HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) reported strong second quarter 2024 results. Key highlights include:
- Total revenue increased 14.0% to $156.2 million
- Gross profit margin expanded by 590 basis points to 25.9%
- Operating profit significantly increased to $10.0 million from $0.7 million
- Net income rose to $6.0 million, or $0.42 per diluted share
The company expects modest revenue growth and significant operating profit increase for the full year 2024. Hamilton Beach Brands is progressing with six strategic initiatives focused on driving growth, expanding margins, and generating strong cash flow.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024. I punti salienti includono:
- Le entrate totali sono aumentate del 14,0%, raggiungendo i 156,2 milioni di dollari
- Il margine di profitto lordo è aumentato di 590 punti base, arrivando al 25,9%
- Il profitto operativo è salito significativamente a 10,0 milioni di dollari, rispetto ai 0,7 milioni di dollari
- Il reddito netto è aumentato a 6,0 milioni di dollari, ovvero 0,42 dollari per azione diluita
L'azienda prevede una crescita modesta dei ricavi e un significativo aumento del profitto operativo per l'intero anno 2024. Hamilton Beach Brands sta avanzando con sei iniziative strategiche focalizzate sulla crescita, l'espansione dei margini e la generazione di un forte flusso di cassa.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) informó sobre resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre de 2024. Los puntos destacados incluyen:
- Los ingresos totales aumentaron un 14,0% alcanzando los 156,2 millones de dólares
- El margen bruto de ganancia se amplió en 590 puntos básicos, alcanzando el 25,9%
- El beneficio operativo aumentó significativamente a 10,0 millones de dólares, desde 0,7 millones de dólares
- El ingreso neto subió a 6,0 millones de dólares, o 0,42 dólares por acción diluida
La empresa espera un crecimiento modesto de los ingresos y un aumento significativo del beneficio operativo para todo el año 2024. Hamilton Beach Brands está avanzando con seis iniciativas estratégicas centradas en impulsar el crecimiento, expandir márgenes y generar un fuerte flujo de efectivo.
해밀턴 비치 브랜드 홀딩스 컴퍼니(NYSE: HBB)는 2024년 2분기 강력한 실적을 보고했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:
- 총 수익이 14.0% 증가하여 1억 5620만 달러에 달했습니다.
- 총 이익률이 590 베이시스 포인트 확대되어 25.9%에 도달했습니다.
- 운영 이익이 70만 달러에서 1000만 달러로 크게 증가했습니다.
- 순이익이 600만 달러로 증가했으며, 이는 희석된 주당 0.42 달러입니다.
회사는 2024년 전체에 대해 완만한 수익 성장과 상당한 운영 이익 증가를 예상하고 있습니다. 해밀턴 비치 브랜드는 성장을 촉진하고 마진을 확장하며 강력한 현금 흐름을 생성하는 데 집중한 여섯 가지 전략적 이니셔티브를 추진하고 있습니다.
La société Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) a annoncé des résultats solides pour le deuxième trimestre 2024. Les points clés incluent :
- Les revenus totaux ont augmenté de 14,0 % pour atteindre 156,2 millions de dollars
- La marge brute a progressé de 590 points de base pour atteindre 25,9 %
- Le bénéfice opérationnel a considérablement augmenté à 10,0 millions de dollars contre 0,7 million de dollars
- Le revenu net a grimpé à 6,0 millions de dollars, soit 0,42 dollar par action diluée
L'entreprise s'attend à une croissance modeste des revenus et à une augmentation significative du bénéfice opérationnel pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024. Hamilton Beach Brands progresse avec six initiatives stratégiques axées sur la croissance, l'expansion des marges et la génération d'un robuste flux de trésorerie.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) berichtete über starke Ergebnisse im zweiten Quartal 2024. Zu den wichtigsten Punkten gehören:
- Der Gesamtumsatz stieg um 14,0 % auf 156,2 Millionen US-Dollar
- Die Bruttogewinnmarge erweiterte sich um 590 Basispunkte auf 25,9 %
- Der operative Gewinn erhöhte sich erheblich auf 10,0 Millionen US-Dollar von zuvor 0,7 Millionen US-Dollar
- Der Nettogewinn stieg auf 6,0 Millionen US-Dollar, bzw. 0,42 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie
Das Unternehmen erwartet ein moderates Umsatzwachstum und einen signifikanten Anstieg des operativen Gewinns für das gesamte Jahr 2024. Hamilton Beach Brands setzt sechs strategische Initiativen um, die auf Wachstum, Margenausweitung und die Erzielung eines starken Cashflows abzielen.
