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Edible Garden Reports a 324% Year-Over-Year Increase in Gross Profit for Nine-Month Period Ending September 2024

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Edible Garden reported strong financial performance with a 324% increase in gross profit to $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2024. The company's strategic shift from lower-margin floral and lettuce products led to a 27% gross profit margin expansion in Q3 2024. Cut herbs sales grew 55% year-over-year for the first nine months. Q3 2024 revenue was $2.6 million, down from $3.3 million in Q3 2023. The company raised $5.65 million through an S1 offering, using $3.2 million to pay down debt. Edible Garden expanded its partnership with Walmart, introducing Hydro Basil and launching Vitamin Whey products on Walmart Marketplace.

Edible Garden ha registrato una forte performance finanziaria con un aumento del 324% del profitto lordo, arrivando a 1,7 milioni di dollari nei primi nove mesi del 2024. Il cambiamento strategico dell'azienda da prodotti floreali e lattughe a margini inferiori ha portato a un'espansione del margine di profitto lordo del 27% nel terzo trimestre del 2024. Le vendite di erbe aromatiche fresche sono cresciute del 55% rispetto all'anno precedente nei primi nove mesi. I ricavi del terzo trimestre del 2024 sono stati di 2,6 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 3,3 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha raccolto 5,65 milioni di dollari tramite un'offerta S1, utilizzando 3,2 milioni di dollari per ridurre il debito. Edible Garden ha ampliato la sua partnership con Walmart, introducendo il Basilico Idroponico e lanciando i prodotti Vitamin Whey su Walmart Marketplace.

Edible Garden reportó un fuerte desempeño financiero con un aumento del 324% en las ganancias brutas, alcanzando 1,7 millones de dólares en los primeros nueve meses de 2024. El cambio estratégico de la compañía de productos florales y lechugas de menor margen llevó a una expansión del margen de ganancias brutas del 27% en el tercer trimestre de 2024. Las ventas de hierbas frescas crecieron un 55% año tras año en los primeros nueve meses. Los ingresos del tercer trimestre de 2024 fueron de 2,6 millones de dólares, una disminución de 3,3 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. La empresa recaudó 5,65 millones de dólares a través de una oferta S1, utilizando 3,2 millones de dólares para reducir deuda. Edible Garden expandió su asociación con Walmart, introduciendo el Albahaca Hidropónica y lanzando productos de Vitamin Whey en Walmart Marketplace.

Edible Garden는 2024년 첫 아홉 달 동안 총 수익이 170만 달러로 324% 증가하여 강력한 재무 성과를 보고했습니다. 회사는 낮은 마진의 꽃과 상추 제품에서 전략적으로 전환하여 2024년 3분기 동안 총 이익률이 27% 증가했습니다. 신선한 허브 판매는 첫 아홉 달 동안 전년 대비 55% 성장했습니다. 2024년 3분기 매출은 260만 달러로, 2023년 3분기의 330만 달러에서 감소했습니다. 회사는 S1 공모를 통해 565만 달러를 모금했으며, 320만 달러를 부채 상환에 사용했습니다. Edible Garden은 Walmart와의 파트너십을 확대하여 하이드로 바질을 소개하고 Walmart Marketplace에 비타민 웨이 제품을 출시했습니다.

Edible Garden a enregistré une forte performance financière avec une augmentation de 324 % de son bénéfice brut, atteignant 1,7 million de dollars pour les neuf premiers mois de 2024. Le changement stratégique de l'entreprise, passant de produits floraux et de laitues à faible marge, a conduit à une expansion de la marge brute de 27 % au troisième trimestre 2024. Les ventes de herbes fraîches ont augmenté de 55 % d'une année sur l'autre pour les neuf premiers mois. Les revenus du troisième trimestre 2024 étaient de 2,6 millions de dollars, contre 3,3 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a levé 5,65 millions de dollars grâce à une offre S1, en utilisant 3,2 millions de dollars pour réduire sa dette. Edible Garden a élargi son partenariat avec Walmart, introduisant le Basilic Hydro et lançant les produits Vitamin Whey sur Walmart Marketplace.

