Jun 30, 2022

Mesa Labs Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Mesa Labs reported a revenue increase of 44% but experienced a decrease in operating and net income for Q1 2023.

Key Takeaways

Mesa Labs announced its Q1 2023 results, revealing a 44% increase in revenues compared to the same quarter in the prior year. However, the company's operating income decreased by 247%, and net loss was $(1,438,000), a decrease of 172%. The results were impacted by headwinds from China lockdowns, FX, and continued operational constraints caused by both materials and labor shortages.

Revenues increased by 44% compared to the same quarter in the prior year, reaching $50,453,000.

Operating income decreased by 247% to $(4,594,000).

Net loss was $(1,438,000), a 172% decrease, resulting in a loss of $(0.27) per diluted share.

Organic revenue growth was 3%, but would have been 6% assuming consistent FX rates as in 1Q22.

Total Revenue
$50.5M
Previous year: $34.9M
+44.5%
EPS
$1.17
Previous year: $0.38
+207.9%
Gross Profit
$31.3M
Previous year: $22.3M
+40.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$43.7M
Previous year: $276M
-84.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$3.04M
Previous year: $8.94M
-134.0%
Total Assets
$686M
Previous year: $612M
+12.0%

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Forward Guidance

Turbulence in the macroeconomic environment impacting FX, material prices, labor costs, and customer activity will present a challenging operating environment throughout the year and perhaps longer.

Positive Outlook

  • Retain a strong belief in our served markets.
  • Believe in the power of our distinct solutions.
  • Believe in the ability of our team to navigate the challenges ahead.

Challenges Ahead

  • Turbulence in the macroeconomic environment impacting FX.
  • Turbulence in the macroeconomic environment impacting material prices.
  • Turbulence in the macroeconomic environment impacting labor costs.
  • Turbulence in the macroeconomic environment impacting customer activity.
  • Challenging operating environment throughout the year and perhaps longer.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income