- Revenue increased 14.0% to $156.2 million in Q2 2024
- Gross profit margin expanded by 590 basis points to 25.9%
- Operating profit significantly increased to $10.0 million from $0.7 million
- Net income rose to $6.0 million, or $0.42 per diluted share
- Net debt reduced to $12.8 million from $57.8 million year-over-year
- Company expects modest revenue growth and significant operating profit increase for full year 2024
- Revenue decreased in the Canadian consumer market
- Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $30.4 million from $26.6 million
- Hamilton Beach Health business expected to have an operating loss in 2024 due to planned investments
Insights
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company's Q2 2024 results demonstrate significant improvements across key financial metrics. Revenue increased by
Operating profit saw a remarkable increase to
The company's balance sheet also shows strength, with net debt decreasing significantly from
Looking ahead, management's outlook for 2024 includes expectations of modest revenue growth and significant operating profit increase. The acquisition of HealthBeacon, while currently not material to revenues, presents a potential new growth avenue in the health tech sector.
Investors should note the company's strategic initiatives, particularly its focus on premium products and digital transformation, which could drive long-term growth. However, the planned termination of the over-funded US defined benefit pension plan in Q3 2024 will result in a non-cash charge, which may impact reported earnings.
Hamilton Beach Brands' Q2 2024 results reveal interesting market dynamics. The company's revenue growth outpaced the overall small kitchen appliance market, which is expected to be modestly below 2023 levels. This suggests Hamilton Beach is gaining market share, particularly in its US, Mexican and Latin American consumer markets, as well as the global commercial market.
The company's strategic focus on premium products through brands like Hamilton Beach Professional®, Wolf Gourmet® and CHI® is aligned with consumer trends towards higher-end home appliances. This shift is evident in the favorable product mix contributing to margin expansion.
The acquisition of HealthBeacon and the development of the Hamilton Beach Health® brand position the company to capitalize on the growing home health and wellness market. This diversification into health tech, particularly with products like the Smart Sharps Bin™, could open up new revenue streams in the rapidly expanding digital health sector.
The company's emphasis on e-commerce and digital marketing strategies is important in today's retail landscape. With more than
However, investors should monitor the Canadian consumer market, which saw a decrease in revenue. This could indicate challenges in that specific region or potential for targeted growth initiatives.
Highlights - Second Quarter 2024 Compared to Second Quarter 2023
6/30/2024 | 6/30/2023 | ||
(In millions) | |||
Revenue | $ 156.2 | $ 137.1 | |
Gross profit | $ 40.5 | $ 27.4 | |
% of revenue | 25.9 % | 20.0 % | |
Operating profit | $ 10.0 | $ 0.7 | |
Cash flow from operating activities | $ 37.1 | $ 57.3 | |
Total debt | $ 50.0 | $ 59.9 | |
Net debt | $ 12.8 | $ 57.8 | |
- Total revenue of
$156.2 million 14.0% compared to a year ago - Gross profit margin expanded by 590 basis points to
25.9% compared to20.0% - Operating profit of
$10.0 million $0.7 million - Cash provided by operating activities was
$37.1 million $57.3 million - The Company's outlook for the full year 2024 compared to the full year 2023 includes a modest increase in revenue and a significant increase in operating profit based on gross margin expansion
Results - Second Quarter 2024 Compared to Second Quarter 2023
Total revenue of
Gross profit was
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to
Operating profit increased significantly to
Interest expense, net decreased to
Income tax expense was
Net income was
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was
The Company allocated its strong cash flow primarily to fund the acquisition of HealthBeacon and to return value to shareholders through the quarterly dividend and share repurchases. On June 30, 2024, net debt, or total debt minus cash and cash equivalents, was
Outlook for Full Year 2024
In 2024, the retail marketplace for small kitchen appliances is expected to be modestly below 2023. The Company expects that continued progress with its strategic initiatives will enable it to deliver above market revenue performance.
