Decent Holding Inc. Reports FY2025 Financial Results

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Decent Holding (Nasdaq: DXST) reported fiscal year 2025 results for year ended October 31, 2025, with total revenue up 12.2% to $12.9M and gross profit of $3.4M. Wastewater treatment revenue surged 68.7% to $4.2M, while product and river services declined slightly.

Operating expenses rose sharply, producing a net loss of $0.32M versus net income $2.1M in FY2024; management cites higher provisions for credit losses, consulting, and R&D investments as drivers.

Positive

• Total revenue +12.2% to $12.9M year-over-year
• Wastewater revenue +68.7% to $4.2M, driven by project completion

Negative

• Net loss of $0.322M in FY2025 versus net income $2.1M in FY2024
• Operating expenses +375.4%, rising $2.8M to $3.5M
• Cost of revenue +15.7% to $9.6M year-over-year
• Provision for credit losses +$0.9M, increasing G&A pressure

News Market Reaction – DXST

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On the day this news was published, DXST gained 152.34%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +210.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 61 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $8M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $13M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 29.9x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

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Key Figures

Total revenue FY2025: $12.9 million Wastewater service revenue: $4.2 million River water management revenue: $6.6 million +5 more

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Total revenue FY2025 $12.9 million Up 12.2% vs $11.5 million in fiscal year 2024

Wastewater service revenue $4.2 million Up 68.7% vs $2.5 million in fiscal year 2024

River water management revenue $6.6 million Down 3.6% from $6.9 million in fiscal year 2024

Product sales revenue $2.1 million Down 4.6% from $2.2 million in fiscal year 2024

Gross profit margin FY2025 26.2% Declined from 27.8% in fiscal year 2024

Net income (loss) FY2025 ($322,202) Versus net income of $2.1 million in fiscal year 2024

Total operating expenses FY2025 $3.5 million Increased by $2.8 million, or 375.4%, year over year

Increase in credit loss provision $0.9 million Key driver of higher general and administrative costs in FY2025

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Previous Earnings Reports

2 past events · Latest: Aug 13 (Negative)

Same Type Pattern 2 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Aug 13	H1 2025 earnings	Negative	+0.8%	H1 2025 revenues surged but operating expenses soared, widening net loss.
Mar 10	FY 2024 earnings	Positive	+1.0%	FY2024 showed solid revenue growth with higher net income despite margin pressure.

Pattern Detected

Past earnings releases produced modest positive moves (average 0.94%) even when profitability was pressured, suggesting investors previously focused on growth.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, Decent Holding reported strong growth with mounting cost pressures. FY2024 revenue rose 22.2% to $11.5M with net income of $2.1M, though margins compressed. In H1 FY2025, revenue surged 147.3% to $5.5M, but operating expenses jumped 227.8%, widening net loss to $479,165. Today’s FY2025 report extends this pattern: full-year revenue growth to $12.9M alongside a shift from profit to net loss, driven by sharply higher operating expenses and credit loss provisions.

Historical Comparison

+0.9% avg move · Past earnings releases led to modest average moves of 0.94%, with investors balancing strong revenue...

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Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings releases led to modest average moves of 0.94%, with investors balancing strong revenue growth against rising expenses and margin pressure.

Earnings updates show progression from FY2024 profitability to H1 FY2025 and FY2025 results marked by rapid revenue growth, higher operating expenses, and a shift from net income to net losses.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock surged +152.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with ...

Analysis

The stock surged +152.3% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the clear top-line growth, as FY2025 revenue rose to $12.9 million with wastewater services up 68.7%. However, the swing to a net loss of $322,202 and a 375.4% jump in operating expenses highlight execution and credit-risk pressures. Past earnings moves averaged only 0.94%, so any outsized strength could prove sensitive to future margin and cost-control trends.

Key Terms

gross profit margin, provision for credit losses

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gross profit margin financial

"Gross profit margin moderated to 26.2%, primarily because the high-growth wastewater segment..."

Gross profit margin shows how much money a company keeps from sales after paying for the goods or services it sold. It’s like checking how much profit is left over from each dollar earned before covering other costs. A higher margin indicates the company makes more money from its sales, which helps assess its profitability and efficiency.

provision for credit losses financial

"including a $0.9 million increase in provisions for credit losses, alongside higher spending..."

Provision for credit losses is an amount set aside by a financial institution to cover potential future losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution manage risks and stay financially healthy. For investors, it signals how cautious a lender is about potential loan defaults and can impact the company's profitability and financial stability.

