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Connection (CNXN) reported strong Q2 2024 results, achieving record net income and earnings per share. Net sales increased 0.4% year-over-year to $736.5 million, while gross profit rose 6.9% to $136.5 million. Net income surged 32.8% to $26.2 million, with diluted EPS reaching $0.99, up from $0.75 in the prior year quarter. The company's gross margin expanded 112 basis points to 18.5%.

Performance varied across segments, with Business Solutions and Enterprise Solutions showing growth, while Public Sector Solutions experienced a decline. The company's product mix saw increases in notebook/mobility, desktop, software, and server/storage sales, offset by decreases in networking and accessories. Connection also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.

Connection (CNXN) ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024, raggiungendo un reddito netto record e utili per azione. Le vendite nette sono aumentate dello 0,4% su base annua, raggiungendo 736,5 milioni di dollari, mentre il profitto lordo è cresciuto del 6,9% a 136,5 milioni di dollari. Il reddito netto è balzato del 32,8% a 26,2 milioni di dollari, con un EPS diluito che ha raggiunto 0,99 dollari, in aumento rispetto a 0,75 dollari dello stesso trimestre dell'anno precedente. Il margine lordo dell'azienda è aumentato di 112 punti base, raggiungendo il 18,5%.

La performance è variata tra i segmenti, con le Soluzioni per le Aziende e le Soluzioni per le Imprese che hanno mostrato una crescita, mentre le Soluzioni per il Settore Pubblico hanno subito un calo. Il mix di prodotti dell'azienda ha mostrato aumenti nelle vendite di notebook/mobilità, desktop, software e server/storage, compensati da diminuzioni nelle vendite di reti e accessori. Connection ha anche dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,10 dollari per azione.

Connection (CNXN) reportó resultados sólidos en el segundo trimestre de 2024, logrando un ingreso neto récord y ganancias por acción. Las ventas netas aumentaron un 0,4% interanual, alcanzando 736,5 millones de dólares, mientras que el beneficio bruto creció un 6,9%, llegando a 136,5 millones de dólares. El ingreso neto se disparó un 32,8% a 26,2 millones de dólares, con un EPS diluido que alcanzó los 0,99 dólares, en comparación con 0,75 dólares en el trimestre del año anterior. El margen bruto de la empresa se amplió en 112 puntos básicos, alcanzando el 18,5%.

El desempeño varió entre segmentos, con Soluciones Empresariales y Soluciones para Empresas mostrando crecimiento, mientras que las Soluciones para el Sector Público experimentaron una disminución. La mezcla de productos de la empresa vio aumentos en las ventas de notebook/movilidad, escritorio, software y servidor/almacenamiento, compensados por disminuciones en redes y accesorios. Connection también declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,10 dólares por acción.

Connection (CNXN)은 2024년 2분기 강력한 실적을 보고하며 기록적인 순이익과 주당 순이익을 달성했습니다. 순매출은 전년 대비 0.4% 증가하여 7억 3,650만 달러에 이르렀고, 총 이익은 6.9% 증가하여 1억 3,650만 달러에 달했습니다. 순이익은 32.8% 급증하여 2,620만 달러에 달했으며, 희석 EPS는 0.99달러로 이전 연도의 같은 분기에서 0.75달러에서 증가했습니다. 회사의 총 마진은 112베이시스 포인트 증가하여 18.5%에 도달했습니다.

성과는 부문별로 달라졌으며, 비즈니스 솔루션 및 기업 솔루션은 성장을 보였고, 공공 부문 솔루션은 하락세를 겪었습니다. 회사의 제품 믹스는 노트북/모빌리티, 데스크탑, 소프트웨어 및 서버/스토리지 판매에서 증가를 보였고, 네트워크 및 액세서리 판매는 감소했습니다. Connection은 또한 주당 0.10달러의 분기 배당금을 선언했습니다.

Connection (CNXN) a rapporté des résultats solides pour le deuxième trimestre de 2024, atteignant un revenu net record et un bénéfice par action. Les ventes nettes ont augmenté de 0,4 % d'une année sur l'autre, atteignant 736,5 millions de dollars, tandis que le bénéfice brut a crû de 6,9 % pour atteindre 136,5 millions de dollars. Le revenu net a bondi de 32,8 % à 26,2 millions de dollars, et le bénéfice par action dilué a atteint 0,99 dollar, contre 0,75 dollar au trimestre de l'année précédente. La marge brute de l'entreprise s'est élargie de 112 points de base, atteignant 18,5 %.

