STRATA Skin Sciences(US:SSKN)2025-11-14 22:25Revenue Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $6.9 million, a decrease from $8.8 million in the same period of 2024, while total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $21.4 million, down from $24.0 million in 2024[158]. - Recurring treatment revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $5.5 million, representing approximately 67,000 XTRAC treatments, compared to $5.4 million for approximately 64,000 treatments in the same period of 2024[159]. - Dermatology procedures equipment revenues for Q3 2025 were $1.4 million, a decrease from $3.4 million in Q3 2024, representing a 58.8% decline[164]. - Dermatology recurring procedures revenues for Q3 2025 were $5.5 million, slightly up from $5.4 million in Q3 2024, with a gross profit percentage of 61.6% compared to 65.4%[170]. Device Placement and Usage - The number of XTRAC systems placed in dermatologists' offices decreased from 864 as of December 31, 2024, to 838 as of September 30, 2025[146]. - As of September 30, 2025, there were 161 TheraClear devices placed in dermatologists' offices, an increase from 135 devices in the same period of 2024[161]. - International sales included 8 systems in Q3 2025 (6 XTRAC and 2 VTRAC) compared to 20 systems in Q3 2024 (20 XTRAC)[165]. Financial Performance - Gross profit for Q3 2025 decreased to $4.2 million from $5.3 million in Q3 2024, with a gross profit percentage of 60.4% compared to 60.1%[168]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, gross profit was $12.3 million, down from $13.5 million in the same period in 2024, with a gross profit percentage increase to 57.3% from 56.1%[169]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company reported a net loss of $1.622 million, an improvement from a net loss of $2.074 million for the same period in 2024[182]. - The company had negative working capital of $0.8 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to positive working capital of $3.2 million as of December 31, 2024[183]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $7.1 million as of September 30, 2025, down from $8.6 million as of December 31, 2024[183]. - Net cash used in operating activities increased to $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2024[191]. Expenses and Gains - Selling and marketing expenses increased to $3.2 million in Q3 2025 from $3.0 million in Q3 2024, driven by higher employee-related expenses and advertising campaigns[175]. - General and administrative expenses decreased to $2.7 million in Q3 2025 from $3.6 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to an increase in sales tax accrual in 2024[177]. - Settlement gains for Q3 2025 were $0.7 million, compared to no settlement gains in Q3 2024, due to supplier obligation settlements[178]. - Engineering and product development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $0.4 million, down from $0.7 million in the same period in 2024[174]. - Interest expense remained stable at $0.5 million for Q3 2025 and Q3 2024, with a total of $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $1.6 million in the same period in 2024[179]. Market and Operational Challenges - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the suspension of elective procedures and the temporary closure of many physician practices, affecting operational and financial performance[150]. - The company has faced supply chain challenges due to the Russia-Ukraine war, impacting the availability and price of essential gases for laser operations[151]. - The U.S. introduced trade policy actions in 2025 that increased import tariffs, potentially affecting product costs and demand in the dermatology procedures equipment segment[153]. Future Plans and Financing - The company plans to increase direct-to-patient advertising for XTRAC treatments targeting psoriasis and vitiligo patients through various media, including social media platforms[162]. - The company expects to write off a product technology intangible asset with a net carrying value of $0.7 million and derecognize a liability for contingent consideration of $1.2 million in Q4 2025[187]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $1.9 million for the same period in 2024[193]. - The company amended its credit facility in November 2025, pausing the measurement of net revenue for financial covenant compliance through September 30, 2026[186]. - The company has the potential to incur a royalty of 5% on sales of TheraClear® X devices starting January 1, 2027, contingent on achieving certain revenue milestones[188]. - The company may sell up to an additional $6.5 million of its common stock under an existing equity distribution agreement as of September 30, 2025[189].