McRAE INDUSTRIES, INC. REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FISCAL 2025
MWN-AI** Summary
McRae Industries, Inc. has reported its financial performance for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2025, showcasing mixed results. For the second quarter ending February 1, 2025, the company recorded consolidated net revenues of $27.5 million, an increase from $25.8 million in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. However, net earnings fell to $1.05 million—or $0.47 per diluted Class A share—down from $1.64 million or $0.72 per share a year earlier.
In the first half of fiscal 2025, total revenues reached $56.3 million, down from $58.6 million in the prior year. The decrease in earnings was notable, with net income of $2.9 million, or $1.28 per diluted Class A share, compared to $4.86 million, or $2.15 per share, during the first six months of fiscal 2024. The decline in profitability is attributed to decreased margins from military boot sales, inefficiencies during manufacturing, and higher selling, general, and administrative costs driven by increased marketing and sales commissions.
Despite the decrease in earnings, McRae Industries reported a stable financial condition, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $22.8 million, up from $20.7 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. Working capital also improved from $75.0 million to $79.6 million. However, management indicated challenges ahead, including uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in customer preferences, and fluctuations in government orders.
Overall, while McRae Industries showed some growth in revenues, the significant drop in net earnings raises questions about maintaining profitability moving forward.
MWN-AI** Analysis
McRae Industries, Inc. (Pink: MCRAA and MCRAB) recently released its earnings report for Q2 and the first half of fiscal 2025. While the company experienced a modest increase in consolidated net revenues for Q2 at $27.5 million (up from $25.8 million in Q2 2024), net earnings dropped significantly to $1.05 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to $1.64 million, or $0.72 per share, a year earlier.
For the first six months of fiscal 2025, net revenues decreased to $56.25 million from $58.64 million in the same period last year, with net earnings also down nearly 40% year-over-year, illustrating a concerning trend. The shift in revenue composition saw a rise in western/lifestyle boot products, particularly from the Dan Post brand, yet the overall performance was dampened by declining work boot sales, which fell to $15.5 million.
Gross profit margins are also declining, from 28.8% in the first half of FY 2024 to 27.5% in FY 2025, indicating potential inefficiencies or rising production costs that could hinder profitability.
From a financial health perspective, McRae Industries maintains a strong liquidity position with cash reserves at $22.8 million and increased working capital. Still, rising selling, general, and administrative expenses (up $1.3 million from Q2 2024) raise caution, as it suggests increased operational costs that may not translate into higher revenue.
Investors should be wary of these declining earnings and margins amidst a backdrop of sustained revenue from certain product lines. A focus on operational efficiency and addressing the decreasing demand for work boots may be vital. The stock may retain appeal for dividend-seeking investors given its stable cash position, but potential investors should monitor the company's strategic response to these challenges closely before committing capital.
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PR Newswire
MOUNT GILEAD, N.C. , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- McRae Industries, Inc. (Pink: MCRAA and MCRAB) reported consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 of $27,548,000 as compared to $25,815,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 amounted to $1,053,000 , or $0.47 per diluted Class A common share as compared to $1,636,000 , or $0.72 per diluted Class A common share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Consolidated net revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2025 totaled $56,250,000 as compared to $58,641,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2024. Net earnings for the first six months of fiscal 2025 amounted to $2,899,000 , or $1.28 per diluted Class A common share, as compared to net earnings of $4,858,000 , or $2.15 per diluted Class A common share, for the first six months of fiscal 2024.
SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2024
Consolidated net revenues totaled $27.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to $25.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Sales related to our western/lifestyle boot products for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 totaled $20.4 million as compared to $18.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. This increase in net revenues was spread across several western product lines, namely the Dan Post and Laredo brands. Revenues from our work boot products decreased from $7.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 to $7.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. This was primarily a result of decreased sales for our Dan Post work boots.
Consolidated gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 amounted to approximately $7.1 million as compared to $7.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. However, gross profit as a percentage of net revenues was down from 27.1% for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 to 25.9% for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. This is primarily because of decreased margins on military boot sales due to inefficiencies in the manufacturing facility in the second quarter.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $6.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to $5.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. This increase resulted primarily from increased sales commissions and marketing expenses.
