McGrath RentCorp Announces Results for First Quarter 2021

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McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ: MGRC) reported Q1 2021 revenues of $121.2 million, down 6% year-over-year, with a net income of $17.4 million ($0.71 per diluted share). Rental revenues decreased 4% to $86.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell by $5.7 million to $49.1 million, affected by a $2.1 million legal expense. Notably, the dividend increased 4% to $0.435 per share. Despite challenges, including pandemic impacts, management is optimistic, citing improved bookings and a recently completed acquisition of Kitchens To Go, aimed at enhancing product offerings.

Positive

• Dividend increased 4% to $0.435 per share.
• Optimistic outlook post-acquisition of Kitchens To Go.
• Improved booking momentum as pandemic conditions ease.

Negative

• Total revenues decreased 6% year-over-year.
• Net income declined from $20.2 million to $17.4 million.
• Rental revenues decreased 4%, with notable declines in Adler Tanks division.

McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ: MGRC) (the “Company”), a diversified business-to-business rental company, today announced total revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of $121.2 million, a decrease of 6%, compared to the first quarter of 2020. The Company reported net income of $17.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021, compared to net income of $20.2 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2020.

FIRST QUARTER 2021 COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Rental revenues decreased 4% year-over-year to $86.1 million.
• Total revenues decreased 6% year-over-year to $121.2 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ decreased $5.7 million to $49.1 million, which included a $2.1 million non-operating legal expense.
• Dividend rate increased 4% year-over-year to $0.435 per share for the first quarter of 2021. On an annualized basis, this dividend represents a 2.1% yield on the April 27, 2021 close price of $81.93 per share.

Joe Hanna, President and CEO of McGrath RentCorp, made the following comments regarding these results and future expectations:

“Our first quarter rental revenues declined by only 4% compared to a very strong first quarter of 2020, with the majority of the decline at Adler Tank Rentals. Despite the remaining effects of the pandemic, rental revenues at Mobile Modular and TRS-RenTelco decreased by only 2% and 1%, respectively.

While weather and pandemic uncertainty muted activity early in the quarter, we saw conditions steadily improve, which has translated to stronger bookings in many of our industry verticals. Now that vaccine distribution is a reality and the population is more confident, our customers are becoming more positive in their outlook. Commercial business has been healthy and booking momentum improved as the quarter progressed. School districts have either returned students to classrooms, or are planning to, and we are more encouraged about the outlook for our education business.

In early April we completed the acquisition of Kitchens To Go, which provides modular food service facilities for rental and sale nationwide. This addition is highly complementary to our modular building rental business. We added a capable team and quality equipment. Together we look forward to growing this new product line.

Overall, I am pleased with our start to the year. We are encouraged by recent customer and field feedback on potential project activity and we will be working hard to capitalize on this positive momentum as the year continues.”

DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS:

All comparisons presented below are for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 to the quarter ended March 31, 2020 unless otherwise indicated.

MOBILE MODULAR

For the first quarter of 2021, the Company’s Mobile Modular division reported income from operations of $15.7 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 19%. Rental revenues decreased 2% to $46.7 million, depreciation expense increased 3% to $5.8 million and other direct costs increased 2% to $12.9 million, which resulted in a decrease in gross profit on rental revenues of 4% to $28.0 million. The rental revenue decline was due to decreased demand from commercial and education customers. Rental related services revenues decreased 23% to $14.1 million, primarily due to lower revenues from site related services, with associated gross profit decreasing 17% to $4.0 million. Sales revenues increased 5% to $7.6 million, primarily due to higher new equipment sales with gross margin on sales comparable at 35%, resulting in a 5% increase in gross profit on sales revenues to $2.7 million. Selling and administrative expenses increased 10% to $19.2 million, primarily due to a non-operating legal expense recorded in 2021.

TRS-RENTELCO

For the first quarter of 2021, the Company’s TRS-RenTelco division reported income from operations of $8.5 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 1%. Rental revenues decreased 1% to $27.3 million, depreciation expense decreased 4% to $11.4 million and other direct costs increased 4% to $4.5 million, which resulted in a $0.1 million increase in gross profit on rental revenues to $11.4 million. The rental revenue decline was due to decreased demand from telecommunications customers, partly offset by increases from general purpose test equipment customers. Sales revenues were comparable at $5.1 million. Gross margin on sales was 55% in 2021 compared to 52% in 2020, resulting in a 7% increase in gross profit on sales revenues to $2.8 million. Selling and administrative expenses decreased 1% to $6.3 million.

ADLER TANKS

For the first quarter of 2021, the Company’s Adler Tanks division reported income from operations of $0.8 million, a decrease of $1.9 million. Rental revenues decreased 17% to $12.2 million, depreciation expense decreased 2% to $4.1 million and other direct costs decreased 6% to $2.3 million, which resulted in a 27% decrease in gross profit on rental revenues to $5.8 million. The rental revenue decrease was primarily due to weaker business activity levels in multiple geographic and market segments. Rental related services revenues decreased 12% to $4.9 million, with gross profit on rental related services decreasing 22% to $1.0 million. Selling and administrative expenses decreased 8% to $6.3 million, primarily due to decreased travel, meal and meeting costs and lower corporate allocated expenses.

FINANCIAL OUTLOOK:

Based upon the Company’s year-to-date results, current outlook for the remainder of the year, and the previously announced acquisition of Kitchens To Go, the Company is raising its financial outlook.

For the full-year 2021, the Company expects:

• Total revenue: $570 million - $610 million
• Adjusted EBITDA: $232 million - $247 million
• Gross rental equipment capital expenditures: $90 million to $110 million

1.	Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before inte

FAQ

What were McGrath RentCorp's Q1 2021 revenues?

McGrath RentCorp reported Q1 2021 revenues of $121.2 million.

How did McGrath RentCorp's net income change in Q1 2021?

Net income for Q1 2021 was $17.4 million, down from $20.2 million in Q1 2020.

What is the dividend payout for MGRC in Q1 2021?

The dividend increased to $0.435 per share for Q1 2021.

What challenges did McGrath RentCorp face in Q1 2021?

The company faced a 6% decrease in total revenues and significant declines in rental revenues.

What is the financial outlook for McGrath RentCorp for 2021?

The company expects total revenue between $570 million and $610 million for 2021.