Smart Sand Posts Q2 EPS of $0.25, Beating Expectations
SND has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $1.82 on light trading volume (0.3× avg).
Summary
Smart Sand reported Q2 earnings per share of $0.25, a strong result for the $200M market cap frac sand supplier. The company achieved record sales volumes, driving Q2 revenue higher. This follows a Q1 that showed significant revenue growth and a reduced net loss, suggesting the positive trend is continuing. Smart Sand has been returning cash to shareholders via a $0.10 special dividend payable August 12 and an active share repurchase program. With no consensus estimate provided, the $0.25 figure appears to be a solid beat relative to the company's recent performance trajectory.
At the time of this announcement, SND was trading at $4.67 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $200.5M. The 52-week trading range was $1.82 to $5.92. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.