Agrify Corporation Announces Results for Second Quarter 2024 and Amended Results for First Quarter 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

Agrify (Nasdaq:AGFY) reported its Q2 2024 financial results and amended Q1 2024 results. Key highlights include:

- Q2 2024 revenue: $3.0 million (up 15% from Q1 2024, down from $5.1 million in Q2 2023)
- Q2 2024 gross profit: $1.7 million (up 54.8% from Q1 2024)
- Q2 2024 operating loss: $1.5 million (improved from $5.3 million in Q2 2023)
- Q2 2024 net loss: $2.8 million (improved from $6.8 million in Q2 2023)

The company reported a reassessment of Q1 2024 accounting, resulting in non-cash adjustments. For H1 2024, Agrify now reports $1.99 million operating income and $1.48 million net income. CEO Raymond Chang noted ongoing industry challenges and the company's constrained cash position as barriers to growth.

Positive

• 15% increase in quarterly revenue from Q1 to Q2 2024
• 54.8% rise in gross profit from Q1 to Q2 2024
• Improved operating loss and net loss compared to Q2 2023
• Positive operating income and net income reported for H1 2024 after accounting reassessment

Negative

• Revenue decline from $5.1 million in Q2 2023 to $3.0 million in Q2 2024
• Ongoing industry challenges and cautious capital investments
• Constrained cash position limiting growth opportunities
• Continued exploration of strategic options suggesting potential financial difficulties

Insights

Financial Analyst

Agrify's Q2 2024 results show a mixed picture. While revenue increased 15% quarter-over-quarter to $3.0 million, it's down 41% year-over-year. The gross profit improvement to $1.7 million is noteworthy, but the company still reported a net loss of $2.8 million. The amended Q1 results and positive H1 2024 figures ($1.99 million operating income) are potentially misleading, as they stem from non-cash accounting items related to a settlement.

The company's cash position remains a critical concern, limiting growth potential. This, combined with industry-wide caution on capital investments, suggests Agrify faces significant headwinds. The exploration of "all strategic options" hints at possible major changes ahead, which investors should monitor closely.

Cannabis Industry Expert

Agrify's results reflect broader challenges in the cannabis industry. The 15% quarterly revenue growth is encouraging, but the year-over-year decline signals ongoing market difficulties. The industry's hesitancy towards capital investments, cited by CEO Raymond Chang, is a important factor impacting companies like Agrify that provide cultivation and extraction solutions.

The mention of "uncertain regulations" highlights a persistent issue in the cannabis sector. As state-level markets mature and federal legalization remains in limbo, many operators are postponing major equipment purchases. This cautious approach could continue to pressure Agrify's sales in the near term. The company's strategic pivot will be critical for navigating these industry headwinds.

TROY, Mich., Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agrify Corporation (Nasdaq:AGFY) (“Agrify” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Summary

• Revenue was $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2024 and $5.1 million for the second quarter of 2023.
• Gross profit was $1.7 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $0.7 million for the first quarter of 2024 and $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2023. 
• Operating loss was $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2023.
• Net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $2.8 million, compared $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Amended First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and First Half 2024 Summary

• The Company is reporting a reassessment of the accounting of the settlement with Mack Molding. While the adjustments changed the first quarter 2024 net loss, gain on supply agreement, gain on revaluation of contingent liability, gain on settlement of contingent liabilities, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities line items in the consolidated cash flow statement, the changes are all non-cash accounting items. The reassessment did not have an impact on first quarter revenue, gross profit, total net cash used in operating activities, net cash used in investing activities, or net cash provided by financing activities.
• Due to the reassessment, the Company is now reporting a $1.99 million operating income and $1.48 million net income for the first half of 2024. 

"We are pleased to report a 15% increase in quarterly revenue and a 54.8% rise in gross profit for the second quarter of 2024 in comparison to first quarter of 2024. However, we recognize that 2024 presents ongoing challenges, as the industry remains cautious about future capital investments due to uncertain regulations and limited capital availability. Despite our continuous efforts to reduce costs and address payables, our constrained cash position remains a barrier to growth. As such, the Company will continue to explore all strategic options to maximize shareholder value." said Raymond Chang, Chairman and CEO of Agrify.

About Agrify (Nasdaq:AGFY)

Agrify is a leading provider of innovative cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, bringing data, science, and technology to the forefront of the market. Agrify’s proprietary micro-environment-controlled Vertical Farming Units (VFUs) enable cultivators to produce the highest quality products with unmatched consistency, yield, and ROI at scale. Agrify’s comprehensive extraction product line, which includes hydrocarbon, ethanol, solventless, post-processing, and lab equipment, empowers producers to maximize the quantity and quality of extract required for premium concentrates. For more information, please visit Agrify at http://www.agrify.com.

AGRIFY CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except share and per share data)
	Three months ended June 30,								Six months ended June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
	(Unaudited)								(Unaudited)
Revenue (including $0, $0, $0, and $46 from related parties, respectively)	$	2,994			$	5,066			$	5,592			$	10,870
Cost of goods sold		1,303				4,466				3,736				9,282
Gross profit		1,691				600				1,856				1,588
General and administrative		2,268				4,819				6,362				11,745
Selling and marketing		394				1,120				856				2,710
Research and development		185				643				460				1,378
Gain on settlement of contingent liabilities		350				—				(5,585	)			—
Gain on early termination of lease		(39	)			—				(39	)			—
Gain on disposal of property and equipment		(9	)			—				(9	)
Change in contingent consideration		—				(638	)			(2,180	)			(1,322	)
Total operating expenses		3,149				5,944				(135	)			14,516
Operating (loss) income		(1,458	)			(5,344	)			1,991				(12,928	)
Interest income (expense), net		(28	)			(400	)			(128	)			(1,199	)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		(1,277	)			(1,048	)			(404	)			1,624
Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt, net		—				(11	)			—				(4,631	)
Other income (expense), net		5				(4	)			19				—
Total other expense, net		(1,300	)			(1,463	)			(513	)			(4,206	)
Net (loss) income		(2,758	)			(6,807	)			1,478				(17,134	)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest		—				2				—				2
Net (loss) income attributable to Agrify Corporation	$	(2,758	)		$	(6,805	)		$	1,478			$	(17,132	)
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Common Stockholders – basic1i	$	(0.13	)		$	(4.39	)		$	0.10			$	(13.05	)
Net (loss) income per share attributable to Common Stockholders – diluted	$	(0.13	)		$	(4.39	)		$	0.07			$	(13.05	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		20,812,678				1,549,669				14,853,454				1,312,299
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		20,812,678				1,549,669				29,771,039				1,312,299

(1) Periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split on July 5, 2023. Additional information regarding reverse stock splits may be found in Note 1 – Overview, Basis of Presentation, and Significant Accounting Policies, included elsewhere in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

AGRIFY CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share data)
	June 30,				December 31,
		2024				2023
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	53			$	430
Marketable securities		4				4
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $2,563 and $1,887 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		272				1,149
Inventory, net of reserves of $16,507 and $17,599 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		18,642				19,094
Loans receivable, current		1,295				—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		663				3,332
Total current assets		20,929				24,009
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $18,885 and $19,215 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, net of current		10,288				11,583
Property and equipment, net		6,954				7,734
Operating lease right-of-use assets		1,333				1,803
Other non-current assets		97				141
Total assets	$	39,601			$	45,270
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	12,039			$	20,766
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		7,410				10,655
Operating lease liabilities, current		539				599
Long-term debt, current		582				766
Related party debt, current		732				4,444
Contract liabilities		3,847				4,019
Total current liabilities		25,149				41,249
Warrant liabilities		503				1,290
Operating lease liabilities, net of current		960				1,394
Related party debt, net of current		4,278				—
Long-term debt, net of current		3				16,047
Total liabilities		30,892				59,980

Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 35,000,000 and 10,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, 14,230,004 and 1,701,243 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively(1)		14				2
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 2,895,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding		—				—
Preferred A Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 105,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding		—				—
Additional paid-in capital		272,783				250,855
Accumulated deficit		(264,319	)			(265,797	)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Agrify		8,478				(14,940	)
Non-controlling interests		230				230
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		8,708				(14,710	)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	$	39,601			$	45,270

(1) Periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split on July 5, 2023. Additional information regarding the reverse stock splits may be found in Note 1 – Overview, Basis of Presentation, and Significant Accounting Policies, included in the notes to the consolidated financial statements

AGRIFY CORPORATION SELECTED & CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited)
	Six months ended June 30,
		2024				2023
Cash flows (used in) provided by:
Operating activities	$	(4,816	)		$	(11,634	)
Investing activities		336				11,358
Financing activities		4,103				(9,873	)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	(377	)		$	(10,149	)

Summary of Mack Molding Settlement Adjustments

The following table summarizes the effect of the errors on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 and consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024:

		March 31, 2024 As Previously Reported						Adjustment					March 31, 2024 As Revised
Inventory		$	18,862					$	(214	)			$	18,648
Accounts payable			12,428						350					12,778
Notes payable, current		$	1,374					$	(1,374	)			$	—
Notes payable, net of current			3,464						(3,464	)				—
Accumulated deficit			(265,835		)				4,274					(261,561		)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			(9,725		)				4,274					(5,451		)

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 As Previously Reported						Adjustment						Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 As Revised
Cost of goods sold		$	1,869					$	564					$	2,433
Gross profit			729						(564		)				165
General and administrative			2,952						1,142						4,094
Gain on settlement of contingent liabilities			—						(5,935		)				(5,935		)
Operating (loss) income			(780		)				4,229						3,449
Interest income (expense), net			(145		)				45						(100		)
Net (loss) income			(38		)				4,274						4,236
Basic		$	0.00					$	0.48					$	0.48
Diluted2		$	0.00					$	0.21					$	0.21

While the adjustments changed net loss, gain on supply agreement, gain on revaluation of contingent liability, gain on settlement of contingent liabilities, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities line items in the consolidated cash flow statement, they did not have an impact on total net cash used in operating activities, net cash used in investing activities, or net cash provided by financing activities.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning Agrify and other matters. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial results, the potential for increased extraction sales, the ability to realize revenue from the bookings, backlog, and pipeline, project timelines, and Agrify’s ability to deliver solutions and services. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "targets," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2023 with the SEC, which can be obtained on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and filings with the SEC.

Company Contacts 

Agrify Investor Relations
IR@agrify.com
(857) 256-8110

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FAQ

What was Agrify's (AGFY) revenue for Q2 2024?

Agrify's revenue for Q2 2024 was $3.0 million, representing a 15% increase from Q1 2024 but a decrease from $5.1 million in Q2 2023.

How did Agrify's (AGFY) gross profit change in Q2 2024?

Agrify's gross profit in Q2 2024 was $1.7 million, showing a significant 54.8% increase compared to Q1 2024.

What was Agrify's (AGFY) net loss for Q2 2024?

Agrify reported a net loss of $2.8 million for Q2 2024, which is an improvement from the $6.8 million net loss in Q2 2023.

How did Agrify's (AGFY) Q1 2024 results change after reassessment?

After reassessment, Agrify's Q1 2024 results changed in non-cash accounting items, affecting net loss, gain on supply agreement, and other line items. However, it did not impact revenue, gross profit, or cash flow activities.

What challenges did Agrify (AGFY) report for 2024?

Agrify reported ongoing challenges in 2024, including industry caution about future capital investments due to uncertain regulations, capital availability, and the company's constrained cash position limiting growth opportunities.