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YANTAI, China, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Decent Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: DXST) (“Decent“ or the ”Company“), an established wastewater treatment services provider in China, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025.

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights

• Total revenue for fiscal year 2025 increased by 12.2% to US$12.9 million, from US$11.5 million for fiscal year 2024. Revenue from wastewater treatment service increased by 68.7% to US$4.2 million from US$2.5 million in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to the completion of a wastewater treatment project during fiscal year 2025.
• Gross profit for fiscal year 2025 grew by 5.42% to $3.4 million, even though the gross profit margin declined to 26.1% from 27.8% in the prior year.

Mr. Dingxin Sun, Chairman of the Company, commented: “Fiscal year 2025 marked a period of significant top-line expansion for the Company, demonstrating our resilience and adaptability in a fluctuating economic environment. Total revenue grew by 12.2%, driven largely by the successful execution of major wastewater treatment projects, which surged by nearly 69% year-over-year. While our core River Water Quality Management and Product Sales segments experienced slight contractions due to shifting customer procurement cycles, the robust demand for our wastewater services successfully offset these declines. This performance validates our diversified service strategy, even as the revenue mix shifted toward these service-heavy projects.”

“Despite the strong revenue growth, the Company faced pressure on its profitability due to this shift in revenue mix combined with substantial strategic and operational investments. Gross profit margin moderated to 26.2%, primarily because the high-growth wastewater segment carries lower gross profit margins compared to our product sales, which conversely saw margin improvement to 39.1%. More significantly, the swing to a net loss of $0.32 million was driven by a sharp increase in operating expenses. This rise was largely attributable to prudent financial measures, including a $0.9 million increase in provisions for credit losses, alongside higher spending on consulting services and R&D intended to bolster our long-term capabilities.”

“Looking ahead, management is focused on further optimizing the Company’s cost structure and improving operating efficiency while sustaining our revenue momentum. We intend to leverage the increased R&D investments made during the past fiscal year to enhance operational efficiencies and improve margins within our lower-margin service segments. By continuing to expand its project pipeline while maintaining disciplined control over administrative costs and credit risk management, management believes that the Company is well-positioned to strengthen profitability and enhance long-term shareholder value.”

Selected Financial Results
Total revenue
Total revenue increased by 12.2%, or $1.4 million, to $12.9 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, compared with $11.5 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, demonstrating the Company’s resilience, adaptability and maintaining profitability in a fluctuating economic environment. Specifically:

• Revenue from Wastewater Treatment Service for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 rose to $4.2 million from $2.5 million for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, reflecting a 68.7% increase as the Company successfully completed a wastewater treatment project in the current fiscal year. Cost of revenue for wastewater treatment service was $3.3 million in fiscal year 2025, an 81.1% increase from 2024. As a result, the gross profit margin was 19.7% and 25.2% for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
• Revenue from River Water Quality Management for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 slightly declined to $6.6 million, a 3.6% decrease from $6.9 million in fiscal year 2024.
• Revenue from Product Sales for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 also slightly declined by 4.6% to $2.1 million, down from $2.2 million in fiscal year 2024. Some of the Company’s regular customers’ procurement demand dropped off due to the reduction of their river water quality management projects, so there was a slight drop on the product sales revenues. Gross profit for product sales for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 increased by 4.4% from the prior year, and gross profit margin was 39.1% and 35.8% for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
• Other Related Revenues increased by 344.4% to $74,218 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, from $16,700 for the prior year. Gross profit margin was 6.46% for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025.

Cost of Revenue
Total cost of revenue for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025, and 2024, was $9.6 million and $8.3 million, respectively. The increase in cost of revenues is a direct result of the Company’s increase of revenues.

Gross Profit and Margin
Gross profit for the year ended October 31, 2025, was $3.4 million, remaining relatively stable compared with fiscal year 2024. Gross margin declined to 26.2% in fiscal year 2025 from 27.8% in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to a greater proportion of revenue coming from lower-margin wastewater treatment and river water quality management projects.

Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased $2.8 million, or 375.4% to $3.5 million for the year ended October 31, 2025. Higher revenues drove a $0.4 million increase in selling expenses, while general and administrative costs grew by $2.1 million, mainly from a $0.9 million rise in the provision for credit losses, $0.3 million higher salary and welfare costs, and $0.9 million more in consultant and service fees. Research and development spending increased by $0.3 million, primarily for engagements with external research institutions.

Net income (loss)
As a result of the factors described above, net loss for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025 was $322,202, compared to net income of $2.1 million for the fiscal year 2024.

