Overview
US flexible metal hose maker's Q1 net sales fell 1% yr/yr
Net income dropped 42%, mainly due to higher raw material costs and tariffs
Company continued investing in equipment and facilities to expand capacity and efficiency
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for the current quarter or full year
Result Drivers
HIGHER COSTS - Co said rising raw material costs, including tariffs, weighed on net income
INCREASED SPENDING - Co cited higher marketing and product enhancement expenses as factors in lower profitability
CAPACITY INVESTMENTS - Co continued to invest in equipment and facilities to expand capacity and efficiency
Company press release: ID:nGNX9wDPWh
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Basic EPS
$0.21
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