Simpson Manufacturing Co. Inc. announced strong second-quarter results with a 7.0% increase in net sales to $326.1 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.22, a 38.6% increase year-over-year. The company's performance was driven by higher sales volumes, particularly in North America, and improved gross margins.
Net sales increased by 7.0% year-over-year to $326.1 million.
Gross margin improved to 45.9%, up 1.9% year-over-year.
Income from operations rose by 34.6% year-over-year to $72.2 million.
Diluted earnings per share increased by 38.6% year-over-year to $1.22.
The Company expects full year net sales and gross margin will improve year-over-year in 2020, subject to circumstances outside of its control related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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