Sci Engineered Stock Price, News & Analysis

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (OTCQB:SCIA) reported impressive financial results for 2022, highlighting a 75% increase in total revenue, which reached $23.47 million. The company also achieved a 36% rise in gross profit, totaling $4.79 million, along with a record earnings per share of $0.43, marking an 18% year-over-year growth. Notably, SCI managed a 40% reduction in total debt, finishing the year with $146,516. The company plans to focus on increasing sales volume and operational efficiencies in 2023 while remaining cautiously optimistic about global economic conditions.

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (SCIA:OTCQB) has completed the installation of a new vacuum hot press in Columbus, OH, enhancing its production capabilities and product offerings. This press, capable of operating at high pressures and temperatures, improves the manufacturing of targets from diverse precious metals, with a maximum diameter of 18 inches. Costing approximately $500,000, paid in cash, the new equipment addresses ongoing supply chain challenges. CEO Jeremy Young stated that the upgrade will significantly strengthen SCI's manufacturing footprint and supports a new marketing initiative to raise awareness of these enhanced capabilities.

SCI Engineered Materials reported record financial results for Q2 and the first half of 2022. Total revenue reached $6,505,005 in Q2, up from $1,972,049 in 2021, with six-month revenue at $11,831,437 compared to $4,994,359 last year. Gross profit doubled to $1,377,668 in Q2. Operating expenses rose to $623,626 due to increased staffing and travel. Despite economic uncertainties, SCI maintains a solid order backlog of $5.3 million as of June 30, 2022, signaling cautious optimism for continued stability in the second half of the year.

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (OTCQB:SCIA) reported record revenue of $5,326,432 for Q1 2022, up from $3,022,310 in Q1 2021. Despite a strong start, challenges like supply chain issues, semiconductor shortages, and rising inflation impacted results. Gross profit increased by 24% to $994,101, although gross margin fell due to higher raw material costs. Notably, income applicable to common stock was $384,401 or $0.08 per diluted share, down from the prior year's $646,547.

Net cash was $4,646,475, while total debt decreased to $219,435.

SCI Engineered Materials (OTCQB: SCIA) reported robust financial results for 2021, achieving record revenue of $13.4 million, a 23% increase from the previous year. Earnings applicable to common stock rose by 12% to $1.65 million ($0.37 per share). Despite challenges from COVID variants and supply chain issues, gross profit increased 61% to $3.5 million. The company ended 2021 with a strong cash position of $4.1 million and significantly reduced debt by 67% to $243,218. SCI plans to leverage its improved market position and customer orders to further growth in 2022.

SCI Engineered Materials (SCIA:OTCQB) announced a full redemption of its 24,152 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B, on December 31, 2021. The total cash cost for this redemption is $514,437.60, covering cash payments of $248,765.60 and unpaid dividends of $265,672.00. The company's CEO highlighted the strong balance sheet, increased cash reserves, and reduced debt, aligning this action with their capital allocation strategy aimed at enhancing long-term performance.

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (OTCQB:SCIA) reported record third-quarter revenue of $5.2 million for Q3 2021, driven by a 35% increase in total revenue to $10.2 million year-to-date. Gross profit reached $1.3 million in Q3, up from $459,139 last year. EBITDA surged to $973,235 for Q3, underpinned by higher sales and tax credits from the ERC and ARP. Despite ongoing supply chain issues, the company maintains a positive outlook, anticipating record earnings per share for 2021. Total debt decreased 62% to $279,919 as of September 30, 2021.

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (OTCQB:SCIA) reported its financial results for the first half of 2021, highlighting a 17% decline in total revenue to $4,994,359 compared to the previous year. The second quarter alone saw a 24% decrease to $1,972,049. Despite these declines, gross profit increased by 44% to $1,365,590. The company recognized $407,200 in Employee Retention Credit, boosting gross profit and EBITDA to $1,161,774. Net cash rose to $3.5 million, while total debt dropped 57% to $316,212 due to loan forgiveness and repayments.

SCI Engineered Materials (OTCQB:SCIA) reported its Q1 2021 results, revealing total revenue of $3,022,310, a 12% decrease from Q1 2020. Despite this decline, gross profit increased by 58% to $803,036, attributed to improved product mix and manufacturing efficiencies. The order backlog more than doubled to $5.7 million. Notably, net income applicable to common shares surged to $646,547, or $0.14 per share. The company has $3 million in cash and reduced total debt by 51% to $360,179, largely due to PPP loan forgiveness. However, the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage may cause revenue volatility.