The Shyft Group reported record sales of $244 million and a doubling of backlog to an all-time high of $751 million. EPS was reported at $0.44 and adjusted EPS at $0.53. The company's momentum continued to build, exceeding expectations with sales doubling and adjusted EBITDA tripling over the prior year.
Sales of $244.0 million, an increase of $120.0 million, or 96.8%, from $124.0 million, reflecting increased sales in all product categories.
Gross profit margin of 21.3% of sales, a 190 basis point improvement from 19.4% of sales, driven by sales volume and actions taken to improve overall operating efficiency.
Income from continuing operations of $17.0 million, or $0.44 per share, compared to a loss of ($1.1) million, or ($0.03) per share.
Consolidated backlog at June 30, 2021, was a record $751.4 million, up $413.9 million, or 122.6%, compared to $337.5 million at June 30, 2020.
The Company expects full-year 2021 revenue to be in the range of $900 to $950 million, net income of $55 to $62 million, adjusted EBITDA of $100 to $110 million, effective tax rate of approximately 26%, earnings per share of $1.52 - $1.72, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.75 - $1.95.