AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

Rhea-AI Summary

Avalon Holdings reported its first-quarter financial results for 2024. Net operating revenues increased to $18.9 million from $18.4 million in 2023. The net loss attributable to common shareholders decreased to $1.0 million from $1.7 million in 2023. The basic net loss per share also improved to $0.25 from $0.43. Avalon Holdings provides waste management services and owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., with various operations.

Positive

• Net operating revenues increased to $18.9 million compared to $18.4 million in 2023.

• The net loss attributable to common shareholders decreased to $1.0 million from $1.7 million in 2023.

• Basic net loss per share improved to $0.25 from $0.43 in 2023.

• Avalon Holdings provides waste management services and owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., with various operations.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Avalon Holdings Corporation's Q1 financials indicate a slight increase in net operating revenues year-over-year, suggesting a stable revenue flow. However, the company's ability to reduce its net loss from $1.7 million to $979,000 within a year shows progress in cost management and operational efficiency, which can be a sign of improving financial health. From an investor's perspective, the per share loss reduction from $0.43 to $0.25 might not be significant enough to boost investor confidence significantly, but it indicates a reduced burden on shareholders. This scenario points towards a cautious observation of the company's future quarters for a consistent pattern of improvement before drawing conclusions on its recovery or growth trajectory.

Market Research Analyst

The growth in other golf and related operations is notable as it signifies diversification of revenue streams away from the core waste management services. The increase in revenue in this department could attract investors interested in companies leveraging hospitality and recreation amenities as a growth strategy. The company's pivot or growth in the area of golf courses and related country clubs is strategic, as these sectors can sometimes be less sensitive to economic downturns than others. However, the general market for waste management should be closely monitored as it still constitutes the majority of their revenue and has seen a slight decline.

WARREN, Ohio, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalon Holdings Corporation (NYSE Amex:AWX) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2024.              

Net operating revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were $18.9 million compared with $18.4 million in the first quarter of 2023.  The Company recorded a net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared with net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2023. For the first quarter of 2024, basic net loss per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.25 compared with basic net loss per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.43 in the first quarter of 2023.              

Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. Avalon Holdings Corporation also owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., which includes the operation of a hotel and its associated resort amenities, four golf courses and related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center.

 

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2024		2023
Net operating revenues:
Waste management services	$                      12,470		$                      12,652
Food, beverage and merchandise sales	2,011		1,974
Other golf and related operations	4,377		3,819
Total golf and related operations	6,388		5,793
Total net operating revenues	18,858		18,445
Costs and expenses:
Waste management services operating costs	9,897		10,380
Cost of food, beverage and merchandise	1,025		1,023
Golf and related operations operating costs	4,873		4,836
Depreciation and amortization expense	980		940
Selling, general and administrative expenses	2,596		2,530
Operating loss	(513)		(1,264)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(508)		(504)
Other income, net	7		-
Loss before income taxes	(1,014)		(1,768)
Provision for income taxes	40		31
Net loss	(1,054)		(1,799)
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interest in subsidiaries	(75)		(122)
Net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders	$                         (979)		$                      (1,677)
Loss per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders:
Basic net loss per share	$                        (0.25)		$                        (0.43)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	3,899		3,899

 

AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
	March 31,		December 31,
	2024		2023
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$              1,163		$              1,187
Accounts receivable, net	12,265		9,499
Unbilled membership dues receivable	790		567
Inventories	1,861		1,662
Prepaid expenses	1,282		1,116
Other current assets	16		14
Total current assets	17,377		14,045
Property and equipment, net	56,158		56,630
Property and equipment under finance leases, net	5,580		5,711
Operating lease right-of-use assets	1,254		1,270
Restricted cash	10,192		10,265
Noncurrent deferred tax asset	8		8
Other assets, net	34		36
Total assets	$            90,603		$            87,965
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long term debt	$                 547		$                 538
Current portion of obligations under finance leases	197		198
Current portion of obligations under operating leases	417		432
Accounts payable	11,316		9,657
Accrued payroll and other compensation	1,753		1,277
Accrued taxes	504		539
Deferred membership dues revenue	5,158		3,443
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	1,863		1,825
Total current liabilities	21,755		17,909
Long-term debt, net of current portion	29,080		29,220
Line of credit	3,200		3,200
Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion	585		598
Obligations under operating leases, net of current portion	837		838
Asset retirement obligation	100		100
Equity:
Total Avalon Holdings Corporation Shareholders' Equity	35,737		36,716
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries	(691)		(616)
Total shareholders' equity	35,046		36,100
Total liabilities and equity	$            90,603		$            87,965

 

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FAQ

What were Avalon Holdings 's first-quarter 2024 net operating revenues?

Avalon Holdings reported net operating revenues of $18.9 million for the first quarter of 2024.

What was the net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings common shareholders in the first quarter of 2024?

The net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings common shareholders was $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2024.

What is the stock symbol for Avalon Holdings ?

The stock symbol for Avalon Holdings is AWX.