Les performances ont varié selon les segments, avec les Solutions pour les Entreprises et les Solutions d'Entreprise montrant une croissance, tandis que les Solutions pour le Secteur Public ont connu un déclin. Le mix de produits de l'entreprise a connu des augmentations dans les ventes de notebook/mobilité, de bureau, de logiciel et de serveur/stockage, compensées par des diminutions dans les ventes de réseaux et d'accessoires. Connection a également déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,10 dollar par action.

Connection (CNXN) berichtete über starke Ergebnisse im 2. Quartal 2024 und erzielte einen Rekordnettogewinn sowie einen Rekordgewinn pro Aktie. Nettoverkaufszahlen stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 0,4% auf 736,5 Millionen US-Dollar, während der Bruttogewinn um 6,9% auf 136,5 Millionen US-Dollar anstieg. Der Nettogewinn sprang um 32,8% auf 26,2 Millionen US-Dollar, wobei das verwässerte EPS von 0,75 US-Dollar im Vorjahresquartal auf 0,99 US-Dollar anstieg. Die Bruttomarge des Unternehmens erweiterte sich um 112 Basispunkte auf 18,5%.

Die Leistung variierte je nach Segment, wobei die Business Solutions und Enterprise Solutions Wachstum zeigten, während die Public Sector Solutions einen Rückgang verzeichneten. Die Produktmix des Unternehmens verzeichnete Zuwächse im Bereich Notebook/Mobilität, Desktop, Software und Server/Speicher, während die Verkäufe im Bereich Netzwerke und Zubehör zurückgingen. Connection erklärte zudem eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,10 US-Dollar pro Aktie.

Positive
  • Record net income of $26.2 million, up 32.8% year-over-year
  • Diluted EPS increased to $0.99 from $0.75 in the prior year quarter
  • Gross margin expanded 112 basis points to 18.5%
  • Business Solutions segment net sales increased by 6.6%
  • Enterprise Solutions segment net sales grew by 4.1%
  • Notebook/mobility and desktop sales increased by 7% year-over-year
  • Software sales increased by 7% year-over-year
  • Servers/storage sales increased by 19% year-over-year
  • Cash and cash equivalents increased to $385.8 million from $244.0 million year-over-year
Negative
  • Public Sector Solutions segment net sales decreased by 14.0%
  • Networking sales decreased by 33% year-over-year
  • Accessories sales decreased by 6% year-over-year
  • SG&A expenses increased to $105.2 million from $101.0 million in the prior year quarter
  • SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased to 14.3% from 13.8% in the prior year quarter

Insights

Connection's Q2 2024 results demonstrate a solid performance in a challenging market. The 0.4% year-over-year increase in net sales to $736.5 million might seem modest, but it's impressive considering the current economic climate. More notably, the company achieved significant improvements in profitability metrics:

  • Gross profit up 6.9% to $136.5 million
  • Gross margin expanded 112 basis points to 18.5%
  • Net income surged 32.8% to $26.2 million
  • Diluted EPS increased from $0.75 to $0.99

These figures indicate effective cost management and a shift towards higher-margin products or services. The Business Solutions and Enterprise Solutions segments showed growth, while the Public Sector Solutions segment experienced a decline, likely due to budget constraints in government and education sectors.

The company's strong cash position of $385.8 million provides financial flexibility for future investments or weathering potential economic downturns. The declared quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share signals confidence in sustained profitability.

However, investors should note the increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales, which could impact future profitability if not managed carefully. Overall, Connection's ability to grow earnings in a challenging environment for IT solutions providers is commendable and suggests a robust business model.

Connection's Q2 results offer interesting insights into current IT spending trends. The 7% increase in notebook/mobility and desktop sales, now accounting for 47% of net sales, reflects the ongoing digital transformation and remote work trends. Similarly, the 19% growth in server/storage sales suggests increased investments in data center infrastructure and cloud computing capabilities.

However, the 33% decrease in networking sales is concerning and may indicate a shift in enterprise priorities or increased competition in this segment. The 7% growth in software sales, while positive, seems modest given the industry's general shift towards software-based solutions and services.

The varying performance across different product categories highlights the importance of a diversified product portfolio in the IT solutions space. Connection's ability to offset declines in some areas with growth in others demonstrates adaptability to changing market demands.

