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Jan 31, 2022

Oil-Dri Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Oil-Dri announced record sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, but profitability was impacted by inflationary headwinds.

Key Takeaways

Oil-Dri Corporation of America reported record consolidated net sales of $87 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, a 17% increase over the prior year. However, consolidated net income attributable to Oil-Dri decreased to $2 million from $4 million in fiscal 2021 due to inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.

Consolidated net sales reached a record $87 million, a 17% increase year-over-year.

Business to Business Products Group's revenues reached an all-time high, driven by fluids purification and agricultural products.

Retail and Wholesale Products Group's revenues reached a record quarterly high, driven by cat litter and industrial/sports products.

Inflation negatively impacted gross profit and operating income.

Total Revenue
$87.2M
Previous year: $74.5M
+17.1%
EPS
$0.28
Previous year: $0.61
-54.1%
Gross Profit
$15.6M
Previous year: $18.2M
-14.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$29M
Previous year: $30.7M
-5.5%
Total Assets
$247M

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Forward Guidance

The company will strive to improve profitability, focus on growing its business, and take advantage of opportunistic share repurchases.

Positive Outlook

  • Growth strategies are proving effective with the animal health business gaining traction.
  • Consumer demand for lightweight cat litter continues to gain momentum.
  • Team is working diligently to overcome supply chain and logistics obstacles.
  • Aggressive pricing strategies are being implemented.
  • Cost saving measures are being implemented.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing inflationary headwinds continue to impact profitability.
  • Supply chain disruptions and logistics delays remain a challenge.
  • Capacity constraints persist.
  • Still have a ways to go to rebuild margins to historical levels.
  • Ocean freight delays impede shipments.

Revenue & Expenses

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