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Hour Loop Reports Second Quarter of 2025 Results

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Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR), an online retailer, reported mixed Q2 2025 financial results. Net revenues decreased 3.4% to $27.1 million compared to $28.1 million in Q2 2024, while net income doubled to $1.2 million ($0.04 per diluted share) from $0.6 million.

The company achieved a gross profit margin of 57.2%, up 1.5% year-over-year, while operating expenses decreased to 51.2% of net revenues. Cash position stood at $0.3 million as of June 30, 2025, down from $2.1 million at year-end 2024. Inventory levels increased to $20.9 million from $14.6 million.

Despite challenges from new U.S. trade actions affecting Chinese imports, Hour Loop maintained profitability through improved operating efficiency and strategic price adjustments. The company withheld full-year 2025 guidance due to economic uncertainty.

Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR), rivenditore online, ha riportato risultati finanziari misti per il secondo trimestre 2025. I ricavi netti sono diminuiti del 3.4% a $27.1 million rispetto a $28.1 million nel Q2 2024, mentre l'utile netto è raddoppiato a $1.2 million ($0.04 per azione diluita) da $0.6 million.

La società ha realizzato un margine lordo del 57.2%, in aumento di 1,5 punti anno su anno, mentre le spese operative sono scese al 51.2% dei ricavi netti. La posizione di cassa era di $0.3 million al 30 giugno 2025, in calo rispetto a $2.1 million alla chiusura del 2024. Le scorte sono aumentate a $20.9 million da $14.6 million.

Nonostante le difficoltà derivanti dalle nuove misure commerciali statunitensi che impattano le importazioni dalla Cina, Hour Loop ha mantenuto la redditività grazie a una maggiore efficienza operativa e ad aggiustamenti strategici dei prezzi. L'azienda ha rinunciato a fornire una guidance per l'intero 2025 a causa dell'incertezza economica.

Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR), minorista online, anunció resultados financieros mixtos en el segundo trimestre de 2025. Los ingresos netos disminuyeron un 3.4% hasta $27.1 million frente a $28.1 million en el Q2 2024, mientras que el ingreso neto se duplicó a $1.2 million ($0.04 por acción diluida) desde $0.6 million.

La compañía alcanzó un margen bruto del 57.2%, 1.5 puntos porcentuales más año tras año, mientras que los gastos operativos se redujeron al 51.2% de los ingresos netos. La posición de caja era de $0.3 million al 30 de junio de 2025, desde $2.1 million a finales de 2024. El inventario aumentó a $20.9 million desde $14.6 million.

A pesar de los desafíos por las nuevas medidas comerciales de EE. UU. que afectan las importaciones chinas, Hour Loop mantuvo la rentabilidad mediante una mayor eficiencia operativa y ajustes de precios estratégicos. La compañía no ofreció una guía para todo 2025 debido a la incertidumbre económica.

Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR)� 온라� 소매업체로서 2025� 2분기 실적은 엇갈렸습니다. 순수익은 3.4% 감소� $27.1 million으로 2024� 2분기� $28.1 million� 비해 줄었지�, 순이익은 $0.6 million에서 $1.2 million (주당 희석 $0.04)으로 � � 증가했습니다.

사� 57.2%� 총이익률� 기록� 전년 대� 1.5%포인� 상승했으�, 영업비용은 순수익의 51.2%� 감소했습니다. 현금� 자산은 2025� 6� 30� 기준 $0.3 million으로 2024� 말의 $2.1 million에서 줄어들었습니�. 재고� $14.6 million에서 $20.9 million으로 증가했습니다.

중국� 수입� 영향� 주는 미국� 새로� 무역 조치� 인한 어려움에도 불구하고, Hour Loop� 운영 효율� 개선� 전략� 가� 조정으로 수익성을 유지했습니다. 사� 경제� 불확실성으로 인해 2025� 전체 가이던스를 제시하지 않았습니�.

Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR), un détaillant en ligne, a publié des résultats financiers mixtes pour le deuxième trimestre 2025. Les revenus nets ont diminué de 3.4% à $27.1 million comparés à $28.1 million au T2 2024, tandis que le résultat net a doublé pour atteindre $1.2 million ($0.04 par action diluée) contre $0.6 million.

