Hour Loop Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net revenues increasing 25.2% to $28.1 million and net income reaching $0.6 million, compared to a net loss in the year-ago period. The company's gross profit percentage improved by 5.0% to 55.7%, while operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased by 2.1% to 52.3%. Hour Loop's CEO, Sam Lai, expressed confidence in the company's ability to maintain growth and profitability despite economic uncertainties. The company has increased its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting net revenue between $165 million and $250 million, representing 25% to 89% year-over-year growth, and net income between $4 million and $6 million.
Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR) ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024, con ricavi netti in aumento del 25,2% a 28,1 milioni di dollari e utile netto di 0,6 milioni di dollari, rispetto a una perdita netta nello stesso periodo dell'anno precedente. La percentuale di utile lordo dell'azienda è migliorata del 5,0% al 55,7%, mentre le spese operative come percentuale dei ricavi netti sono diminuite del 2,1% al 52,3%. Il CEO di Hour Loop, Sam Lai, ha espresso fiducia nella capacità dell'azienda di mantenere crescita e redditività nonostante le incertezze economiche. L'azienda ha aumentato le previsioni per l'intero anno 2024, prevedendo ricavi netti compresi tra 165 milioni e 250 milioni di dollari, corrispondenti a una crescita annuale del 25% al 89%, e un utile netto tra 4 milioni e 6 milioni di dollari.
Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR) reportó resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre de 2024, con ingresos netos aumentando un 25,2% a 28,1 millones de dólares y ingreso neto alcanzando 0,6 millones de dólares, en comparación con una pérdida neta en el mismo periodo del año anterior. El porcentaje de utilidad bruta de la compañía mejoró un 5,0% al 55,7%, mientras que los gastos operativos como porcentaje de los ingresos netos disminuyeron un 2,1% al 52,3%. El CEO de Hour Loop, Sam Lai, expresó confianza en la capacidad de la compañía para mantener el crecimiento y la rentabilidad a pesar de las incertidumbres económicas. La empresa ha aumentado su guía para todo el año 2024, proyectando ingresos netos entre 165 millones y 250 millones de dólares, lo que representa un crecimiento interanual del 25% al 89%, y un ingreso neto entre 4 millones y 6 millones de dólares.
Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR)는 2024년 2분기 실적을 발표하며 순매출이 25.2% 증가하여 2810만 달러에 달하고 순이익이 60만 달러에 도달했다고 보고했습니다. 지난해 같은 기간에는 순손실이 있었습니다. 회사의 총이익률은 5.0% 개선되어 55.7%에 도달했습니다, 반면 운영비용은 순매출의 2.1% 감소하여 52.3%에 달했습니다. Hour Loop의 CEO인 Sam Lai는 경제 불확실성의 상황에서도 회사가 성장과 수익성을 유지할 수 있을 것이라는 확신을 표현했습니다. 회사는 2024년 전체 연간 가이던스를 증가시켰습니다, 순매출이 1억 6500만 달러에서 2억 5000만 달러 사이로 예상되며, 이는 지난해 대비 25%에서 89% 성장하는 것입니다. 순이익은 400만 달러에서 600만 달러 사이로 예상하고 있습니다.
Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus nets augmentant de 25,2 % pour atteindre 28,1 millions de dollars et un bénéfice net de 0,6 million de dollars, par rapport à une perte nette au cours de la même période l'année précédente. Le pourcentage de bénéfice brut de l'entreprise a augmenté de 5,0 % pour atteindre 55,7 %, tandis que les frais d'exploitation en pourcentage des revenus nets ont diminué de 2,1 % pour atteindre 52,3 %. Le PDG de Hour Loop, Sam Lai, a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de l'entreprise à maintenir sa croissance et sa rentabilité malgré les incertitudes économiques. L'entreprise a relevé ses prévisions pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024, projetant un revenu net entre 165 millions et 250 millions de dollars, ce qui représente une croissance d'année en année de 25 % à 89 %, et un bénéfice net entre 4 millions et 6 millions de dollars.
Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024, mit Nettoerlösen, die um 25,2% auf 28,1 Millionen Dollar anstiegen und Nettoeinkommen von 0,6 Millionen Dollar, verglichen mit einem Nettoverlust im Vorjahreszeitraum. Der Bruttogewinnanteil des Unternehmens verbesserte sich um 5,0% auf 55,7%, während die Betriebskosten als Prozentsatz der Nettoerlöse um 2,1% auf 52,3% sanken. Der CEO von Hour Loop, Sam Lai, äußerte Vertrauen in die Fähigkeit des Unternehmens, Wachstum und Rentabilität trotz wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheiten aufrechtzuerhalten. Das Unternehmen hat seine Prognose für das gesamte Jahr 2024 angehoben, mit einer Schätzung der Nettorechnung zwischen 165 Millionen und 250 Millionen Dollar, was einem Wachstum von 25% bis 89% im Jahresvergleich entspricht, und einem Nettogewinn zwischen 4 Millionen und 6 Millionen Dollar.
