Hour Loop Q3 EPS $(0.0004) Up From $0.01 YoY, Sales $29.15M Up From $17.56M YoY
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Hour Loop reported Q3 EPS of $(0.0004), up from $0.01 YoY, with sales increasing to $29.15M from $17.56M YoY. Gross profit percentage decreased to 50.7% due to competition and higher Amazon fees. Operating expenses decreased to 52.5% of net revenues. The company experienced a net loss of $0.02M compared to a net income of $0.15M YoY. Cash reserves decreased to $0.6M, and inventories rose to $23.8M in preparation for the holiday season.

November 13, 2023 | 1:40 pm
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Hour Loop's Q3 financials show increased sales but a decrease in EPS and net income, with a significant reduction in cash reserves and an increase in inventories ahead of the holiday season.
The decrease in EPS and net income, along with reduced cash reserves, could negatively impact investor sentiment in the short term. The increase in inventories indicates preparation for potential sales growth, but also represents increased risk and capital tied up in stock, which could be concerning if sales do not meet expectations.
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