earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.70
Solitron Devices Q3 net loss of $0.49M; sales down 76% due to relocation, backlog up 101%
SOLITRON DEVICES INC
- Net loss of $0.49M ($0.24 per share) vs net income of $0.49M ($0.24) a year ago; sales fell 76% to $0.58M.
- Net bookings rose 68% to $2.26M and backlog increased 101% to $6.43M; $1.40M backlog scheduled for 2024.
- U.S. omnibus spending bill expected to add ~$4M annual revenue starting late 2024 through 2028 on two programs.
- Facility relocation caused production stoppage; cost savings initiatives targeting $1.0M in annual savings.
- Board approved more concentrated investment positions; cash moved to treasury bills; evaluating potential acquisitions.