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Apr 30, 2020
Oil-Dri Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Oil-Dri's Q3 2020 results were announced, marked by record net sales and increased operating income, driven by high demand for cat litter and resilient business-to-business operations.
Key Takeaways
Oil-Dri Corporation of America reported record net sales of $76.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by high demand for cat litter due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strong performance in the Business to Business Group. Consolidated operating income increased by 145% to $5.7 million, while diluted earnings per share were $0.61.
Record quarterly consolidated net sales reached $76.3 million, an 8% increase year-over-year.
Consolidated gross margins improved to 28% due to lower freight and natural gas costs.
Operating income grew by 145% to $5.7 million, driven by increased sales and lower costs.
Retail and Wholesale Products Group experienced record sales, with a 20% increase in domestic cat litter revenues due to COVID-19 related demand.
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Forward Guidance
The company did not provide specific forward guidance, but expects advertising costs for the full fiscal year to be higher than last year.
Positive Outlook
- Company is adapting to the evolving situation and working hard to keep business running to meet the changing needs of customers.
- Manufacturing facilities remained open, and the company continues to operate to keep pace with demand.
- The company achieved record quarterly consolidated net sales.
- Business to Business Group’s diversified product portfolio proved to be resilient.
- Consolidated gross margins rose due to lower freight and natural gas costs.
Challenges Ahead
- Sales to pork producers within China remained soft as a result of the continued spread of the African swine fever within some areas of the country.
- Revenues from fluid purification products declined due to lower demand from edible oil producers due to worldwide COVID-19 closures of restaurants and schools.
- Local pricing competition in foreign markets caused by unfavorable exchange rates and the closure of a domestic biodiesel processing plant also contributed to the decline in revenues from fluid purification products.
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