About Decent Holding Inc.
Decent Holding Inc. specializes in the provision of wastewater treatment by cleansing the industrial wastewater, ecological river restoration and river ecosystem management by enhancing the water quality, as well as microbial products primarily used for pollutant removal and water quality enhancement, through the Company’s subsidiary, Shandong Dingxin Ecology Environmental Co., Ltd. For more information, please visit: https://ir.dxshengtai.com.

Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and all other factors discussed in the ”Risk Factors“ section of the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC, available for review at www.sec.gov. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
WFS Investor Relations Inc
Connie Kang, Partner
Email: ckang@wealthfsllc.com
Tel: +86 1381 185 7742 (CN)

DECENT HOLDING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Stated in US dollars, except for share and per share data)
		As of October 31, 2025				As of October 31, 2024
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash		$	572,807			$	407,031
Accounts receivable, net			12,382,623				8,702,303
Prepayment, net			—				7,699
Prepaid expenses, current			1,963,359				—
Other receivables			5,073				11,410
Contract assets			1,158,370				603,979
Due from related parties			490				40,154
Inventories			128				134
Interest receivable			10,500				—
Total current assets			16,093,350				9,772,710
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Deferred offering costs			19,884				967,793
Prepaid expenses, non-current			105,000				—
Loan receivable			350,000				—
Operating lease assets, net			154,556				67,934
Finance lease assets, net			—				43,520
Property and equipment, net			201,539				242,185
Intangible assets, net			5,738				6,088
Deferred tax asset			248,908				136,799
Total non-current assets			1,085,625				1,464,319
TOTAL ASSETS		$	17,178,975			$	11,237,029
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable		$	3,175,565			$	1,851,723
Advance from Customers			246				—
Due to related parties			—				63,222
Payroll payable			15,009				23,401
Tax payables			1,138,911				821,010
Other payables			5,005,375				3,353,963
Finance lease liabilities – current			—				21,893
Operating lease liabilities – current			52,217				6,382
Estimated warranty liabilities			9,650				64,576
Total current liabilities			9,396,973				6,206,170
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Operating lease liabilities – non-current			54,331				13,550
Total non-current liabilities			54,331				13,550
TOTAL LIABILITIES			9,451,304				6,219,720
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Class A Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 495,000,000 shares authorized, 11,250,000 and 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively)			1,125				1,000
Class B Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 5,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively)			500				500
Subscription receivable			(1,500	)			(1,500	)
Additional paid-in capital			4,222,882				1,210,094
Statutory reserve			512,732				402,621
Retained earnings			3,118,706				3,551,019
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(126,774	)			(146,425	)
Total shareholders’ equity			7,727,671				5,017,309
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	17,178,975			$	11,237,029

DECENT HOLDING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Stated in US dollars, except for share and per share data)
		For The Years Ended October 31,
		2025				2024				2023
REVENUE
Wastewater treatment revenue		$	4,163,965			$	2,468,097			$	2,355,126
River water quality management revenue			6,619,693				6,864,631				4,436,214
Product sales revenue			2,091,469				2,192,864				2,648,445
Others			74,218				16,700				7,549
TOTAL REVENUE			12,949,345				11,542,292				9,447,334
COST OF REVENUE
Wastewater treatment revenue			3,341,944				1,845,434				1,841,604
River water quality management revenue			4,878,220				5,075,552				3,165,712
Product sales revenue			1,273,157				1,408,894				1,224,396
Others			69,423				—				—
TOTAL COST OF REVENUE			9,562,744				8,329,880				6,231,712
GROSS PROFIT			3,386,601				3,212,412				3,215,622
OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling expenses			446,718				16,489				70,128
General and administrative expenses			2,776,341				662,158				851,130
Research and development expenses			302,118				28,981				122,441
Impairment loss			—				33,841				—
Total operating expenses, net			3,525,177				741,469				1,043,699
NET (LOSS) PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS			(138,576	)			2,470,943				2,171,923
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
Interest income			14,616				12,343				5,420
Interest expense			—				—				(6,017	)
Other income			4,658				851				5,214
Other expense			—				(13	)			—
Total other income			19,274				13,181				4,617
NET (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE TAXES			(119,302	)			2,484,124				2,176,540
Income tax expenses			202,900				380,767				316,927
NET (LOSS) INCOME			(322,202	)			2,103,357				1,859,613
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			19,651				99,298				(67,065	)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME		$	(302,551	)		$	2,202,655			$	1,792,548
Weighted average shares outstanding during the year – basic and diluted			16,250,000				15,000,000				15,000,000
(Loss) Earnings per Ordinary Share – basic and diluted		$	(0.02	)		$	0.14			$	0.12

