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Natural Health Trends Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $10.7 million, up 1% from Q3 2023. The company posted an operating loss of $275,000 and net income of $35,000 (breakeven per share). Active Members decreased 11% year-over-year to 30,880. For the first nine months of 2024, revenue was $32.1 million, down 3% year-over-year, with net income of $396,000 ($0.03 per share). The company maintained $46.3 million in cash and equivalents and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share.

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024 con un fatturato di 10,7 milioni di dollari, in aumento dell'1% rispetto al terzo trimestre 2023. L'azienda ha registrato una perdita operativa di 275.000 dollari e un utile netto di 35.000 dollari (pareggio per azione). I Membri Attivi sono diminuiti dell'11% rispetto all'anno precedente, arrivando a 30.880. Nei primi nove mesi del 2024, il fatturato è stato di 32,1 milioni di dollari, in calo del 3% rispetto all'anno precedente, con un utile netto di 396.000 dollari (0,03 dollari per azione). L'azienda ha mantenuto 46,3 milioni di dollari in liquidità e equivalenti e ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,20 dollari per azione.

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) informó sobre los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos de 10,7 millones de dólares, un 1% más que en el tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía registró una pérdida operativa de 275,000 dólares y un ingreso neto de 35,000 dólares (punto de equilibrio por acción). Los Miembros Activos disminuyeron un 11% interanual, alcanzando 30,880. En los primeros nueve meses de 2024, los ingresos fueron de 32,1 millones de dólares, un 3% menos interanual, con un ingreso neto de 396,000 dólares (0,03 dólares por acción). La compañía mantuvo 46,3 millones de dólares en efectivo y equivalentes y declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,20 dólares por acción.

내추럴 헬스 트렌드 주식회사 (NASDAQ: NHTC)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 수익은 1,070만 달러로, 2023년 3분기보다 1% 증가했습니다. 회사는 운영 손실 275,000달러와 순이익 35,000달러(주당 손익 분기점)를 기록했습니다. 활성 회원 수는 전년 대비 11% 감소한 30,880명이었습니다. 2024년 첫 9개월 동안의 수익은 3,210만 달러로, 전년 대비 3% 감소했으며, 순이익은 396,000달러(주당 0.03달러)였습니다. 회사는 현금 및 현금성 자산으로 4,630만 달러를 유지하고, 분기 배당금으로 주당 0.20달러를 선언했습니다.

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) a publié les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024 avec un chiffre d'affaires de 10,7 millions de dollars, en hausse de 1 % par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a enregistré une perte d'exploitation de 275 000 dollars et un revenu net de 35 000 dollars (équilibre par action). Les Membres Actifs ont diminué de 11 % d'une année sur l'autre, atteignant 30 880. Pour les neuf premiers mois de 2024, le chiffre d'affaires était de 32,1 millions de dollars, en baisse de 3 % par rapport à l'année précédente, avec un revenu net de 396 000 dollars (0,03 dollar par action). L'entreprise a maintenu 46,3 millions de dollars en liquidités et équivalents et a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,20 dollar par action.

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024 veröffentlicht, mit Einnahmen von 10,7 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 1 % im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023 entspricht. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen operativen Verlust von 275.000 Dollar und einen Nettogewinn von 35.000 Dollar (Break-even pro Aktie). Die aktiven Mitglieder sanken im Jahresvergleich um 11 % auf 30.880. In den ersten neun Monaten 2024 betrugen die Einnahmen 32,1 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 3 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht, bei einem Nettogewinn von 396.000 Dollar (0,03 Dollar pro Aktie). Das Unternehmen verfügte über 46,3 Millionen Dollar an liquiden Mitteln und erklärte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,20 Dollar pro Aktie.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 1% year-over-year to $10.7 million in Q3 2024
  • Operating loss improved to $878,000 from $1.4 million in first nine months
  • Generated positive operating cash flow of $514,000 before Tax Act installment
  • Maintained strong cash position of $46.3 million
  • Continued quarterly dividend payment of $0.20 per share
Negative
  • Operating loss of $275,000 in Q3 2024
  • Net income decreased to $35,000 from $172,000 in Q3 2023
  • Revenue declined 3% to $32.1 million in first nine months of 2024
  • Active Members decreased 11% year-over-year
  • Net cash used in operating activities was $3.5 million in first nine months