- Net revenues increased 25.2% to $28.1 million in Q2 2024
- Net income improved to $0.6 million from a net loss of $0.8 million in the year-ago period
- Gross profit percentage increased 5.0% to 55.7%
- Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased 2.1% to 52.3%
- Cash provided for operating activities for H1 2024 was $0.9 million, compared to cash used of $3.4 million in H1 2023
- Increased full-year 2024 guidance for net revenue and net income
- Cautious outlook due to uncertain economy
- Overall e-commerce traffic slowdown and intense competition noted
Insights
Hour Loop's Q2 2024 results show promising growth and improved profitability. Net revenues increased by
The company's increased full-year guidance for both revenue and net income is particularly noteworthy. Projecting revenue growth of
Hour Loop's performance is impressive given the challenging e-commerce landscape. The company's ability to grow revenue by
The increase in inventory levels from
Hour Loop's results and outlook present an intriguing contrast to broader economic concerns. Despite warning signs for the overall economy, the company's performance and increased guidance suggest resilience in certain e-commerce segments. The shift from cash used in operations (
However, investors should remain cautious. The wide range in revenue guidance (
Profitability Continues Despite Warning Signs for the Overall Economy
Increases Full Year 2024 Revenue and Net Income Guidance
Redmond, WA, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hour Loop, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOUR) (“Hour Loop”), a leading online retailer, announces its financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Financial Highlights for Second Quarter 2024:
- Net revenues increased
25.2% to$28.1 million , compared to$22.4 million in the year-ago period; - Net income totaled
$0.6 million , compared to net loss of$0.8 million in the year-ago period; and - Cash provided for operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was
$0.9 million , compared to cash used in operating activities of$3.4 million in the year-ago period.
Management Commentary
“We are excited to report our second quarter 2024 results, in which we continued to deliver double digit revenue growth,” said Sam Lai, CEO of Hour Loop. “In addition, the revenue growth rate accelerates in the second quarter, compared with the first quarter.”
“Our gross margin and operating margin were both improved, compared with the year-ago period, because of efforts made for inventory quality and efficiency enhancement, operation efficiency improvement, as well as expenses management. Overall, we believe we’ve built a solid foundation to continue generating satisfactory growth while maintaining profitability.”
“Looking forward, we’re cautiously optimistic. Despite an uncertain economy, we continue to see good demand for our products so far in 2024. We are confident in our ability to continue delivering value to our vendors, customers, and shareholders.”
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Net revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were
Gross profit percentage increased
Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased
Net income in the second quarter of 2024 was
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had
Inventories as of June 30, 2024, were
Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook
For the full year 2024, Hour Loop is increasing its guidance for net revenue to be in the range of
About Hour Loop, Inc.
Hour Loop is an online retailer engaged in e-commerce retailing in the U.S. market. It has operated as a third-party seller on www.amazon.com and has sold merchandise on its website at www.hourloop.com since 2013. Hour Loop further expanded its operations to other marketplaces such as Walmart, eBay, and Etsy. To date, Hour Loop has generated practically all its revenue as a third-party seller on www.amazon.com and only a negligible amount of revenue from its own website and other marketplaces. Hour Loop manages more than 100,000 stock-keeping units (“SKUs”). Product categories include home/garden décor, toys, kitchenware, apparel, and electronics. Hour Loop’s primary strategy is to bring most of its vendors’ product selections to the customers. It has advanced software that assists Hour Loop in identifying product gaps so it can keep such products in stock year-round including the entirety of the last quarter (holiday season) of the calendar year. In upcoming years, Hour Loop plans to expand its business rapidly by increasing the number of business managers, vendors, and SKUs.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" including with respect to Hour Loop’s business strategy, product development and industry trends. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of Hour Loop. While Hour Loop believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to Hour Loop on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those set forth in Hour Loop’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the same may be updated from time to time. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Hour Loop undertakes no obligation to update these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Investor Contact
Finance Department, Hour Loop, Inc.
