Arrow Electronics Reports First-Quarter 2021 Results

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Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) reported a strong first-quarter 2021, with sales of $8.39 billion, up 31% from $6.38 billion in Q1 2020. Net income surged to $206 million ($2.72 per share), compared to $50 million in the previous year. The components segment led with $6.44 billion in sales, a 42% annual increase. The company expects Q2 sales between $8.1 billion and $8.7 billion, with net income per share forecasted at $2.67 to $2.83.

Strong performance attributed to effective demand management and a robust operating model.

Positive

• First-quarter sales increased by 31% year-over-year to $8.39 billion.
• Net income rose significantly to $206 million, up from $50 million in Q1 2020.
• Global components sales reached $6.44 billion, a 42% year-over-year increase.
• Strong operating leverage with $289 million in operating income from global components.
• Share repurchase program of $150 million during Q1.
• Return on invested capital increased year-over-year for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Negative

• Global enterprise computing sales only rose 6% year-over-year.
• First-quarter sales missed expectations in the enterprise computing segment.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today reported first-quarter 2021 sales of $8.39 billion, an increase of 31 percent from sales of $6.38 billion in the first quarter of 2020. First-quarter net income was $206 million, or $2.72 per share on a diluted basis, compared with a net income of $50 million, or $0.61 per share on a diluted basis, in the first quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP net income¹ was $216 million, or $2.84 per share on a diluted basis, in the first quarter of 2021, compared with non-GAAP net income of $79 million, or $0.97 per share on a diluted basis, in the first quarter of 2020.

“Arrow’s commitment to guiding innovation forward on behalf of our customers and suppliers enabled us to deliver record results in the quarter. I am incredibly impressed with our team’s execution as we continued to help customers across key industries thrive and benefit by delivering the products, services and solutions they need,” said Michael J. Long, chairman, president, and chief executive officer. “Our continually evolving business model has adapted well to significant swings in demand and shifts in business priorities over the last year, and we look forward to further building on this strong momentum in the months ahead.”

Global components first-quarter sales of $6.44 billion reflected an increase of 42 percent year over year. Asia-Pacific components sales increased 88 percent year over year. Americas components first-quarter sales increased 10 percent year over year. Europe components first-quarter sales increased 20 percent year over year and non-GAAP sales in the region increased 10 percent year over year. Global components first-quarter operating income was $289 million and first-quarter non-GAAP operating income was $296 million.

“Strength and stability are the hallmarks of our global components business. Sales were above the high-end of our expectations for the fourth consecutive quarter, and, importantly, we are realizing robust operating leverage on our sales growth,” said Mr. Long. “We see current supply challenges as transitory and expect more balance with demand in the coming quarters.”

Global enterprise computing solutions first-quarter sales of $1.94 billion reflected an increase of 6 percent year over year and non-GAAP sales increased 2 percent year over year. Europe enterprise computing solutions first-quarter sales increased 13 percent year over year and non-GAAP sales in the region increased 4 percent year over year. Americas enterprise computing solutions first-quarter sales increased 2 percent year over year. Global enterprise computing solutions first-quarter operating income was $77 million and first-quarter non-GAAP operating income was $80 million.

Mr. Long said, “First-quarter global enterprise computing solutions sales were in-line with our prior outlook. We are seeing early indications that spending priorities are shifting to more complex projects with transformational business outcomes that are well-suited for our enterprise capabilities.”

“Our financial returns continue to improve meaningfully,” said Chris Stansbury, senior vice president and chief financial officer. “Through our disciplined working capital management, we are well-positioned to continue realizing operational leverage and converting growing profits to free cash flow in future quarters. As always, we remain committed to improving value to shareholders. During the first quarter, we repurchased approximately $150 million of shares through our stock repurchase program, ending the quarter with approximately $313 million of remaining authorization. Our balance sheet and liquidity position remain strong, and we are pleased to report return on invested capital increased year over year for the fourth straight quarter.”

¹ A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, including sales, gross profit, operating income, net income attributable to shareholders, and net income per share, to GAAP financial measures is presented in the reconciliation tables included herein.

SECOND-QUARTER 2021 OUTLOOK

• Consolidated sales of $8.1 billion to $8.7 billion, with global components sales of $6.3 billion to $6.6 billion, and global enterprise computing solutions sales of $1.8 billion to $2.1 billion
• Net income per share on a diluted basis of $2.67 to $2.83, and non-GAAP net income per share on a diluted basis¹ of $2.82 to $2.98
• Average tax rate of approximately 23 percent compared to the long-term range of 23 to 25 percent
• Average diluted shares outstanding of 75 million
• Interest expense of approximately $33 million
• Expecting average USD-to-Euro exchange rate of $1.18 to €1; changes in foreign currencies to increase sales by approximately $150 million, and earnings per share on a diluted basis by $.08 compared to the second quarter of 2020

Second-Quarter 2021 Outlook
		Reported GAAP measure		Intangible amortization expense		Restructuring & integration charges		Non-GAAP measure
Net income per diluted share		$2.67 - $2.83		$.10		$.05		$2.82 - $2.98

Please refer to the CFO commentary, which can be found at investor.arrow.com, as a supplement to the company’s earnings release.

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Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking” statements, as the term is defined under the federal securities laws, including but not limited to statements regarding: Arrow’s future financial performance, including its outlook on financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021, such as sales, net income per diluted share, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, average tax rate, average diluted shares outstanding, interest expense, average USD-to-Euro exchange rate, impact to sales due to changes in foreign currencies, intangible amortization expense per diluted share, restructuring and integration charges per diluted share, and expectation regarding market demand. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or facts to differ materially from such statements for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: potential adverse effects of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, including actions taken to contain or treat COVID-19, industry conditions, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, competition, other vagaries in the global components and global enterprise computing solutions markets, changes in relationships with key suppliers, increased profit margin pressure, foreign currency fluctuation, changes in legal and regulatory matters, non-compliance with certain regulations, such as export, anti-trust, and anti-corruption laws, foreign tax and other loss contingencies, and the company's ability to generate cash flow. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could cause the company’s future results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the company's periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any of the forward-looking statements.

