Hour Loop, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOUR) (“Hour Loop”), a leading online retailer, announces its financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Financial Highlights for Second Quarter 2024:

  • Net revenues increased 25.2% to $28.1 million, compared to $22.4 million in the year-ago period;
  • Net income totaled $0.6 million, compared to net loss of $0.8 million in the year-ago period; and
  • Cash provided for operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $0.9 million, compared to cash used in operating activities of $3.4 million in the year-ago period.

Management Commentary

“We are excited to report our second quarter 2024 results, in which we continued to deliver double digit revenue growth,” said Sam Lai, CEO of Hour Loop. “In addition, the revenue growth rate accelerates in the second quarter, compared with the first quarter.”

“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 2024. We are confident in our ability to continue delivering value to our vendors, customers, and shareholders.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Net revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were $28.1 million, compared to $22.4 million in the year-ago period. The increase was primarily due to continued growth and maturity in our personnel and operating model, despite the overall e-commerce traffic slowdown and intense competition.

Gross profit percentage increased 5.0% to 55.7%, compared to 50.7% of net revenues in the comparable period a year ago. 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 decreased 2.1% to 52.3%, compared to 54.4% of net revenues in the year-ago period. The decrease reflected better management of storage fees and labor costs.

Net income in the second quarter of 2024 was $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the comparable year-ago period. The increase was driven by reduced costs as a result of the reasons mentioned above and efforts made for expenses management.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $3.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $2.5 million as of December 31, 2023. This increase was mainly from the profit contribution.

Inventories as of June 30, 2024, were $14.7 million, compared to $14.3 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase is a combination of good sales momentum in the first half of 2024 and purchase growth in view of the upcoming holidays.

Full Year 2024 Financial Outlook

For the full year 2024, Hour Loop is increasing its guidance for net revenue to be in the range of $165 million to $250 million, representing 25% to 89% year-over-year growth. The Company also increases its guidance for net income in 2024 to be in the range of $4 million to $6 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 data)As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023(Unaudited)

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2024     2023  
             
ASSETS                
Current assets                
Cash   $ 3,346,897     $ 2,484,153  
Accounts receivable, net     753,244       747,650  
Inventory, net     14,658,081       14,276,555  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     467,770       504,973  
Total current assets     19,225,992       18,013,331  
                 
Property and equipment, net     104,521       148,788  
Deferred tax assets     732,919       1,304,215  
Operating lease right-of-use lease assets     153,404       83,946  
Total non-current assets     990,844       1,536,949  
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 20,216,836     $ 19,550,280  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable   $ 5,688,328     $ 3,812,954  
Credit cards payable     2,283,931       4,404,445  
Short-term loan     617,284       652,422  
Operating lease liabilities-current     159,915       82,269  
Income taxes payable     33,700       -  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     1,083,990       1,972,512  
Total current liabilities     9,867,148       10,924,602  
                 
Non-current liabilities                
Operating lease liabilities-non-current     -       2,363  
Due to related parties     4,170,418       4,170,418  
Total non-current liabilities     4,170,418       4,172,781  
Total liabilities     14,037,566       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 June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023     -       -  
Common stock: $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 35,108,804 and 35,082,464 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively     3,510       3,508  
Additional paid-in capital     5,763,648       5,727,650  
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)     462,342       (1,252,622 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (50,230 )     (25,639 )
Total stockholders’ equity     6,179,270       4,452,897  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   $ 20,216,836     $ 19,550,280  

The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited 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 Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023(Unaudited)

    Three Months     Three Months     Six Months     Six Months  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,     June 30,     June 30,  
    2024     2023     2024     2023  
                         
Revenues, net   $ 28,070,707     $ 22,417,448     $ 52,751,829     $ 43,485,057  
Cost of revenues     (12,445,297 )     (11,059,899 )     (22,674,213 )     (22,511,806 )
Gross profit     15,625,410       11,357,549       30,077,616       20,973,251  
                                 
Operating expenses                                
Selling and marketing     12,843,697       10,245,912       24,017,888       19,752,883  
General and administrative     1,844,517       1,958,849       3,584,360       3,679,839  
Total operating expenses     14,688,214       12,204,761       27,602,248       23,432,722  
                                 
Income (loss) from operations     937,196       (847,212 )     2,475,368       (2,459,471 )
                                 
Other (expenses) income                                
Other expense     (4,777 )     (1,063 )     (5,933 )     (3,943 )
Interest expense     (61,984 )     (62,392 )     (124,096 )     (123,488 )
Other income     59,477       20,317       87,511       36,352  
Total other expenses, net     (7,284 )     (43,138 )     (42,518 )     (91,079 )
                                 
Income (loss) before income taxes     929,912       (890,350 )     2,432,850       (2,550,550 )
Income tax (expense) benefit     (280,762 )     120,982       (717,886 )     545,938  
                                 
Net income (loss)     649,150       (769,368 )     1,714,964       (2,004,612 )
                                 
Other comprehensive loss                                
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (8,058 )     (9,192 )     (24,591 )     (7,853 )
                                 
Total comprehensive income (loss)   $ 641,092     $ (778,560 )   $ 1,690,373     $ (2,012,465 )
                                 
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share   $ 0.02     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.05     $ (0.06 )
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding     35,108,804       35,055,293       35,102,203       35,056,510  

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, 2024 and 2023(Unaudited)

    Six Months     Six Months  
    Ended     Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2024     2023  
             
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net Income (loss)   $ 1,714,964     $ (2,004,612 )
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation expenses     70,920       68,634  
Amortization of Operating lease right-of-use lease assets     98,773       179,774  
Deferred tax assets     571,296       (545,938 )
Stock-based compensation     36,000       34,333  
Inventory allowance     645,379       1,054,242  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable     (5,594 )     30,045  
Inventory     (1,026,905 )     3,329,545  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     37,203       (130,528 )
Accounts payable     1,875,374       (1,549,988 )
Credit cards payable     (2,120,514 )     (2,884,424 )
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     (888,522 )     (813,678 )
Operating lease liabilities     (92,899 )     (191,845 )
Income taxes payable     33,700       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     949,175       (3,424,440 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchases of property and equipment     (34,593 )     (5,881 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (34,593 )     (5,881 )
                 
Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates     (51,838 )     (13,597 )
                 
Net change in cash     862,744       (3,443,918 )
                 
Cash at beginning of the period     2,484,153       4,562,589  
                 
Cash at end of the period   $ 3,346,897     $ 1,118,671  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                
Cash paid for interest   $ 9,883     $ 167,017  
Cash paid for income tax   $ 109,260     $ -  
Noncash investing and financing activities:                
Operating lease right-of-use of assets and operating lease liabilities recognized   $ 172,903     $ 28,407  

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

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