Hour Loop Reports First Quarter of 2025 Results

Core Insights - Hour Loop, Inc. reported a revenue growth of 4.7% in Q1 2025, reaching $25.8 million compared to $24.7 million in the same period last year [4][9] - The company's gross profit margin decreased to 54.7% from 58.6% due to increased competition and higher inbound costs [5][9] - Net income fell to $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, down from $1.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the prior year [6][9] Financial Performance - Net revenues for Q1 2025 were $25.8 million, an increase from $24.7 million in Q1 2024 [4][9] - Gross profit for the quarter was $14.1 million, with a gross profit percentage of 54.7%, down from 58.6% in the previous year [5][16] - Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 51.2% from 52.3% year-over-year [5][9] Operational Insights - The company experienced an increase in operating expenses primarily due to changes in profit-sharing frequency aimed at talent retention [3] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1.3 million as of March 31, 2025, from $2.1 million at the end of 2024, attributed to loan repayments and inventory growth [6][9] - Inventories rose to $15.9 million from $14.6 million as of December 31, 2024, reflecting strategic investments in inventory [7] Future Outlook - Hour Loop is unable to provide forward-looking guidance for the full year 2025 due to ongoing economic uncertainty influenced by current tariff conditions [8]