MINNETONKA, Minn., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
- Quarterly revenue of $2,512,000, up 22.1% from the prior-year period
- Gross margin of 50.4%
- Cash and investments of approximately $10.3 million
Selected Financial Information (unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)
Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change | |||||||
Net Sales | $ | 2,512 | $ | 2,057 | 22.1 | % | |||
Gross Margin | 50.4 | % | 48.3 | % | 210 | bps | |||
Operating Income (Loss) | $ | 173 | $ | (26) | 765.4 | % | |||
Operating Income Margin | 6.9 | % | (1.2) | % | 810 | bps | |||
Income Before Income Taxes | $ | 290 | $ | 83 | 249.4 | % | |||
Earnings Per Share (diluted) | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.00 | 100.0 | % | |||
Net sales in the third quarter increased 22.1% to $2,512,000 from $2,057,000 in the prior-year quarter. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, net sales increased 11.8% to $6,973,000 from $6,239,000 in the comparable prior-year period. Furthermore, gross margin for the 2024 third quarter was 50.4%, up from 48.6% in the corresponding quarter in 2023.
"Sales during the third quarter increased for both our wired sensor products and our wireless HazardPRO products, largely driven by industrial automation and agricultural applications," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president. "Furthermore, gross margin improved over the prior-year period as our supply chain continued to stabilize, and we benefited primarily from price adjustments implemented earlier in the year."
A full analysis of results for the period ended September 30, 2024 is available in the Company's Form 10-Q, which is available on the Company's website at www.electro-sensors.com or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Edgar database at www.sec.gov.
Electro-Sensors, Inc. Statements of Income For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited) (in thousands except share and per share amounts) | ||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Sales | $ | 2,512 | $ | 2,057 | ||
Cost of goods sold | 1,247 | 1,064 | ||||
Gross profit | 1,265 | 993 | ||||
Operating expenses | 1,092 | 1,019 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 173 | (26) | ||||
Non-operating income, net | 117 | 109 | ||||
Income before income taxes | 290 | 83 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 52 | 75 | ||||
Net income | $ | 238 | $ | 8 | ||
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.00 | ||
Average shares outstanding - diluted | 3,434,417 | 3,428,021 | ||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Sales | $ | 6,973 | $ | 6,239 | ||
Cost of goods sold | 3,581 | 3,156 | ||||
Gross profit | 3,392 | 3,083 | ||||
Operating expenses | 3,426 | 3,203 | ||||
Operating loss | (34) | (120) | ||||
Non-operating income, net | 342 | 296 | ||||
Income before income taxes | 308 | 176 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 63 | 96 | ||||
Net income | $ | 245 | $ | 80 | ||
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.02 | ||
Average shares outstanding - diluted | 3,440,382 | 3,428,021 | ||||
Electro-Sensors, Inc. Balance Sheets September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands) | ||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Assets | (unaudited) | |||||
Current Assets | ||||||
Cash and investments | $ | 10,302 | $ | 9,926 | ||
Trade receivables, net | 1,182 | 1,283 | ||||
Inventories | 2,003 | 1,751 | ||||
Other current assets | 272 | 179 | ||||
Total current assets | 13,759 | 13,139 | ||||
Deferred income tax asset, long-term | 287 | 355 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 911 | 951 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 14,957 | $ | 14,445 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 859 | $ | 690 | ||
Total current liabilities | 859 | 690 | ||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||
Common stock | 342 | 342 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,328 | 2,230 | ||||
Retained earnings | 11,428 | 11,183 | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 14,098 | 13,755 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 14,957 | $ | 14,445 | ||
About Electro-Sensors
Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and wireless/wired hazard monitoring systems applied across multiple industries and applications. These products improve processes by protecting people, safeguarding systems, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Electro-Sensors is proud to be an ISO9001:2015 quality certified company and is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. Founded in 1968 and located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors provides its loyal customers with reliable products that improve safety and help plants operate with greater efficiency, productivity and control.
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