Marine Products Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

ATLANTA, July 26, 2023

For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, Marine Products generated net sales of $116.2 million, a 21 percent increase compared to $95.8 million in the same quarter of the prior year. The increase in net sales was due to an 11 percent increase in the number of boats sold during the quarter and a 10 percent increase in the average selling price per boat, as well as an increase in parts and accessories sales. Unit sales increased during the quarter compared to the prior year as we continued to clear inventory of partially completed units caused by supply chain disruptions. These deliveries also helped to satisfy our dealers' inventory needs during the retail selling season.  Average selling prices increased primarily due to a favorable model mix and price increases to cover increased costs including primarily materials and components.  Unit sales increased within both our Chaparral and Robalo brands.

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $28.7 million compared to $23.0 million in the second quarter of the prior year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 24.7 percent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 24.0 percent in the prior year period. The increase in gross margin was due to improved operating efficiencies and a favorable model mix. Operating profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $16.5 million, an increase of 26 percent compared to operating profit of $13.1 million in the second quarter of the prior year.  Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to $9.9 million in the second quarter of 2022. These expenses were 10.5 percent of net sales in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 10.3 percent in the second quarter of 2022. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to costs that vary with sales and profitability, such as incentive compensation, sales commissions and warranty expense. Net interest income of $723 thousand increased significantly compared to the prior year due to a higher cash balance and higher interest yields. Net income for the second quarter of 2023 was $14.3 million, an increase of 44 percent compared to net income of $10.0 million in the second quarter of 2022. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)¹ for the second quarter of 2023 was $17.1 million, or 14.7 percent of net sales, an increase of $3.5 million or 26 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2022.

Diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2023 were $0.42, an increase of 45 percent compared to $0.29 in the second quarter of the prior year. The effective tax rate was 16.8 percent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to 24.0 percent in the second quarter of 2022. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to favorable permanent adjustments as well as beneficial discrete adjustments. 

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $235.1 million, an increase of 36 percent compared to the first six months of 2022.  Net income for the six-month period was $25.9 million or $0.75 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $17.0 million or $0.50 diluted earnings per share in the comparable prior year period. 

"Second quarter trends remained favorable, although the retail selling season started later than normal due to colder weather in many parts of the country," stated Ben M. Palmer, Marine Products' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Dealer inventories remain at the lower end of historical ranges at this time of the year which allow dealers to meet current demand and place orders for 2024 models. Indicators of dealer demand continue to be positive regarding the upcoming model year but there are concerns over consumer sentiment arising from higher interest rates and the possibility of an economic slowdown.