Certain Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the company also provides certain non-GAAP financial information relating to sales, operating income, net income attributable to shareholders, and net income per basic and diluted share.

The company provides non-GAAP sales, gross profit, operating income, income before income taxes, provision for income taxes, net income, and net income per share on a diluted basis which are adjusted GAAP measures for the impact of changes in foreign currencies (referred to as "changes in foreign currencies") by re-translating prior period results at current period foreign exchange rates and the impact of notes receivable reserves and recoveries related to the AFS business (referred to as “AFS notes receivable reserves and recoveries”). Non-GAAP operating income excludes identifiable intangible asset amortization, restructuring, integration, and other charges, AFS notes receivable reserves and recoveries. Non-GAAP effective tax rate excludes identifiable intangible asset amortization, restructuring, integration, and other charges, gain (loss) on investments, net, the impact of tax legislation charges, and AFS notes receivable recoveries. Net income attributable to shareholders, and net income per basic and diluted share as adjusted to exclude identifiable intangible asset amortization, restructuring, integration, and other charges, AFS notes receivable reserves and recoveries, net gains and losses on investments, and certain tax adjustments.

The company believes that such non-GAAP financial information is useful to investors to assist in assessing and understanding the company’s operating performance and underlying trends in the company’s business because management considers these items referred to above to be outside the company’s core operating results. This non-GAAP financial information is among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for evaluating the company’s financial and operating performance. In addition, the company’s Board of Directors may use this non-GAAP financial information in evaluating management performance and setting management compensation.

The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or alternative to, sales, operating income, net income and net income per basic and diluted share determined in accordance with GAAP. Analysis of results and outlook on a non-GAAP basis should be used as a complement to, and in conjunction with, data presented in accordance with GAAP.

A reconciliation of the company’s non-GAAP financial information to GAAP is set forth in the tables below.

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Quarter Ended
		April 3, 2021					March 28, 2020
Sales		$	8,385,919				$	6,381,417
Cost of sales		7,455,809					5,653,026
Gross profit		930,110					728,391
Operating expenses:
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		574,567					533,839
Depreciation and amortization		50,331					47,110
Restructuring, integration, and other charges		5,709					9,138
		630,607					590,087
Operating income		299,503					138,304
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies		844					530
Gain (loss) on investments, net		2,793					(16,810		)
Employee benefit plan (expense) credit		(1,230		)			(1,109		)
Interest and other financing expense, net		(33,656		)			(43,268		)
Income before income taxes		268,254					77,647
Provision for income taxes		61,026					27,892
Consolidated net income		207,228					49,755
Noncontrolling interests		907					252
Net income attributable to shareholders		$	206,321				$	49,503
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic		$	2.76				$	0.62
Diluted		$	2.72				$	0.61
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		74,882					80,407
Diluted		75,794					81,108

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except par value)
(Unaudited)
	April 3, 2021					December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	227,701				$	373,615
Accounts receivable, net	8,503,010					9,205,343
Inventories	3,275,389					3,287,308
Other current assets	360,968					286,633
Total current assets	12,367,068					13,152,899
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost:
Land	5,691					7,940
Buildings and improvements	177,615					207,614
Machinery and equipment	1,521,489					1,553,371
	1,704,795					1,768,925
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(957,257		)			(969,320		)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	747,538					799,605
Investments in affiliated companies	77,330					76,358
Intangible assets, net	223,848					233,819
Goodwill	2,101,938					2,115,469
Other assets	655,838					675,761
Total assets	$	16,173,560				$	17,053,911
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	7,045,759				$	7,937,889
Accrued expenses	985,928					1,034,361
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	361,327					158,633
Total current liabilities	8,393,014					9,130,883
Long-term debt	1,903,848					2,097,940
Other liabilities	662,252					676,136
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $1:
Authorized - 160,000 shares in both 2021 and 2020
Issued - 125,424 shares in both 2021 and 2020	125,424					125,424
Capital in excess of par value	1,166,554					1,165,850
Treasury stock (51,426 and 50,581 shares in 2021 and 2020, respectively), at cost	(2,898,830		)			(2,776,821		)
Retained earnings	6,886,072					6,679,751
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(123,461		)			(104,885		)
Total shareholders’ equity	5,155,759					5,089,319
Noncontrolling interests	58,687					59,633
Total equity	5,214,446					5,148,952
Total liabilities and equity	$	16,173,560				$	17,053,911

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Quarter Ended
		April 3, 2021					March 28, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income		$	207,228				$	49,755
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization		50,331					47,110
Amortization of stock-based compensation		13,223					13,920
Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliated companies		(844		)			(530		)

FAQ

What were Arrow Electronics' Q1 2021 sales figures?

Arrow Electronics reported sales of $8.39 billion in Q1 2021.

How much did Arrow Electronics earn in Q1 2021?

Arrow Electronics' net income for Q1 2021 was $206 million, or $2.72 per share.

What is the outlook for Arrow Electronics in Q2 2021?

Arrow Electronics expects Q2 2021 sales between $8.1 billion and $8.7 billion.

How did Arrow Electronics' components sales perform in Q1 2021?

Global components sales increased by 42% year-over-year to $6.44 billion.

What were the enterprise computing solutions sales for Arrow Electronics in Q1 2021?

Global enterprise computing solutions sales were $1.94 billion, a 6% increase year-over-year.