation revenues, as noted by CFO Matthew Jacobsen. CEO-designate Tim Boswell also cited ongoing softness in the Canadian market and slower-than-expected growth in newer business lines. Executive Chairman Worthing Jackman acknowledged the company’s recent underperformance, stating, "The company has fallen short over the last 2 years to deliver against expectations that it set and takes full responsibility."
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WillScot Mobile Mini (WSC) Q3 CY2025 Highlights:
- Revenue: $566.8 million vs analyst estimates of $580.3 million (5.8% year-on-year decline, 2.3% miss)
- Adjusted EPS: $0.30 vs analyst estimates of $0.29 (3.9% beat)
- Adjusted EBITDA: $243.3 million vs analyst estimates of $247.4 million (42.9% margin, 1.6% miss)
- Revenue Guidance for Q4 CY2025 is $545 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $583.8 million
- EBITDA guidance for the full year is $970 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $995.3 million
- Operating Margin: 21%, up from -5.9% in the same quarter last year
- Market Capitalization: $3.31 billion
While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.
Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From WillScot Mobile Mini’s Q3 Earnings Call
- Tim Mulrooney (William Blair) asked about sources of underperformance versus revised guidance, particularly outside the seasonal retail headwind. CEO-designate Tim Boswell attributed it to accelerated write-offs, Canadian market softness, and slower ramp in newer offerings.
- Andy Wittmann (Baird) questioned the fleet optimization plan’s impact and whether scrapped units could re-enter markets as discounted inventory. CFO Matthew Jacobsen clarified most targeted fleet is genuinely surplus and will be scrapped, with the plan affecting roughly 10% of the fleet.
- Angel Castillo (Morgan Stanley) sought clarity on whether the expanded optimization strategy marks a significant shift from prior plans. Executive Chairman Worthing Jackman described the changes as incremental, building on existing initiatives but adding asset and network optimization.
- Kyle Menges (Citigroup) inquired about trends with local and regional customers and potential for a market recovery. Boswell reported continued weakness locally but expressed optimism about improved sales productivity and enterprise account expansion.
- Philip Ng (Jefferies) asked if the shift toward differentiated offerings would change capital or operating expense needs and how compensation is being realigned. Boswell replied that overall CapEx requirements remain steady, with a greater focus on higher-value segments, and that incentive structures are being refined for better alignment.
Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters
In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be watching (1) signs of stabilization or recovery in core modular and storage demand, (2) execution on the multiyear network and fleet optimization plan and its impact on margins, and (3) the effectiveness of the reorganized sales force in driving enterprise and local market growth. Trends in value-added product adoption and customer satisfaction improvements will also be closely monitored as potential leading indicators of a turnaround.
WillScot Mobile Mini currently trades at $18, down from $19.59 just before the earnings. In the wake of this quarter, is it a buy or sell? Find out in our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).
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