Hawkins Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Hawkins, Inc. reported a slight decrease in sales but an increase in net income and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The company's Water Treatment segment showed strong growth, while the Health and Nutrition segment experienced a decline.
Diluted earnings per share increased by 29% compared to Q4 2019.
Water Treatment segment sales increased by 8% year-over-year.
Health and Nutrition segment sales decreased by 9% year-over-year, but the decline was smaller than in previous quarters.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% compared to the same period in the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects mixed results to continue due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positive Outlook
- Increased demand in certain end-markets such as food, bottled bleach, and health and nutrition.
- Cautious approach to capital expenditures and investments.
- Delaying investments where appropriate.
- Investing for the future by opening new Water Treatment branches.
- Capital investments to drive higher margin business.
Challenges Ahead
- Decreased sales to other end-markets such as ethanol, pools, and resorts.
- Uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Expected continuation of mixed results.
- Cautious approach to capital expenditures and investments.
- Delaying investments where appropriate.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income