Looking ahead, the company's focus on strategic priorities and adapting to customer needs in a "dynamic and rapidly evolving technology landscape" will be crucial. The IT industry continues to face challenges such as supply chain disruptions, chip shortages and rapid technological changes. Connection's performance suggests they're navigating these challenges relatively well, but continued innovation and agility will be key to maintaining this momentum.

Connection's Q2 results provide valuable insights into the current state of the IT solutions market. The company's performance across different segments reveals interesting trends:

  • Business Solutions segment grew by 6.6%, indicating robust demand from private sector businesses.
  • Public Sector Solutions segment declined by 14.0%, suggesting budget constraints or shifting priorities in government and education sectors.
  • Enterprise Solutions segment increased by 4.1%, showing steady demand from larger corporations.

These segment-specific results highlight the importance of a diversified customer base in the IT solutions industry. Connection's ability to offset declines in the public sector with growth in other areas demonstrates the resilience of its business model.

The product mix data is equally telling. The strong performance in notebooks/mobility, desktops and servers/storage aligns with broader industry trends towards remote work solutions and data center upgrades. However, the significant decline in networking sales (-33%) is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation into potential market shifts or competitive pressures in this area.

Looking ahead, Connection's focus on adapting to the "dynamic and rapidly evolving technology landscape" will be crucial. The company's ability to maintain and expand its gross margins in this competitive environment is commendable and suggests effective strategic execution. However, the increasing SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales will need careful management to ensure long-term profitability.

Record Quarter for Net Income and Earnings per Share

SECOND QUARTER SUMMARY:

  • Net sales: $736.5 million, increase of 0.4% y/y
  • Gross profit: $136.5 million, up 6.9% y/y
  • Gross margin: 18.5%, up 112 basis points y/y
  • Net income: $26.2 million, increase of 32.8% y/y
  • Diluted EPS: $0.99, compared to $0.75

MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN), a leading information technology solutions provider to business, government, healthcare and education markets, today announced results for the second quarter June 30, 2024. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company’s common stock. Payment will be made on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 13, 2024.

“Connection achieved record net income and earnings per share of $0.99 cents for the second quarter of 2024. These results reflect the successful execution of our strategic priorities and our ability to adapt to the needs of our customers in this dynamic and rapidly evolving technology landscape,” said Timothy McGrath, President and Chief Executive Officer of Connection.

Second Quarter of 2024 Results:

Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 increased by 0.4%, year over year. Gross profit increased 6.9% while gross margin expanded 112 basis points to 18.5%, compared to the prior year quarter. Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 increased by 32.8% to $26.2 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.7 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the prior year quarter. Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share1 increased to $1.00 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $0.80 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Performance by Segment:

  • Net sales for the Business Solutions segment increased by 6.6% to $278.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $261.0 million in the prior year quarter. Gross profit increased by 8.1% to $66.3 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $61.4 million in the prior year quarter. Gross margin increased by 34 basis points to 23.8% for the second quarter of 2024.

  • Net sales for the Public Sector Solutions segment decreased by 14.0% to $159.5 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $185.4 million in the prior year quarter. Sales to state and local governments and educational institutions decreased by $17.6 million, while sales to the federal government decreased by $8.3 million, compared to the prior year quarter. Gross profit increased by 3.0% to $24.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $23.5 million in the prior year quarter. Gross margin increased by 250 basis points to 15.2% for the second quarter of 2024.
  • Net sales for the Enterprise Solutions segment increased by 4.1% to $298.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $287.1 million in the prior year quarter. Gross profit increased by 7.2% to $46.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $42.9 million in the prior year quarter. Gross margin increased by 45 basis points to 15.4% for the second quarter of 2024.

Sales by Product Mix:

  • Notebook/mobility and desktop sales increased by 7% year over year and accounted for 47% of net sales in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 44% of net sales in the second quarter of 2023.

  • Software sales increased by 7% year over year and accounted for 9% of net sales in the second quarter of 2024 and 2023.

  • Servers/storage sales increased by 19% year over year and accounted for 9% of net sales in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 7% of net sales in the second quarter of 2023.

  • Networking sales decreased by 33% year over year and accounted for 7% of net sales in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 11% of net sales in the second quarter of 2023.

  • Accessories sales decreased by 6% year over year and accounted for 11% of net sales in the second quarter of 2024 and 2023.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased in the second quarter of 2024 to $105.2 million from $101.0 million in the prior year quarter. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased to 14.3%, compared to 13.8% in the prior year quarter. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to an increase in variable compensation due to higher levels of gross profit in the quarter.

