Alamo Group reported a decrease in fourth-quarter net sales and net income due to COVID-19 related disruptions, but achieved record full-year net sales and reduced total debt outstanding. The Industrial Division experienced a decline in net sales, while the Agricultural Division saw an increase. The company ended the year with a record level of backlog.
Fourth quarter net sales decreased by 3.8% to $288.6 million.
Net income for the fourth quarter was $8.1 million, a decrease of 15.5%.
Record net sales for the full year reached $1.16 billion, up 4.0%.
Record Backlog at $354.1 million, up 35.6% compared to year end 2019
The company remains optimistic about its outlook, citing stable demand, strong backlog, a solid financial base, and a resilient staff, but acknowledges ongoing challenges related to COVID-19, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures.