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Jan 31, 2021
Brady Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Brady's financial performance declined due to decreased sales and net income, but strong cash flow and balance sheet were maintained.
Key Takeaways
Brady Corporation reported a decrease in sales and net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021. Sales declined by 3.9% and net income decreased by 8.0%. However, the company's cash flow from operating activities increased significantly, and it maintains a strong balance sheet with a substantial cash position and no outstanding debt.
Sales for the quarter declined by 3.9%, driven by a 6.3% organic sales decline, partially offset by a 2.4% increase from foreign currency translation.
Net income for the quarter decreased by 8.0% to $30.9 million, compared to $33.6 million in the same quarter last year.
Cash flow from operating activities increased by 153% to $36.1 million due to improved working capital management and reduced incentive-based compensation payments.
The company expects full-year diluted EPS to range from $2.48 to $2.58 and organic sales growth to be in the mid-single digits in the second half of fiscal 2021.
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Forward Guidance
The Company expects earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share to range from $2.48 to $2.58 for the full fiscal year ending July 31, 2021. The Company also expects organic sales growth to be in the mid-single digits in the second half of fiscal 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Full year EPS guidance between $2.48 and $2.58.
- Second half EPS guidance between $1.25 and $1.35.
- Organic sales growth expected to be in the mid-single digits in the second half of fiscal 2021.
- Anticipated continued economic recovery.
- Investing in sales, marketing, and new product development.
Challenges Ahead
- Adverse impacts of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic or other pandemics
- Decreased demand for our products
- Our ability to compete effectively or to successfully execute our strategy
- Raw material and other cost increases
- Difficulties in protecting our websites, networks, and systems against security breaches