NYSE$THO

Thor Industries Inc · Q3 2021 earnings

Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Achieved record net sales and net income, driven by strong demand and increased production volumes across all segments.

Thor Industries reported record results for the third fiscal quarter, with net sales of $3.46 billion, a 105.7% increase compared to the prior year. Earnings per share reached a record of $3.29, up 665.1% year-over-year. The company saw strong demand across all segments and increased production volumes to meet dealer demand, though supply chain constraints continue to pose a challenge.

  • Record net sales of $3.46 billion, up 105.7% year-over-year.
  • Gross profit margin improved by 240 basis points to 14.6%.
  • Record earnings per share of $3.29, a 665.1% increase year-over-year.
  • RV backlog increased to $14.32 billion, a nearly 550% increase over the prior year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$3.46B

Previous: $1.68B+105.7%
EPS (adj)

$3.29

Previous: $0.43+665.1%
Gross Margin

14.6%

Previous: 12.2%+19.7%
Capital Expenditures

-$81.2M

Previous: -$77.3M-5.0%
Free Cash Flow

$93.9M

Previous: $160M-41.3%
Net Income

$183M

Previous: $24.1M+661.6%
Operating Income

$243M

Previous: $54.8M+343.6%
Gross Profit

$505M

Previous: $206M+145.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$295M

Previous: $651M-54.8%
Total Assets

$6.71B

Previous: $5.61B+19.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$8.37M

Previous: $4.35M+92.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Thor · Revenue · Quarterly

$3.46B

Q3 2021+105.7%vs Q3 2020
Beat estimate in 10 of 16 quarters(63%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Thor · $3.4B total across 3 segments · Q3 2021

  • North American Towable
    $1.73B+123.7%
  • European
    $894M+45.3%
  • North American Motorized
    $775M+193.7%

Forward guidance

The company expects continued robust demand for RVs and focuses on increasing capacity and maximizing production efficiencies. The RVIA projects a 33.8% increase in North American wholesale RV shipments for calendar year 2021. The number of units shipped depends on the ability to manage through global supply chain issues.

Tailwinds

  • Robust demand for RVs is expected to continue.
  • RVIA projects a 33.8% increase in North American wholesale RV shipments for 2021.
  • Increased interest in the outdoors and RV lifestyle is seen as a fundamental shift in consumer preferences.
  • Growth in outdoor camping and RV rentals indicates a path to purchase for first-time RV buyers.
  • Strong order backlog and historical trade-in cycle of RV owners reaffirm belief in sustainable demand.

Headwinds

  • Global supply chain issues may limit the ability to increase production.
  • Raw material and commodity price fluctuations.
  • Potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Restrictive lending practices could negatively impact dealers and consumers.
  • Increasing costs for freight and transportation.

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

+0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.2%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.1%

Avg return

30 days after

45%

30 / 67 earnings

Positive

+18.7%

Q3 2023

Best reaction

-18.7%

Q2 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026-6.6%-9.8%-19.2%
Q1 2026-9.4%-5.7%-4.3%
Q4 2025+6.2%+2.6%+8.4%
Q3 2025+0.0%+3.2%+6.4%
Q2 2025-14.5%-13.8%-25.0%
Q1 2025-4.1%-2.5%-10.9%
Q4 2024+3.1%+6.6%+1.5%
Q3 2024+1.7%+0.8%-4.1%
Q2 2024-15.9%-18.4%-11.2%
Q1 2024+4.0%+5.9%+7.1%
Q4 2023-0.1%+2.4%-5.7%
Q3 2023+18.7%+18.1%+27.7%
Q2 2023-4.5%-10.1%-17.7%
Q1 2023-6.4%-0.1%-0.9%
Q4 2022-4.0%-2.8%+15.1%
Q3 2022+0.5%-8.1%+8.5%
Q2 2022+4.5%-2.7%-3.8%
Q1 2022-3.5%-4.1%+0.0%
Q4 2021+13.0%+12.4%-7.7%
Q3 2021-0.7%-2.5%-7.9%
Q2 2021+3.0%+8.5%+5.4%
Q1 2021-4.4%-3.4%+3.3%
Q4 2020+1.1%+7.2%-5.6%
Q3 2020+10.8%+6.8%+1.5%
Q2 2020-18.7%-28.8%-32.2%
Q1 2020+0.4%+1.6%+3.0%
Q4 2019+15.6%+12.6%+33.2%
Q3 2019+0.0%-1.8%+3.4%
Q2 2019-2.0%+2.4%-0.7%
Q1 2019-4.0%-12.4%-15.9%
Q4 2018-15.7%-18.2%-28.9%
Q3 2018+5.2%+5.9%+3.4%
Q2 2018-1.0%+4.3%-7.1%
Q1 2018+12.6%+10.6%+11.0%
Q4 2017+5.0%+9.1%+15.1%
Q3 2017+11.3%+9.3%+12.0%
Q2 2017-8.7%-12.6%-20.3%
Q1 2017+12.3%+11.9%+11.2%
Q4 2016+4.9%+3.7%-1.3%
Q3 2016+6.4%+3.3%+7.6%
Q2 2016+6.3%
Q1 2016+5.1%
Q4 2015-5.0%
Q3 2015-7.6%
Q2 2015-1.6%
Q1 2015-5.5%
Q4 2014-0.9%
Q3 2014-3.8%
Q2 2014+3.0%
Q1 2014-0.9%
Q4 2013+3.2%
Q3 2013+12.3%
Q2 2013-1.6%
Q1 2013-9.6%
Q4 2012+6.3%
Q3 2012-3.5%
Q2 2012+4.8%
Q1 2012-2.5%
Q4 2009+14.5%
Q4 2011+14.5%
Q4 2010+14.5%
Q3 2010-1.6%
Q3 2011-1.6%
Q2 2011-2.4%
Q2 2010-11.3%
Q1 2011-11.3%
Q1 2010-11.3%

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