As a result of the above, the consolidated operating profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 amounted to $0.7 million as compared to $1.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
FIRST SIX MONTHS FISCAL 2025 COMPARED TO FIRST SIX MONTHS FISCAL 2024
Consolidated net revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2025 totaled $56.3 million as compared to $58.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. Our western and lifestyle product sales totaled $41.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025 as compared to $40.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. This increase was a result of increased sales in the Dan Post and Dingo brands, offset by decreased sales in the Laredo and El Dorado brands. Net revenues from our work boot business decreased from $17.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024 to $15.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025. This decrease was spread across all work boot product lines.
Consolidated gross profit totaled $15.5 million , or 27.5%, for the first six months of fiscal 2025 as compared to $16.9 million , or 28.8%, for the first six months of fiscal 2024. This is primarily due to the fact that the 2024 gross profit was positively affected by the sale of real estate held for investment.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $12.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025 as compared to $11.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. This increase resulted primarily from increased sales commissions and marketing expenses.
As a result of the above, the consolidated operating profit amounted to $2.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025 as compared to $5.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024.
Financial Condition and Liquidity
Our financial condition remained strong at February 1, 2025 as cash and cash equivalents totaled $22.8 million as compared to $20.7 million at August 3, 2024 . Our working capital increased from $75.0 million at August 3, 2024 to $79.6 million at February 1, 2025 .
We currently have two lines of credit totaling $6.75 million , all of which was fully available at February 1, 2025 . One credit line totaling $1.75 million (which is restricted to one hundred percent of the outstanding receivables due from the Government) expires in January 2026 . Our $5.0 million line of credit, which also expires in January 2026 , is secured by the inventory and accounts receivable of our Dan Post Boot Company subsidiary.
For the first six months of fiscal 2025, operating activities used approximately $0.6 million of cash. Net earnings contributed approximately $2.9 million of cash. Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities totaled approximately $3.5 million . These adjustments were driven significantly by increased inventory and offset by decreased accounts receivable.
Net cash provided by investing activities totaled approximately $4.9 million , primarily due to the purchase and sale of securities.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $2.2 million , which was used primarily for dividend payments.
We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, and available credit lines will be sufficient to meet our capital requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2025.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected, estimated, assumed or anticipated in any such forward-looking statements include: uncertainties associated with COVID-19 or coronavirus, including its possible effects on our operations, supply chain, and the demand for our products and services, our ability to complete the sale of our properties under contract for sale, the effect of competitive products and pricing, risks unique to selling goods to the Government (including variation in the Government's requirements for our products and the Government's ability to terminate its contracts with vendors), changes in fashion cycles and trends in the western boot business, loss of key customers, acquisitions, supply interruptions, additional financing requirements, our expectations about future Government orders for military boots, loss of key management personnel, our ability to successfully develop new products and services, and the effect of general economic conditions in our markets.
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(In thousands, except share data) | |||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
February 1, | August 3, | ||||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $22,836 | $20,723 | |||
Equity investments | 8,446 | 8,112 | |||
Debt securities | 8,174 | 9,232 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 16,546 | 20,179 | |||
Inventories, net | 28,355 | 23,788 | |||
Income tax receivable | 427 | 268 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,378 | 226 | |||
Total current assets | 86,162 | 82,528 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 5,054 | 5,171 | |||
Other assets: | |||||
Deposits | 14 | 14 | |||
Right to Use Asset | 1,865 | 2,137 | |||
Real estate held for investment | 2,793 | 2,793 | |||
Debt securities | 7,293 | 11,075 | |||
Trademarks | 2,824 | 2,824 | |||
Total other assets | 14,789 | 18,843 | |||
Total assets | $106,005 | $106,542 | |||
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(In thousands, except share data) | |||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
