Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage(NGVC) 2023Q3 Earnings Summary
Bullish Points:
1. Net sales for Q3 2023 increased by 5.8% to $281.8 million compared to Q3 2022.
2. Daily average comparable store sales increased by 4.4% for Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022.
3. Net income for Q3 2023 increased by 79.8% to $7.1 million compared to Q3 2022.
4. EBITDA for Q3 2023 increased by 28.1% to $16.3 million compared to Q3 2022.
5. Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2023 increased by 28.2% to $16.7 million compared to Q3 2022.
6. As of June 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $8.6 million, with $48.5 million available for borrowing under the Revolving Facility.
7. Opportunities in the growing natural and organic grocery and dietary supplements industry, with plans to open new stores and enter new markets.
Bearish Points:
1. Company faced labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, leading to occasional product shortages and delays.
2. Experienced annualized cost inflation of approximately 7% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 due to various factors, including supply disruptions, military conflict, increased shipping and transportation costs, and COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Intense competition in the grocery and dietary supplement retail business, with potential impact from the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies, Inc.
4. Consumer preferences and trends impact performance, with potential adverse effects from negative publicity or changes in preferences.
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For more information, you can read the original text of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage(NGVC)'s financial report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1547459/000143774923021922/ngvc20230630_10q.htm
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