Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces 2024 Year-End Financial Results
MINNETONKA, Minn., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.
- Annual revenue of $9.4 million, up 9.6% over prior year
- Gross Margin of 48.9%
- Cash and investments of $10.0 million
Table in thousands, except per share data
FY24 | FY23 | Change | |||||||
Net Sales | $ | 9,373 | $ | 8,555 | 9.6 | % | |||
Gross Margin | 48.9 | % | 49.6 | % | (70) | bps | |||
Operating Income (Loss) | $ | (4) | $ | (28) | 85.7 | % | |||
Operating Income (Loss) Margin | (0.0) | % | (0.4) | % | 40 | bps | |||
Income Before Income Taxes | $ | 436 | $ | 378 | 15.3 | % | |||
Earnings Per Share (diluted) | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.08 | 62.5 | % | |||
Net sales during 2024 increased 9.6% to $9,373,000 from $8,555,000 in the prior year. The increase in net sales was largely driven by higher sales of HazardPRO wireless sensors in agricultural applications. International sales increased slightly to 11.5% of net sales compared to 10.3% of net sales for the prior year.
"We are pleased to have achieved record annual revenue in 2024," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president. "We experienced growth in both our wired and wireless product families, with sales of HazardPROTM wireless products growing at a somewhat faster rate than our traditional wire-based products.
A full analysis of results for the year ended December 31, 2024 is available in the Company's Form 10-K, 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. Statements of Income For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands except share and per share amounts)
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Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net sales | $ | 9,373 | $ | 8,555 | ||||
Cost of goods sold | 4,791 | 4,310 | ||||||
Gross profit | 4,582 | 4,245 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 4,586 | 4,273 | ||||||
Operating loss | (4) | (28) | ||||||
Non-operating income, net | 440 | 406 | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 436 | 378 | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | (10) | 103 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 446 | $ | 275 | ||||
Earnings per share – diluted | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
Average shares outstanding - diluted | 3,435,040 | 3,428,021 | ||||||
Electro-Sensors, Inc. Balance Sheets December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands)
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December 31 | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Assets | ||||||
Current Assets | ||||||
Cash and investments | $ | 10,004 | $ | 9,926 | ||
Trade receivables, net | 1,309 | 1,283 | ||||
Inventories | 1,964 | 1,751 | ||||
Other current assets | 197 | 179 | ||||
Total current assets | 13,474 | 13,139 | ||||
Deferred income tax asset | 501 | 355 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 910 | 951 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 14,885 | $ | 14,445 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 552 | $ | 690 | ||
Total current liabilities | 552 | 690 | ||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||
Common stock | 344 | 342 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,360 | 2,230 | ||||
Retained earnings | 11,629 | 11,183 | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 14,333 | 13,755 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 14,885 | $ | 14,445 | ||
2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Our Annual Meeting will be held via live webcast on April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ELSE2025. Please retain a copy of the 16 digit Control Number that is printed on your proxy card as you will need it to enter the Annual Meeting as a verified shareholder. Shareholders will be able to vote in this virtual meeting as if they were attending an in-person meeting. Shareholders may submit questions prior to the start of the meeting at https://www.electro-sensors.com/about/investor-info under Investor Contact - Email Gloria.
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.
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