Maison Solutions Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), a specialty Asian grocery retailer, reported challenging Q1 2026 financial results. Total net revenues decreased to $27.2 million from $28.2 million year-over-year, with net loss of $(1.5) million compared to $0.7 million profit last year. Gross margin declined to 24.2% from 28.9%, primarily due to inflation impacts.

The company outlined strategic priorities including M&A opportunities in the Midwest and Southwest regions, technology integration, and expanding direct sourcing relationships in Southeast Asia. MSS recently secured a distribution agreement with Guizhou Moutai Chiew to bring luxury Chinese liquor to California stores, marking the beginning of broader Asian sourcing initiatives.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), a specialty Asian grocery retailer, has secured a significant distribution agreement with Guizhou Moutai Chiew Import and Export to import and distribute 30 tons of 53° Flying Fairy Moutai Chiew, China's premier luxury liquor, across its California-based HK Good Fortune stores.

The partnership marks a strategic expansion of Maison's supply chain network in Asia. CEO John Xu emphasized that this agreement aligns with the company's strategy of direct sourcing from brands, which aims to improve margins while offering customers affordable access to popular Asian products. The distribution rights for Flying Fairy Moutai Chiew are notably selective, with Guizhou Moutai carefully choosing its distribution partners.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), a specialty Asian grocery retailer, reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2025. The company achieved 114% revenue growth to $124.2 million, primarily driven by the acquisition of Lee Lee in April 2024. Net revenues showed significant increases across categories, with perishable goods up 103.4% to $63.8 million and non-perishable goods up 126.5% to $60.4 million.

The company demonstrated improved profitability with a gross margin of 21.3% compared to 20.0% last year. EBITDA turned positive at $3.5 million versus $(2.3) million last year, while net income reached $1.2 million, successfully transitioning from a $3.3 million loss in the previous fiscal year.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ: MSS) has filed a registration statement on Form S-8 with the SEC on May 2, 2025, registering 3,000,000 shares of Class A common stock for its 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. The plan allows the company to issue these shares as awards to eligible employees, directors, officers, consultants, and independent contractors. The Registration Statement became effective immediately upon filing.

CEO John Xu emphasized that this plan demonstrates the company's commitment to long-term value creation and aligns the team's interests with shareholders, while expressing confidence in the company's strategic direction and growth strategy.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), a specialty grocery retailer focusing on Asian and international food, has appointed Yaojun Lin as Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) in a contractor role. This strategic hire aims to drive long-term growth and organizational development.

In his role, Lin will:

• Advise on growth strategies and market opportunities
• Support strategic partnerships
• Help set measurable growth targets
• Contribute to market research initiatives
• Provide insights for product development and pricing

CEO John Xu highlighted this appointment as part of recent strategic management changes, following new COO and CSO appointments. The company aims to strengthen its Hong Kong Good Fortune stores' position in Southern California's competitive market. Maison Solutions maintains focus on M&A expansion and plans to unify all Maison-owned entities under one organization.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), a U.S.-based specialty Asian grocery retailer, has appointed Xintong Ma as Chief Strategy Officer in a consulting role. Ma, founder of Discount Bull retail chain which grew to over 300 stores in China by 2024, will focus on enhancing merchandise structure, refining SKU assortments, expanding supply chain operations, and supporting M&A growth strategy.

Ma brings significant entrepreneurial experience, having founded multiple companies including Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar, and Douquan Travel Consulting. He was recognized among the '30 Most Promising Entrepreneurs Under 30' by Hurun Research Institute in 2019.

In his new role, Ma will assist in optimizing store operations in Southern California, leveraging his extensive supply chain network across China and APAC to introduce more Asian products and explore acquisition opportunities for portfolio expansion.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS) reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with total net revenues increasing 151.1% to $34.1 million compared to $13.6 million in the same period last year. The growth was primarily driven by the acquisition of Lee Lee International Supermarkets in April 2024 and increased sales at Maison El Monte.

Q3 highlights include:

• Gross profit of $7.5 million with 22.1% margin
• EBITDA increased 824.5% to $1.5 million
• Net income of $1.0 million, compared to previous year's loss of $549,000

The company signed a consultancy agreement with four East Coast-based Good Fortune Supermarkets, generating $1.3 million in annual compensation. For fiscal year 2025, Maison Solutions maintains guidance of revenues between $120-125 million with positive net income.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer, has appointed Jacob Cao as its new Chief Operating Officer. Cao will oversee operating strategies and implement new policies to support the company's strategic expansion.

Cao brings over eight years of experience in the specialty grocery and catering industry, most recently serving as Operations Manager at a Maison Solutions-owned entity in El Monte, California. Previously, he held operational management roles at LSK and Sonic Plus

The appointment comes as Maison Solutions moves forward with integrating Lee Lee stores into its financial statements and advancing renovation efforts at the HK Good Fortune store. The company aims to explore synergistic growth opportunities between its California and Arizona operations while pursuing new strategic acquisitions under a unified entity.

Maison Solutions (NASDAQ: MSS), a specialty grocery retailer focusing on Asian and international food and merchandise, has announced its participation in the 37th Annual ROTH Conference. The event will take place from March 16-18, 2025, at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, California.

Chris Zhang, VP of Corporate Development and Strategy, will represent the company by conducting one-on-one meetings with institutional investors. The conference will showcase approximately 450 participating companies across various growth sectors, including Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth, Insurance, Resources, Sustainability, and Technology, Media and Entertainment. The format includes one-on-one meetings, small group sessions, analyst-selected fireside chats, and industry keynotes and panels.