La société a enregistré une marge brute de 57.2%, en hausse de 1,5 point d'une année sur l'autre, tandis que les charges d'exploitation ont diminué pour représenter 51.2% des revenus nets. La trésorerie s'élevait à $0.3 million au 30 juin 2025, contre $2.1 million à la fin de 2024. Les stocks ont augmenté à $20.9 million contre $14.6 million.

Malgré les difficultés liées aux nouvelles mesures commerciales américaines affectant les importations chinoises, Hour Loop a maintenu sa rentabilité grâce à une meilleure efficacité opérationnelle et des ajustements stratégiques des prix. L'entreprise a renoncé à fournir des prévisions pour l'ensemble de 2025 en raison de l'incertitude économique.

Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR), ein Online-Händler, meldete gemischte Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025. Die Nettoumsätze sanken um 3.4% auf $27.1 million gegenüber $28.1 million im Q2 2024, während der Nettogewinn sich von $0.6 million auf $1.2 million ($0.04 je verwässerte Aktie) verdoppelte.

Das Unternehmen erreichte eine Bruttogewinnmarge von 57.2%, ein Anstieg um 1,5 Prozentpunkte gegenüber dem Vorjahr, während die Betriebskosten auf 51.2% der Nettoumsätze zurückgingen. Die Cash-Position betrug $0.3 million zum 30. Juni 2025, gegenüber $2.1 million zum Jahresende 2024. Die Lagerbestände stiegen auf $20.9 million von $14.6 million.

Trotz Herausforderungen durch neue US-Handelsmaßnahmen, die chinesische Importe betreffen, hielt Hour Loop die Profitabilität durch verbesserte operative Effizienz und strategische Preisanpassungen aufrecht. Das Unternehmen enthielt sich angesichts der wirtschaftlichen Unsicherheit einer Jahresprognose für 2025.

Positive
  • Net income doubled to $1.2 million compared to Q2 2024
  • Gross profit margin improved by 1.5% to 57.2%
  • Operating expenses decreased to 51.2% of net revenues
  • Strategic price adjustments successfully defended margins
Negative
  • Net revenues declined 3.4% year-over-year to $27.1 million
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to $0.3 million from $2.1 million
  • Cash used in operating activities was $0.9 million vs. $0.9 million provided last year
  • Company unable to provide forward-looking guidance due to economic uncertainty

Insights

Hour Loop doubled Q2 net income to $1.2M despite 3.4% revenue drop, showing resilience through improved margins amid trade disruptions.

Hour Loop's Q2 2025 results reveal a company successfully navigating economic headwinds. Despite a 3.4% revenue decline to $27.1 million, the company doubled its net income to $1.2 million compared to $0.6 million in the year-ago period. This translates to earnings per share of $0.04, up from $0.02.

The company's margin improvement is particularly noteworthy. Gross profit percentage increased by 1.5% to 57.2%, while operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased by 1.1% to 51.2%. This demonstrates that Hour Loop's strategic price adjustments and cost control measures are effectively countering the challenges posed by new U.S. trade actions targeting Chinese imports.

However, there are concerning signs in the cash flow and balance sheet. Cash used in operating activities for the first half of 2025 was $0.9 million, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $0.9 million in the same period last year � a $1.8 million negative swing. Cash and cash equivalents dropped significantly from $2.1 million at the end of 2024 to just $0.3 million as of June 30, 2025.

The inventory buildup is substantial, increasing from $14.6 million to $20.9 million � a 43% jump. While management describes this as intentional, it represents a significant commitment of capital during uncertain economic conditions. The absence of forward guidance for 2025 due to "ongoing economic uncertainty" suggests management has limited visibility into how these inventory investments will translate to future sales.

The results demonstrate Hour Loop's ability to improve profitability even with revenue challenges, but the cash burn and inventory accumulation will require careful monitoring in coming quarters.

Profitability Continues Despite Challenges for the Overall Economy

Redmond, WA, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hour Loop, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOUR) (“Hour Loop�), a leading online retailer, announces its financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Financial Highlights for Second Quarter of 2025:

  • Net revenues decreased 3.4% to $27.1 million, compared to $28.1 million in the year-ago period;
  • Net income increased to $1.2 million, compared to $0.6 million in the year-ago period; and
  • Cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $0.9 million, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $0.9 million in the year-ago period.