For the full year 2024, the Company continues to expect revenue to increase modestly compared to the full year 2023. As expected, revenue growth in the first half of 2024 was stronger than it is expected to be in the second half, due to year-over-year comparisons. Operating profit for the full year 2024 is expected to increase significantly compared to the full year 2023 based on an expansion of gross profit margin. Operating profit growth in the first half of 2024 is expected to be stronger than in the second half, mostly due to year-over-year comparisons.
The Company is in the process of finalizing the termination of its over-funded US defined benefit pension plan, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2024. Upon termination, the Company expects to benefit from surplus assets, which were
Progress with the Company's six strategic initiatives is expected to drive revenue growth, expand margins, and generate strong cash flow over time. The initiatives are focused on increasing sales of innovative, higher priced, higher margin products in the Company's North American market. The following is a summary of each initiative.
Drive Core Growth: This initiative is focused on driving the growth of the Company's flagship Hamilton Beach® and Proctor Silex® brands in its core North American market. Both brands have a long history of consumer trust, based on quality, durability and innovation. The Company is a leader in developing innovative new products in the small appliance category, which are based on consumer research and designed to improve everyday living. A number of incremental placements of core brand products that were secured last year and this year across multiple categories and retail customers are expected to benefit the Company throughout 2024. New products are supported by digital marketing, social media advertising and influencer marketing. Hamilton Beach® is the #1 small kitchen appliance brand in the
Gain Share in the Premium Market: The Company aims to increase its participation in the premium small kitchen appliance market by developing, licensing and acquiring brands. The Company's owned premium brands are Hamilton Beach Professional® and Weston®. The Company licenses the brands for Wolf Gourmet® countertop appliances, CHI® premium garment care products, CloroxTM True HEPA air purifiers, and Brita HubTM countertop electric water filtration appliances. The Company has exclusive multiyear agreements to design, sell, market, and distribute Bartesian® cocktail makers and Numilk® plant-based milk makers.
Accelerate Growth of Hamilton Beach Health: The Company aims to increase its participation in the large and fast-growing home health and wellness market. In 2021, the Company created the Hamilton Beach Health® brand, drawing on decades of experience as a trusted resource in the home. In February 2024, Hamilton Beach Health acquired HealthBeacon PLC, a medical technology firm and strategic partner of the Company. HealthBeacon develops digitally connected devices that enable patients to manage at home chronic conditions that require the use of injectable medications, and it provides other health services. The primary system offered is called the Smart Sharps Bin™ from Hamilton Beach Health. It is provided to patients in
Lead in the Global Commercial Market: The Company is a leading provider of commercial small appliances to the food service and hospitality industries worldwide. The Hamilton Beach® brand, with its reputation for performance, reliability and differentiated products, is driving the sales growth of commercial products. The Company develops products that create a competitive advantage in its heritage blending and mixing categories, as well as products that provide for expansion into new categories. The Company's commercial products are sold in more than 100 countries and more than
Accelerate Digital Transformation: The Company has a well-developed ecommerce capability. This initiative focuses on investments to gain share in the ecommerce market for consumer and commercial products. The Company collaborates closely with omnichannel and online-only retail customers to leverage the fast-paced changes in ecommerce. The Company invests in robust digital marketing to increase awareness and sell-through of its products, including online product content, search engine optimization, and advertising, attracting favorable reviews and strong star ratings, and social media strategies. The Company's
Leverage Partnerships and Acquisitions: This initiative is focused on identifying and securing businesses with a strategic fit to the Company's portfolio. The Company is actively engaged in the pursuit of additional trademark licensing agreements, strategic alliances, and acquisitions to drive growth in all markets.
Conference Call
The Company will conduct an earnings conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. The call may be accessed by dialing 888-350-3452 (toll free), International 647-362-9199. Conference ID: 1809480. The conference call will be webcast live on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.hamiltonbeachbrands.com. An archive of the webcast will be available on the website.
About Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company is a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of a wide range of brand name small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, and commercial products for restaurants, fast food chains, bars, and hotels, and is a provider of connected devices and software for healthcare management. The Company's owned consumer brands include Hamilton Beach®, Proctor Silex®, Hamilton Beach Professional®, Weston®, and TrueAir®. The Company's owned commercial brands include Hamilton Beach Commercial® and Proctor Silex Commercial®. The Company licenses the brands for Wolf Gourmet® countertop appliances, CHI® premium garment care products, CloroxTM True HEPA air purifiers, and Brita HubTM countertop electric water filtration appliances. The Company has exclusive multiyear agreements to design, sell, market, and distribute Bartesian® cocktail makers and Numilk® plant-based milk makers. The Company's Hamilton Beach Health subsidiary is focused on expanding the Company's participation in the home health and medical markets. In February 2024, Hamilton Beach Health acquired HealthBeacon, a medical technology firm and strategic partner of the Company since 2021. HealthBeacon develops connected devices that enable patients to manage at home chronic conditions that require the use of injectable medications, and it provides other health services. For more information about Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, visit hamiltonbeachbrands.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: (1) uncertain or unfavorable global economic conditions and impacts from global military conflicts; (2) the Company's ability to source and ship products to meet anticipated demand; (3) the Company's ability to successfully manage constraints throughout the global transportation supply chain; (4) changes in the sales prices, product mix or levels of consumer purchases of small electric and specialty housewares appliances; (5) changes in consumer retail and credit markets, including the increasing volume of transactions made through third-party internet sellers; (6) bankruptcy of or loss of major retail customers or suppliers; (7) changes in costs, including transportation costs, of sourced products; (8) delays in delivery of sourced products; (9) changes in or unavailability of quality or cost effective suppliers; (10) exchange rate fluctuations, changes in the import tariffs and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory climate in the countries in which the Company operates or buys and/or sells products; (11) the impact of tariffs on customer purchasing patterns; (12) product liability, regulatory actions or other litigation, warranty claims or returns of products; (13) customer acceptance of, changes in costs of or delays in the development of new products; (14) increased competition, including consolidation within the industry; (15) changes in customers' inventory management strategies; (16) shifts in consumer shopping patterns, gasoline prices, weather conditions, the level of consumer confidence and disposable income as a result of economic conditions, unemployment rates or other events or conditions that may adversely affect the level of customer purchases of the Company's products; (17) changes mandated by federal, state and other regulation, including tax, health, safety or environmental legislation; (18) the Company's ability to identify, acquire or develop, and successfully integrate, new businesses or new product lines; and (19) other risk factors, including those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Furthermore, the future impact of unfavorable economic conditions, including inflation, changing interest rates, availability of capital markets and consumer spending rates remains uncertain. In uncertain economic environments, we cannot predict whether or when such circumstances may improve or worsen, or what impact, if any, such circumstances could have on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial position.
HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) | |||||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 | SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
(In thousands, except per | (In thousands, except per | ||||||
Revenue | $ 156,240 | $ 137,109 | $ 284,517 | $ 265,361 | |||
Cost of sales | 115,744 | 109,693 | 213,967 | 217,035 | |||
Gross profit | 40,496 | 27,416 | 70,550 | 48,326 | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 30,397 | 26,640 | 61,344 | 52,559 | |||
Amortization of intangible assets | 143 | 50 | 193 | 100 | |||
Operating profit (loss) | 9,956 | 726 | 9,013 | (4,333) | |||
Interest expense, net | 115 | 773 | 271 | 2,042 | |||
Other expense (income), net | 883 | (271) | 1,056 | (255) | |||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 8,958 | 224 | 7,686 | (6,120) | |||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 2,972 | 114 | 2,862 | (1,453) | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 5,986 | $ 110 | $ 4,824 | $ (4,667) | |||
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.42 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.34 | $ (0.33) | |||
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 14,113 | 14,081 | 14,137 | 14,077 | |||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 14,127 | 14,110 | 14,152 | 14,077 | |||
HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) | |||||
JUNE 30 | DECEMBER 31 | JUNE 30 | |||
(In thousands) | |||||
Assets | |||||
Current assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 37,213 | $ 15,370 | $ 2,071 | ||
Trade receivables, net | 85,038 | 135,434 | 89,898 | ||
Inventory | 130,197 | 126,554 | 137,224 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 12,544 | 9,457 | 13,793 | ||
Total current assets | 264,992 | 286,815 | 242,986 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 35,395 | 27,401 | 27,241 | ||
Right-of-use lease assets | 37,486 | 39,423 | 41,546 | ||
Goodwill | 7,099 | 6,253 | 6,253 | ||
Other intangible assets, net | 2,210 | 1,292 | 1,392 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 2,005 | 2,581 | 2,853 | ||
Deferred costs | 14,523 | 14,613 | 14,419 | ||
Other non-current assets | 6,186 | 6,324 | 6,687 | ||
Total assets | $ 369,896 | $ 384,702 | $ 343,377 | ||
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Accounts payable | $ 96,452 | $ 99,704 | $ 84,098 | ||
Revolving credit agreements | 50,000 | — | — | ||
Accrued compensation | 8,244 | 14,948 | 7,729 | ||
Accrued product returns | 6,338 | 6,232 | 5,605 | ||
Lease liabilities | 5,838 | 6,155 | 6,088 | ||
Other current liabilities | 10,773 | 12,549 | 11,980 | ||
Total current liabilities | 177,645 | 139,588 | 115,500 | ||
Revolving credit agreements | — | 50,000 | 59,911 | ||
Lease liabilities, non-current | 40,489 | 41,937 | 44,480 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 6,030 | 5,910 | 5,120 | ||
Total liabilities | 224,164 | 237,435 | 225,011 | ||
Stockholders' equity | |||||
Preferred stock, par value | — | — | — | ||
Class A Common stock | 114 | 112 | 111 | ||
Class B Common stock | 36 | 36 | 36 | ||
Capital in excess of par value | 73,483 | 70,401 | 66,765 | ||
Treasury stock | (16,552) | (12,013) | (9,514) | ||
Retained earnings | 101,078 | 99,398 | 72,563 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (12,427) | (10,667) | (11,595) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 145,732 | 147,267 | 118,366 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 369,896 | $ 384,702 | $ 343,377 | ||
HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) | |||
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
(In thousands) | |||
Operating activities | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 4,824 | $ (4,667) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,628 | 2,128 | |
Stock compensation expense | 3,084 | 1,759 | |
Other | 1,610 | (611) | |
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Trade receivables | 49,582 | 26,393 | |
Inventory | (7,657) | 20,390 | |
Other assets | (2,622) | 396 | |
Accounts payable | (3,076) | 22,240 | |
Other liabilities | (11,302) | (10,768) | |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | 37,071 | 57,260 | |
Investing activities | |||
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment | (1,540) | (1,486) | |
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | (7,412) | — | |
Issuance of secured loan | (600) | — | |
Repayment of secured loan | 2,205 | — | |
Other | — | (150) | |
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | (7,347) | (1,636) | |
Financing activities | |||
Net additions (reductions) to revolving credit agreements | — | (51,058) | |
Purchase of treasury stock | (4,539) | (575) | |
Cash dividends paid | (3,144) | (3,008) | |
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | (7,683) | (54,641) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (252) | 182 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | |||
Increase (decrease) for the period | 21,789 | 1,165 | |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 16,379 | 1,905 | |
Balance at the end of the period | $ 38,168 | $ 3,070 | |
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 37,213 | $ 2,071 | |
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets | 50 | 63 | |
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets | 905 | 936 | |
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ 38,168 | $ 3,070 | |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Reported Financial Measures: Net Debt
Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that management uses in evaluating financial position. Net debt is defined as long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents. Management believes net debt is an important measure of the Company's financial position due to the amount of cash and cash equivalents on hand. The presentation of this measure is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with
SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
(In millions) | |||
Total debt | $ 50.0 | $ 59.9 | |
Less: cash | $ (37.2) | $ (2.1) | |
Net debt | $ 12.8 | $ 57.8 | |
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