MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

  • Record quarterly revenue of $2,462,000
  • Gross margin of 55.9%
  • Cash and investments of approximately $9.6 million

Selected Financial Information (unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)

Net sales in the second quarter increased 17.7% to $2,462,000 from $2,092,000 in the prior-year quarter.  For the first six months of 2021, net sales increased 8.7% to $4,363,000 from $4,015,000 for the first six months of the prior year.  Furthermore, gross margin for the quarter was 55.9%, up from 52.5% in the corresponding quarter in 2020, driven by a favorable product mix.

Q2 2021

Q2 2020

Change

Net Sales

$

2,462

2,092

17.7

%

Gross Margin

55.9

52.5

340

bps

Operating Income

271

19

1326.3

Operating Income Margin

11.0

0.9

1010

Income Before Income Taxes

Earnings Per Share (diluted)

.06

.01

500.0

“We are pleased to report record revenue for the 2021 second quarter,” said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors’ president. “Our second quarter results were favorably impacted by orders for industrial automation applications, an area that continues to be important to our growth strategy.”

A full analysis of results for the period ended June 30, 2021 is available in the Company’s Form 10-Q, which is available on the Company’s website at www.electro-sensors.com or through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov.

 

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Statements of Income

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30,

2021

2020

Sales

Cost of goods sold

1,086

994

Gross profit

1,376

1,098

Operating expenses

1,105

1,079

Operating income

Non-operating income

0

Income before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

57

1

Net income

214

18

Earnings per share – diluted

0.06

0.01

Average shares outstanding – diluted

3,413,444

3,395,521

Six Months Ended June 30,

4,363

4,015

1,997

1,918

2,366

2,097

2,099

2,219

Operating income (loss)

267

(122)

2

31

Income (loss) before income taxes

269

(91)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(18)

Net income (loss)

212

(73)

Earnings (loss) per share – diluted

(0.02)

3,433,609

About Electro-Sensors

Balance Sheets

June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020

(in thousands)

June 30,

December 31,

Assets

(unaudited)

Current Assets

Cash and investments

9,581

9,131

Trade receivables, net

1,412

957

Inventories

1,525

1,572

Other current assets

176

196

Total current assets

12,694

11,856

Deferred income tax asset, long-term

274

246

Intangible assets, net

98

228

Property and equipment, net

952

989

Total assets

14,018

13,319

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current Liabilities

Current maturities of financing lease

6

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

1,015

527

Total current liabilities

1,021

533

Long-term liabilities

Financing lease, net of current maturities

9

12

Total long-term liabilities

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock

339

Additional paid-in capital

2,039

2,036

Retained earnings

10,610

10,398

Other comprehensive gain

Total stockholders’ equity

12,988

12,774

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and wireless/wired hazard monitoring systems applied across multiple industries and applications. These products improve processes by protecting people, safeguarding systems, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Most standard products ship within one to two days and have an industry-leading 5-year warranty. Electro-Sensors is proud to be an ISO9001:2015 quality certified company and is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. Founded in 1968 and located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors provides its loyal customers with reliable products that improve safety and help plants operate with greater efficiency, productivity and control.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

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