Management Commentary

“The second quarter of 2025 brought meaningful disruption to the retail sector as new U.S. trade actions targeting Chinese imports reshaped sourcing dynamics, pressured margins, and introduced heightened uncertainty across global supply chains. Retailers had to adapt quickly to rising costs and increased operational complexity.� said Sam Lai, CEO and interim CFO of Hour Loop.

“Despite these headwinds, Hour Loop delivered a strong quarter. Net income was nearly double compared to the same period last year, even as revenue declined modestly � marking our best second quarter performance to date.�

“This outcome was not accidental. Over the past several years, we’ve made focused investments to improve our operating efficiency, streamline our cost base, and build margin resilience. In the second quarter of 2025, we saw that effort materialize through expanded margins and reduced operating expenses. These improvements weren’t short-term fixes � they are structural gains that we believe position us to weather volatility and outperform through cycles.�

“Looking forward, we believe we are well-positioned for the second half of the year. Our strengthened operating model gives us the flexibility to defend margins or pursue growth offensively as conditions evolve.�

“To our shareholders � thank you for your continued trust. To our team around the world � your focus and execution made this performance possible. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and we remain committed to building long-term value, even in uncertain times.�

Second Quarter of 2025 Financial Results

Net revenues in the second quarter of 2025 were$27.1 million, compared to$28.1 millionin the year-ago period. The decrease was mainly impacted by higher sales prices.

Gross profit percentage for the second quarter of 2025 increased 1.5% to 57.2% of net revenues, compared to 55.7% of net revenues in the comparable period a year ago. The increase was primarily driven by strategic price adjustments.

Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased 1.1% to 51.2%, compared to 52.3% of net revenues in the year-ago period. The decrease was mainly caused by the significant reimbursement for the claims of last year.

Net income in the second quarter of 2025 was$1.2 million, or$0.04per diluted share, compared to$0.6 million, or$0.02per diluted share, in the comparable year-ago period. The increase was driven by decreased costs and expenses as a result of the reasons mentioned above.

As ofJune 30, 2025, the Company had$0.3 millionin cash and cash equivalents, compared to$2.1 millionas ofDecember 31, 2024. This decrease was driven by the loan repayment and growth of inventories.

Inventories as ofJune 30, 2025, were$20.9 million, compared to$14.6 millionas ofDecember 31, 2024. The Company intentionally ramped up inventory investment during the second quarter of 2025.

Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook

For the full year 2025, Hour Loop is not able to provide forward-looking guidance at this time due to ongoing economic uncertainty, primarily influenced by current tariff conditions.

About Hour Loop, Inc.

Hour Loop is an online retailer engaged in e-commerce retailing in the U.S. market. It has operated as a third-party seller on and has sold merchandise on its website at since 2013. Hour Loop further expanded its operations to other marketplaces such as Walmart, eBay, and Etsy. To date, Hour Loop has generated practically all its revenue as a third-party seller on and only a negligible amount of revenue from its own website and other marketplaces. Hour Loop manages more than 100,000 stock-keeping units (“SKUs�). Product categories include home/garden décor, toys, kitchenware, apparel, and electronics. Hour Loop’s primary strategy is to bring most of its vendors� product selections to the customers. It has advanced software that assists Hour Loop in identifying product gaps so it can keep such products in stock year-round, including the entirety of the last quarter (holiday season) of the calendar year. In upcoming years, Hour Loop plans to expand its business rapidly by increasing the number of business managers, vendors, and SKUs.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to Hour Loop’s business strategy, product development and industry trends. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of Hour Loop. While Hour Loop believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to Hour Loop on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those set forth in Hour Loop’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the same may be updated from time to time. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Hour Loop undertakes no obligation to update these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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HOUR LOOP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)
As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024
(Unaudited)

