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Sep 30, 2023

Hydrofarm Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Hydrofarm's financial performance reflected a decrease in net sales but an improvement in adjusted EBITDA due to cost reduction measures and focus on higher margin products.

Key Takeaways

Hydrofarm Holdings Group reported a decrease in net sales to $54.2 million compared to $74.2 million in the third quarter of 2022. However, the company achieved positive adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million, and improved its adjusted gross profit margin. They also initiated a second phase of restructuring to further improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Net sales decreased to $54.2 million compared to $74.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $0.5 million compared to $(9.0) million.

Gross Profit Margin decreased to 6.1% of net sales compared to 7.9%.

Initiated a second phase of restructuring plan to improve efficiency and generate further cost savings.

Total Revenue
$54.2M
Previous year: $74.2M
-27.0%
EPS
-$0.44
Previous year: -$0.33
+33.3%
Gross Margin
6.1%
Previous year: 7.9%
-22.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
$500K
Previous year: -$9M
-105.6%
Gross Profit
$3.3M
Previous year: $5.9M
-44.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$32.5M
Previous year: $16.5M
+96.7%
Free Cash Flow
$6.9M
Previous year: $5.6M
+23.2%
Total Assets
$522M
Previous year: $597M
-12.5%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is reaffirming its full year 2023 outlook with net sales of approximately $230 million to $240 million, and expect results to be around the low end of the range.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA that is modestly positive for the full year.
  • Free Cash Flow that is positive for the full year.
  • Improved year-over-year Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit margin resulting primarily from cost savings associated with restructuring and related productivity initiatives.
  • Expectation of minimal additional non-restructuring inventory and accounts receivable reserves or related charges beyond the amounts already incurred in the nine months year-to-date.
  • Reduction in inventory and net working capital helping to generate positive Free Cash Flow for the full year.