NYSE$SSD
Simpson Manufacturing Co Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Simpson's Q1 2020 earnings were released, showcasing year-over-year growth in net sales, gross margin, and operating profit, but the company withdrew its 2020 financial outlook due to COVID-19 uncertainties.
Simpson Manufacturing reported a strong first quarter with a 9.4% increase in net sales to $283.7 million and a significant improvement in gross margin to 45.7%. Operating profit rose by 64.4% to $49.4 million, and diluted earnings per share increased by 66.0% to $0.83. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the company withdrew its previously issued annual 2020 outlook and financial targets.
- Net sales increased by 9.4% year-over-year to $283.7 million, driven by stronger sales volumes.
- Gross margin improved to 45.7%, a 320 basis point increase year-over-year, due to sales mix and lower material costs.
- Operating profit rose by 64.4% year-over-year to $49.4 million.
- Diluted earnings per share increased by 66.0% year-over-year to $0.83.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Simpson · Revenue · Quarterly
$284M
Revenue by segment
Simpson · $284M total across 3 segments · Q1 2020
- North America$249M+12.5%87.8%
- Europe$32.7M-8.5%11.5%
- Asia/Pacific$1.89M-7.2%0.7%
Forward guidance
Due to the significant level of uncertainty regarding future market conditions surrounding COVID-19, the company has chosen to withdraw its previously issued annual 2020 outlook as well as the financial targets associated with its “2020 Plan.”
Tailwinds
- Strong balance sheet
- Investments in adjacent products and markets to diversify the business
- Recent cost rationalization efforts
- Nearly $306 million in cash on hand
- Proactive measures to ensure a strong financial position
Headwinds
- Significant level of uncertainty regarding future market conditions surrounding COVID-19
- Withdrawal of previously issued annual 2020 outlook
- Withdrawal of financial targets associated with the “2020 Plan”
- Dependence on housing starts
- Sales declined in April compared to March levels
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 2020
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.4%
Avg return
30 days after
51%
35 / 69 earnings
Positive
+21.5%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-10.6%
Q2 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.5% | +2.9% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.0% | +6.6% | -9.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +6.0% | +0.4% | -4.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.2% | -1.5% | -1.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.2% | +2.1% | +1.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.5% | +4.4% | -7.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.4% | -4.6% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.2% | +6.1% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -8.2% | -5.8% | -6.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.5% | +2.8% | +13.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.5% | -2.5% | +23.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +6.7% | +5.8% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +9.1% | +11.1% | +7.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.7% | -1.4% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +7.9% | +9.3% | +18.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.8% | -4.8% | -8.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.6% | -1.0% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +10.9% | +6.5% | +8.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -6.6% | -7.6% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.8% | +0.8% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.5% | +5.0% | +6.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.3% | -4.6% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -7.6% | -8.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.8% | +6.5% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +21.5% | +17.3% | +36.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.6% | +4.7% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +9.5% | +11.8% | +8.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -10.6% | -6.5% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.7% | +7.7% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -6.6% | -5.4% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.2% | +4.1% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +21.5% | +22.8% | +27.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.7% | +6.9% | +16.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.6% | -4.2% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +12.9% | +19.6% | +21.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.4% | +1.2% | -2.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.0% | -3.0% | -6.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.5% | -0.9% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.5% | +3.6% | +16.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.8% | -1.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -9.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.1% | — | — |
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