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Sypris Reports Q1 2024 Results; Revenue Up 10%
May 15, 2024 | Sypris Solutions Inc.Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Sypris Solutions, Inc. reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company’s first quarter 2024 consolidated revenue increased 10.1% to $35.6 million compared with the prior-year quarter, representing the 11th quarter of double-digit year-over-year growth during the past 12 quarterly periods.
Revenue for Sypris Electronics increased 34.5% year-over-year and 9.5% sequentially, reflecting the continued growth in shipments under recently announced contracts with customers serving the markets for electronic warfare, aircraft and missile avionics, and subsea communications.
Revenue for Sypris Technologies decreased 5.9% year-over-year to $18.4 million, reflecting the short-term timing of certain energy, specialty automotive and ATV product shipments.
Orders for Sypris Technologies energy products increased during the first quarter compared to the same period in 2023, driving backlog up 50.1% from year end.
During the quarter, Sypris Technologies announced that it had received an award to supply specialty high-pressure closures for use in a large international liquified natural gas project. The closures will be integrated into the filtration systems of the carbon capture and storage facilities of the project. Production is expected to be completed during 2024.
In May, Sypris Electronics announced that it received releases for an additional four systems under a multi-year production contract that was first announced in 2022. The modules to be produced by Sypris will be integrated into an electronic warfare improvement program for the U.S. Navy. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2024.
The Company updated its full-year outlook for 2024, maintaining the expected increase in revenue at 10%-15% year-over-year, while adjusting the gross margin guidance to a 100-125 basis point increase, reflecting the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and program ramp costs.
“We were pleased with the year-over-year revenue growth at Sypris Electronics,” commented Jeffrey T. Gill, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The backlog at Sypris Electronics exceeds $100 million and is expected to support growth through the remainder of 2024 and beyond. Customer funding has already been secured for a portion of these key programs, which enables us to procure inventory under multi-year purchase orders to mitigate future supply chain issues.
“The financial results of Sypris Electronics were impacted by additional costs related to two large programs that ramped during the quarter. As these programs stabilize, we anticipate increasing sequential margins for the remainder of the year.
“Demand from Sypris Technologies customers serving the automotive, commercial vehicle, sport utility and off-highway markets has remained relatively stable, with new product line shipments offsetting the anticipated cyclical decline for the commercial vehicle market. We believe that the market diversification Sypris Technologies has accomplished over recent years by adding new programs in the automotive, sport-utility and off-highway markets will help offset some of this decline.
“Orders for our energy products increased during the period, with open quotes yet to be closed still outstanding on several large projects. Additional opportunities for growth may exist with new global projects in support of increasing LNG demand. We are also actively pursuing applications for our products in adjacent markets to further diversify our industry and customer portfolios.”
First Quarter Results
The Company reported revenue of $35.6 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $32.3 million for the prior-year comparable period. Additionally, the Company reported a net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.10 per share, as compared to a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share, for the prior-year period.
Sypris Technologies
Revenue for Sypris Technologies was $18.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $19.5 million for the prior-year period, reflecting the short-term timing of certain energy, specialty automotive and ATV product shipments. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $2.1 million, or 11.2% of revenue, compared to $2.6 million, or 13.5% of revenue, for the same period in 2023. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was negatively impacted by lower volumes and an unfavorable mix. Additionally, gross profit was negatively impacted by foreign currency exchange rates for our Mexican subsidiary, resulting in a decrease of $0.4 million.
Sypris Electronics
Revenue for Sypris Electronics was $17.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $12.8 million for the prior-year period. Increased shipments for two follow-on programs contributed to the growth over the prior-year comparable period. Gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $0.8 million, or 4.8% of revenue, compared to $1.5 million, or 11.9% of revenue, for the same period in 2023 primarily due to additional costs incurred on two programs that ramped production during the period.
Outlook
Commenting on the future, Mr. Gill added, “While new program launch costs and an unfavorable mix impacted our first quarter 2024 results, demand from customers serving the automotive, commercial vehicle and sport utility markets remains positive. Similarly, demand from customers serving the markets for electronic warfare, aircraft and missile avionics, secure and subsea communications, and ground-based radar remain robust, while the outlook for the energy market continues to move in the right direction.
“With a strong backlog, new program wins, and long-term contract extensions in place, we are confident that 2024 has the potential to be very positive for Sypris. As a result, we continue to expect revenue to increase 10-15% year-over-year. We expect to achieve gross margin expansion in the range of 100 to 125 basis points with gross profit forecast to increase 20-25% in 2024.”
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