HealthWarehouse.com Reports Results for First Quarter 2024
HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. (HEWA) reported a 3% decrease in net sales totaling $5.1 million for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The company reported a net loss of $252,412 and positive EBITDA of $89,723 for the quarter. Despite the decline in revenue, HealthWarehouse.com experienced a 7% growth in direct-to-consumer prescription sales. The company remains optimistic about future sales growth in 2024, focusing on new partnerships and recovering lost sales due to supply issues. HealthWarehouse.com continues to invest in technology to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Gross profit decreased by 10.0% due to lower sales and margins. Operating expenses decreased by 8.8% primarily in advertising, marketing, shipping, and salaries, offset by increased expenses in software engineering and stock-based compensation. The company reported a net loss of $252,000 for the quarter, an improvement from the previous year, and an Adjusted EBITDA of $90,000.
HealthWarehouse.com experienced a 7% growth in direct-to-consumer prescription sales during the first quarter of 2024.
The company generated positive EBITDA of $89,723 for the quarter despite a decline in net sales.
HealthWarehouse.com remains optimistic about future sales growth in 2024 through new partnerships and supply issue recovery.
The company continues to invest in technology to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
Net sales decreased by 3% to $5.1 million for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Gross profit decreased by 10.0% due to lower sales and margins, impacting the company's financial performance.
Operating expenses decreased by 8.8%, but expenses in software engineering and stock-based compensation increased, affecting the overall financials.
The company reported a net loss of $252,000 for the quarter, although an improvement from the previous year, indicating ongoing financial challenges.
Reports Growth in Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Sales and Positive EBITDA for the Quarter
HealthWarehouse.com, a technology company with a focus on healthcare e-commerce, sells and delivers prescription and over-the-counter medications to all 50 states as an Approved Digital Pharmacy through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). HealthWarehouse.com provides a platform focused on increasing access to and reducing costs of healthcare products for consumers and business partners nationwide.
Joseph Peters, President and CEO, commented, “Our direct-to-consumer prescription sales grew by
HealthWarehouse.com continues to invest in proprietary technology to remain at the forefront of new developments and offerings in the world of healthcare, focusing on patient experience, operational efficiency, and scalability.
“As we progress through 2024, we will continue to focus on expanding our customer base and leveraging our investment in technology to improve operational efficiency as we scale. This, combined with our dedicated employees who continue to focus on providing world class service to our customers, will position our Company well in a highly competitive marketplace,” added Peters.
2024 First Quarter Overview:
Net Sales:
Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2024, decreased to
Gross Profit:
Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was
Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled
Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA: The Company reported a net loss of
HEALTHWAREHOUSE.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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In thousands |
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Net sales | $ |
5,122 |
|
$ |
5,276 |
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Cost of sales |
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2,162 |
|
|
2,140 |
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Gross profit |
|
2,960 |
|
|
3,136 |
|
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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3,137 |
|
|
3,440 |
|
||
Net income (loss) from operations |
|
(177 |
) |
|
(304 |
) |
||
Interest expense |
|
(75 |
) |
|
(44 |
) |
||
Net loss |
|
(252 |
) |
|
(348 |
) |
||
Preferred stock: | ||||||||
Series B convertible contractual dividends |
|
(86 |
) |
|
(86 |
) |
||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ |
(338 |
) |
$ |
(434 |
) |
||
Per share data: | ||||||||
Net loss - basic and diluted | $ |
(0.01 |
) |
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
||
Series B convertible contractual dividends | $ |
(0.00 |
) |
$ |
(0.00 |
) |
||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders - basic | ||||||||
and diluted | $ |
(0.01 |
) |
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic and diluted |
|
54,838 |
|
|
54,140 |
|
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. (the "Company") prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, net loss or to net cash provided by or used in operating activities as a measure of operating results or of liquidity. It may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, and it excludes financial information that some may consider important in evaluating the Company`s performance.
Reconciliation of Net Loss (GAAP) to Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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In thousands |
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Net loss | $ |
(252 |
) |
$ |
(348 |
) |
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Interest expense |
|
75 |
|
|
44 |
|
||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
80 |
|
|
43 |
|
||
EBITDA (non-GAAP) |
|
(97 |
) |
|
(261 |
) |
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Adjustments to EBITDA: | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
|
187 |
|
|
223 |
|
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ |
90 |
|
$ |
(38 |
) |
About HealthWarehouse.com
HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. (OTCQB: HEWA), a technology company with a focus on healthcare e-commerce, sells and delivers prescription and over-the-counter medications to all 50 states as an Approved Digital Pharmacy through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (“NABP”). HealthWarehouse.com provides a platform focused on increasing access and reducing costs of healthcare products for consumers and business partners nationwide. Based in
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement and the information incorporated by reference herein contain “forward-looking statements” as defined in federal securities laws, including but not limited to Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs, expectations and future plans and strategies of the Company, are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward looking statements or in management's expectations. Important factors which could cause or contribute to actual results being materially and adversely different from those described or implied by forward looking statements include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, access to sufficient capital to fund our business and our growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, cyber-attacks, access to sufficient inventory, government regulation and taxation and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect HealthWarehouse.com's financial results is included in HealthWarehouse.com's audited Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports available at otcmarkets.com and prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Source: HealthWarehouse.com, Inc.
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