Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

MINNETONKA, Minn., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

    --  First quarter revenue of $2,244,000, up 9.7% from prior year-period
    --  Gross Margin of 48.1%
    --  Cash and investments of approximately $10.1 million

Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data


                                                   Q1 FY24       Q1 FY23             Change



     Net Sales                               $
            2,244  $
            2,045     9.7
                                                                                   %



     Gross Margin                                       48.1             50.0
                                                            %               %  (190)        bps



     Operating Loss                          $
            (100) $
            (138)   27.5
                                                                                   %



     Operating Margin                                  (4.5)           (6.7)
                                                            %               %    220         bps



     Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Benefit    $
            16   $
            (45)  135.6
                                                                                   %



     Income (Loss) Per Share (diluted)        $
            0.00 $
            (0.01)  100.0
                                                                                   %

"We are pleased to report first quarter revenue of $2,244,000, up 9.7% from the prior-year period," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president. "This represents our largest first quarter revenue, with the increase driven primarily by several larger orders for facility upgrades and modernization projects. Additionally, sales increased for both our traditional wired sensors and wireless HazardPRO(TM) systems."

A full analysis of results for the period ended March 31, 2024 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.

                                           
         
                Consolidated Statements of Income

                               
              
           For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

                                   
             
            (in thousands except share and per share amounts)




                                                                                  Three Months Ended March 31


                                                                                                           2024         2023



     Net sales                                                                                                 $
       2,244     $
       2,045



     Cost of goods sold                                                                                1,164          1,023



     Gross profit                                                                                      1,080          1,022





     Operating expenses                                                                                1,180          1,160





     Operating loss                                                                                    (100)         (138)





     Non-operating income                                                                                116             93





     Income (loss) before income taxes                                                                    16           (45)





     Benefit from income taxes                                                                             5            (1)





     Net income (loss)                                                                                         $
       11      $
       (44)





     Income (loss) per share - diluted                                                                         $
       0.00    $
       (0.01)



     Average shares outstanding - diluted                                                          3,428,021      3,428,021


                                          
              
                Electro-Sensors, Inc.

                                       
              
                Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                   
              
                March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023

                                              
              
                (in thousands)




                                                                                                      March 31      December 31


                                                                                                           2024             2023


                                
              Assets                                                    (unaudited)





     Current Assets



     Cash and investments                                                                     $
              10,128  $
              9,926



     Trade receivables, net                                                                              1,119              1,283



     Inventories                                                                                         1,811              1,751



     Other current assets                                                                                  218                179



     Total current assets                                                                               13,276             13,139





     Deferred income tax asset, long-term                                                                  336                355



     Property and equipment, net                                                                           927                951



     Total assets                                                                             $
              14,539 $
              14,445








                  
              Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity





     Current Liabilities



     Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                                       $
              744    $
              690



     Total current liabilities                                                                             744                690





     Stockholders' equity



     Common stock                                                                                          342                342



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                          2,259              2,230



     Retained earnings                                                                                  11,194             11,183



     Total stockholders' equity                                                                         13,795             13,755





     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                               $
              14,539 $
              14,445

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. 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.

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