Insights

Natural Health Trends Corp's Q3 2024 results reveal a mixed financial picture. The $10.7 million revenue shows minimal growth of 1% year-over-year, while operating losses narrowed slightly to $275,000. The concerning trends include:

  • Active Members declined 11% year-over-year to 30,880
  • Net income dropped to $35,000 from $172,000 in Q3 2023
  • Cash position decreased to $46.3 million from $48.7 million in Q2

While the company maintains a strong cash position and continues paying a $0.20 quarterly dividend, the declining member base and weak consumer spending in their main market suggest ongoing challenges. The positive operating cash flow of $514,000 (before Tax Act payments) shows some operational improvement, but sustained growth remains elusive.

  • Total net sales increased sequentially and year-over-year during the third quarter of 2024
  • Improved operating bottom line for three consecutive quarters
  • Generated cash flows from operations before 2017 Tax Act installment of $514,000 during the first nine months of 2024
  • Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share

HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC), a leading direct-selling and e-commerce company that markets premium quality personal care, wellness and “quality of life” products under the NHT Global brand, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $10.7 million increased 1% compared to $10.6 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Operating loss was $275,000 compared to $292,000 in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Net income was $35,000, or breakeven per diluted share, compared to $172,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was attributable to lower interest income and higher effective tax rate as compared to the third quarter of 2023.
  • The number of Active Members1 was down 1% to 30,880 at September 30, 2024 compared to 31,110 at June 30, 2024, and decreased 11% compared to 34,660 at September 30, 2023.

1 Natural Health Trends defines Active Members as those that have placed at least one product order with the Company during the preceding twelve-month period.

Year-to-Date 2024 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $32.1 million decreased 3% compared to $33.0 million in the first nine months of 2023.
  • Operating loss improved to $878,000 compared to $1.4 million in the first nine months of 2023.
  • Net income was $396,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to $210,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2023.

Management Commentary

"Consumer spending in our main market continues to be weak. However, we still managed to achieve sequential growth in net sales, as well as a year-over-year improvement in the third quarter. While the pace of growth is not where we’d like it to be, our customers and leaders continue to demonstrate strong engagement, and we are working closely with them to navigate these changing times with trainings, product roadshows and new products to help drive growth and expand their customer base," commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp.

Mr. Sharng continued, “Our ability to adapt, adjust programs, and fine-tune our plans has been instrumental in supporting our customer base while also acting in the best interests of our shareholders. We are maintaining attentive focus on cost control, including expense management, inventory, and product optimization, to ensure the company remains positioned for future success.”

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

  • Net cash used in operating activities was $3.5 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $4.2 million in the first nine months of 2023. Before tax installment payments, the liability of which arises from the 2017 U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), cash provided by operating activities was $514,000 in the first nine months 2024, versus cash used in operating activities of $1.2 million in the comparable period a year ago. Of the total Tax Act liability of $20.2 million, $15.1 million has been paid to date.
  • Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $46.3 million at September 30, 2024, down from $48.7 million at June 30, 2024.
  • On October 28, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 on each share of common stock outstanding. The dividend will be payable on November 22, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 12, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call

Management will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter 2024 financial results today, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call details are as follows:

Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time:11:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Dial-in:1-877-407-0789 (Domestic)
1-201-689-8562 (International)
Conference ID:13749004
Webcast:https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1689949&tp_key=eea2c2882e
  

For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay of the call will also be available from 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 30, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 6, 2024 by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (domestic) and 1-412-317-6671 (international) and referencing the replay pin number: 13749004.

About Natural Health Trends Corp.

