Board Change • Jun 01
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 4 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Karen Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • May 11
First quarter 2026 earnings released: US$0.38 loss per share (vs US$0.41 profit in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: US$0.38 loss per share (down from US$0.41 profit in 1Q 2025). Revenue: US$6.85m (down 5.4% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: US$362.0k (down 190% from profit in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 24% per year. Annuncio • Apr 06
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2026 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2026. Location: sheraton lisle hotel, 3000 warrenvi le road, lisle, ilinois, 60532, United States Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2025 earnings released: US$1.12 loss per share (vs US$5.81 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: US$1.12 loss per share (improved from US$5.81 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: US$27.9m (up 3.3% from FY 2024). Net loss: US$1.08m (loss narrowed 81% from FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 28% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Declared Dividend • Feb 26
Third quarter dividend of US$0.03 announced Dividend of US$0.03 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 6th March 2026 Payment date: 20th March 2026 Dividend yield will be 0.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • Feb 24
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Dividend, Payable on March 20, 2026 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable March 20, 2026, to all shareholders of record on March 6, 2025. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 15
Insider recently bought US$80k worth of stock On the 11th of December, John Morrissey bought around 7k shares on-market at roughly US$11.39 per share. This transaction amounted to 7.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Nov 21
Third quarter dividend of US$0.03 announced Dividend of US$0.03 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 5th December 2025 Payment date: 19th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.3%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • Nov 19
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on December 19, 2025 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable December 19, 2025, to all shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.07 (vs US$1.50 loss in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.07 (up from US$1.50 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$7.36m (up 5.6% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$67.6k (up US$1.51m from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.9% (up from net loss in 3Q 2024). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 45 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Aug 28
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: US$9.74m This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 52% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (US$9.74m market cap). Declared Dividend • Aug 21
Second quarter dividend of US$0.03 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.03. Ex-date: 5th September 2025 Payment date: 19th September 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • Aug 19
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 19, 2025 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable September 19, 2025, to all shareholders of record on September 5, 2025. Reported Earnings • Aug 10
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: US$0.41 loss per share (vs US$0.15 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: US$0.41 loss per share (down from US$0.15 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$7.30m (down 9.4% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: US$395.0k (down 378% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 66 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • May 30
Upcoming dividend of US$0.03 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 June 2025. Payment date: 20 June 2025. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.0%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.6%). Declared Dividend • May 16
First quarter dividend of US$0.03 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.03. Ex-date: 5th June 2025 Payment date: 20th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • May 14
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable June 20, 2025 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable June 20, 2025, to all shareholders of record on June 5, 2025. With respect to the payment of future dividends, the Board of Directors will continue to consider the Company's current profitability, the outlook for long-term profitability, known and potential cash requirements, and the overall financial condition of the Company, and any dividend declared will be solely at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Reported Earnings • May 12
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.41 (vs US$0.72 loss in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.41 (up from US$0.72 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$7.25m (down 7.7% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$401.0k (up US$1.10m from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from net loss in 1Q 2024). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 67 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • May 08
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of American stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 47% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$11.6m market cap). Annuncio • Apr 07
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2025 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2025. Location: sheraton lisle hotel, 3000 warrenville road, lisle, illinois, 60532, United States New Risk • Apr 06
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: US$9.95m This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 47% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (US$9.95m market cap). Reported Earnings • Mar 30
Full year 2024 earnings released: US$5.81 loss per share (vs US$4.56 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: US$5.81 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$4.56 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: US$27.0m (down 14% from FY 2023). Net loss: US$5.62m (loss widened 28% from FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 75 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Declared Dividend • Feb 19
Third quarter dividend of US$0.03 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.03. Ex-date: 5th March 2025 Payment date: 20th March 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • Feb 15
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 20, 2025 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable on March 20, 2025, to all shareholders of record on March 5, 2025. Declared Dividend • Nov 21
Third quarter dividend reduced to US$0.03 Dividend of US$0.03 is 70% lower than last year. Ex-date: 5th December 2024 Payment date: 20th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • Nov 19
