NASDAQ$BELFB

Bel Fuse Inc · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Bel Fuse reported preliminary financial results with increased net sales and a record backlog.

Bel Fuse Inc. reported a 6.4% increase in net sales to $110.6 million compared to the previous year's first quarter. The company's backlog reached a record level of $234 million by the end of the quarter. The sale of a property in Hong Kong contributed a $6.2 million gain, leading to improved net earnings and EPS versus last year’s first quarter.

  • Net sales increased by 6.4% to $110.6 million compared to Q1 2020.
  • Gross profit was $24.3 million, representing 21.9% of net sales.
  • Record backlog level of $234 million was achieved by the end of the quarter.
  • Connectivity Solutions business saw a partial recovery in commercial aerospace sales.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$111M

Previous: $104M+6.4%
EPS (adj)

-$0.23

Previous: -$0.29+20.7%
Capital Expenditures

-$1.2M

Previous: -$1.83M+34.3%
Free Cash Flow

$2M

Previous: -$5.64M+135.4%
Net Income

$3.2M

Previous: -$3.8M+184.1%
Operating Income

$4.45M

Previous: -$3.14M+242.0%
Gross Profit

$24.3M

Previous: $25.1M-3.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$74M

Previous: $68.4M+8.2%
Total Assets

$456M

Previous: $446M+2.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Bel Fuse · Revenue · Quarterly

$111M

Q1 2021+6.4%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 11 of 16 quarters(69%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Bel Fuse · $103M total across 2 segments · Q2 2023

  • Power Solutions and Protection
    $87.1M
  • Connectivity Solutions
    $15.9M

Forward guidance

Bel anticipates stronger sales in the second and third quarters, but raw material shortages and long lead times on some semiconductors and certain other raw materials may impact the ultimate timing of those shipments. Positive contributions to net earnings are expected from the recent acquisitions of rms and EOS, coupled with cost savings from the 2020 restructuring efforts.

Tailwinds

  • Backlog of orders continues to grow, and reached $264 million by the end of April.
  • Scheduled shipments are indicative of stronger sales in the second and third quarters.
  • Positive contributions to net earnings are expected from the recent acquisitions of rms and EOS.
  • Cost savings from the 2020 restructuring efforts are expected to contribute to net earnings.
  • The company will continue to pursue opportunities to optimize their cost structure and mitigate the impacts of higher input costs throughout the year.

Headwinds

  • Raw material shortages may impact the timing of shipments.
  • Long lead times on some semiconductors and certain other raw materials may impact the timing of shipments.
  • Material availability and extended lead times being a factor for the foreseeable future.
  • The company has extended lead times to customers in response to the material shortages.
  • Higher input costs may impact profitability.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+3.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+6.3%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

31 / 65 earnings

Positive

+19.5%

Q4 2021

Best reaction

-29.0%

Q2 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+3.0%+15.1%+6.2%
Q4 2025-6.6%-1.5%-13.3%
Q3 2025-1.3%+1.2%+1.0%
Q2 2025+16.2%+22.3%+28.8%
Q1 2025+0.3%-6.3%+3.3%
Q4 2024-2.1%+3.1%-10.4%
Q3 2024-0.3%-5.2%-2.2%
Q2 2024+4.1%+7.1%-4.6%
Q1 2024-2.9%-3.3%+13.2%
Q4 2023-20.3%-25.2%-17.1%
Q3 2023+18.8%+32.9%+38.3%
Q2 2023-7.1%-9.5%-16.1%
Q1 2023+12.7%+35.9%+57.7%
Q4 2022-12.0%-10.5%-12.5%
Q3 2022-3.8%+5.9%+23.4%
Q2 2022+15.0%+31.3%+43.2%
Q1 2022+5.2%+6.7%+4.4%
Q4 2021+19.5%+34.2%+67.0%
Q3 2021+14.7%+23.0%+4.4%
Q2 2021+13.8%+11.2%+18.5%
Q1 2021-7.7%-12.4%-24.3%
Q4 2020-4.6%+7.2%+24.2%
Q3 2020+16.5%+18.9%+45.5%
Q2 2020+5.2%+6.3%-3.6%
Q1 2020+9.0%+14.6%+25.6%
Q4 2019-21.7%-31.3%-53.8%
Q3 2019-4.0%-0.4%+10.5%
Q2 2019-29.0%-31.9%-33.3%
Q1 2019-3.6%-5.8%-26.6%
Q4 2018+11.6%-4.8%+3.8%
Q3 2018+12.5%+14.1%+2.3%
Q2 2018+9.0%+12.5%+32.9%
Q1 2018-2.6%-3.9%-5.1%
Q4 2017-1.5%-5.3%+0.8%
Q3 2017-14.5%-18.9%-12.3%
Q2 2017+7.5%+10.1%+0.2%
Q1 2017+0.0%-0.4%+9.2%
Q4 2016+0.0%-10.9%-20.5%
Q3 2016+4.6%+14.3%+21.8%
Q2 2016+2.6%+9.0%+20.4%
Q1 2016+0.3%
Q4 2015-3.7%
Q3 2015-3.8%
Q2 2015-1.1%
Q1 2015+1.0%
Q4 2014-0.2%
Q3 2014+0.3%
Q2 2014+0.0%
Q1 2014+2.3%
Q4 2013-1.4%
Q3 2013-1.0%
Q2 2013+1.5%
Q1 2013+0.0%
Q4 2012-5.5%
Q3 2012+0.1%
Q2 2012-1.7%
Q1 2012-1.5%
Q4 2011+0.6%
Q3 2011-0.6%
Q2 2011-4.1%
Q1 2011+2.3%
Q4 2010-1.0%
Q3 2010+6.5%
Q2 2010+1.1%
Q1 2010-2.4%

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