Universal Stainless Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Universal Stainless reported a 4.0% sequential increase in net sales to $38.5 million for Q2 2021. The company's gross margin improved to 5.6%, and the net loss was reduced to $2.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. Backlog increased 70.6% to $98.9 million.
Quarter-end Backlog increased 70.6% to $98.9 million versus $58.0 million at end of Q1 2021
Q2 2021 Sales rose 4.0% sequentially to $38.5 million; Premium alloy sales are 15.3% of sales
Q2 2021 Gross margin is 5.6% of sales, highest level since Q1 2020
Q2 2021 Net loss reduced to $2.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share; Net loss is $1.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, excluding $2.1 million (pre-tax) of fixed cost absorption charges
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Forward Guidance
The company expects consecutive quarterly improvement this year, with momentum building in the second half of 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Second quarter sales in each of our end markets demonstrated strong quarter-over-quarter growth, with the exception of aerospace which was off 4.1% from the first quarter.
- Indications continue to point to demand recovery in the commercial aerospace market in the second half of 2021, especially in the fourth quarter.
- The recent jump in domestic airline passenger traffic, combined with the pace of new aircraft orders from major airlines and increases in aircraft build rates, strongly support that outlook and the growing confidence of our customers.
- Additional positive developments across our end markets are also driving demand.
- A jump in new car demand and planned new model introductions as well as a pick-up in industrial manufacturing, which are benefitting our heavy equipment sales, while the bounce in oil prices and the increase in the U.S. rotary rig count are positives for the oil & gas market.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income