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Sep 30, 2020

Turning Point Brands Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Turning Point Brands experienced growth across key segments and increased financial outlook.

Key Takeaways

Turning Point Brands reported a 7.6% increase in net sales to $104.2 million for the third quarter of 2020. The company's gross profit increased by 12.8% to $48.3 million, and net income rose to $7.8 million despite PMTA costs. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 27.4% to $23.9 million, and the company has raised its outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Net sales increased 7.6% to $104.2 million.

Gross profit increased 12.8% to $48.3 million.

Net income increased $1.5 million to $7.8 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 27.4% to $23.9 million.

Total Revenue
$104M
Previous year: $96.8M
+7.6%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $0.56
+33.9%
Smokeless Volume Growth
10.3%
Smokeless Price/Mix Growth
3.4%
Gross Profit
$48.3M
Previous year: $42.8M
+12.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$67.4M
Previous year: $81.1M
-16.9%
Free Cash Flow
$14.2M
Previous year: -$3.78M
-475.6%
Total Assets
$479M
Previous year: $454M
+5.5%

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Turning Point Brands Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company projects 2020 net sales to be $395 to $401 million and 2020 Adjusted EBITDA of $87 million to $90 million.

Positive Outlook

  • 2020 net sales to be $395 to $401 million
  • 2020 Adjusted EBITDA of $87 million to $90 million
  • Stock compensation and non-cash incentive expense in 2020 is projected to be $2.8 million
  • The company spent a total of $16.6 million on the PMTA process
  • Capital expenditures for 2020 are anticipated to be approximately $6 million

Challenges Ahead

  • expected near-term volatility within our NewGen segment
  • Cash interest expense is projected to be $12 million
  • GAAP interest expense includes $7 million of debt discount amortization equal to the fair value of the equity components over the expected life of the 2024 convertible notes
  • The company expects the 2020 effective income tax rate to be 23% to 24%
  • Net Sales for the fourth quarter of 2020 are expected to be $95 to $101 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income