MGP Ingredients reported a 9.1% increase in consolidated sales to $100.9 million and a 47.2% increase in consolidated gross profit to $31.7 million in Q4 2020. However, consolidated operating income decreased by 4.4% to $15.5 million, and EPS decreased to $0.69 per share.
Consolidated sales increased 9.1% to $100.9 million due to double-digit growth in premium beverage alcohol and the Ingredient Solutions segment.
Consolidated gross profit increased 47.2% to a record $31.7 million, representing 31.4% of consolidated sales.
Consolidated operating income decreased 4.4% to $15.5 million due to higher personnel and acquisition-related expenses.
Earnings per share (EPS) decreased to $0.69 per share from $0.76 per share.
MGP Ingredients anticipates continued uncertainty related to the pandemic throughout the year and is not providing 2021 annual guidance at this time.
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