Nobility Homes, Inc. Announces Sales and Earnings for Its Second Quarter 2024

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Nobility Homes (OTCQX:NOBH) reported its financial results for Q2 2024, ending May 4, 2024. Sales were $11.5 million, down from $16.8 million in Q2 2023. Operating income stood at $2.3 million, a decline from $3.7 million in the same quarter last year. Net income after taxes was $2.0 million, compared to $2.9 million in Q2 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $0.62, down from $0.85 last year.

For the first six months of 2024, sales were $26.3 million versus $33.9 million in the previous year. Operating income was $5.0 million, down from $7.6 million, and net income was $4.4 million versus $5.9 million last year. Diluted earnings per share were $1.33, compared to $1.75 last year.

The company's financial position remains strong with $23.5 million in cash and no debt. Working capital is $38.7 million, and stockholders' equity is $52.3 million. The book value per share stands at $15.99. President Terry Trexler attributed declines to higher interest rates, material and labor shortages, and inflation in building products. The company anticipates these challenges to persist throughout the second half of 2024.

Positive

• No outstanding debt.
• Strong financial position with $23.5 million in cash.
• High working capital of $38.7 million.
• Stockholders' equity at $52.3 million.
• Book value per share of $15.99.

Negative

• Q2 2024 sales declined to $11.5 million from $16.8 million in Q2 2023.
• Operating income decreased to $2.3 million from $3.7 million.
• Net income fell to $2.0 million from $2.9 million.
• Diluted earnings per share dropped to $0.62 from $0.85.
• First six months sales declined to $26.3 million from $33.9 million.
• Operating income for the first six months fell to $5.0 million from $7.6 million.
• Net income for the first six months declined to $4.4 million from $5.9 million.
• Ongoing issues with material shortages, back orders, and labor shortages.
• Inflation in building products increasing costs.
• Challenges expected to persist throughout the second half of 2024.

OCALA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2024 / Today Nobility Homes, Inc. (OTCQX:NOBH) announced sales and earnings for its second quarter ended May 4, 2024.

Sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $11.5 million as compared to $16.8 million recorded in the second quarter of 2023. Income from operations for the second quarter of 2024 was $2.3 million versus $3.7 million in the same period a year ago. Net income after taxes was $2.0 million as compared to $2.9 million for the same period last year. Diluted earnings for the second quarter of 2024 were $0.62 per share compared to $0.85 per share last year.

For the first six months of fiscal 2024, sales were $26.3 million as compared to $33.9 million for the six months of 2023. Income from operations for the six months of 2024 was $5.0 million versus $7.6 million in the same period last year. Net income after taxes was $4.4 million versus last year's results of $5.9 million. Diluted earnings were $1.33 per share compared to $1.75 per share last year.

Nobility's financial position for the first six months 2024 remains strong with cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposit and short-term investments of $23.5 million and no outstanding debt. Working capital is $38.7 million and our ratio of current assets to current liabilities is 4.9:1. Stockholders' equity is $52.3 million and the book value per share of common stock is $15.99.

Terry Trexler, President, stated, "Net sales decreased in the first half of 2024 as compared to last year because of the decrease in the number of homes retail sold and manufactured and we are building and selling smaller priced homes due to the higher interest rates on mortgages. There are still delays in the receipt of certain key production materials from suppliers, back orders, price increases and labor shortages. These issues continue to cause delays in the completion of the homes at the Company's manufacturing facility and the set-up process of retail homes in the field and our inability to timely deliver and set up homes to customers has negatively impacted sales and earnings. We expect that these challenges will continue throughout the second half of fiscal year 2024. The Company also continues to experience inflation in some building products resulting in increases to our material and labor costs which may increase the wholesale and retail selling prices of our homes. Additionally, we believe that potential customers have delayed or deferred purchasing decisions when considering the interest rate environment.

The current demand for affordable manufactured housing in Florida and the U.S. has slowed because of the interest rate environment and increased costs associated with mortgages. According to the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, shipments for the industry in Florida for the period from November 2023 through April 2024 declined by approximately 9% from the same period last year.

Maintaining our strong financial position is vital for future growth and success. Our many years of experience in the Florida market, combined with home buyers' increased need for more affordable housing, should serve the Company well in the coming years. Management remains convinced that our specific geographic market is one of the best long-term growth areas in the country."

On June 5, 2024, the Company celebrated its 57^th anniversary in business specializing in the design and production of quality, affordable manufactured homes. With multiple retail sales centers in Florida for over 34 years and an insurance agency subsidiary, we are the only vertically integrated manufactured home company headquartered in Florida.

