Quest Resource (US:QRHC) Globenewswireยท2025-08-11 20:04Core Insights - Quest Resource Holding Corporation reported a GAAP net loss of $(2.0) million for Q2 2025, compared to a loss of $(1.5) million in Q2 2024, and a significant improvement from a loss of $(10.4) million in Q1 2025 [4] - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $59.5 million, an 18.6% decrease year-over-year and a 13.0% decrease sequentially from Q1 2025 [4] - The company generated $3.9 million in operating cash flow during Q2 2025 and reduced debt by $6.6 million year-to-date [1][4] Financial Performance - Gross profit for Q2 2025 was $11.0 million, down 18.4% from Q2 2024, but showed a 1.0% increase sequentially from Q1 2025 [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $2.7 million, compared to $5.1 million in Q2 2024 and $1.6 million in Q1 2025 [4] - Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA was $4.2 million, a 58.7% decrease compared to $10.3 million during the same period of 2024 [4] Operational Initiatives - The company is on track with its Operational Excellence Initiatives, focusing on cash generation, profitability, and process improvement [1][7] - Management has made strategic changes, including reductions and additions to the management team, to address operational issues and client attrition [4][6] - Despite challenges in the industrial sector, the company secured new clients and expanded existing client relationships, particularly in the restaurant and retail markets [8] Market Context - The company faced a host of operational challenges last year, including a slowdown in the industrial sector and difficulties in client retention [4] - Macro uncertainties are causing prospective clients to delay decision-making, impacting growth, but the company continues to add new client opportunities [8]