Nature's Sunshine Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Nature's Sunshine Products reported a decrease in net sales for Q4 2019, but experienced significant improvements in GAAP net income and adjusted EBITDA compared to the prior year. The company focused on its Global Growth Strategy and cost reduction measures, leading to improved profitability.
Net sales decreased by 5.8 percent to $91.7 million compared to $97.4 million in 2018.
GAAP net income was $1.2 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $2.8 million in the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 89.2 percent to $7.6 million from $4.0 million in the prior year.
Operating income improved to $3.9 million, compared to an operating loss of $1.2 million in the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
In 2020, Nature's Sunshine plans to accelerate its global strategies while focusing on cost reduction to further improve profits. The company anticipates launching new branding, a consumer-centric website and ecommerce platform, digital tools, and additional CBD products.
Positive Outlook
- Accelerating global strategies.
- Focusing on cost reduction.
- Launching new branding.
- Introducing a new consumer-centric website and ecommerce platform.
- Launching additional CBD products.
Challenges Ahead
- Navigating near-term challenges posed by the coronavirus.
- Several of the company's largest markets have been negatively affected by the outbreak.
- Anticipate Q1 revenue to be significantly down in Asia.
- Taking all of the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of employees, distributors and customers.
- Local management teams are adjusting workflows and processes in an effort to adapt to the situation on the ground.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income