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 20, 2024 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share payable December 20, 2024, to all shareholders of record on December 5, 2024. This is a $0.07 per share reduction from the $0.10 per share quarterly cash dividend that the Company has declared and paid in recent quarters. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: US$1.50 loss per share (vs US$1.00 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: US$1.50 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$1.00 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$6.97m (down 12% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: US$1.45m (loss widened 50% from 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 81 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Declared Dividend • Aug 22
Second quarter dividend of US$0.10 announced Dividend of US$0.10 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 5th September 2024 Payment date: 20th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • Aug 20
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on September 20, 2024 On August 19, 2024 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of ten (10) cents per share, payable September 20, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 5, 2024. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.15 (vs US$1.36 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.15 (up from US$1.36 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$8.06m (flat on 2Q 2023). Net income: US$142.1k (up US$1.45m from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.8% (up from net loss in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 76 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 01
Upcoming dividend of US$0.10 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 June 2024. Payment date: 20 June 2024. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Declared Dividend • May 17
First quarter dividend of US$0.10 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.10. Ex-date: 5th June 2024 Payment date: 20th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • May 16
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable June 20, 2024 On May 14, 2024 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of ten (10) cents per share, payable June 20, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2024. Reported Earnings • May 13
First quarter 2024 earnings released: US$0.72 loss per share (vs US$0.60 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: US$0.72 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$0.60 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$7.85m (down 10.0% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: US$698.0k (loss widened 20% from 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 64 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2023 earnings released: US$4.56 loss per share (vs US$2.97 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: US$4.56 loss per share (down from US$2.97 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: US$31.5m (down 6.4% from FY 2022). Net loss: US$4.40m (down 254% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annuncio • Mar 08
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2024 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 26
Upcoming dividend of US$0.10 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 March 2024. Payment date: 20 March 2024. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Declared Dividend • Feb 22
Third quarter dividend of US$0.10 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.10. Ex-date: 4th March 2024 Payment date: 20th March 2024 Dividend yield will be 3.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Annuncio • Feb 20
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Dividend, Payable on March 20, 2024 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, payable March 20, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 27
Upcoming dividend of US$0.10 per share at 2.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 December 2023. Payment date: 20 December 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (5.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Annuncio • Nov 21
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on December 20, 2023 On November 20, 2023 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, payable December 20, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2023. Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: US$1.00 loss per share (vs US$3.71 profit in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: US$1.00 loss per share (down from US$3.71 profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$7.95m (down 7.3% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: US$964.0k (down 127% from profit in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.10 per share at 5.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 September 2023. Payment date: 20 September 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 5.0%. Within top quartile of American dividend payers (4.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Annuncio • Aug 22
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 20, 2023 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable September 20, 2023 to all shareholders of record on September 5, 2023. This is a $0.12 per share reduction from the $0.22 per share quarterly cash dividend that the Company has declared and paid in recent quarters. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 14
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to US$21.85, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 56.8x. Average trailing P/E is 21x in the Machinery industry in the US. Total returns to shareholders of 11% over the past three years. New Risk • Aug 09
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 229% The company is paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Dividend yield: 3.6% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 229% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.2% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$23.7m market cap). Reported Earnings • Aug 08
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: US$1.36 loss per share (vs US$0.16 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: US$1.36 loss per share (down from US$0.16 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$8.05m (down 11% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: US$1.31m (down US$1.47m from profit in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 65% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Jun 03
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Director Kurt Moders was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • May 26
Upcoming dividend of US$0.22 per share at 3.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 June 2023. Payment date: 20 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 46% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (5.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.9%). Annuncio • May 10
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 20, 2023 On May 9, 2023 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty-two (22) cents per share, payable June 20, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2023. Reported Earnings • May 09
First quarter 2023 earnings released: US$0.60 loss per share (vs US$0.46 profit in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: US$0.60 loss per share (down from US$0.46 profit in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$8.73m (down 5.1% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: US$583.1k (down 230% from profit in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 82% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$2.97 (vs US$1.15 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$2.97 (up from US$1.15 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$33.6m (down 1.0% from FY 2021). Net income: US$2.87m (up 158% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 8.5% (up from 3.3% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.22 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 December 2022. Payment date: 20 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 20% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Annuncio • Nov 22
