Overview
US diversified industrial and tech firm's Industrial Services Q2 revenue rose 7% yr/yr
Security segment underlying revenue fell 12% yr/yr, with gross margin improving to 44%
Company completed two acquisitions and launched Aerospace & Defense segment in Q2
Outlook
Cemtrex expects AIS TN to contribute $8-10 mln in revenue over the next 12 months
Company expects Security segment performance to improve as cost actions and pricing flow through
Aerospace & Defense segment expected to move toward operating profitability as deferred revenue converts
Result Drivers
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES RESTRUCTURING - Segment results weighed by operating loss at newly acquired AIS TN, which is undergoing restructuring; core AIS maintained historical margins
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE LAUNCH - Invocon acquisition added revenue but reported an operating loss due to timing of revenue recognition on long-cycle contracts
SECURITY SEGMENT MARGIN IMPROVEMENT - Gross margin rose 500 basis points sequentially to 44% due to pricing actions and cost reduction program
Company press release: ID:nGNX7nvR8m
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
$18.1 mln
Q2 Net Income
$900,000
Q2 Gross Margin
38.00%
Q2 Operating Income
-$2.20 mln
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