February 1, | August 3, | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | $3,717 | $3,692 | |||
Accrued employee benefits | 527 | 1,399 | |||
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes | 694 | 866 | |||
Lease liability | 548 | 548 | |||
Income tax payable | - | - | |||
Other | 1,043 | 976 | |||
Total current liabilities | 6,529 | 7,481 | |||
Lease liability | 1,317 | 1,589 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 407 | 407 | |||
Total liabilities | 8,253 | 9,477 | |||
Shareholders' equity: | |||||
Common Stock: | |||||
Class A, $1 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares | 1,896 | 1,896 | |||
Class B, $1 par value; authorized 2,500,000 shares; | 364 | 364 | |||
Retained earnings | 95,492 | 94,805 | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 97,752 | 97,065 | |||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $106,005 | $106,542 | |||
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||
(In thousands, except share data) | |||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||
February 1, | January 27, | February 1, | January 27, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
Net revenues | $27,548 | $25,815 | $56,250 | $58,641 | |||
Cost of revenues | 20,417 | 18,816 | 40,782 | 41,733 | |||
Gross profit | 7,131 | 6,999 | 15,468 | 16,908 | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 6,382 | 5,580 | 12,911 | 11,583 | |||
Operating profit | 749 | 1,419 | 2,557 | 5,325 | |||
Other income | 734 | 852 | 1,462 | 916 | |||
Earnings before income taxes | 1,483 | 2,271 | 4,019 | 6,241 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 430 | 635 | 1,120 | 1,383 | |||
Net earnings | $1,053 | $1,636 | $2,899 | $4,858 | |||
Earnings per common share: | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share: | |||||||
Class A | 0.47 | 0.72 | 1.28 | 2.15 | |||
Class B | NA | NA | NA | NA | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||
Class A | 1,896,334 | 1,896,334 | 1,896,334 | 1,896,277 | |||
Class B | 363,826 | 363,826 | 363,826 | 363,883 | |||
Total | 2,260,160 | 2,260,160 | 2,260,160 | 2,260,160 | |||
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
(In thousands, except share data) | |||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
Common Stock, $1 par value | Accumulated Other | ||||||
Class A | Class B | Comprehensive | Retained | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Income (Loss) | Earnings | ||
Balance, July 29, 2023 | 1,895,949 | $1,896 | 364,211 | $364 | $0 | $84,657 | |
Conversion of Class B | 385 | - | (385) | - | |||
to Class A Stock | |||||||
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class A common stock) | (265) | ||||||
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class B common stock) | (51) | ||||||
Net earnings | 3,222 | ||||||
Balance, October 28, 2023 | 1,896,334 | $1,896 | 363,826 | $364 | $0 | $87,563 | |
Cash Dividend ($0.64 per Class A common stock) | (1,421) | ||||||
Cash Dividend ($0.64 per Class B common stock) | (272) | ||||||
Net earnings | 1,636 | ||||||
Balance, January 27, 2024 | 1,896,334 | $1,896 | 363,826 | $364 | $0 | $87,506 | |
Common Stock, $1 par value | Accumulated Other | ||||||
Class A | Class B | Comprehensive | Retained | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Income (Loss) | Earnings | ||
Balance, August 3, 2024 | 1,896,334 | $1,897 | 363,826 | $363 | $0 | $94,805 | |
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class A common stock) | (265) | ||||||
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class B common stock) | (51) | ||||||
Net earnings | 1,846 | ||||||
Balance, November 2, 2024 | 1,896,334 | $1,897 | 363,826 | $363 | $0 | $96,335 | |
Cash Dividend ($0.84 per Class A common stock) | (1,592) | ||||||
Cash Dividend ($0.84 per Class B common stock) | (304) | ||||||
Net earnings | 1,053 | ||||||
Balance, February 1, 2025 | 1,896,334 | $1,897 | 363,826 | $363 | $0 | $95,492 | |
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||
(In thousands) | |||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
Six Months Ended | |||||
February 1, | January 27, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||||
Net earnings | $2,899 | $4,858 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities | (3,472) | 3,584 | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (573) | 8,442 | |||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||||
Proceeds from sale of land | 50 | 1,985 | |||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 263 | - | |||
Capital expenditures | (275) | (143) | |||
Purchase of securities | (1,112) | (19,011) | |||
Proceeds from sale of securities | 5,973 | 10,681 | |||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 4,899 | (6,488) | |||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||||
Dividends paid | (2,213) | (2,009) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (2,213) | (2,009) | |||
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash equivalents | 2,113 | (55) | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year | 20,723 | 18,329 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $22,836 | $18,274 | |||
SOURCE McRae Industries, Inc.
FAQ**
How does McRae Industries, Inc. (MCRAB) plan to address the decrease in net earnings from $4,858,000 to $2,899,000 in the first six months of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period in fiscal 2024?
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