EQUATOR Beverage Company Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Financial Performance - Second quarter revenue reached $1,102,577, reflecting a 30% increase year over year from $845,321 in Q2 2024 [2][6] - Taxable income for Q2 2025 was $153,056, a significant increase of $112,684 compared to $40,372 in Q2 2024, marking a near fourfold rise [2][6] - Gross profit rose to $472,887, up from $342,483 in the prior year, with gross margin improving to 43% from 40% [6] - Revenue for the first six months of 2025 totaled $1,920,325, a 29% increase from $1,485,975 in the same period last year [2][6] - Taxable income for the first half reached $241,435, compared to $75,978 in the prior-year period [2][6] - Trailing twelve-month revenue was $3,681,266, representing a 38% increase from $2,670,134 year-over-year [6] Share Repurchase Program - During Q2 2025, the company repurchased 150,000 shares, bringing total repurchases to 1,868,934 shares [5] - The company plans to continue its share buyback program, aiming to purchase over 150,000 shares during Q3 2025 [8] - A 1-for-2 reverse stock split was approved, reducing authorized shares from 20,000,000 to 10,000,000, pending FINRA review [8] Market Trends - Increased shelf presence, new distribution points, and sustained demand across retail and digital channels contributed to revenue growth [6] - July 2025 revenue was $491,391, up 27% compared to the previous year, with strong orders reported for the first week of August [6]