June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash$325,354$2,119,581
Accounts receivable, net477,9551,650,547
Inventory, net20,940,74614,640,632
Prepaid expenses and other current assets525,287327,894
Total current assets22,269,34218,738,654
Property and equipment, net40,57456,797
Deferred tax assets513,1521,060,104
Operating lease right-of-use lease assets137,465111,409
Total non-current assets691,1911,228,310
TOTAL ASSETS$22,960,533$19,966,964
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS� EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$8,584,090$4,176,305
Credit cards payable2,980,5393,389,880
Short-term loan683,760610,967
Operating lease liabilities-current75,897114,540
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities732,3672,322,535
Due to related parties2,660,4184,192,995
Total current liabilities15,717,07114,807,222
Non-current liabilities
Operating lease liabilities-non-current61,334-
Deferred tax liabilities19,464-
Total non-current liabilities80,798-
Total liabilities15,797,86914,807,222
Commitments and contingencies--
Stockholders� equity
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024--
Common stock: $0.0001 par value per share, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 35,160,190 and 35,143,460 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively3,5163,514
Additional paid-in capital5,832,6855,802,686
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)1,236,343(595,175)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)90,120(51,283)
Total stockholders� equity7,162,6645,159,742
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS� EQUITY$22,960,533$19,966,964


The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


HOUR LOOP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Revenues, net$27,103,106$28,070,707$52,940,196$52,751,829
Cost of revenues(11,605,754)(12,445,297)(23,297,546)(22,674,213)
Gross profit15,497,35215,625,41029,642,65030,077,616
Operating expenses
Selling and marketing11,715,57112,843,69722,962,56824,017,888
General and administrative2,160,9301,844,5174,138,3663,584,360
Total operating expenses13,876,50114,688,21427,100,93427,602,248
Income from operations1,620,851937,1962,541,7162,475,368
Other (expenses) income
Other expense(2,300)(4,777)(1,999)(5,933)
Interest expense(43,782)(61,984)(90,837)(124,096)
Other income7,91259,47769,73787,511
Total other expenses, net(38,170)(7,284)(23,099)(42,518)
Income before income taxes1,582,681929,9122,518,6172,432,850
Income tax expense(405,680)(280,762)(687,099)(717,886)
Net income1,177,001649,1501,831,5181,714,964
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments154,939(8,058)141,403(24,591)
Total comprehensive income$1,331,940$641,092$1,972,921$1,690,373
Basic and diluted income per common share$0.04$0.02$0.06$0.05
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding35,160,09535,108,80435,155,79535,102,203


The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


HOUR LOOP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In U.S. Dollars)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
(Unaudited)

Six MonthsSix Months
EndedEnded
June 30,June 30,
20252024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income$1,831,518$1,714,964
Reconciliation of net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation expenses23,51770,920
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use lease assets122,01898,773
Deferred tax assets546,952571,296
Deferred tax liabilities19,464-
Stock-based compensation30,00136,000
Inventory allowance416,196645,379
Unrealized foreign exchange gain237,028-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable1,172,592(5,594)
Inventory(6,716,310)(1,026,905)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(197,393)37,203
Accounts payable4,407,7851,875,374
Credit cards payable(409,341)(2,120,514)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(2,283,745)(888,522)
Operating lease liabilities(125,712)(92,899)
Income taxes payable-33,700
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(925,430)949,175
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(801)(34,593)
Net cash used in investing activities(801)(34,593)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments to related parties(839,000)-
Net cash used in financing activities(839,000)-
-
Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates(28,996)(51,838)
Net change in cash(1,794,227)862,744
Cash at beginning of the period2,119,5812,484,153
Cash at end of the period$325,354$3,346,897
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest$11,095$9,883
Cash paid for income tax$52,841$109,260
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Operating lease right-of-use of assets and operating lease liabilities recognized$134,648$172,903


The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


FAQ

What were Hour Loop's (NASDAQ:HOUR) Q2 2025 earnings results?

Hour Loop reported Q2 2025 net revenues of $27.1 million (down 3.4% YoY) and net income of $1.2 million ($0.04 per share), double the $0.6 million from Q2 2024.

How did Hour Loop's profit margins change in Q2 2025?

Hour Loop's gross profit margin increased to 57.2% (up 1.5%) while operating expenses decreased to 51.2% of net revenues (down 1.1%) compared to Q2 2024.

What is Hour Loop's cash position as of Q2 2025?

Hour Loop had $0.3 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, down from $2.1 million at the end of 2024, mainly due to loan repayment and inventory growth.

How has Hour Loop's inventory changed in 2025?

Hour Loop's inventory increased to $20.9 million as of June 30, 2025, up from $14.6 million at the end of 2024, due to intentional inventory investment in Q2.

What is Hour Loop's guidance for full-year 2025?

Hour Loop is not providing forward-looking guidance for 2025 due to ongoing economic uncertainty, particularly related to current tariff conditions.
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