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Dec 31, 2020

Myers Industries Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported strong Q4 2020 results driven by organic growth and the Elkhart Plastics acquisition.

Key Takeaways

Myers Industries reported a strong fourth quarter with net sales increasing by 17.7% to $137.5 million compared to the previous year. This growth was fueled by an 8% organic increase and the inclusion of $11.8 million in sales from the Elkhart Plastics acquisition. GAAP EPS was $0.08 and adjusted EPS was $0.11.

Net sales increased by 17.7% to $137.5 million, including $11.8 million from the Elkhart acquisition.

Material Handling segment sales increased by 25.5% to $92.2 million.

Distribution segment sales increased by 4.4% to $45.3 million.

GAAP income per diluted share from continuing operations was $0.08, while adjusted income per diluted share was $0.11.

Total Revenue
$137M
Previous year: $117M
+17.7%
EPS
$0.11
Previous year: $0.12
-8.3%
Gross Margin
29%
Previous year: 33.6%
-13.7%
Gross Profit
$39.8M
Previous year: $39.2M
+1.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$28.3M
Previous year: $75.5M
-62.5%
Free Cash Flow
$10.7M
Previous year: $2.91M
+268.1%
Total Assets
$400M
Previous year: $353M
+13.3%

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Forward Guidance

Myers Industries provided its outlook for fiscal year 2021, anticipating net sales growth in the mid to high 20% range, including the impact of the Elkhart acquisition, and diluted EPS in the range of $0.88 to $1.03, or adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $0.90 to $1.05.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales growth in the mid to high 20% range, including impact of the Elkhart acquisition
  • Diluted EPS in the range of $0.88 to $1.03
  • Adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $0.90 to $1.05
  • Capital expenditures to approximately be $15 million
  • Effective tax rate to approximately be 26%

Challenges Ahead

  • Significant increases in raw material costs due to tightening supply on the Gulf coast
  • Increased demand for critical raw materials within the industry
  • Potential impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic on business conditions
  • Risks associated with strategic growth initiatives
  • Unanticipated downturn in customer relationships

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income