Core Molding Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Core Molding Technologies reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with net sales increasing by 112.8% to $80.5 million and net income of $4.1 million, or $0.48 per share. The company managed supply chain challenges and increased raw material costs effectively, leading to the highest operating profitability since Q1 2016.
Net sales increased by 112.8% to $80.5 million compared to the same period last year due to higher demand from customers in various markets.
Net income was $4.1 million, or $0.48 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million, or ($0.29) per share, for the second quarter of 2020.
Operating income improved to $6.2 million, or 7.7% of net sales, compared to an operating loss of $1.2 million, or 3.2% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2020.
The company generated cash flows from operations in excess of $9.0 million due to operating income and lower working capital.
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Forward Guidance
The Company expects sales levels for the second half of 2021 to increase compared to the second half of 2020, but anticipates customer supply chain disruptions and increased raw material costs to continue affecting sales and profitability.
Positive Outlook
- Industry analysts project increased sales in the second half of 2021 compared to the second half of 2020.
- ACT Research forecasts North American heavy-duty truck production to increase approximately 37%.
- Customers are forecasting higher demand in 2021 in the power sports, industrials, and utilities markets.
- Company is winning more new business due to Technical Solution Sales strategy.
- Core Molding has one of the largest portfolios of processes in the engineered plastics and composite market
Challenges Ahead
- Customer supply chain disruptions are expected to continue affecting the Company’s sales for the remainder of 2021.
- Increased raw material costs are anticipated to continue through the remainder of 2021.
- The Company foresees recouping some, but not all, of the raw material price increases.
- Supply chain challenges have caused customers to temporarily stop production at times.
- Raw material inflation due to ongoing raw material shortages and supply chain disruptions.
Revenue & Expenses
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