The earnings call presented a mixed outlook, with slight revenue growth and positive impacts from government regulations offset by significant declines in net income and ongoing challenges in the beef verification business.
Company Guidance
During the Q3 2024 earnings call for Where Food Comes From, John Saunders, the CEO, provided detailed financial guidance and insights. The company reported a slight increase in total revenue to $7.1 million, driven by a 2% rise in verification and certification services to $5.5 million and a 9% increase in product revenue to $1.3 million. However, professional services revenue declined to $0.3 million. Gross profit slightly decreased to $2.8 million, while SG&A expenses rose by 13% to $2.2 million, leading to a 32% drop in net income to $0.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was down 29% to $0.8 million. The company continued its share buyback program, acquiring 66,620 shares for $734,000. For the first nine months of 2024, revenue increased by 4% to $9.1 million, with net income decreasing by 16% to $1.2 million. The company generated $2.8 million in cash from operations, a 6% increase year-over-year. Looking forward, Saunders highlighted potential growth opportunities linked to USDA regulation changes in the beef and organic sectors, expecting a larger addressable market due to RFID tag adoption and the new Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule.
Revenue Growth
Total revenue for the third quarter increased slightly to $7.1 million from $7 million year-over-year, with a 2% increase in verification and certification services and a 9% increase in product revenue.
Cash Flow and Financial Health
Generated $2.8 million in cash from operations through 9 months, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. The company has no long-term debt.
Government Regulation Impact
Potential positive impact from USDA's new regulations on animal disease traceability and organic enforcement, which may expand the addressable market and increase demand for the company's services.
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Where Food Comes From (WFCF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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WFCF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 12, 2024
$11.38
$11.25
-1.14%
Aug 08, 2024
$10.75
$10.90
+1.40%
May 02, 2024
$12.38
$11.75
-5.09%
Feb 15, 2024
$13.41
$13.02
-2.91%
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FAQ
When does Where Food Comes From (WFCF) report earnings?
Where Food Comes From (WFCF) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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