MANAGEMENT WILL NOT HOLD A CONFERENCE CALL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL TERRY OR TOM TREXLER @ 800-476-6624 EXT 121 OR TERRY@NOBILITYHOMES.COM OR TOM@NOBILITYHOMES.COM

Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although Nobility believes that the amounts and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the potential adverse impact on our business caused by competitive pricing pressures at both the wholesale and retail levels, inflation, increasing material costs (including forest based products) or availability of materials due to supply chain interruptions (such as current inflation with forest products and supply issues with insulation, shingles, vinyl siding and PVC piping), changes in market demand, increase in interest rates, availability of financing for retail and wholesale purchasers, consumer confidence, adverse weather conditions that reduce sales at retail centers, the risk of manufacturing plant shutdowns due to storms or other factors, the impact of marketing and cost-management programs, reliance on the Florida economy, impact of labor shortage, impact of materials shortage, increasing labor cost, cyclical nature of the manufactured housing industry, impact of rising fuel costs, catastrophic events impacting insurance costs, availability of insurance coverage for various risks to Nobility, market demographics, management's ability to attract and retain executive officers and key personnel, increased global tensions, market disruptions resulting from terrorist attacks, or other events such as a pandemic, any armed conflict involving the United States and the impact of inflation.

NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

		May 4,				November 4,
		2024				2023
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	10,659,825			$	13,879,358
Certificates of deposit			12,239,189				10,204,287
Short-term investments			629,442				527,899
Accounts receivable - trade			2,080,220				2,864,808
Mortgage notes receivable			4,008				4,391
Income tax receivable			-				-
Inventories			21,205,417				21,518,098
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,689,041				1,733,179
Total current assets			48,507,142				50,732,020
Property, plant and equipment, net			8,334,042				8,268,976
Mortgage notes receivable, less current portion			142,971				142,761
Other investments			395,019				1,953,199
Property held for resale			26,590				26,590
Deferred income taxes			113,512				90,274
Cash surrender value of life insurance			4,419,709				4,331,659
Other assets			156,287				156,287
Total assets		$	62,095,272			$	65,701,766
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	1,049,103			$	819,143
Accrued compensation			901,237				992,622
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			1,219,843				1,809,335
Income taxes payable			696,188				661,261
Customer deposits			5,969,271				8,703,107
Total current liabilities			9,835,642				12,985,468
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 500,000 shares
authorized; none issued and outstanding			-				-
Common stock, $.10 par value, 10,000,000
shares authorized; 5,364,907 shares issued;
3,268,829 and 3,269,075 shares outstanding, respectively			536,491				536,491
Additional paid in capital			11,050,660				10,964,985
Retained earnings			70,430,917				70,969,764
Less treasury stock at cost, 2,096,078 and
2,095,832 shares, respectively			(29,758,438	)			(29,754,942	)
Total stockholders' equity			52,259,630				52,716,298
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	62,095,272			$	65,701,766

NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		May 4,				May 6,				May 4,				May 6,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net sales		$	11,527,978			$	16,779,597			$	26,295,976			$	33,944,350
Cost of sales			(7,359,584	)			(10,826,286	)			(17,393,236	)			(22,119,443	)
Gross profit			4,168,394				5,953,311				8,902,740				11,824,907
Selling, general and administrative expenses			(1,911,380	)			(2,215,198	)			(3,943,710	)			(4,250,675	)
Operating income			2,257,014				3,738,113				4,959,030				7,574,232
Other income (expense):
Interest income			219,861				169,982				517,860				310,015
Undistributed earnings in joint venture - Majestic 21			20,535				25,622				42,709				48,448
Proceeds received under escrow arrangement			99,816				94,165				99,816				94,165
Increase (decrease) in fair value of equity investment			50,744				(111,075	)			101,543				(129,017	)
Miscellaneous			74,587				18,590				125,128				26,362
Total other income			465,543				197,284				887,056				349,973
Income before provision for income taxes			2,722,557				3,935,397				5,846,086				7,924,205
Income tax expense			(696,598	)			(1,076,548	)			(1,481,690	)			(2,008,389	)
Net income		$	2,025,959			$	2,858,849			$	4,364,396			$	5,915,816
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic			3,269,075				3,370,157				3,268,829				3,370,534
Diluted			3,277,920				3,373,036				3,279,719				3,372,417
Net income per share:
Basic		$	0.62			$	0.85			$	1.34			$	1.76
Diluted		$	0.62			$	0.85			$	1.33			$	1.75

SOURCE: Nobility Homes, Inc.

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FAQ

What were Nobility Homes' Q2 2024 sales?

Nobility Homes reported Q2 2024 sales of $11.5 million, down from $16.8 million in Q2 2023.

What was Nobility Homes' net income for Q2 2024?

Nobility Homes' net income for Q2 2024 was $2.0 million, compared to $2.9 million in Q2 2023.

What were Nobility Homes' diluted earnings per share for Q2 2024?

Diluted earnings per share for Q2 2024 were $0.62, down from $0.85 in Q2 2023.

How did Nobility Homes perform in the first six months of 2024?

For the first six months of 2024, Nobility Homes' sales were $26.3 million, operating income was $5.0 million, and net income was $4.4 million.

What is the financial position of Nobility Homes as of Q2 2024?

Nobility Homes has $23.5 million in cash, no outstanding debt, working capital of $38.7 million, stockholders' equity of $52.3 million, and a book value per share of $15.99.

What challenges did Nobility Homes face in Q2 2024?

Nobility Homes faced higher interest rates, material shortages, back orders, labor shortages, and inflation in building products during Q2 2024.