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable December 20, 2022 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, payable December 20, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2022. Reported Earnings • Nov 10
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$3.71 (vs US$0.18 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$3.71 (up from US$0.18 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$8.57m (flat on 3Q 2021). Net income: US$3.58m (up US$3.41m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 42% (up from 2.0% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 69% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 26
Upcoming dividend of US$0.22 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 September 2022. Payment date: 20 September 2022. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 99% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Annuncio • Aug 16
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on September 20, 2022 On August 15, 2022 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty-two (22) cents per share, payable September 20, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 6, 2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 06
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.16 (vs US$0.33 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$0.16 (down from US$0.33 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: US$9.02m (up 7.9% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$153.9k (down 52% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 3.8% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • May 26
Upcoming dividend of US$0.22 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 June 2022. Payment date: 20 June 2022. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 83% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (4.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Annuncio • May 12
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable June 20, 2022 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. announced that the Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty-two (22) cents per share, payable June 20, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.46 (vs US$0.56 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$0.46 (down from US$0.56 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: US$9.20m (down 1.2% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$447.3k (down 17% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.9% (down from 5.8% in 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annuncio • Feb 22
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on March 18, 2022 On February 21, 2022 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty-two (22) cents per share, payable March 18, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2022. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.22 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 December 2021. Payment date: 20 December 2021. Trailing yield: 3.4%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$0.18 (vs US$0.32 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$8.56m (up 12% from 3Q 2020). Net income: US$172.7k (down 44% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 4.0% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 26
Upcoming dividend of US$0.22 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 September 2021. Payment date: 20 September 2021. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Reported Earnings • Aug 12
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$0.33 (vs US$0.81 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$8.36m (up 104% from 2Q 2020). Net income: US$319.5k (up US$1.10m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 3.8% (up from net loss in 2Q 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 58 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • May 27
Upcoming dividend of US$0.22 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 June 2021. Payment date: 18 June 2021. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of American dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Executive Departure • May 20
Independent Director has left the company On the 11th of May, John Osterman's tenure as Independent Director ended after 2.0 years in the role. As of March 2021, John personally held 3.40k shares (US$87k worth at the time). John is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. Annuncio • May 12
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Declares Dividend, Payable June 18, 2021 On May 11, 2021, the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty-two (22) cents per share, payable June 18, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2021. Reported Earnings • May 09
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$0.56 (vs US$0.059 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$9.30m (up 23% from 1Q 2020). Net income: US$540.1k (up US$483.6k from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 5.8% (up from 0.7% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 78 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 21
Full year 2020 earnings released The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: US$27.6m (down 16% from FY 2019). Net income: US$50.5k (down 91% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.2% (down from 1.6% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 83% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 02
New 90-day high: US$28.61 The company is up 36% from its price of US$21.00 on 01 December 2020. The American market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 12% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 23
New 90-day high: US$24.13 The company is up 15% from its price of US$21.00 on 23 October 2020. The American market is also up 15% over the last 90 days, indicating the company’s price trend is similar to the market over that time. However, it underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 16% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 16
New 90-day high: US$24.00 The company is up 18% from its price of US$20.33 on 15 September 2020. The American market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 26
Upcoming Dividend of US$0.10 Per Share Will be paid on the 18th of December to those who are registered shareholders by the 3rd of December. The trailing yield of 1.9% is below the top quartile of American dividend payers (4.0%), but it is higher than industry peers (1.7%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 20
New 90-day high: US$22.00 The company is up 11% from its price of US$19.90 on 21 August 2020. The American market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 16% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS US$0.32 The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: US$7.65m (down 6.6% from 3Q 2019). Net income: US$309.1k (down 2.1% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 4.0% (up from 3.9% in 3Q 2019). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 69% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 26
New 90-day high: US$21.94 The company is up 5.0% from its price of US$20.80 on 26 June 2020. The American market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 13% over the same period. 