DECENT HOLDING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Stated in US dollars, except for share and per share data)
		For The Years Ended October 31,
		2025				2024				2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		$	(322,202	)		$	2,103,357			$	1,859,613
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for credit losses			842,339				(95,193	)			132,561
Provision for inventory obsolescence			—				185				26,585
Gain from the disposal of property and equipment			—				—				(5,214	)
Depreciation and amortization			70,497				76,594				45,455
Impairment of property and equipment			—				33,841				—
Amortization of finance lease assets			13,493				14,781				15,098
Non-cash operating lease expenses			54,501				53,044				49,446
Deferred income tax effect			(110,563	)			10,054				(27,991	)
Estimated warranty expenses (reversal)			(54,185	)			36,971				27,462
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(4,471,382	)			(6,318,575	)			(626,233	)
Prepayment			—				544,461				1,626,312
Prepaid expense			(2,060,278	)			—				—
Other receivables			6,252				12,393				(15,197	)
Contract assets			(546,755	)			(450,769	)			(150,063	)
Due from related party			(58	)			96				7,995
Inventories			5				(127	)			1,775,773
Other assets			—				16,178				(16,457	)
Tax payables			313,463				370,714				344,918
Other payables			1,628,472				1,540,827				1,015,988
Accounts payable			1,305,885				1,745,087				87,085
Advance from customers			243				—				(4,591,413	)
Operating lease liabilities			(54,501	)			(53,044	)			(52,396	)
Amount due to related parties			(62,367	)			(20,643	)			56,628
Payroll payable			(8,416	)			17,446				(1,709	)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES			(3,455,557	)			(362,322	)			1,584,246
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment			(589	)			(78,133	)			(153,794	)
Loan made to third parties			(360,500	)			—				—
Loan made to related parties			—				(39,348	)			—
Repayment from related parties			39,186				—				10,759
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES			(321,903	)			(117,481	)			(143,035	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Offering cost paid			(1,037,551	)			(417,487	)			(207,969	)
Repayment of bank loans			—				—				(1,867,293	)
Principal payment for obligation under finance leases			(21,598	)			(23,659	)			(24,067	)
Proceeds from related parties			—				—				132,084
Repayment to related parties			—				(25,468	)			(133,924	)
Gross proceeds from offering			5,000,000				—				—
CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES			3,940,851				(466,614	)			(2,101,169	)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH			2,385				27,990				20,058
NET CHANGE IN CASH			165,776				(918,427	)			(639,900	)
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR			407,031				1,325,458				1,965,358
CASH AT END OF YEAR		$	572,807			$	407,031			$	1,325,458
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes		$	—			$	—			$	—
Interest		$	—			$	—			$	6,017
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations		$	139,933			$	—			$	32,742
Reclassification from finance lease assets to fixed assets at lease maturity			(29,439	)			—				—

FAQ

What were Decent Holding (DXST) total revenues for fiscal year 2025?

Total revenue for fiscal year 2025 was $12.9 million, up 12.2% year-over-year. According to the company, growth was driven mainly by completed wastewater treatment projects that increased service revenue substantially.

Why did Decent Holding (DXST) report a net loss in FY2025?

The net loss of $0.322 million resulted from sharply higher operating expenses and provisions. According to the company, higher credit loss provisions, consulting fees, and increased R&D spending drove the swing from prior-year profit.

How much did wastewater treatment revenue increase for Decent Holding (DXST) in FY2025?

Wastewater treatment revenue rose by 68.7% to $4.2 million in FY2025. According to the company, this jump reflected the successful completion of a major wastewater treatment project during the fiscal year.

What changes occurred in Decent Holding (DXST) gross profit and margin for FY2025?

Gross profit was $3.4 million with margin around 26.2% in FY2025, slightly down from the prior year. According to the company, margin pressure came from a larger mix of lower-margin service projects.

How did operating expenses affect Decent Holding (DXST) FY2025 results?

Operating expenses increased $2.8 million (375.4%), raising total OPEX to $3.5 million. According to the company, the rise included $0.9M higher credit loss provisions, $0.9M consulting fees, and increased salary and R&D costs.

What is management's outlook for Decent Holding (DXST) after FY2025 results?

Management plans to optimize costs and improve operating efficiency while sustaining revenue momentum. According to the company, it will leverage increased R&D and stricter credit risk controls to improve margins and shareholder value over time.