Interest income in the second quarter of 2024 was $4.7 million, compared to $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $385.8 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $244.0 million as of June 30, 2023. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 56,716 shares of stock at an aggregate purchase price of $3.6 million.

Six Months of 2024 Results:

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 6.3%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. Gross profit increased 1.8% while gross margin expanded 149 basis points to 18.6%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased by 16.0% to $39.3 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, compared to net income of $33.9 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share1 increased to $1.49 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.36 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and restructuring and other charges (“Adjusted EBITDA”)1 increased 4% to $125.4 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $120.2 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2023.

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1 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share are non-GAAP measures. See page 9 for definitions and reconciliations of these measures.

Conference Call and Webcast

Connection will host a conference call and live web cast today, July 31, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss its second quarter financial results. For participants who would like to participate via telephone, please register here to receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that is required to access the call. A web-cast of the conference call, which will be broadcast live via the Internet, and a copy of this press release, can be accessed on Connection’s website at ir.connection.com. For those unable to participate in the live call, a replay of the webcast will be available at ir.connection.com approximately 90 minutes after the completion of the call and will be accessible on the site for approximately one year.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are included to provide additional information with respect to the Company’s operating performance and earnings. Non-GAAP measures are not a substitute for GAAP measures and should be considered together with the GAAP financial measures. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Definitions for each Non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are available in the tables at the end of this release.

About Connection

PC Connection, Inc. and its subsidiaries, dba Connection, (www.connection.com; NASDAQ: CNXN) is a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Merrimack, NH. With offices throughout the United States, Connection delivers custom-configured computer systems overnight from its ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at its distribution center in Wilmington, OH. In addition, the Company has over 2,500 technical certifications to ensure that it can solve the most complex issues of its customers. Connection also services international customers through its GlobalServe subsidiary, a global IT procurement and service management company. Investors and media can find more information about Connection at http://ir.connection.com.

Connection–Business Solutions (800.800.5555) is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services serving primarily the small-and medium-sized business sector. It offers more than 460,000 brand-name products through its staff of technically trained sales account managers, publications, and its website at www.connection.com.

Connection–Enterprise Solutions (561.237.3300), www.connection.com/enterprise, provides corporate technology buyers with best-in-class IT solutions, in-depth IT supply-chain expertise, and real-time access to over 460,000 products and 2,500 vendors through MarkITplace®, a proprietary next-generation, cloud-based supply chain solution. The team’s engineers, software licensing specialists, and subject matter experts help reduce the cost and complexity of buying hardware, software, and services throughout the entire IT lifecycle.

Connection–Public Sector Solutions (800.800.0019), is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies and educational institutions through specialized account managers, publications, and online at www.connection.com/publicsector.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance and include statements concerning, among other things, our future financial results, business plans (including statements regarding new products and services we may offer and future expenditures, costs and investments), liabilities, impairment charges, competition and the expected impact of current macroeconomic conditions on our businesses and results of operations. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “may,” “should,” “will,” or similar statements or variations of such terms, although not all forward-looking statements include such terms. These statements reflect our current views and are based on assumptions as of the date of this report. Such assumptions are based upon internal estimates and other analysis of current market conditions and trends, management’s expectations, plans and strategies, economic conditions and other factors. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from expectations or results projected or implied by forward-looking statements.

Such differences may result from actions taken by us, including expense reduction or strategic initiatives (including reductions in force, capital investments and new or expanded product offerings or services), the execution of our business plans (including our inventory management, cost structure and management and other personnel decisions) or other business decisions, as well as from developments beyond our control, including;

  • substantial competition reducing our market share;

  • significant price competition reducing our profit margins;

  • the loss of any of our major vendors adversely affecting the number of type of products we may offer;

  • virtualization of information technology resources and applications, including networks, servers, applications, and data storage disrupting or altering our traditional distribution models;

  • service interruptions at fourth-partly shippers negatively impacting our ability to deliver the products we offer to our customers;

  • increases in shipping costs reducing our margins and adversely affecting our results of operations;

  • loss of key persons or the inability to attract, train and retain qualified personnel adversely affecting our ability to operate our business;

  • cyberattacks or the failure to safeguard personal information and our IT systems resulting in liability and harm to our reputation; and

  • macroeconomic factors facing the global economy, including disruptions in the capital markets, economic sanctions and economic slowdowns or recessions, rising inflation and changing interest rates reducing the level of investment our customers are willing to make in IT products.

