The chart below shows how SND performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SND sees a -6.16% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -7.31% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.95%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Free Cash Flow Achievement: 1. Positive Free Cash Flow: Smart Sand generated $3.7 million in free cash flow for Q3 2024, contributing to a total of $11.7 million year-to-date.
Sales Volume Increase: 2. Increased Sales Volumes: Sales volumes for the year increased by 9% compared to 2023, with Q3 volumes reaching just under 1.2 million tons.
COGS Cost Reduction: 3. Cost Reduction in COGS: The cost of goods sold decreased by $6.7 million or 3.4% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing efficiency initiatives.
Capital Return Initiatives: 4. Special Dividend and Share Buyback: The company paid a special dividend of $0.10 per share and announced a share buyback plan of up to $10 million, demonstrating commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Credit Facility Secured: 5. New Credit Facility: Smart Sand secured a new five-year $30 million revolving credit facility, enhancing financial flexibility and liquidity for future opportunities.
Negative
Sales Volume Decline: 1. Declining Sales Volumes: Smart Sand reported sales volumes of 1.19 million tons in Q3 2024, a 7% decrease from 1.27 million tons in Q2 2024.
Revenue Decline Analysis: 2. Decreased Total Revenues: Total revenues fell to $63.2 million in Q3 2024, down from $73.8 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to lower sand sales volumes and average selling prices.
Declining Contribution Margin: 3. Lower Contribution Margin: The contribution margin dropped to $13.2 million or $11.09 per ton sold in Q3 2024, compared to $19.8 million or $15.53 per ton sold in Q2 2024.
Decline in Adjusted EBITDA: 4. Reduced Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $5.7 million in Q3 2024, down from $11.9 million in Q2 2024, attributed to lower sales volumes and average selling prices.
Operating Expenses Increase: 5. Increased Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses rose to $11.4 million in Q3 2024, up from $9.5 million in Q2 2024, including a $1.1 million non-cash charge related to the closure of a fabrication facility.
Smart Sand, Inc. (SND) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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