Strattec Sec Stock Price, News & Analysis

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) reported net sales of $113.2 million for the fiscal second quarter ended January 1, 2023, a modest increase from $112.9 million in the previous year. However, the company recorded a net loss of $1.8 million, a decline from net income of $3.4 million a year prior, resulting in a diluted loss per share of $0.47 compared to $0.87. Increased costs due to inflation and supply chain challenges, particularly in semiconductor availability, negatively affected profitability, with gross profit margins dropping to 6.5% from 13.2%. Despite stable overall sales, the company faces ongoing pressure from higher raw material costs, especially zinc and resin.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ: STRT) reported a 20% increase in net sales to $120.4 million for Q1 of fiscal 2023, compared to $100.3 million in Q1 2022. Net income rose to $128,000, matching EPS at $0.03. Sales growth was driven by improved semiconductor chip availability, particularly for General Motors and Ford. However, gross profit margins decreased to 10.4% from 12.5% due to rising materials and labor costs. The company acknowledged challenges in implementing price increases and noted ongoing supply chain issues.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) reported its fiscal Q4 and full-year results for the period ended July 3, 2022. Q4 net sales rose to $123.1 million from $110.1 million year-over-year, aided by an additional week of sales. However, net income plummeted to $391,000 vs. $2.9 million in the prior year, with diluted EPS dropping from $0.75 to $0.10, impacted by higher raw material costs and reduced output due to OEM disruptions and COVID-19. Full-year net sales declined to $452.3 million from $485.3 million, with net income at $7.0 million compared to $22.5 million last year.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) reported a net sales decline to $115.9 million for the fiscal third quarter ended March 27, 2022, down from $121.6 million year-over-year. Net income fell to $3.1 million, with diluted earnings per share dropping to $0.80 compared to $1.15. For the nine-month period, net sales were $329.2 million and net income at $6.6 million, both lower than previous periods. The decline is attributed to supply chain shortages, particularly semiconductor chips, affecting production. Gross profit margins decreased to 12.6% from 15.3% due to increased raw material costs.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ: STRT) has appointed Tina Chang to its Board of Directors. Ms. Chang, the CEO of SysLogic Inc., brings extensive expertise in cybersecurity and technology strategies. Her insights are expected to support STRATTEC's growth in the automotive sector, particularly in innovations for electric vehicles. STRATTEC has a long-standing history in the automotive industry and has received accolades such as the General Motors Innovation Award. The company aims to meet increasing demand for secure connectivity and enhanced vehicle functionalities.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ: STRT) reported its fiscal second quarter results for the period ending December 26, 2021. Net sales decreased to $112.9 million from $127.4 million the previous year. Net income fell to $3.4 million or $0.87 per diluted share, down from $7.1 million or $1.85 per diluted share last year. The decline in sales and profitability was attributed to the ongoing global semiconductor chip shortage, impacting product deliveries. The company’s gross profit margin slipped to 13.2% from 17.5% due to rising material costs and production challenges.

STRATTEC reported fiscal Q1 results for the period ending September 26, 2021, revealing net sales of $100.3 million, down from $126.2 million a year prior. Net income plummeted to $101,000 compared to $8.0 million in Q1 of the previous year, with diluted earnings per share at $0.03, down from $2.11. The decline was attributed mainly to a global semiconductor chip shortage affecting vehicle production. Despite challenges, STRATTEC maintained profitability through operational adjustments and a strong balance sheet.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) reported significant growth in its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended June 27, 2021. Net sales for Q4 reached $110.1 million, up from $42.1 million the previous year, while net income was $2.9 million versus a net loss of $10.5 million. Full year sales also increased to $485.3 million from $385.3 million, with record net income of $22.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $5.85. However, the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage negatively affected operations.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (NASDAQ:STRT) reported a 4.0% increase in net sales for Q3 2021, totaling $121.6 million, compared to $116.9 million in Q3 2020. Net income rose to $4.5 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, up from $3.0 million, or $0.79 per share. For the first nine months, net sales reached $375.2 million, a 9.3% increase year-over-year. Gross profit margins improved to 15.3%, attributed to manufacturing efficiencies despite supply chain disruptions. CEO Frank Krejci noted ongoing semiconductor shortages but expressed optimism about future production efficiency and cash flow sustainability.