Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

10 December 2018

MINNETONKA, Minn., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

  • Third quarter revenue of $2,146,000, up 3.3% from prior year quarter
  • Gross margin of 55.7%
  • Cash and investments of approximately $8.6 million

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



Q3 2018

Q3 2017

Change

Net Sales



$

2,146



$

2,078



3.3

%

Gross Margin





55.7

%



54.6

%

11

bps

Operating Income



$

199



$

222



-10.4

%

Operating Income Margin





9.3

%



10.7

%

-14

bps

Income Before Income Taxes



$

237



$

234



1.3

%

Earning Per Share (diluted)



$

.06



$

.04



50.0

%

Net sales in the third quarter increased 3.3% to $2,146,000 from $2,078,000 in the prior-year quarter.  For the first nine months of 2018, net sales decreased 7.1% to $5,642,000 from $6,075,000 for the first nine months of the prior year. The increase in the third quarter was primarily due to an increase in the number of orders in excess of $5,000 and a 31% increase in international sales.  The increase in international sales was driven by increased activity in South America.

"We are pleased to announce revenue growth during the quarter as customers moved forward with strategic projects for facility improvements and capacity expansion.  Our improved large order performance and growth in international sales combined to deliver these strong results," said Electro-Sensors President David L. Klenk.

A full analysis of results for the period ended September 30, 2018 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)





Three Months Ended September 30,





2018



2017



Sales

$

2,146



$

2,078



Cost of goods sold



951





944



Gross profit



1,195





1,134

















Operating expenses



996





912

















Operating income



199





222

















Non-operating income



38





12

















Income before income taxes



237





234

















Provision for income taxes



50





82

















Net income

$

187



$

152

















Earnings per share – diluted

$

0.06



$

0.04



Average shares outstanding - diluted



3,398,238





3,400,988



















Nine Months Ended September 30,





2018



2017



Sales

$

5,642



$

6,075



Cost of goods sold



2,559





2,718



Gross profit



3,083





3,357

















Operating expenses



3,240





2,942

















Operating income (loss)



(157)





415

















Non-operating income



90





30

















Income (loss) before income taxes



(67)





445

















Provision for (benefit from) income taxes



(9)





154

















Net income (loss)

$

(58)



$

291

















Earnings (loss) per share – diluted

$

(0.02)



$

0.09



Average shares outstanding - diluted



3,395,521





3,396,899



 

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Balance Sheets

September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

(in thousands)





September 30,



December 31,





2018



2017



Assets

(unaudited)





















Current Assets













Cash and investments

$

8,602



$

8,719



Trade receivables, net



1,044





902



Inventories



1,604





1,552



Other current assets



188





186



Total current assets



11,438





11,359

















Deferred income tax asset, long-term



178





182



Intangible assets, net



624





800



Property and equipment, net



1,041





1,074



Total assets

$

13,281



$

13,415

















Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity



























Current Liabilities













Current maturities of note payable

$

0



$

150



Accounts payable and accrued expenses



618





558



Total current liabilities



618





708

















Stockholders' equity













Common stock



339





339



Additional paid-in capital



2,011





2,004



Retained earnings



10,287





10,352



Other comprehensive income



26





12



Total stockholders' equity



12,663





12,707

















Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

13,281



$

13,415



About Electro-Sensors

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 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.

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