DMC Global (BOOM) Misses Q2 EPS by 16c

DMC Global (NASDAQ: BOOM) reported Q2 EPS of ($0.29), $0.16 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.13). Revenue for the quarter came in at $42.3 million versus the consensus estimate of $42.95 million.

Management Commentary President and CEO Kevin Longe said, “The second quarter decline in unconventional well-completion activity came on faster and was more severe than anticipated. This situation was exacerbated as oilfield service companies utilized excess component inventory to address the limited number of well completions performed during the quarter. In addition, we were not immune to the severe pricing pressure impacting the entire oilfield services industry.

“Despite these challenges, DynaEnergetics is capitalizing on the slowdown in activity. Management currently is engaged with several operators and service companies seeking to strengthen their business models before the next up cycle by transitioning away from field-assembled components in favor of our Factory-Assembled, Performance-Assured™ perforating systems.

“In recent weeks, DynaEnergetics introduced a series of products that are designed for new well-perforating applications and collectively increase its addressable market by more than 20%. The DS Echo™ perforating system positions DynaEnergetics in the emerging re-frac market, while DS MicroSet™ and DS Liberator™ address plug setting and tool-string disengagement applications. Each of these tools is the lightest and most compact in its respective product category, not to mention Factory-Assembled, Performance-Assured and Intrinsically Safe™.

“NobelClad achieved a modest sequential improvement in its order backlog, but is beginning to see effects of the global pandemic on booking activity. Customers in the downstream energy industry have delayed various repair and maintenance projects; and the award of a large prospective petrochemical order has been slowed by international travel restrictions that have held up customer site visits. Despite these challenges, NobelClad currently is pursuing more opportunities in a broader range of end markets than at any time in its history.

“In light of the unprecedented downturn in global economic activity, we have made the necessary adjustments to our activity-based cost structure. However, we will continue to invest in technology, product and market development initiatives that will ensure we maintain our competitive advantages and future growth. As well-completion activity resumes and the perforating sector works through an inventory overhang, we are confident demand for DynaEnergetics’ systems will recover. We also believe bookings activity at NobelClad will accelerate once the pandemic-related project delays are behind us.

“I’m extremely proud of our employees around the world, and want to thank them for their determination and collaborative spirit during a very challenging period. DMC is in a much better position than it was during the last downturn. We have a compelling business model supported by industry-leading products and applications, and also have built a highly efficient cost structure and strong balance sheet. We will continue to capitalize on the market slowdown by working closely with customers to address their operational challenges and strengthen their business models. I remain confident we will emerge from this period a stronger company than we were when the downturn began.”

GUIDANCE:

DMC Global sees Q3 2020 revenue of $45-50 million, versus the consensus of $49.33 million.

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