NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every now and then, we all deserve a little treat, and The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ:COCO) has just what you need. Its flagship coconut water brand, Vita Coco, is introducing Vita Coco Treats™, a new coconutmilk beverage crafted for those moments when you're in the mood for something light, sweet, and satisfying. Combining the flavors of creamy coconut and sweet strawberries, Vita Coco Treats offers a refreshingly delicious drink that can make anyone's day a litt ...

MelanieMaya/iStock via Getty Images Investment action I recommended a buy rating for Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ:COCO) when I wrote about it the last time, as I expected management to continue executing strongly and meeting growth targets. As it achieves them, the margin should expand accordingly. Based on my current outlook and analysis, I recommend a buy rating. The main concern regarding the stock was gross margin pressure from logistic costs, and COCO showed that it can manage it and has done an impre ...

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Shares of The Vita Coco Company (COCO 14.89%) jumped on Wednesday after the beverage company reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 that beat expectations. Vita Coco stock finished the day up an encouraging 15%.A good year for Vita CocoVita Coco enjoyed a 15% year-over-year increase for its net sales in both Q4 and for the entire year. The company enjoyed both higher sales volume and an increase to its prices.Vita Coco experienced a massive improvement in profitability. Thanks to lower sh ...

The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants John Mills - Managing Partner at ICR Michael Kirban - Co-founder and Executive Chairman Martin Roper - Chief Executive Officer Corey Baker - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Chris Carey - Wells Fargo Securities Michael Lavery - Piper Sandler Eric Des Lauriers - Craig Hallum Jon Andersen - William Blair Jim Salera - Stephens Eric Serott ...

Financial Performance - Net sales increased by $65.8 million, or 15.4%, to $493.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $427.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 [350]. - Gross profit rose by $77.4 million, or 74.9%, to $180.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, from $103.4 million in 2022 [350]. - Income from operations increased significantly by $53.4 million to $56.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $3.1 million in 2022 [350]. - Net income surged by $38.8 million, or 496.7%, to $46.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, from $7.8 million in 2022 [350]. - Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $68,169 thousand, compared to $20,294 thousand in 2022, reflecting a growth of 236% [396]. Sales Breakdown - The Americas segment net sales increased by $56.6 million, or 15.2%, to $430.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 [352]. - Private Label net sales increased by $15.0 million, or 17.0%, to $103.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by significant CE volume growth of 24.7% [355]. - International net sales increased by $9.2 million, or 17.0%, to $63.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with notable growth in the EMEA region [356]. - The International Segment's Private Label net sales increased by $5.9 million, or 45.6%, to $18.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 [384]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of goods sold decreased by $11.5 million, or 3.6%, to $312.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to lower transportation costs [359]. - Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses rose by $23.9 million, or 23.9%, to $124.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to increased marketing and personnel-related expenses [388]. - Stock-based compensation increased to $9,128 thousand in 2023 from $7,384 thousand in 2022, marking a rise of 24% [396]. Profitability Metrics - Gross margin improved to 36.6% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 24.2% in 2022 [358]. - The effective tax rate decreased to 19.5% for the year ended December 31, 2023, down from 27.9% in 2022, primarily due to lower statutory tax rates in foreign jurisdictions [393]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash from operating activities increased by $118 million to $107.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by higher net income and improvements in working capital [375]. - The company had $132.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, up from $19.6 million in 2022 [371]. - The company believes that current cash, cash equivalents, and future cash flows will be sufficient to meet anticipated cash needs for at least 12 months [397]. - The outstanding balance on the Revolving Facility was zero as of December 31, 2023, indicating no reliance on this credit line [402]. Interest and Financing - Interest income increased significantly to $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $51,000 in 2022 [350]. - Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $31 thousand, a decrease from $258 thousand in 2022 [396]. - The company may seek additional equity or debt financing in the future to support product development and market expansion [372]. - The company is currently subject to an unused commitment fee ranging from 0.10% to 0.20% on the unused amount of the line of credit, based on its leverage ratio [401]. Other Financial Items - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the company recorded an unrealized loss of $0.9 million related to outstanding derivative instruments, compared to an unrealized gain of $6.6 million in 2022 [362]. - The company recognized a foreign currency gain of $251 thousand in 2023, compared to a loss of $1,387 thousand in 2022 [396]. - The company reported a decrease in cash used in investing activities by $0.4 million, attributed to reduced expenditures for property and equipment [400]. - Future minimum commitments under noncancelable operating leases amount to $1.7 million as of December 31, 2023 [403].

Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 22.22%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.24 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.26, delivering a surprise of 8.33%.Over the last four quarters, the c ...

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Full Year Net Sales Increased 15% to $494 million Driven by Vita Coco Coconut Water Growth of 14% Full Year Net Income of $47 million and Full Year Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $68 million 1 Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights Compared to Prior Year Full Year 2023 Highlights Compared to Prior Year Martin Roper, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are extremely pleased with this year's results with 15% net sales growth, Net Income of $47 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $68 million, which were all at t ...

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report.That is because Vita Coco is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat. After all, analysts raising estimates right before earnings — with the most up-to-date information possible — is a pre ...