Summary
Entegris, Inc. (ENTG) reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2021, with net sales increasing by 24% year-over-year to $512.8 million. This growth was driven by robust demand across its semiconductor and high-technology industry segments, supported by strong industry conditions and multiple node transitions. The company achieved a gross margin of 45.8%, an improvement from the prior year's 45.0%, reflecting higher factory utilization and a favorable sales mix. Net income rose to $84.7 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, a significant increase from $61.0 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the same period last year. The company also highlighted proactive management of its operations and supply chain amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including inventory management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions. Financially, Entegris maintained a solid liquidity position with $548.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and has taken steps to strengthen its balance sheet, including pricing a new offering of senior unsecured notes.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $512.84M |
| Cost of Revenue | $277.86M |
| Gross Profit | $234.99M |
| R&D Expenses | $37.75M |
| SG&A Expenses | $71.39M |
| Operating Income | $113.98M |
| Interest Expense | $11.65M |
| Net Income | $84.68M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.63 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.62 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 135.07M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 136.50M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales surged 24% year-over-year to $512.8 million, driven by strong demand in the semiconductor industry.
- 2Gross profit increased 27% to $235.0 million, with gross margin improving to 45.8% from 45.0% in the prior year.
- 3Net income reached $84.7 million ($0.62 per diluted share), up from $61.0 million ($0.45 per diluted share) in Q1 2020.
- 4The Microcontamination Control (MC) segment showed particularly strong growth with net sales up 30% and segment profit up 41%.
- 5The company maintained a healthy liquidity position with $548.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as of April 3, 2021.
- 6Entegris is actively managing supply chain risks related to COVID-19, including increasing inventory levels for certain components.
- 7Subsequent to the quarter, the company priced a private offering of $400 million in senior unsecured notes due 2029 to refinance existing debt.