---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-009096"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MHK"
cik: "0000851968"
company_name: "MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2023-01-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T15:05:12.833124+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Mohawk lowers Q4 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.27-$1.31, settles securities class action for $60M

## Summary
- Q4 2022 adjusted EPS expected between $1.27 and $1.31, citing interest rate hikes, inflation, and weaker global demand.
- Residential flooring demand softened more than expected; increased plant shutdowns and inventory reduction compressed margins.
- Settled securities class action for $60M; most covered by insurance; settlement subject to court approval.
- Settled Belgian tax dispute for €3M one-time payment versus €187M assessment.
- Full Q4 and FY2022 results to be released Feb 9, 2023; Q1 2023 guidance to follow.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-009096
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MHK
- cik: 0000851968
- company_name: MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2023-01-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851968/000119312523009096/0001193125-23-009096-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851968/000119312523009096/d445913d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-23-009096.txt

## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC reported the fourth quarter 2022 results: EPS between $1.27 and $1.31. Guidance reaffirmed.
  - Period: the fourth quarter 2022
  - EPS: between $1.27 and $1.31
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: Mohawk Provides Litigation and Earnings Guidance Update
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851968/000119312523009096/0001193125-23-009096-index.htm

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