Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

MINNETONKA, Minn., May 12, 2023 /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, 2023.

  • First quarter revenue of $2,045,000, down 4.2% from prior year-period
  • Gross Margin of 50.0%
  • Cash and investments of approximately $9.6 million

Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data



Q1 FY23


Q1 FY22


Change

Net Sales


$

2,045


$

2,135


(4.2)

%

Gross Margin



50.0

%


54.6

%

(460)

bps

Operating Loss


$

(138)


$

(14)


(885.7)

%

Operating Loss Margin



(6.7)

%


(0.7)

%

(600.0)

bps

Loss Before Income Tax Benefit


$

(45)


$

(13)


(246.2)

%

Loss Per Share (diluted)


$

(0.01)


$

0.00


(100.0)

%

“During the first quarter our revenue decreased slightly to $2,045,000 from $2,135,000 in the prior-year period,” said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors’ president.  “While customer activity and interest remained solid during the quarter, we achieved lower revenue primarily due to decreased domestic sales for both wired and wireless products.”

A full analysis of results for the period ended March 31, 2023 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, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)



Three Months Ended March 31



2023


2022


Sales

$

2,045


$

2,135


Cost of goods sold


1,023



969


Gross profit


1,022



1,166









Operating expenses


1,160



1,180









Operating loss


(138)



(14)









Non-operating income


93



1









Loss before income taxes


(45)



(13)









Benefit from income taxes


(1)



(4)









Net loss

$

(44)


$

(9)









Loss per share – diluted

$

(0.01)


$

0.00


Average shares outstanding – diluted


3,428,021



3,395,521


 

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

(in thousands)



March 31


December 31



2023


2022


Assets

(unaudited)











Current Assets







Cash and investments

$

9,563


$

9,682


Trade receivables, net


1,372



1,161


Inventories


1,779



1,745


Other current assets


215



225


Total current assets


12,929



12,813









Deferred income tax asset, long-term


306



256


Property and equipment, net


952



975


Total assets

$

14,187


$

14,044























Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity














Current Liabilities







Current maturities of financing lease

$

4


$

6


Accounts payable and accrued expenses


817



624


Total current liabilities


821



630









Stockholders’ equity







Common stock


342



342


Additional paid-in capital


2,163



2,163


Retained earnings


10,864



10,908


Other comprehensive gain (loss)


(3)



1


Total stockholders’ equity


13,366



13,414









Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

14,187


$

14,044


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.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

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