Ultralife Corporation reported a decrease in revenue and operating income for the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Revenue decreased by 6.3% to $26.8 million, and operating income decreased to $1.1 million. Supply chain and logistics challenges impacted shipments and increased freight costs.
Revenue decreased by 6.3% compared to the second quarter of 2020.
Operating income decreased from $2.3 million to $1.1 million year-over-year.
Commercial sales decreased 1.0% and government/defense sales decreased 13.2% from the 2020 period.
Supply chain and logistics issues delayed shipments and increased freight costs.
The company aims to improve financial performance each quarter, focusing on near-term and long-term growth initiatives while adhering to a profitable business model. Supply chains and logistics continue to be the source of operational challenges, delaying some shipments and increasing freight costs, and clouding our visibility for the second half of the year.