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Jun 30, 2020

Turning Point Brands Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Turning Point Brands reported an increase in net sales and gross profit, but a decrease in net income due to PMTA costs. The company saw growth in its Smokeless, Smoking, and NewGen segments.

Key Takeaways

Turning Point Brands announced positive financial results for Q2 2020, with net sales increasing by 12.5% to $105.0 million and gross profit increasing by 16.8% to $48.1 million. However, net income decreased to $9.2 million due to PMTA-related expenses. The company's Smokeless, Smoking, and NewGen segments all experienced growth during the quarter.

Net sales increased 12.5% to $105.0 million.

Gross profit increased 16.8% to $48.1 million.

Diluted EPS was $0.47, and Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.71.

The company increased its full-year guidance for net sales and Adjusted EBITDA.

Total Revenue
$105M
Previous year: $93.3M
+12.5%
EPS
$0.71
Previous year: $0.53
+34.0%
Smokeless Volume Growth
13.9%
Smokeless Price/Mix Growth
3.8%
Gross Profit
$48.1M
Previous year: $41.2M
+16.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$64.2M
Previous year: $2.13M
+2918.0%
Free Cash Flow
$1.73M
Previous year: $6.6M
-73.8%
Total Assets
$467M
Previous year: $361M
+29.3%

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Turning Point Brands Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company projects 2020 net sales to be $370 to $382 million and 2020 Adjusted EBITDA of $78 million to $83 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are projected to be $370 to $382 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $78 million to $83 million.
  • The projections assume no upside from the PMTA process in 2020.
  • Stock compensation and non-cash incentive expense in 2020 is projected to be $2.8 million.
  • Capital expenditures for 2020 are anticipated to be approximately $4 to $6 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • There is uncertainty in the current environment.
  • There is on-going government support for the consumer.
  • There are expected near-term volatility within our NewGen segment.
  • The company expects to spend a total of $16 to $18 million on the PMTA process.
  • Net Sales for the third quarter 2020 are expected to be $90 to $95 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income