Additional factors include those described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including under the captions “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Business,” in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and in the other subsequent filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this release. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated, to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the statements are made except as required by law.

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

At or for the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

Operating Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales (in thousands)

 

$

736,479

 

 

$

733,547

 

 

0

%

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

32

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

 

18.5

%

 

 

17.4

%

 

 

 

Operating margin

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

3.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory turns (1)

 

 

19

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

Days sales outstanding (2)

 

 

68

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

Product Mix:

 

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

Notebooks/Mobility

 

 

35

%

 

 

34

%

 

 

 

Desktops

 

 

12

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

Accessories

 

 

11

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

Displays and Sound

 

 

10

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

Software

 

 

9

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

Servers/Storage

 

 

9

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

Net/Com Products

 

 

7

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

Other Hardware/Services

 

 

7

 

 

9

 

 

 

Total Net Sales

 

 

100

%

 

100

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock Performance Indicators:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

 

26,332

 

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

 

Closing price

 

$

64.20

 

 

$

45.10

 

 

 

 

Market capitalization (in thousands)

 

$

1,690,514

 

 

$

1,184,146

 

 

 

 

Trailing price/earnings ratio

 

 

19.2

 

 

 

15.7

 

 

 

 

LTM Net Income (in thousands)

 

$

88,691

 

 

$

75,924

 

 

 

 

LTM Adjusted EBITDA (3) (in thousands)

 

$

125,416

 

 

$

120,165

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents the annualized cost of goods sold for the period divided by the average inventory for the prior four-month period.

(2)

Represents the trade receivable at the end of the period divided by average daily net sales for the same three-month period.

(3)

LTM Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted for stock-based compensation and restructuring and other related charges for the last twelve months. See page 9 for a reconciliation.

REVENUE AND MARGIN INFORMATION

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

Net

 

Gross

 

Net

 

Gross

(amounts in thousands)

 

Sales

 

Margin

 

Sales

 

Margin

Enterprise Solutions

 

$

298,808

 

15.4

%

 

$

287,153

 

15.0

%

Business Solutions

 

 

278,198

 

23.8

 

 

 

261,027

 

23.5

 

Public Sector Solutions

 

 

159,473

 

15.2

 

 

 

185,367

 

12.7

 

Total

 

$

736,479

18.5

%

 

$

733,547

17.4

%

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net sales

 

$

736,479

 

 

$

733,547

 

 

$

1,368,504

 

 

$

1,461,092

 

Cost of sales

 

 

599,937

 

 

 

605,770

 

 

 

1,113,890

 

 

 

1,211,019

 

Gross profit

 

 

136,542

 

 

 

127,777

 

 

 

254,614

 

 

 

250,073

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

105,208

 

 

 

100,960

 

 

 

209,816

 

 

 

204,242

 

Restructuring and other charges

 

 

415

 

 

 

1,746

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

2,643

 

Income from operations

 

 

30,919

 

 

 

25,071

 

 

 

44,383

 

 

 

43,188

 

Interest income, net

 

 

4,649

 

 

 

1,874

 

 

 

9,216

 

 

 

3,160

 

Income tax provision

 

 

(9,407

)

 

 

(7,248

)

 

 

(14,284

)

 

 

(12,453

)

Net income

 

$

26,161

 

 

$

19,697

 

 

$

39,315

 

 

$

33,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

1.49

 

 

$

1.29

 

Diluted

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

1.48

 

 

$

1.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in the computation of earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

26,348

 

 

 

26,256

 

 

 

26,355

 

 

 

26,291

 

Diluted

 

 

26,520

 

 

 

26,365

 

 

 

26,522

 

 

 

26,400

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

(amounts in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

128,213

 

 

$

144,954

 

Short-term investments

 

 

257,590

 

 

 

152,232

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

598,826

 

 

 

606,834

 

Inventories, net

 

 

136,613

 

 

 

124,179

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

9,281

 

 

 

4,348

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

16,982

 

 

 

16,092

 

Total current assets

 

 

1,147,505

 

 

 

1,048,639

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

54,376

 

 

 

56,658

 

Right-of-use assets, net

 

 

3,917

 

 

 

4,340

 

Goodwill

 

 

73,602

 

 

 

73,602

 

Intangibles assets, net

 

