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Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (NASDAQ: WVVI), headquartered near Salem, Oregon, is a premier producer of fine wines in the United States and internationally. Established with a vision to create world-class wines, the company focuses on producing premium, super-premium, and ultra-premium wines that reflect the unique terroir of Oregon's Willamette Valley.
The company's portfolio features a diverse range of wines under several labels, including:
- Willamette Valley Vineyards: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Methode Champenoise Brut, Rose, and Riesling.
- Tualatin Estate Vineyards: Semi-sparkling Muscat.
- Griffin Creek: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Malbec, The Griffin, and Viognier.
- Oregon Cellars: Oregon Blossom.
- Elton: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
- Pambrun: Chrysologue, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Maison Bleue: Frontiere Syrah, Gravière Syrah, Voyageur Syrah, Bourgeois Grenache, and Voltigeur Viognier.
- Natoma and Metis: Various wines.
Operating under two business segments, direct sales and distributor sales, Willamette Valley Vineyards has been able to effectively reach diverse consumer bases. Direct sales occur via retail locations, tasting rooms, wine clubs, online sales, on-site events, and kitchen and catering services. Distributor sales are conducted through third-party channels, offering wines at wholesale rates.
In recent financial performance, the company achieved significant growth despite market challenges. For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, Willamette Valley Vineyards reported a 23.3% increase in sales revenue, attributed to enhanced distributor availability and expanded direct retail operations. However, higher selling, general, and administrative expenses impacted net income, which saw a decrease compared to the prior year. Notably, the company continues to invest in new tasting rooms, which have shown promising retail sales growth.
Founder and CEO Jim Bernau stated, “The company’s sales growth of over 23% this quarter is a strong signal our expansion strategy is working.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ: WVVI) reported Q3 2024 results with a loss per share of $0.17, unchanged from Q3 2023. Sales revenue slightly increased by 0.2% to $9.37 million, driven by a $245,797 increase in direct sales from a new tasting room, offset by a $223,150 decrease in distributor sales. Gross profit margin improved to 62.0% from 60.8%. Operating expenses decreased by 0.4% to $5.94 million. Net loss improved by 13.5% to $282,945 compared to $326,982 in Q3 2023. The company faces challenges from wholesalers and retailers reducing wine inventories amid market pressures.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ:WVVI), an Oregon-based Pinot Noir producer, has announced a cash dividend of $0.22 per share on its Series A Redeemable Preferred stock (NASDAQ:WVVIP). The dividend will be paid on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 6, 2024. Future dividend payments will require board approval and will be determined according to the terms outlined in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation for the Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ: WVVI) reported Q2 2024 results, showing a slight improvement in loss per common share after preferred dividends, decreasing from $0.08 to $0.07 compared to Q2 2023. Sales revenue decreased by 3.7% to $10,332,358, primarily due to lower distributor sales, partially offset by increased direct sales from a new tasting room. Gross profit margin improved by 4.3 percentage points to 62.6%, driven by higher product prices. Net income increased by 80.7% to $195,978, mainly due to higher pricing. The company faces challenges from changing market conditions, including reduced wine inventories and shelf space reallocation by wholesalers and retailers.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ: WVVI) reported results for Q1 2024. The company posted a net loss of $521,805, a 29.9% improvement from the $744,823 loss in Q1 2023. Loss per common share decreased from $0.25 to $0.22. Revenues increased by 5.9% to $8.8 million, driven by higher direct sales and distributor shipments. Gross profit rose by 17.7% to $5.27 million. However, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by 7.7%, mainly due to higher legal costs and an additional tasting room. Despite these expenses, the company managed to reduce net losses through higher product prices.
Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ:WVVI) reported a significant financial downturn for the year ended December 31, 2022, with a net loss of $646,492, compared to a profit of $2,445,463 in 2021. Loss per common share after preferred dividends decreased to $0.51, a $0.71 decline from the previous year. However, net sales revenue increased to $33.93 million, up 6.8% from $31.79 million in 2021, driven by a strong 18.5% rise in direct sales despite a slight decline in distributor sales. Selling and administrative expenses surged 29.3%, primarily due to the opening of four new tasting rooms, impacting overall profitability.
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