NYSE$ASIX

Advansix Inc · Q3 2021 earnings

Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Generated robust sales, earnings and cash flow, reflecting strong execution amid improving end market demand and tight industry supply conditions.

AdvanSix announced strong Q3 2021 financial results with sales up 58% year-over-year, driven by price and volume improvements. Earnings per share increased significantly, and cash flow from operations also saw a substantial rise.

  • Sales increased by approximately 58% versus prior year, driven by market-based pricing, higher raw material pass-through pricing, and higher volume.
  • Net Income increased significantly versus the prior year.
  • EBITDA Margin increased by 1120 bps versus the prior year.
  • Cash Flow from Operations increased versus the prior year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$446M

Previous: $282M+58.4%
EPS (adj)

$1.51

Previous: -$0.02+7650.0%
Adjusted EBITDA

$75.2M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

16.8%

Previous: 5.6%+200.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$37.5M

Previous: -$67.6M+44.5%
Free Cash Flow

$6.47M

Previous: -$68.3M+109.5%
Net Income

$43.9M

Previous: -$692K+6450.0%
Operating Income

-$387M

Previous: -$282M-37.1%
Gross Profit

$80.3M

Previous: $16.2M+397.2%
Cash & Equivalents

$7.24M

Previous: $16.7M-56.6%
Total Assets

$1.29B

Previous: $1.24B+4.5%
Stock-Based Comp

$2.5M

Previous: $603K+314.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Advansix · Revenue · Quarterly

$446M

Q3 2021+58.4%vs Q3 2020
Beat estimate in 11 of 16 quarters(69%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Advansix · $333M total across 3 segments · Q3 2021

  • Chemical Intermediates
    $131M+36.6%
  • Nylon
    $122M+66.6%
  • Caprolactam
    $80.3M+58.2%

Forward guidance

The outlook for AdvanSix's business remains favorable, building off a strong foundation with leading positions across key product lines. The enhanced capital allocation strategy, including the recent dividend initiation, is expected to create further shareholder value.

Tailwinds

  • Expect steady North America nylon demand amid favorable end market conditions and tight industry supply
  • Expect robust agricultural industry fundamentals to continue through 2022 planting season
  • Expect strong demand for chemical intermediates to continue
  • Expect continued balancing of North America acetone supply and demand

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 Q3 2021

Historical avgQ3 2021

-0.8%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.6%

Avg return

30 days after

52%

23 / 44 earnings

Positive

+15.6%

Q1 2016

Best reaction

-15.5%

Q4 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-14.5%-6.0%-9.9%
Q4 2025+3.9%+0.8%+12.5%
Q3 2025-15.0%-10.9%-11.7%
Q1 2025+6.1%+6.9%+10.4%
Q3 2024+5.0%+11.8%+14.5%
Q2 2024+2.7%+4.0%+10.5%
Q1 2024-9.9%-6.3%-8.0%
Q4 2023+0.8%-0.6%-4.2%
Q3 2023-9.5%-13.2%-5.0%
Q2 2023-8.1%-5.3%-14.0%
Q1 2023-0.7%-1.2%+1.1%
Q4 2022-3.3%-0.9%-17.7%
Q3 2022+3.7%+1.7%+14.9%
Q2 2022+1.6%+2.0%-8.2%
Q1 2022-3.9%-4.2%-2.2%
Q4 2021-11.0%-14.7%+30.5%
Q3 2021+5.4%+8.3%+2.4%
Q2 2021+2.6%+6.9%+11.5%
Q1 2021+3.3%+6.7%+3.4%
Q4 2020+11.5%+8.1%+2.8%
Q3 2020+4.4%-1.3%+23.6%
Q2 2020+1.5%+5.2%+16.4%
Q1 2020-6.0%-7.2%-2.8%
Q4 2019-15.5%-27.0%-34.1%
Q3 2019+3.4%+4.0%-11.1%
Q2 2019-2.3%-10.3%-12.9%
Q1 2019+8.1%+1.6%-18.7%
Q4 2018+2.0%-1.2%-15.6%
Q3 2018-8.9%-2.9%-2.5%
Q2 2018-13.2%-13.5%-15.0%
Q1 2018-5.5%+2.0%+2.9%
Q4 2017+4.5%+6.6%-12.2%
Q3 2017-6.7%-7.2%-11.4%
Q2 2017-4.6%-4.0%+3.2%
Q2 2016-4.6%-4.0%+3.2%
Q1 2017+15.6%+13.7%+11.3%
Q1 2016+15.6%+13.7%+11.3%
Q1 2015-7.1%-9.9%-11.7%
Q2 2015-7.1%-9.9%-11.7%
Q4 2014-7.1%-9.9%-11.7%
Q4 2016+1.3%-2.2%+1.3%
Q4 2015+8.5%+6.9%+30.4%
Q3 2016+8.5%+6.9%+30.4%
Q3 2015+8.5%+6.9%+30.4%

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