 

2,819

 

 

 

3,428

 

Other assets

 

 

1,266

 

 

 

1,714

 

Total Assets

 

$

1,283,485

 

 

$

1,188,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

317,111

 

 

$

263,682

 

Accrued payroll

 

 

23,004

 

 

 

20,440

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

48,527

 

 

 

43,843

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

388,642

 

 

 

327,965

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

17,418

 

 

 

15,844

 

Operating lease liability

 

 

2,497

 

 

 

3,181

 

Other liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

624

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

408,557

 

 

 

347,614

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

293

 

 

 

293

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

134,967

 

 

 

130,878

 

Retained earnings

 

 

794,942

 

 

 

760,898

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(103

)

 

 

81

 

Treasury stock at cost

 

 

(55,171

)

 

 

(51,383

)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

874,928

 

 

 

840,767

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

1,283,485

 

 

$

1,188,381

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

(amounts in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Cash Flows provided by Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

26,161

 

 

$

19,697

 

 

$

39,315

 

 

$

33,895

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,273

 

 

 

3,094

 

 

 

6,539

 

 

 

6,167

 

Adjustments to credit losses reserve

 

 

141

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

1,247

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

1,783

 

 

 

4,197

 

 

 

3,636

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

1,623

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,623

 

 

 

 

Amortization of discount on short-term investments

 

 

(3,269

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,593

)

 

 

 

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

 

 

15

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

475

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(71,708

)

 

 

27,835

 

 

 

7,598

 

 

 

16,370

 

Inventories

 

 

(12,713

)

 

 

39,583

 

 

 

(12,434

)

 

 

48,948

 

Prepaid expenses, income tax receivable, and other current assets

 

 

(6,019

)

 

 

(7,408

)

 

 

(5,823

)

 

 

(13,653

)

Other non-current assets

 

 

168

 

 

 

98

 

 

 

448

 

 

 

140

 

Accounts payable

 

 

98,299

 

 

 

38,725

 

 

 

53,172

 

 

 

44,584

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

172

 

 

(8,814

)

 

 

6,188

 

 

(6,364

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

38,391

 

 

115,940

 

 

 

95,676

 

 

135,445

 

Cash Flows used in Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of short-term investments

 

 

(103,279

)

 

 

 

 

 

(203,278

)

 

 

 

Maturities of short-term investments

 

 

53,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

103,280

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(1,819

)

 

 

(2,978

)

 

 

(3,427

)

 

 

(4,860

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(51,818

)

 

(2,978

)

 

 

(103,425

)

 

(4,860

)

Cash Flows used in Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

 

 

2,211

 

 

 

8,585

 

 

 

10,560

 

 

 

67,895

 

Repayment of short-term borrowings

 

 

(2,211

)

 

 

(8,585

)

 

 

(10,560

)

 

 

(67,895

)

Purchase of common stock for treasury shares

 

 

(3,427

)

 

 

(1,969

)

 

 

(3,613

)

 

 

(5,392

)

Dividend payments

 

 

(2,635

)

 

 

(2,099

)

 

 

(5,271

)

 

 

(4,206

)

Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

 

537

 

 

 

537

 

 

 

537

 

 

 

537

 

Payment of payroll taxes on stock-based compensation through shares withheld

 

 

(414

)

 

 

(258

)

 

 

(645

)

 

 

(471

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(5,939

)

 

(3,789

)

 

 

(8,992

)

 

(9,532

)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(19,366

)

 

 

109,173

 

 

 

(16,741

)

 

 

121,053

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

147,579

 

 

134,810

 

 

 

144,954

 

 

122,930

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

128,213

 

$

243,983

 

 

$

128,213

 

$

243,983

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued purchases of property and equipment

 

$

347

 

 

$

205

 

 

$

347

 

 

$

205

 

Accrued purchase of common stock for treasury shares

 

$

211

 

 

$

 

 

$

211

 

 

$

 

Accrued excise tax on treasury purchases

 

$

18

 

 

$

54

 

 

$

18

 

 

$

54

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

17,311

 

 

$

20,131

 

 

$

17,946

 

 

$

27,410

 

Interest paid

 

$

1

 

 

$

1

 

 

$

2

 

 

$

18

 

