Innospec Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Innospec Inc. reported a 42% increase in revenue to $376.1 million for Q3 2021, with net income rising to $23.4 million, or $0.94 per share. Adjusted non-GAAP EPS was $1.15. The company highlighted strong performance in Performance Chemicals, Fuel Specialties, and Oilfield Services, with increased operating income and margin expansion.
Total revenues increased by 42% year-over-year to $376.1 million.
Net income rose to $23.4 million, or $0.94 per share, compared to $12.7 million, or $0.51 per share in the previous year.
Adjusted non-GAAP EPS was $1.15, up from $0.71 in the same period last year.
Performance Chemicals achieved record quarterly sales, with operating income up 44 percent.
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Forward Guidance
Innospec anticipates continued supply chain and inflationary challenges into 2022, requiring potential additional price actions. The company expects growth in diesel and jet fuel consumption as economies reopen. They remain focused on driving further growth in operating income and margin improvement in Oilfield Services. The balance sheet is strong, supporting organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
Positive Outlook
- Expects continued growth in both diesel and jet fuel consumption as economies fully reopen.
- Global technology center and production capacity expansions are on track and expected to be online by the first quarter of 2022.
- Medium term outlook for global diesel, jet and sustainable fuel demand is for growth above 2019 levels
- The on-going relaxation of travel restrictions is expected to support above average sales growth for higher margin jet fuel additives.
- Balance sheet remains strong, and they have the capacity to support both organic growth strategies and meaningful targeted acquisitions.
Challenges Ahead
- Expects cost and supply chain headwinds to continue into 2022.
- Additional price actions may be required across all businesses to maintain close coordination with suppliers and customers.
- Lingering effects of the Delta variant have slowed the economic recovery in Asia affecting Fuel Specialties sales.
- Jet fuel demand remains depressed due to the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions on global flight activity.
- Rate of improvements in Oilfield Services is below internal expectations.
Revenue & Expenses
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