Edible Garden verzeichnete eine starke finanzielle Leistung mit einem Anstieg des Bruttogewinns um 324% auf 1,7 Millionen Dollar in den ersten neun Monaten von 2024. Der strategische Wechsel des Unternehmens von Produkten mit niedrigerer Marge, wie Blumen und Kopfsalat, führte im dritten Quartal 2024 zu einer Expansion der Bruttomarge um 27%. Die Verkäufe von frischen Kräutern stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 55% in den ersten neun Monaten. Die Einnahmen im dritten Quartal 2024 betrugen 2,6 Millionen Dollar, ein Rückgang von 3,3 Millionen Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023. Das Unternehmen sammelte 5,65 Millionen Dollar durch ein S1-Angebot, wobei 3,2 Millionen Dollar zur Reduzierung von Schulden verwendet wurden. Edible Garden erweiterte die Partnerschaft mit Walmart und führte Hydro Basil ein sowie Vitamin Whey Produkte auf Walmart Marketplace.

Positive
  • 324% increase in gross profit for first nine months of 2024
  • 55% increase in cut herbs sales year-over-year
  • 27% gross profit margin expansion in Q3 2024
  • Raised $5.65 million through S1 offering
  • Reduced debt by $3.2 million
  • Expanded partnership with Walmart
Negative
  • Q3 2024 revenue decreased to $2.6M from $3.3M year-over-year
  • Net loss of $2.1M in Q3 2024
  • $215,000 revenue delay due to hurricane disruption

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The Q3 2024 results reveal a significant strategic transformation at Edible Garden. The 324% increase in gross profit for the nine-month period, despite lower revenue, demonstrates successful execution of their margin improvement strategy. The shift away from low-margin floral and lettuce products, while temporarily impacting top-line growth, has led to a 27% gross margin expansion year-over-year.

The company's deleveraging efforts through the $5.65 million S1 offering, with $3.2 million allocated to debt reduction, strengthens their financial position. The 55% growth in cut herbs sales indicates strong core business performance. However, the $2.1 million net loss, though improved from last year, signals ongoing profitability challenges despite margin improvements.

The expansion into new product categories and distribution channels positions EDBL for potential growth. Their entry into the $240.7 billion global sauces market through Pulp Flavors and the $103.3 billion sports nutrition market with Kick demonstrates strategic diversification. The deepening Walmart partnership, including Marketplace presence and custom displays, significantly expands their retail footprint.

The strategic pivot from low-margin products shows management's commitment to sustainable growth, though near-term revenue impact warrants monitoring. The USDA grant support for organic certification aligns with growing consumer demand for sustainable products, potentially strengthening their market position.

Healthy Core Business Operations - Year-to-Date Cut Herbs Sales Up 55% and Pulp Sales Up; Momentum Expected to Continue into 2025

Conference Call to Be Held Today at 8:00 am ET

BELVIDERE, N.J., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today provided a business update and reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, " We are pleased to report another strong quarter. Earlier this year, we made a strategic shift away from lower margin floral and lettuce products. This decision continues to pay dividends, highlighted by a $687,000 increase in gross profit for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, representing gross profit margin expansion of 27% as compared to the third quarter of 2023. This remarkable improvement reflects the consistent margin growth that has fueled our progress in recent quarters, while marginally impacting our revenue growth in the second and third quarters. Furthermore, our gross profit for the first nine months of 2024 surged by $1.7 million—an impressive 324% increase over the prior year.”

“Our core business is stronger than ever, as demonstrated by a 55% increase in sales of cut herbs for the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023. Revenue for the first nine months ended September 30, 2024, showed a slight year-over-year increase. Third-quarter revenue for 2024 was down from the same period last year, driven by our strategic decision to phase out lower-margin products and categories. For example, in connection with phasing out our legacy floral business at our Edible Garden Heartland facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we have installed a new production line to expand our capacity to drive the growth of our higher margin products. We believe these initiatives will help us accelerate achieving our goal of sustainable cash flow and profitability.”

“We also strengthened our balance sheet through our September S1 offering, raising approximately $5.65 million in gross proceeds. We allocated a portion of these funds to pay down $3.2 million in debt due in 2025, helping to deleverage our business and advance our goal of achieving positive free cash flow. Additionally, we invested in working capital ahead of the fourth-quarter holiday season, positioning us to better meet customer demand.”

