COMPX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) reported first quarter 2024 sales of $38.0 million, down from $41.2 million in 2023. Operating income decreased from $7.0 million in 2023 to $3.7 million in 2024. Net income also dropped to $3.7 million, or $.31 per share, from $6.1 million, or $.49 per share, in the same period last year. Sales declined due to lower Marine Components sales offset by higher Security Products sales. CompX is a key player in security products and recreational marine components, with operations in the U.S. and 540 employees.
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Net income, sales, and operating income all declined in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Lower Marine Components sales negatively impacted net sales in the first quarter of 2024.
Operating income decrease was mainly due to lower Marine Components sales and gross margin.
Insights
Reviewing the first quarter financials of CompX International Inc., a notable contraction in operating income from
From a financial perspective, the downturn in sales within this segment, which is partially offset by an uptick in Security Products sales, indicates a possible need for strategic realignment or product diversification, especially considering the concentrated decline in the towboat market. Investors would be wise to monitor subsequent quarters for signs of recovery or further decline, as this will be telling of the company's ability to adapt to market demands and maintain its competitive edge.
CompX's recent financial results highlight a shift in product demand, with a surge in Security Products directed at the government security market. This suggests increasing opportunities within the security sector, possibly driven by heightened government spending or evolving security needs. This trend may present an avenue for growth and thus, could be a focal point for the company's future development strategies.
However, the Marine Components sales slump is concerning given its significance to CompX's overall portfolio. The towboat market's reduced demand could be indicative of broader industry trends or economic factors affecting discretionary spending on recreational activities. A comprehensive analysis of the marine industry and consumer spending habits would be essential for investors trying to understand the long-term viability of this segment. The company's responsiveness to these market shifts, including potential product innovation or market expansion, should be closely scrutinized.
Dallas, Texas, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) announced today sales of
Net sales decreased in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due to lower Marine Components sales primarily to the towboat market, partially offset by higher Security Products sales to the government security market. Operating income decreased during the first quarter of 2024 predominantly due to lower Marine Components sales and gross margin.
CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components. It operates from three locations in the U.S. and employs approximately 540 people.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management’s belief and assumptions based on currently available information. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurances that these expectations will be correct. Such statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those predicted. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties.
The factors that could cause our actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Future demand for our products,
- Changes in our raw material and other operating costs (such as zinc, brass, aluminum, steel and energy costs) and our ability to pass those costs on to our customers or offset them with reductions in other operating costs,
- Price and product competition from low-cost manufacturing sources (such as China),
- The impact of pricing and production decisions,
- Customer and competitor strategies including substitute products,
- Uncertainties associated with the development of new products and product features,
- Future litigation,
- Our ability to protect or defend our intellectual property rights,
- Potential difficulties in integrating future acquisitions,
- Decisions to sell operating assets other than in the ordinary course of business,
- Environmental matters (such as those requiring emission and discharge standards for existing and new facilities),
- The ultimate outcome of income tax audits, tax settlement initiatives or other tax matters, including future tax reform,
- Government laws and regulations and possible changes therein including new environmental, health, safety, sustainability or other regulations,
- General global economic and political conditions that disrupt our supply chain, reduce demand or perceived demand for component products or impair our ability to operate our facilities (including changes in the level of gross domestic product in various regions of the world, natural disasters, terrorist acts, global conflicts and public health crises),
- Operating interruptions (including, but not limited to labor disputes, leaks, natural disasters, fires, explosions, unscheduled or unplanned downtime, transportation interruptions, certain regional and world events or economic conditions and public health crises);
- Technology related disruptions (including, but not limited to, cyber-attacks; software implementation, upgrades or improvements; technology processing failures; or other events) related to our technology infrastructure that could impact our ability to continue operations, or at key vendors which could impact our supply chain, or at key customers which could impact their operations and cause them to curtail or pause orders; and
- Possible disruption of our business or increases in the cost of doing business resulting from terrorist activities or global conflicts.
Should one or more of these risks materialize or if the consequences worsen, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those currently forecasted or expected. CompX disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of changes in information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact
Bryan A. Hanley
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Tel. 972-233-1700
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COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share amounts)
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| March 31, | |||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| Net sales | $ | 41.2 | $ | 38.0 | |
| Cost of sales | 28.5 | 28.3 | |||
| Gross margin | 12.7 | 9.7 | |||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 5.7 | 6.0 | |||
| Operating income | 7.0 | 3.7 | |||
| Interest income | 1.0 | 1.2 | |||
| Income before taxes | 8.0 | 4.9 | |||
| Provision for income taxes | 1.9 | 1.2 | |||
| Net income | $ | 6.1 | $ | 3.7 | |
| Basic and diluted net income per common share | $ | .49 | $ | .31 | |
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 12.3 | 12.3 | |||
