The earnings call highlighted significant challenges due to tariff increases and resulting revenue decline. However, Hamilton Beach made strides in cost management, manufacturing diversification, and launched new products. While the company faces headwinds, there is optimism about future growth opportunities, especially in the premium and health segments.

Company Guidance

During the Hamilton Beach Brands Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided guidance amidst a challenging market environment. The company reported a total revenue of $127.8 million, down 18.2% from the previous year, primarily due to a 145% tariff increase on Chinese exports which led to reduced retailer demand. In response, Hamilton Beach Brands strategically reduced trade advertising and promotions, and accelerated manufacturing diversification away from China, achieving $10 million in annualized savings, partly through an 8% reduction in force. Gross profit margins increased by 160 basis points to 27.5%, driven by a favorable customer mix. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future growth, particularly in its premium business with the launch of the Lotus brand, supported by $5 million in marketing over the next 18 months. The commercial business is expected to grow, with Sunkist revenues projected to comprise 5% of the segment in 2025 and double by 2026. The Hamilton Beach Health segment also contributed positively, with revenue doubling to $1.7 million and a significant reduction in operating losses. The company is refraining from providing forward guidance due to ongoing trade negotiations and uncertain consumer demand.

Gross Profit Margin Expansion

Despite a challenging environment, gross profit margin increased by 160 basis points to 27.5% compared to the previous year's 25.9%, driven by a favorable customer mix including higher-margin commercial and health businesses.

Successful Diversification and Cost Management

The company accelerated its manufacturing diversification away from China, achieving $10 million in annualized cost savings and implementing foreign trade zone operations and strategic inventory prebuilds to minimize tariff exposure.

Launch of the Lotus Brand

Hamilton Beach launched the Lotus brand, which includes high-end kitchen appliances. The launch is supported by over $5 million in marketing over the next 18 months.

Growth in Health Business

The Health business saw revenues double from $0.86 million to $1.7 million year-over-year, with a significant improvement in operating losses, setting a path to profitability by year-end.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (HBB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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HBB Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 29, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / -	0.14	―	―	―
Jul 30, 2025	2025 (Q2)	- / 0.33	0.42	-21.67% (-0.09)	―
Apr 30, 2025	2025 (Q1)	- / 0.13	-0.08	263.75% (+0.21)	―
Feb 26, 2025	2024 (Q4)	- / 1.75	1.4	25.29% (+0.35)	―
Oct 30, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / 0.14	0.74	-81.08% (-0.60)	―
Jul 31, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / 0.42	0.01	4100.00% (+0.41)	―
May 07, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / -0.08	-0.34	76.47% (+0.26)	―
Mar 06, 2024	2023 (Q4)	- / 1.40	0.51	174.51% (+0.89)	―
Nov 01, 2023	2023 (Q3)	- / 0.74	0.43	72.09% (+0.31)	―
Aug 02, 2023	2023 (Q2)	- / 0.01	0.36	-97.22% (-0.35)	―

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HBB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 30, 2025	$15.70	$15.57	-0.83%
Apr 30, 2025	$19.67	$15.11	-23.18%
Feb 26, 2025	$17.68	$19.88	+12.44%
Oct 30, 2024	$30.45	$27.15	-10.84%

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