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Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE) reported record revenue of $2,462,000 for Q2 2021, up 17.7% from $2,092,000 in Q2 2020. Gross margin improved to 55.9% from 52.5% year-over-year. The company achieved an operating income of $271,000, compared to $19,000 in the prior year, reflecting a significant 1326.3% increase. Earnings per share rose to $0.06, from $0.01 in Q2 2020. Cash and investments totaled approximately $9.6 million.

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  • Record quarterly revenue of $2,462,000, up 17.7% year-over-year.
  • Gross margin increase to 55.9% from 52.5%.
  • Operating income surged to $271,000 from $19,000, a 1326.3% increase.
  • Earnings per share increased to $0.06 from $0.01.
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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)


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

bps

Income Before Income Taxes


$

271


$

19


1326.3

%

Earnings Per Share (diluted)


$

.06


$

.01


500.0

%

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.

"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

$

2,462


$

2,092


Cost of goods sold


1,086



994


Gross profit


1,376



1,098









Operating expenses


1,105



1,079









Operating income


271



19









Non-operating income


0



0









Income before income taxes


271



19









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,


2021


2020


Sales

$

4,363


$

4,015


Cost of goods sold


1,997



1,918


Gross profit


2,366



2,097









Operating expenses


2,099



2,219









Operating income (loss)


267



(122)









Non-operating income


2



31









Income (loss) before income taxes


269



(91)









Provision for (benefit from) income taxes


57



(18)









Net income (loss)

$

212


$

(73)









Earnings (loss) per share – diluted

$

0.06


$

(0.02)


Average shares outstanding - diluted


3,433,609



3,395,521


 

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Balance Sheets

June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020

(in thousands)



June 30,


December 31,



2020


2020


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


$

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


9



12









Stockholders' equity







Common stock


339



339


Additional paid-in capital


2,039



2,036


Retained earnings


10,610



10,398


Other comprehensive gain


0



1


Total stockholders' equity


12,988



12,774









Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

14,018


$

13,319


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 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

This press release may include statements about possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities, plans, or opportunities.  These forward-looking statements may include the words "will," "should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends" or similar expressions.  For these forward-looking statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward−looking statements contained in federal securities laws.  Forward-looking statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact.  These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in our periodic filings with the SEC that could cause actual performance, activities, plans, or opportunities after the date the statements are made to differ significantly from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

For more information please visit our website at: www.electro-sensors.com. Also look us up on:

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FAQ

What financial results did Electro-Sensors report for Q2 2021?

Electro-Sensors reported a record revenue of $2,462,000 for Q2 2021, which is a 17.7% increase compared to Q2 2020.

How did the gross margin change for Electro-Sensors in Q2 2021?

The gross margin for Electro-Sensors increased to 55.9% in Q2 2021, up from 52.5% in the previous year.

What was Electro-Sensors' earnings per share for Q2 2021?

Electro-Sensors reported earnings per share of $0.06 for Q2 2021, compared to $0.01 in Q2 2020.

What is the stock symbol for Electro-Sensors?

Electro-Sensors is traded under the stock symbol ELSE.
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