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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Hour Loop Reports Full Year 2024 Results

 

Profitability Continues Despite Challenges for the Overall Economy

 

Provides Full Year 2025 Revenue and Net Income Guidance

 

Redmond, WA, March 27, 2025 – Hour Loop, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOUR) (“Hour Loop”), a leading online retailer, announces its financial and operational results for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Financial Highlights for 2024:

 

Net revenues increased 4.6% to $138.3 million, compared to $132.1 million in 2023;
Net income totaled $0.66 million, compared to net loss of $2.43 million in 2023; and
Cash provided by operating activities was $0.3 million, compared with cash used in operating activities $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Management Commentary

 

“We are pleased to report our full year 2024 results, in which we continued to deliver good revenue growth, despite challenges for the overall economy and congested inbound logistics in the 4th quarter,” said Sam Lai, CEO and interim CFO of Hour Loop. “The revenue growth rate for 2024 was 4.6%, compared with 2023.”

 

“Our gross margin and operating margin were both improved, compared with the year-ago period, because of efforts made for inventory quality and efficiency enhancement, operation efficiency improvement, as well as expenses management. Overall, we believe we’ve built a solid foundation to continue generating satisfactory growth while maintaining profitability.”

 

“Looking forward, we’re cautiously optimistic. Despite an uncertain economy, we continue to see good demand for our products so far in 2025. We are confident in our ability to continue delivering value to our vendors, customers, and shareholders.”

 

Full Year 2024 Financial Results

 

Net revenues in 2024 were $138.3 million, compared to $132.1 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to continued growth and maturity in our personnel and operating model, despite the overall e-commerce traffic slowdown, intense competition and congested inbound logistics in the 4th quarter.

 

Gross profit percentage increased 1.8% to 52.1%, compared to 50.3% of net revenues in 2023. The increase was a function of improved product costs, enhanced inventory quality and efficiency, and efforts made on margin increase.

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues in 2024 decreased by 1%, to 51.6%, compared to 52.6% of net revenues in 2023. The decrease reflected better management of normal and long-term storage fees despite a significant increase in inbound placement fees.

 

Net income in 2024 was $0.66 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $2.43 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in 2023. The increase was driven by reduced costs as a result of the reasons mentioned above and efforts made for expenses management.

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $2.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $2.5 million as of December 31, 2023. This decrease was mainly due to loan repayment.

 

Inventories as of December 31, 2024, were $14.6 million, similar to $14.3 million as of December 31, 2023.

 

Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook

 

For the full year 2025, Hour Loop is providing guidance for net revenue to be in the range of $145 million to $160 million, representing about 5% to 15% year-over-year growth. The Company expects 2025 net income to be in the range of $0.5 million to $2 million.

 

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 www.amazon.com and has sold merchandise on its website at www.hourloop.com 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 www.amazon.com 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.

 

Investor Contact

 

Finance Department, Hour Loop, Inc.

finance@hourloop.com

 

 

 

 

HOUR LOOP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash  $2,119,581   $2,484,153 
Accounts receivable, net   1,650,547    747,650 
Inventory, net   14,640,632    14,276,555 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   327,894    504,973 
Total current assets   18,738,654    18,013,331 
           
Property and equipment, net   56,797    148,788 
Deferred tax assets   1,060,104    1,304,215 
Operating lease right-of-use lease assets   111,409    83,946 
Total non-current assets   1,228,310    1,536,949 
TOTAL ASSETS  $19,966,964   $19,550,280 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $4,176,305   $3,812,954 
Credit cards payable   3,389,880    4,404,445 
Short-term loan   610,967    652,422 
Operating lease liabilities-current   114,540    82,269 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   2,322,535    1,972,512 
Due to related parties   4,192,995    - 
Total current liabilities   14,807,222    10,924,602 
           
Non-current liabilities          
Operating lease liabilities-non-current   -    2,363 
Due to related parties   -    4,170,418 
Total non-current liabilities   -    4,172,781 
Total liabilities   14,807,222    15,097,383 
Commitments and contingencies   -      
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023   -    - 
Common stock: $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 35,143,460 and 35,082,464 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively   3,514    3,508 
Additional paid-in capital   5,802,686    5,727,650 
Accumulated deficit   (595,175)   (1,252,622)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (51,283)   (25,639)
Total stockholders’ equity   5,159,742    4,452,897 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $19,966,964   $19,550,280 

 

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

 

 

 

 

HOUR LOOP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data)

For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

   2024   2023 
         
Revenues, net  $138,252,861   $132,124,202 
Cost of revenues   (66,242,153)   (65,606,947)
Gross profit   72,010,708    66,517,255 
           
Operating expenses          
Selling and marketing   61,808,979    61,135,227 
General and administrative   9,470,789    8,385,451 
Total operating expenses   71,279,768    69,520,678 
           
Income (loss) from operations   730,940    (3,003,423)
           
Other (expenses) income          
Other expense   (12,695)   (9,542)
Interest expense   (249,587)   (248,779)
Other income   490,903    101,290 
Total other expenses, net   228,621    (157,031)
           
Income (loss) before income taxes   959,561    (3,160,454)
Income tax (expense) benefit   (302,114)   730,760 
           
Net income (loss)   657,447    (2,429,694)
           
Other comprehensive loss          
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (25,644)   (2,597)
           
Total comprehensive income (loss)  $631,803    (2,432,291)
           
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share  $0.02    (0.07)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding   35,119,761    35,066,592 

 

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

 

 

 

 

HOUR LOOP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In U.S. Dollars)

For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

 

   2024   2023 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income (loss)  $657,447   $(2,429,694)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation expenses   119,064    138,001 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use lease assets   211,348    387,446 
Deferred tax assets   244,111    (754,895)
Stock-based compensation   75,042    52,332 
Inventory allowance   560,293    675,886 
Unrealized Foreign Exchange Gain   (87,520)   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (902,897)   (395,271)
Inventory   (924,370)   3,849,088 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   177,079    236,270 
Accounts payable   363,351    (2,838,767)
Credit cards payable   (1,014,565)   (827,087)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   1,043,600    229,540 
Operating lease liabilities   (208,843)   (386,224)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   313,140    (2,063,375)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchases of property and equipment   (35,996)   (14,823)
Net cash used in investing activities   (35,996)   (14,823)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Payments to related parties   (671,000)   - 
Net cash used in financing activities   (671,000)   - 
           
Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates   29,284    (238)
           
Net change in cash   (364,572)   (2,078,436)
           
Cash at beginning of year   2,484,153    4,562,589 
           
Cash at end of year  $2,119,581   $2,484,153 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $249,296   $406,103 
Cash paid for income tax  $211,911   $1,696 
Noncash investing and financing activities:          
Operating lease right-of-use of assets and operating lease liabilities recognized  $248,716   $27,249 

 

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