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company operating through its subsidiaries throughout Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The Company markets premium quality personal care products under the NHT Global brand. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Forward-looking statements in this press release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include the risks and uncertainties detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Natural Health Trends Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as in subsequent reports filed this year with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

      
NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
      
 September 30, 2024  December 31, 2023 
 (Unaudited)     
ASSETS       
Current assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$22,899  $56,178 
Marketable securities 23,429    
Inventories 3,684   4,293 
Other current assets 3,830   3,758 
Total current assets 53,842   64,229 
Property and equipment, net 205   266 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 2,784   3,319 
Restricted cash 38   39 
Deferred tax asset 307   369 
Other assets 1,115   869 
Total assets$58,291  $69,091 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY       
Current liabilities:       
Accounts payable$548  $990 
Income taxes payable 5,032   3,716 
Accrued commissions 2,029   2,067 
Other accrued expenses 1,350   1,170 
Deferred revenue 6,832   6,166 
Amounts held in eWallets 3,458   3,945 
Operating lease liabilities 1,191   1,146 
Other current liabilities 672   784 
Total current liabilities 21,112   19,984 
Income taxes payable    5,054 
Deferred tax liability 135   135 
Operating lease liabilities 1,739   2,318 
Total liabilities 22,986   27,491 
Stockholders’ equity:       
Preferred stock     
Common stock 13   13 
Additional paid-in capital 84,865   84,695 
Accumulated deficit (24,216)  (17,703)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (960)  (1,069)
Treasury stock, at cost (24,397)  (24,336)
Total stockholders’ equity 35,305   41,600 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$58,291  $69,091 
        


NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
      
 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Net sales$10,691  $10,615  $32,117  $32,987 
Cost of sales 2,765   2,689   8,376   8,386 
Gross profit 7,926   7,926   23,741   24,601 
Operating expenses:               
Commissions expense 4,333   4,361   13,022   13,861 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,868   3,857   11,597   12,169 
Total operating expenses 8,201   8,218   24,619   26,030 
Loss from operations (275)  (292)  (878)  (1,429)
Other income, net 441   585   1,523   1,708 
Income before income taxes 166   293   645   279 
Income tax provision 131   121   249   69 
Net income$35  $172  $396  $210 
Net income per common share:               
Basic$0.00  $0.02  $0.03  $0.02 
Diluted$0.00  $0.02  $0.03  $0.02 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:               
Basic 11,471   11,440   11,464   11,432 
Diluted 11,490   11,454   11,488   11,449 
                


NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
   
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 2024  2023 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income$396  $210 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:       
Depreciation and amortization 100   130 
Net accretion of marketable securities (350)   
Share-based compensation 109   123 
Noncash lease expense 825   830 
Deferred income taxes 62   (117)
Changes in assets and liabilities:       
Inventories 619   (420)
Other current assets (110)  (425)
Other assets (250)  (92)
Accounts payable (441)  (141)
Income taxes payable (3,738)  (2,923)
Accrued commissions (34)  (315)
Other accrued expenses 179   (58)
Deferred revenue 641   674 
Amounts held in eWallets (501)  (725)
Operating lease liabilities (851)  (812)
Other current liabilities (111)  (148)
Net cash used in operating activities (3,455)  (4,209)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Purchases of property and equipment (37)  (32)
Purchases of marketable securities (44,839)   
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 21,786    
Net cash used in investing activities (23,090)  (32)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Dividends paid (6,909)  (6,911)
Net cash used in financing activities (6,909)  (6,911)
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 174   (145)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (33,280)  (11,297)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period 56,217   69,746 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period$22,937  $58,449 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$191  $115 
        

CONTACT:

Scott Davidson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Natural Health Trends Corp.
Tel (Hong Kong): +852-3107-0800
Tel (U.S.): 310-541-0888
investor.relations@nhtglobal.com


FAQ

What was Natural Health Trends (NHTC) revenue in Q3 2024?

Natural Health Trends reported revenue of $10.7 million in Q3 2024, a 1% increase compared to $10.6 million in Q3 2023.

How much was NHTC's quarterly dividend for Q3 2024?

Natural Health Trends declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on November 22, 2024.

What was NHTC's Active Member count as of September 30, 2024?

NHTC reported 30,880 Active Members as of September 30, 2024, down 11% from 34,660 in the prior year.

What was Natural Health Trends' cash position at the end of Q3 2024?

The company had total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $46.3 million as of September 30, 2024.

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