finance@hourloop.com
HOUR LOOP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In U.S. Dollars, except for share data)
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 3,346,897 | $ | 2,484,153 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 753,244 | 747,650 | ||||||
| Inventory, net | 14,658,081 | 14,276,555 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 467,770 | 504,973 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 19,225,992 | 18,013,331 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 104,521 | 148,788 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 732,919 | 1,304,215 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use lease assets | 153,404 | 83,946 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 990,844 | 1,536,949 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 20,216,836 | $ | 19,550,280 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 5,688,328 | $ | 3,812,954 | ||||
| Credit cards payable | 2,283,931 | 4,404,445 | ||||||
| Short-term loan | 617,284 | 652,422 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities-current | 159,915 | 82,269 | ||||||
| Income taxes payable | 33,700 | - | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,083,990 | 1,972,512 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 9,867,148 | 10,924,602 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities-non-current | - | 2,363 | ||||||
| Due to related parties | 4,170,418 | 4,170,418 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 4,170,418 | 4,172,781 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 14,037,566 | 15,097,383 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | - | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock: | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock: | 3,510 | 3,508 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 5,763,648 | 5,727,650 | ||||||
| Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 462,342 | (1,252,622 | ) | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (50,230 | ) | (25,639 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 6,179,270 | 4,452,897 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 20,216,836 | $ | 19,550,280 | ||||
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
HOUR LOOP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(Unaudited)
| Three Months | Three Months | Six Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||
| Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | |||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | 28,070,707 | $ | 22,417,448 | $ | 52,751,829 | $ | 43,485,057 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenues | (12,445,297 | ) | (11,059,899 | ) | (22,674,213 | ) | (22,511,806 | ) | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 15,625,410 | 11,357,549 | 30,077,616 | 20,973,251 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | 12,843,697 | 10,245,912 | 24,017,888 | 19,752,883 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,844,517 | 1,958,849 | 3,584,360 | 3,679,839 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 14,688,214 | 12,204,761 | 27,602,248 | 23,432,722 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 937,196 | (847,212 | ) | 2,475,368 | (2,459,471 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other (expenses) income | ||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | (4,777 | ) | (1,063 | ) | (5,933 | ) | (3,943 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (61,984 | ) | (62,392 | ) | (124,096 | ) | (123,488 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income | 59,477 | 20,317 | 87,511 | 36,352 | ||||||||||||
| Total other expenses, net | (7,284 | ) | (43,138 | ) | (42,518 | ) | (91,079 | ) | ||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 929,912 | (890,350 | ) | 2,432,850 | (2,550,550 | ) | ||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (280,762 | ) | 120,982 | (717,886 | ) | 545,938 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 649,150 | (769,368 | ) | 1,714,964 | (2,004,612 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (8,058 | ) | (9,192 | ) | (24,591 | ) | (7,853 | ) | ||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 641,092 | $ | (778,560 | ) | $ | 1,690,373 | $ | (2,012,465 | ) | ||||||
| Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.06 | ) | ||||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 35,108,804 | 35,055,293 | 35,102,203 | 35,056,510 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
HOUR LOOP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In U.S. Dollars)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(Unaudited)
| Six Months | Six Months | |||||||
| Ended | Ended | |||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net Income (loss) | $ | 1,714,964 | $ | (2,004,612 | ) | |||
| Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation expenses | 70,920 | 68,634 | ||||||
| Amortization of Operating lease right-of-use lease assets | 98,773 | 179,774 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 571,296 | (545,938 | ) | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 36,000 | 34,333 | ||||||
| Inventory allowance | 645,379 | 1,054,242 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (5,594 | ) | 30,045 | |||||
| Inventory | (1,026,905 | ) | 3,329,545 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 37,203 | (130,528 | ) | |||||
| Accounts payable | 1,875,374 | (1,549,988 | ) | |||||
| Credit cards payable | (2,120,514 | ) | (2,884,424 | ) | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (888,522 | ) | (813,678 | ) | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (92,899 | ) | (191,845 | ) | ||||
| Income taxes payable | 33,700 | - | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 949,175 | (3,424,440 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (34,593 | ) | (5,881 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (34,593 | ) | (5,881 | ) | ||||
| Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates | (51,838 | ) | (13,597 | ) | ||||
| Net change in cash | 862,744 | (3,443,918 | ) | |||||
| Cash at beginning of the period | 2,484,153 | 4,562,589 | ||||||
| Cash at end of the period | $ | 3,346,897 | $ | 1,118,671 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 9,883 | $ | 167,017 | ||||
| Cash paid for income tax | $ | 109,260 | $ | - | ||||
| Noncash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use of assets and operating lease liabilities recognized | $ | 172,903 | $ | 28,407 | ||||
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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