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Apr 30, 2020

Thor Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Thor Industries reported a profit and positive net cash from operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.

Key Takeaways

Thor Industries reported net sales of $1.68 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Net income attributable to Thor was $24.1 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.43. The company's financial position remained strong due to management actions and a variable cost structure.

Net sales for the third quarter were $1.68 billion.

Third-quarter results include $1.04 billion in North American RV sales and $615.3 million in European RV net sales.

Gross profit margin for the third quarter was 12.2%.

Net income attributable to Thor for the third quarter was $24.1 million.

Total Revenue
$1.68B
Previous year: $2.51B
-32.9%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $1.65
-73.9%
Gross Margin
12.2%
Gross Profit
$206M
Previous year: $292M
-29.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$655M
Previous year: $461M
+42.0%
Total Assets
$5.61B
Previous year: $5.97B
-6.0%

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Forward Guidance

The outlook for the balance of the fiscal year and the calendar year has markedly improved with an influx of first-time buyers and dealers reporting a significant improvement in sales.

Positive Outlook

  • Market indicators in North America are increasingly positive.
  • Dealers reporting a significant improvement in sales from April to May.
  • Restarted production in the first week of May in North America.
  • Long-term outlook for future growth in retail sales remains positive in Europe.
  • An influx of first-time buyers bodes well for the long-term health of the RV industry.

Challenges Ahead

  • Events of this quarter were unexpected and difficult.
  • COVID-19 and related governmental mandates had a significant negative impact.
  • Retail consumers were under strict shelter-in-place requirements.
  • Operations of independent dealers were disrupted.
  • Supply constraints from chassis manufacturers and component parts vendors in Europe.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income