Natural Health Trends (NASDAQ:NHTC) Announces Earnings Results

Natural Health Trends (NASDAQ:NHTC) posted its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, FiscalAI reports. Natural Health Trends had a negative return on equity of 4.43% and a negative net margin of 3.03%.The business had revenue of $9.21 million for the quarter.

Here are the key takeaways from Natural Health Trends’ conference call:

• Revenue fell to $9.2 million in Q1, down about 14% year-over-year and 6% sequentially, despite management saying the top line has “stabilized.”
• Restructuring is delivering tangible cost benefits — gross margin improved to 75% and operating expenses were reduced by roughly $300,000, supporting a clearer path toward profitability.
• Profitability and cash flow remain under pressure: operating loss widened to $474,000, net loss was $154,000, and net cash used in operations was $797,000 for the quarter.
• Company returned capital via a ~25.5% share repurchase and a declared quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, while investing in digital initiatives and launching a new product to drive future growth.

Natural Health Trends Price Performance

NHTC stock traded up $0.04 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $3.16. The company had a trading volume of 13,573 shares, compared to its average volume of 28,770. The company has a market capitalization of $27.12 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -28.73 and a beta of 0.89. Natural Health Trends has a 52 week low of $2.40 and a 52 week high of $6.00. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $2.97 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $3.34.

Natural Health Trends Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th will be issued a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 12th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 12.7%. Natural Health Trends’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -500.00%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Natural Health Trends in a report on Monday, March 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Sell”.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Natural Health Trends

An institutional investor recently bought a new position in Natural Health Trends stock. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. bought a new position in shares of Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ:NHTC) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 160,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $718,000. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. owned 1.39% of Natural Health Trends at the end of the most recent quarter. 10.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Natural Health Trends Company Profile

Natural Health Trends Corp. is a U.S.-based holding company that develops, markets and distributes a range of plant-based health supplements, nutritional products and personal care items. The company’s product portfolio spans weight management, skin care, men’s health, nutritional supplements and wellness solutions designed to support overall health and beauty. Natural Health Trends focuses on delivering scientifically formulated products through modern e-commerce channels and direct selling platforms.

Through its principal subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China—including Shanghai NHTC Health Products Co, Ltd.