"Our partnership with Walmart continues to grow in meaningful ways, including the introduction of our sustainably grown Hydro Basil, showcased through a custom-designed Basil Station display that integrates seamlessly into Walmart’s produce sections without disrupting existing planograms. Additionally, we have launched Edible Garden’s Vitamin Whey line of whey and plant protein powders, under the Vitamin Whey® and Vitamin Way® brands, on Walmart Marketplace. This move not only broadens consumer access to our Vitamin Whey products but also paves the way for expanding our offerings on Walmart’s platform, with plans to include our shelf-stable Pulp line of gourmet, sustainable sauces, and chili-based products, along with other shelf-stable items currently in development. The growth potential on Walmart Marketplace is tremendous, and we are confident our innovative products will resonate with the evolving tastes of a widening consumer base. We believe that this deepening collaboration with Walmart will boost Edible Garden’s revenue growth in 2024 and beyond."

"Our Pulp Flavors line of USDA organic, fermented and sustainable line of gourmet sauces experienced sales growth in the third quarter of 2024 as we continue to add to our existing distribution network which includes prominent retailers such as Target, Whole Foods, Meijer, Morton Williams, Dierbergs Markets, Woodman’s, and distributors like KeHE and UNFI. With the global sauces and condiments market projected by Research and Markets to grow from $172.79 billion in 2021 to $240.7 billion by 2028, we believe Pulp is well positioned to satisfy consumers’ appetite for bold, unique flavors that elevate meals from 'Bland to Bold®.’”

"We also introduced our innovative Kick Sports Nutrition line, offering premium performance products tailored for today’s health-conscious athletes. Kick. is designed to meet the evolving priorities of athletes who are increasingly mindful of their nutritional intake. According to IMARC Group, the global sports nutrition market is projected to grow from $54.8 billion in 2023 to $103.3 billion by 2032, fueled by health-conscious consumers who seek personalized, clean-label products that enhance athletic performance, align with dietary preferences, prioritize natural ingredients, and offer convenient, on-the-go solutions."

“The Company also received grants from the USDA Organic Certification Program, providing key support to offset organic certification and processing costs at our facilities in Belvidere, NJ, and Grand Rapids, MI. These funds will also fuel R&D for new organic product innovations, aligning with our Zero-Waste Inspired® mission. This partnership with the USDA strengthens our commitment to sustainable, local, and organic agriculture, reinforcing our role as a leader in controlled environment farming and our dedication to positively impacting the industry and the communities we serve.”

“We believe we have streamlined our business, eliminating elements that previously limited gross margin and revenue growth and that our core business operations are healthy and performing well. Given the current trends that we are seeing, we feel confident that the fourth quarter of 2024 will deliver significant growth in both margins and revenue, potentially marking one of the strongest quarters in the Company’s history. With a solid foundation and infrastructure in place, we believe we are poised not only to achieve strong results in the coming quarters but also to drive sustained growth and long-term value for our shareholders,” concluded Mr. Kras.

Financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, revenue totaled $2.6 million, compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by our strategic shift away from the sale of lower margin products; specifically, lettuce and floral. The absence of these two products accounted for a decrease of $597,000 in revenue and certain shipments of our nutraceutical products were delayed due to a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, which caused $215,000 of revenue to shift to the fourth quarter.

Cost of goods sold totaled $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by our seasonally low sales in the current quarter and the elimination of the use of large third-party growers that previously made up a material portion of our cost of goods sold.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in labor costs and professional fees.

Net loss was $2.1 million, or ($0.65) per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $2.4 million, or ($13.83) per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The improvement in net loss was primarily driven by a 27% expansion of gross profit margin and lower SG&A offset by other expenses.

The complete financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024, are available in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at: www.sec.gov.

Conference Call

Edible Garden will host a conference call today at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as well as the Company’s corporate progress and other developments.

The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll-free +1 877-545-0523 for U.S. callers or +1 973-528-0016 for international callers and entering access code 493366. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2914/51613 or on the investor relations section of the company’s website, https://ediblegardenag.com/presentations/.

A webcast replay will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ediblegardenag.com/presentations/ through November 13, 2025. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through Wednesday, November 27, 2024, and can be accessed by dialing +1 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering access code 51613.

ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®

Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products backed by Zero-Waste Inspired® next generation farming. Offered at over 5,000 stores in the US, Edible Garden is disrupting the CEA and sustainability technology movement with its safety-in-farming protocols, use of sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software and self-watering in-store displays. The Company currently operates its own state-of-the-art greenhouses and processing facilities in Belvidere, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has a network of contract growers, all strategically located near major markets in the U.S. Its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 patented (US Nos.: US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2 and US 11,830, 088 B2) software optimizes growing in vertical and traditional greenhouses while seeking to reduce pollution-generating food miles. Its proprietary patented (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) Self-watering display is designed to increase plant shelf life and provide an enhanced in-store plant display experience. Edible Garden is also a developer of ingredients and proteins, providing an accessible line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands. In addition, the Company’s Kick Sports Nutrition line features premium performance products that cater to today’s health-conscious athletes. Furthermore, Edible Garden offers a line of sustainable food flavoring products such as Pulp gourmet sauces and chili-based products. For more information on Pulp products go to https://www.pulpflavors.com/. For more information on Vitamin Whey® products go to https://vitaminwhey.com/. For more information on Edible Garden go to https://ediblegardenag.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the Company’s ability to improve its financial results, the Company’s growth strategies, the Company’s ability to expand its existing customer relationships and into new product lines, and its performance as a public company. The words “believe,” “design,” “expect,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “seek,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including market and other conditions and the Company’s ability to achieve its growth objectives, and other factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Actual results might differ materially from those explicit or implicit in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform to actual results or changes in expectations, except as required by law.

Investor Contacts:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
212-671-1020
EDBL@crescendo-ir.com

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EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands, except shares)
      
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2024  2023 
       
ASSETS 
       
Current assets:      
Cash $2,214  $510 
Accounts receivable, net  1,665   1,249 
Inventory, net  1,437   678 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  78   210 
Total current assets  5,394   2,647 
         
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net  3,266   3,893 
Finance lease right-of-use assets  125   - 
Intangible assets, net  44   47 
Other assets  34   69 
TOTAL ASSETS  $8,863  $6,656 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
LIABILITIES:         
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses $3,487  $2,517 
Current maturities of finance lease liabilities  40   - 
Short-term debt, net of discounts  1,343   387 
Total current liabilities  4,870   2,904 
         
Long-term liabilities:        
Long-term debt, net of discounts  649   4,040 
Long-term finance lease liabilities  85   - 
Total long-term liabilities  734   4,040 
Total liabilities  5,604   6,944 
         
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):         
Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 6,228,392 and 285,282 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (1))  2   1 
Series A Convertible Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; nil shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023)  -   - 
Additional paid-in capital  41,298   29,971 
Obligation to issue shares  191   - 
Accumulated deficit  (38,232)  (30,260)
         
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)  3,259   (288)
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)  $8,863  $6,656 
         

(1) Adjusted to reflect stock splits

EDIBLE GARDEN AG INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per-share information)
 
  
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,  
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
             
Revenue $2,584  $3,289  $9,985  $9,965 
Cost of goods sold  1,885   3,277   7,696   9,425 
                 
Gross profit  699   12   2,289   540 
                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  2,189   2,387   8,823   7,458 
Loss from operations  (1,490)  (2,375)  (6,534)  (6,918)
                 
Other income (expenses)                
Interest expense, net  (409)  (57)  (944)  (334)
Gain (Loss) from extinguishment of debt  (164)  -   (498)  70 
Employee retention credit  -   -   -   1,233 
Other income / (loss)  -   1   4   1 
Total other income (expenses)  (573)  (56)  (1,438)  970 
                 
NET LOSS  $(2,063) $(2,431) $(7,972) $(5,948)
                 
Less: Series A Preferred Dividend  -   -   -   (4)
                 
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK $(2,063) $(2,431) $(7,972) $(5,952)
                 
Net Income / (Loss) per common share - basic and diluted (1) $(0.65) $(13.83) $(4.73) $(47.72)
                 
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Basic and Diluted (1)  3,160,392   175,762   1,686,432   124,733 
                 

(1) Adjusted to reflect stock splits


FAQ

What was Edible Garden's (EDBL) gross profit increase in the first nine months of 2024?

Edible Garden reported a 324% increase in gross profit, reaching $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

How much revenue did EDBL generate in Q3 2024?

Edible Garden generated revenue of $2.6 million in Q3 2024, compared to $3.3 million in Q3 2023.

How much did Edible Garden's cut herbs sales grow in 2024?

Edible Garden's cut herbs sales increased by 55% for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

How much capital did EDBL raise in their September 2024 offering?

Edible Garden raised approximately $5.65 million in gross proceeds through their September 2024 S1 offering.

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