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

A reconciliation from Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is detailed below. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted for restructuring and other charges, and stock-based compensation. Both EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either includes or excludes amounts that are not normally included or excluded in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide helpful information with respect to our operating performance including our ability to fund our future capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Adjusted EBITDA also provides helpful information as it is the primary measure used in certain financial covenants contained in our credit agreement. When analyzing our operating performance, investors should use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in addition to, and not as alternatives for Net income or any other performance measure presented in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similar titled measures of other companies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

LTM Ended June 30, (1)

(amounts in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

Net income

 

$

26,161

 

 

$

19,697

 

 

33

%

 

$

88,691

 

 

$

75,924

 

 

17

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,273

 

 

 

3,094

 

 

6

 

 

 

13,026

 

 

 

12,165

 

 

7

 

Income tax expense

 

 

9,407

 

 

 

7,248

 

 

30

 

 

 

31,674

 

 

 

27,143

 

 

17

 

Interest income

 

 

(4,656

)

 

 

(1,876

)

 

148

 

 

 

(16,031

)

 

 

(4,258

)

 

276

 

Interest expense

 

 

7

 

 

 

2

 

 

250

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

27

 

 

(48

)

EBITDA

 

 

34,192

 

 

 

28,165

 

 

21

 

 

 

117,374

 

 

 

111,001

 

 

6

 

Restructuring and other charges (2)

 

 

415

 

 

 

1,746

 

 

(76

)

 

 

459

 

 

 

2,643

 

 

(83

)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

1,783

 

 

26

 

 

 

7,583

 

 

 

6,521

 

 

16

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

36,855

 

 

$

31,694

 

 

16

%

 

$

125,416

 

 

$

120,165

 

 

4

%

(1)

 

LTM: Last twelve months 

(2)

  Restructuring and other charges in 2024 and 2023 consisted of severance and other charges related to internal restructuring activities.

ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

A reconciliation from Net Income to Adjusted Net Income is detailed below. Adjusted Net Income is defined as Net Income plus restructuring and other charges, net of tax. A reconciliation from Diluted Earnings per Share to Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share is detailed below. Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share is defined diluted earnings per share adjusted for restructuring and other charges, net of tax. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share are considered non-GAAP financial measures (see note above in EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for a description of non-GAAP financial measures). The Company believes that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share provide helpful information with respect to the Company's operating performance. When analyzing our operating performance, investors should use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share in addition to, and not as alternatives for Net income and Diluted Earnings per Share or any other performance measure presented in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similar titled measures of other companies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

Net income

 

$

26,161

 

 

$

19,697

 

 

33

%

 

$

39,315

 

 

$

33,895

 

 

16

%

Restructuring and other charges (1)

 

 

415

 

 

 

1,746

 

 

(76

)

 

 

415

 

 

 

2,643

 

 

(84

)

Tax benefit

 

 

(110

)

 

 

(470

)

 

(77

)

 

 

(111

)

 

 

(710

)

 

(84

)

Adjusted Net Income

 

 

26,466

 

 

 

20,973

 

 

26

 

 

 

39,619

 

 

 

35,828

 

 

11

 

Diluted shares

 

 

26,520

 

 

 

26,365

 

 

 

 

 

26,522

 

 

 

26,400

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

32

%

 

$

1.48

 

 

$

1.28

 

 

15

%

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share

 

$

1.00

 

 

$

0.80

 

 

25

%

 

$

1.49

 

 

$

1.36

 

 

10

%

(1) 

 

Restructuring and other charges in 2024 and 2023 consisted of severance and other charges related to internal restructuring activities.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

Thomas Baker, 603.683.2505

Senior Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer

tom@connection.com

Source: Connection

FAQ

What was Connection's (CNXN) net income for Q2 2024?

Connection (CNXN) reported a record net income of $26.2 million for Q2 2024, representing a 32.8% increase year-over-year.

How did Connection's (CNXN) diluted EPS change in Q2 2024 compared to the previous year?

Connection's (CNXN) diluted EPS increased to $0.99 in Q2 2024, compared to $0.75 in the same quarter of the previous year.

What was the performance of Connection's (CNXN) Business Solutions segment in Q2 2024?

Connection's (CNXN) Business Solutions segment saw net sales increase by 6.6% to $278.2 million in Q2 2024, compared to $261.0 million in the prior year quarter.

How did Connection's (CNXN) gross margin change in Q2 2024?

Connection's (CNXN) gross margin expanded by 112 basis points to 18.5% in Q2 2024 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

What dividend did Connection (CNXN) declare for Q2 2024?

Connection (CNXN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company's common stock, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 13, 2024.

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