H&E Equipment Services Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
“We are entering the fourth quarter with momentum in our business and our outlook for the quarter is positive. We expect strong demand for rental equipment again this quarter based on current trends and discussions with our customers. Although activity regarding equipment purchases has increased as customers consider capital expenditures before year end, the timing of these purchases is difficult to predict. Depending on the timing of these potential purchases and normal seasonality, the third quarter could be our peak period of 2011. This would not be unusual as the third quarter is historically our strongest period of the year,” concluded Engquist.
FINANCIAL DISCUSSION FOR THIRD QUARTER 2011:
Revenue
Total revenues increased 19.8% to $184.3 million from $153.8 million in the third quarter of 2010. Equipment rental revenues increased 26.8% to $61.2 million compared with $48.3 million in the third quarter of 2010. New equipment sales decreased 2.4% to $46.5 million from $47.7 million in the third quarter of 2010. Used equipment sales increased 84.8% to $27.2 million compared to $14.7 million in the third quarter of 2010. Parts sales increased 9.1% to $24.6 million from $22.6 million in the third quarter of 2010. Service revenues increased 14.3% to $14.2 million compared to $12.4 million a year ago.
Gross Profit Gross profit increased 41.7% to $53.7 million from $37.9 million in the third quarter of 2010. Gross margin was 29.2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, compared to gross margin of 24.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. On a segment basis, third quarter of 2011 gross margin on rentals was 44.0% compared to 37.5% in the third quarter of 2010 due to higher average rental rates on new contracts in the period and improved fleet utilization. On average, rental rates increased 8.9% as compared to the third quarter of 2010. Time utilization (based on units) was 68.9% in the third quarter of 2011 and 62.3% a year ago.Select the service that is right for you!
COMPARE ALL SERVICESAction Alerts PLUS
TRY IT FREEJim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock Advisor
TRY IT FREENew! $49.95/yr
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Stocks Under $10
TRY IT FREEDavid Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Real Money
TRY IT FREE24/7 market commentary from Jim Cramer and 20+ veteran Wall Street gurus. Get access to the latest trading ideas on stocks, options, and ETFs as well as a real-time forum to see the pros exchanging their investment ideas.
Product Features:
- Jim Cramer + 20 Wall Street pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Real-time trading forum
- Actionable trade ideas
Real Money Pro
TRY IT FREEAll of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass + 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options Profits
TRY IT FREEOur options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV
