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Hydrofarm Holdings Group Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

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Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ: HYFM) reported challenging Q1 2025 results, with net sales declining 25.2% to $40.5 million from $54.2 million year-over-year. The company's net loss widened to $14.4 million ($3.12 per share) compared to $12.6 million in Q1 2024. Despite headwinds, the company achieved some positive developments: proprietary brand sales mix increased to 55% from 52% in Q4 2024, and SG&A expenses decreased for the 11th consecutive quarter. The company maintains $13.7 million in cash and $17.0 million in available credit. Due to macroeconomic uncertainty and cannabis industry challenges, Hydrofarm withdrew its full-year 2025 outlook but expects improved gross margins and reduced SG&A expenses for the remainder of the year.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ: HYFM) ha riportato risultati difficili nel primo trimestre 2025, con le vendite nette in calo del 25,2% a 40,5 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 54,2 milioni di dollari dell'anno precedente. La perdita netta si è ampliata a 14,4 milioni di dollari (3,12 dollari per azione) rispetto ai 12,6 milioni del primo trimestre 2024. Nonostante le difficoltà, l'azienda ha registrato alcuni sviluppi positivi: la quota di vendite del marchio proprietario è aumentata al 55% dal 52% del quarto trimestre 2024, e le spese SG&A sono diminuite per l'undicesimo trimestre consecutivo. La società dispone di 13,7 milioni di dollari in contanti e di 17,0 milioni di dollari di credito disponibile. A causa dell'incertezza macroeconomica e delle sfide nel settore della cannabis, Hydrofarm ha ritirato le previsioni per l'intero 2025, ma prevede margini lordi migliorati e una riduzione delle spese SG&A per il resto dell'anno.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ: HYFM) reportó resultados difíciles en el primer trimestre de 2025, con ventas netas que disminuyeron un 25,2% hasta 40,5 millones de dólares desde 54,2 millones año tras año. La pérdida neta se amplió a 14,4 millones de dólares (3,12 dólares por acción) en comparación con 12,6 millones en el primer trimestre de 2024. A pesar de los obstáculos, la compañía logró algunos avances positivos: la mezcla de ventas de marcas propias aumentó al 55% desde el 52% en el cuarto trimestre de 2024, y los gastos SG&A disminuyeron por undécimo trimestre consecutivo. La empresa mantiene 13,7 millones de dólares en efectivo y 17,0 millones de dólares en crédito disponible. Debido a la incertidumbre macroeconómica y los desafíos en la industria del cannabis, Hydrofarm retiró su perspectiva para todo el año 2025, pero espera márgenes brutos mejorados y una reducción en los gastos SG&A para el resto del año.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ: HYFM)는 2025년 1분기에 어려운 실적을 보고했으며, 순매출이 전년 동기 대비 25.2% 감소한 4,050만 달러를 기록했습니다. 회사의 순손실은 1,440만 달러(주당 3.12달러)로 2024년 1분기의 1,260만 달러보다 확대되었습니다. 역풍에도 불구하고, 회사는 몇 가지 긍정적인 발전을 이루었는데, 독점 브랜드 판매 비중이 2024년 4분기의 52%에서 55%로 증가했고, SG&A 비용은 11분기 연속 감소했습니다. 회사는 1,370만 달러의 현금1,700만 달러의 사용 가능한 신용을 보유하고 있습니다. 거시경제 불확실성과 대마초 산업의 도전으로 인해 Hydrofarm은 2025년 전체 전망을 철회했으나, 올해 남은 기간 동안 원가율 개선과 SG&A 비용 감소를 예상하고 있습니다.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ : HYFM) a annoncé des résultats difficiles pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec des ventes nettes en baisse de 25,2 % à 40,5 millions de dollars contre 54,2 millions un an plus tôt. La perte nette s'est creusée à 14,4 millions de dollars (3,12 dollars par action) contre 12,6 millions au T1 2024. Malgré ces vents contraires, l'entreprise a enregistré quelques avancées positives : la part des ventes de marques propriétaires est passée de 52 % au T4 2024 à 55 %, et les dépenses SG&A ont diminué pour le onzième trimestre consécutif. La société dispose de 13,7 millions de dollars en liquidités et de 17,0 millions de dollars de crédit disponible. En raison de l'incertitude macroéconomique et des défis dans l'industrie du cannabis, Hydrofarm a retiré ses prévisions pour l'ensemble de l'année 2025, mais prévoit une amélioration des marges brutes et une réduction des dépenses SG&A pour le reste de l'année.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ: HYFM) meldete herausfordernde Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025, mit einem Rückgang der Nettoumsätze um 25,2 % auf 40,5 Millionen US-Dollar gegenüber 54,2 Millionen US-Dollar im Vorjahreszeitraum. Der Nettoverlust weitete sich auf 14,4 Millionen US-Dollar (3,12 US-Dollar pro Aktie) aus, verglichen mit 12,6 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024. Trotz Gegenwind erzielte das Unternehmen einige positive Entwicklungen: Der Anteil der Verkäufe der eigenen Marken stieg von 52 % im vierten Quartal 2024 auf 55 %, und die SG&A-Ausgaben sanken im elften Quartal in Folge. Das Unternehmen verfügt über 13,7 Millionen US-Dollar in bar und 17,0 Millionen US-Dollar verfügbare Kreditlinien. Aufgrund makroökonomischer Unsicherheiten und Herausforderungen in der Cannabisbranche zog Hydrofarm seine Prognose für das Gesamtjahr 2025 zurück, erwartet jedoch verbesserte Bruttomargen und reduzierte SG&A-Ausgaben im weiteren Jahresverlauf.
Positive
  • Proprietary brand sales mix increased to 55% from 52% in Q4 2024
  • 11th consecutive quarter of year-over-year SG&A expense reductions
  • Successfully extended Revolving Credit Facility maturity to June 2027
  • Maintained zero balance on Revolving Credit Facility through 2024-2025
  • Remains in compliance with all debt covenants
Negative
  • Net sales decreased 25.2% to $40.5 million year-over-year
  • Net loss increased to $14.4 million from $12.6 million year-over-year
  • Gross Profit Margin declined to 17.0% from 20.2%
  • Negative Free Cash Flow of $12.0 million in Q1
  • Withdrew full-year 2025 financial guidance due to market uncertainty

Insights

Hydrofarm's Q1 shows worsening financials with revenue down 25.2%, increased losses, and withdrawn 2025 guidance amid industry headwinds.

Hydrofarm's Q1 2025 results paint a concerning picture of continued deterioration in both top and bottom lines. Net sales dropped 25.2% year-over-year to $40.5 million, driven by a 22.6% volume decline and 1.8% price decreases. This marks a significant contraction in market demand, attributed mainly to cannabis industry oversupply issues.

Despite management's emphasis on cost-cutting initiatives, the financial metrics reveal worsening fundamentals. Gross profit margin contracted 320 basis points to 17.0% from 20.2% in the prior year. While SG&A expenses decreased by 9.0%, this wasn't enough to offset the revenue decline, resulting in a widened net loss of $14.4 million compared to $12.6 million last year.

The company's cash position is deteriorating rapidly with $11.8 million cash burned in operations during Q1. With only $13.7 million in cash remaining and $17.0 million in available credit, runway is becoming a concern if negative cash flow persists. The company's $119.0 million in term loan debt looms large relative to its shrinking revenue base.

The bright spot – if one can call it that – is the sequential improvement in proprietary brand mix from 52% to 55%, which helped improve gross margins quarter-over-quarter. However, year-over-year comparisons remain negative across all key metrics.

Most concerning is management's withdrawal of full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and "prolonged cannabis industry headwinds." This lack of visibility, combined with new warnings about potential tariff impacts, signals continued challenges ahead. While management projects positive free cash flow for the remainder of 2025, the $12 million cash burn in Q1 raises questions about the company's ability to achieve this target.

Restructuring and Cost Savings Initiatives Continue to Yield Substantial Expense Reductions

SHOEMAKERSVILLE, Pa., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (“Hydrofarm” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

First Quarter Highlights vs. Prior Year Period:

  • Net sales decreased to $40.5 million compared to $54.2 million.
  • Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit(1) for first quarter 2025 of $6.9 million and $8.5 million, respectively.
  • Gross Profit Margin decreased to 17.0% of net sales compared to 20.2%.
  • Adjusted Gross Profit Margin(1) decreased to 21.0% of net sales compared to 23.4%.
  • SG&A expense and Adjusted SG&A(1) expense decreased by (9.0)% and (11.0)%, respectively.
  • Net loss increased to $14.4 million compared to $12.6 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $(2.4) million compared to $0.3 million.
  • Cash used in operating activities and Free Cash Flow(1) were $(11.8) million and $(12.0) million, respectively.

(1) Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Profit Margin, Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted SG&A as a percent of net sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures. For a description of our non-GAAP measures see the “Non-GAAP Measures” section accompanying this release; and for reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures see the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” accompanying this release.

John Lindeman, Chief Executive Officer of Hydrofarm, said, “In the first quarter we achieved sequential improvements across the business by reinvigorating the focus on our higher margin proprietary brands, and executing on our strategic priorities. Our proprietary brand sales mix increased to 55% compared to 52% in the fourth quarter of 2024, led by our consumable products, driving substantial improvement in our Adjusted Gross Profit margin sequentially. We also delivered significant savings in Adjusted SG&A expense, marking our 11th consecutive quarter of meaningful year-over-year expense reductions. While ongoing industry headwinds weighed on year-over-year results, we are controlling what we can and believe that we can build on this progress throughout the year. We are committed to growing our proprietary brand sales mix, further optimizing our distribution network, and implementing additional cost-saving measures, and as we execute on this strategic roadmap, we expect to enhance long-term shareholder value."

First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Net sales in the first quarter of 2025 decreased 25.2% to $40.5 million compared to $54.2 million in the prior year period. This was primarily due to a 22.6% decline in volume/mix of products sold and a 1.8% decrease in price.  The net sales decline was primarily related to an oversupply in the cannabis industry.

Gross Profit decreased to $6.9 million, or 17.0% of net sales, compared to $10.9 million, or 20.2% of net sales, in the prior year period. Adjusted Gross Profit(1) decreased to $8.5 million, or 21.0% of net sales, compared to $12.7 million, or 23.4% of net sales, in the prior year period. The decreases in Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit(1), Gross Profit Margin, Adjusted Gross Profit Margin(1) were primarily due to lower net sales and a decline in proprietary brand sales mix.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense was $17.9 million, compared to $19.6 million in the prior year period, and Adjusted SG&A(1) expense was $11.0 million compared to $12.3 million in the prior year period. The reductions were mainly due to decreases in compensation costs from lower headcount, and facility costs, driven by the Company's restructuring actions and related cost-saving initiatives, which more than offset higher bad debt expense.

Net loss was $14.4 million, or $(3.12) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $12.6 million, or $(2.75) per diluted share, in the prior year period. The increase in net loss from the prior year period was primarily due to lower sales and lower gross profit margin, partially offset by SG&A expense reductions.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) decreased to $(2.4) million, compared to $0.3 million in the prior year period. The reduction was related to lower net sales and lower Adjusted Gross Profit Margin(1), partially offset by Adjusted SG&A(1) expense reductions.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity and Cash Flow

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $13.7 million in cash and approximately $17.0 million of available borrowing capacity on its Revolving Credit Facility. The Company ended the first quarter with $119.0 million in principal balance on its Term Loan outstanding, $8.2 million in finance leases, and $0.1 million in other debt outstanding. During 2025 and 2024, the Company maintained a zero balance on its Revolving Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with debt covenants under its Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan. On May 9, 2025, the Company entered into a seventh amendment to its Revolving Credit Facility to extend the maturity date to June 30, 2027 and reduce the maximum commitment amount to $22 million.

Cash used in operating activities was $(11.8) million and the Company invested $0.2 million in capital expenditures, yielding Free Cash Flow(1) of $(12.0) million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Free Cash Flow(1) is typically seasonally negative during the first quarter.

Full Year 2025 Outlook

Due to macroeconomic uncertainty related to the evolving global tariff policy, and prolonged cannabis industry headwinds, the Company is withdrawing its full year 2025 outlook for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA(1), and Free Cash Flow(1). The Company is providing the following performance indicators, assumptions and action plans relating to fiscal year 2025:

  • High tariffs on imported products from China, or new tariffs from other countries, could impact the cost of certain products and may negatively impact the Company's 2025 financial performance.
  • Improved year-over-year Adjusted Gross Profit Margin(1) resulting primarily from an expectation of (i) a higher full year proprietary brand sales mix, (ii) continued benefit from cost savings associated with 2024 restructuring and related productivity initiatives as well as new cost savings planned for 2025, (iii) minimal non-restructuring inventory reserves or related charges.
  • Reduced year-over-year Adjusted SG&A(1) expense resulting from full year benefit of reductions completed in 2024 and further reductions in professional and outside service fees, facilities and insurance expense.
  • Reduction in inventory and positive free cash flow for the remainder of 2025.
  • Capital expenditures of less than $2 million for full year 2025.

Hydrofarm remains committed to its previously established strategic priorities: drive diverse high-quality revenue streams, improve profit margins and strengthen financial position.

(1) Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Profit Margin, Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted SG&A as a percent of net sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures. For a description of our non-GAAP measures see the “Non-GAAP Measures” section accompanying this release; and for reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP measures see the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” accompanying this release.

Conference Call and Presentation

The Company will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter 2025 today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. John Lindeman, Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin O'Brien, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. An earnings presentation is also available for reference on the Hydrofarm investor relations website.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-800-343-5172 and entering the conference ID: HYFMQ1. The conference call will also be webcast live and archived on the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.hydrofarm.com/ under the “News & Events” section.

About Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.

Hydrofarm is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media and nutrients, as well as a broad portfolio of innovative proprietary branded products. For over 40 years, Hydrofarm has helped growers make growing easier and more productive. The Company’s mission is to empower growers, farmers and cultivators with products that enable greater quality, efficiency, consistency and speed in their grow projects.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, which address activities, events and developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to, information regarding the future economic performance and financial condition of the Company, the plans and objectives of the Company’s management, and the Company’s assumptions regarding such performance and plans are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified as statements that include phrases such as “guidance,” “outlook,” “projected,” “believe,” “target,” “predict,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “strategy,” “may,” “goal,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “should” or other similar words or phrases. Actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking information in this release due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to:

The market in which the Company operates has been substantially adversely impacted by conditions of the agricultural and cannabis industries, including oversupply and decreasing prices of the products the Company's end customers sell, which, in turn, has materially adversely impacted the Company's sales and other results of operations and which may continue to do so in the future; If industry conditions worsen or are sustained for a lengthy period, the Company could be forced to take additional impairment charges and/or inventory and accounts receivable reserves, which could be substantial, and, ultimately, the Company may face liquidity challenges; The Company’s Revolving Credit Facility and future debt facilities may limit the operation of the Company’s business including restricting its ability to sell products directly to the cannabis industry; Although equity financing may be available, the Company's current stock prices are at depressed levels and any such financing would be dilutive; Interruptions in the Company's supply chain could adversely impact expected sales growth and operations; Increased prices and inflation could adversely impact the Company's performance and financial results; Global political and economic conditions including the imposition of potential tariffs could increase the costs of the Company's products and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Company's products and the Company's financial results; The Company may be unable to meet the continued listing standards of Nasdaq; The Company's restructuring activities may increase our expenses and cash expenditures, and may not have the intended cost saving effects; The highly competitive nature of the Company’s markets could adversely affect its ability to maintain or grow revenues; Certain of the Company’s products may be purchased for use in new or emerging industries or segments, including the cannabis industry, and/or be subject to varying, inconsistent, and rapidly changing laws, regulations, administrative and enforcement approaches, and consumer perceptions which may adversely impact the market for the Company’s products; The market for the Company’s products has been impacted by conditions impacting its customers, including related crop prices, climate change, and other factors impacting growers; Compliance with government laws and regulations including environmental and other public health regulations or changes in such regulations or regulatory enforcement priorities could increase the Company’s costs of doing business or limit the Company’s ability to market all of its products; Damage to the Company’s reputation or the reputation of its products or products it markets on behalf of third parties could have an adverse effect on its business; If the Company is unable to effectively execute its e-commerce business, its reputation and operating results may be harmed; The Company’s operations may be impaired if its information technology systems fail to perform adequately or if it is the subject of a data breach or cyber-attack; The Company may not be able to adequately protect its intellectual property and other proprietary rights that are material to the Company’s business; Acquisitions, other strategic alliances and investments could result in operating and integration difficulties, dilution and other harmful consequences that may adversely impact the Company’s business and results of operations. Additional detailed information concerning a number of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information contained in this release is readily available in the Company’s annual, quarterly and other reports. The Company disclaims any obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments except as otherwise required by law.

Contacts:
Investor Contact
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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
  Three months ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Net sales $40,534  $54,172 
Cost of goods sold  33,657   43,247 
Gross profit  6,877   10,925 
Operating expenses:    
Selling, general and administrative  17,863   19,621 
Loss from operations  (10,986)  (8,696)
Interest expense  (3,377)  (3,931)
Other income, net  60   215 
Loss before tax  (14,303)  (12,412)
Income tax expense  (82)  (196)
Net loss $(14,385) $(12,608)
     
Net loss per share(1):    
Basic $(3.12) $(2.75)
Diluted $(3.12) $(2.75)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding(1):  
Basic  4,614,510   4,581,221 
Diluted  4,614,510   4,581,221 
(1) Net loss per share and Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding amounts have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected on February 12, 2025.
 


 
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
  March 31,
2025

 December 31,
2024

   
Assets  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents $13,728  $26,111 
Accounts receivable, net  20,919   14,756 
Inventories  49,902   50,633 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  4,137   3,712 
Total current assets  88,686   95,212 
Property, plant and equipment, net  36,456   37,545 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  40,863   42,869 
Intangible assets, net  243,079   249,002 
Other assets  1,473   1,476 
Total assets $410,557  $426,104 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable $16,092  $12,279 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  7,414   10,647 
Deferred revenue  2,307   2,611 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities  7,785   7,731 
Current portion of finance lease liabilities  467   459 
Current portion of long-term debt  5,876   1,260 
Total current liabilities  39,941   34,987 
Long-term operating lease liabilities  35,629   37,553 
Long-term finance lease liabilities  7,711   7,830 
Long-term debt  109,968   114,693 
Deferred tax liabilities  3,047   3,047 
Other long-term liabilities  4,316   4,272 
Total liabilities  200,612   202,382 
Commitments and contingencies  
Stockholders’ equity  
Common stock ($0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 4,615,725 and 4,614,279 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively)(1)      
Additional paid-in capital  790,565   790,094 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (8,774)  (8,911)
Accumulated deficit  (571,846)  (557,461)
Total stockholders’ equity  209,945   223,722 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $410,557  $426,104 
(1) Shares issued and outstanding have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected on February 12, 2025.
 


 
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
(Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit:    
Gross Profit (GAAP) $6,877  $10,925 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  1,313   1,649 
Restructuring expenses1  342   91 
Adjusted Gross Profit (Non-GAAP) $8,532  $12,665 
     
As a percent of net sales:    
Gross Profit Margin (GAAP)  17.0%  20.2%
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin (Non-GAAP)  21.0%  23.4%
 


 
  Three months ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Reconciliation of Adjusted SG&A:    
Selling, general and administrative (GAAP) $17,863  $19,621 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  5,996   6,236 
Restructuring expenses1  20   47 
Severance and other2  184   134 
Stock-based compensation3  475   868 
Acquisition and integration expenses4  208    
Adjusted SG&A (Non-GAAP) $10,980  $12,336 
     
As a percent of net sales:    
SG&A (GAAP)  44.1%  36.2%
Adjusted SG&A (Non-GAAP)  27.1%  22.8%
 


 
  Three months ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:    
Net loss (GAAP) $(14,385) $(12,608)
Interest expense  3,377   3,931 
Income tax expense  82   196 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  7,309   7,885 
Restructuring expenses1  362   138 
Severance and other2  184   134 
Stock-based compensation3  475   868 
Acquisition and integration expenses4  208    
Other income, net5  (60)  (215)
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) $(2,448) $329 
     
As a percent of net sales:    
Net loss (GAAP) (35.5)% (23.3)%
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (6.0)%  0.6%
 


 
  Three months ended March 31,
   2025   2024 
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow:    
Net cash used in operating activities (GAAP): $(11,763) $(2,297)
Capital expenditures of Property, plant and equipment (GAAP)  (244)  (1,442)
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP): $(12,007) $(3,739)
 

Notes to GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations presented above (Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow):

  1. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, Restructuring expenses primarily related to charges incurred to relocate and terminate certain facilities, and non-cash inventory markdowns associated with manufacturing facility consolidations.
  2. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Severance and other charges primarily related to legal costs related to the 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected on February 12, 2025, as well as severance charges. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, Severance and other charges primarily related to estimated legal costs related to certain litigation.
  3. Includes stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes on stock-based compensation for the periods presented.
  4. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Acquisition and integration expenses includes consulting, transaction services and legal fees for potential acquisitions, divestitures, or strategic combinations.
  5. Other income, net related primarily to foreign currency exchange rate gains and losses and other non-operating income and expenses.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”). Management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional useful information in evaluating our performance and that excluding certain items that may vary substantially in frequency and magnitude period-to-period from net loss provides useful supplemental measures that assist in evaluating our ability to generate earnings and to more readily compare these metrics between past and future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies.

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements which are prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use "Adjusted EBITDA", "Adjusted Gross Profit", "Adjusted SG&A", "Free Cash Flow", "Net Debt", and "Liquidity" which are non-GAAP financial measures. We also present certain of these non-GAAP metrics as a percentage of net sales. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are several limitations related to the use of our non-GAAP financial measures as compared to the closest comparable GAAP measures.

We define Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) as net loss (GAAP) excluding interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, stock-based compensation including employer payroll taxes on stock-based compensation, restructuring expenses, impairments, severance, loss on asset disposition, other income/expense, net, and other non-cash, unusual and/or infrequent costs (i.e., acquisition and integration expenses), which we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing operating performance.

We define Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) as a percent of net sales as Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) divided by net sales in the respective period.

We define Adjusted Gross Profit (non-GAAP) as Gross Profit (GAAP) excluding depreciation, depletion, and amortization, restructuring expenses, severance and other expenses, and other non-cash, unusual and/or infrequent costs, which we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing operating performance.

We define Adjusted Gross Profit Margin (non-GAAP) as a percent of net sales as Adjusted Gross Profit (as defined above) divided by net sales in the respective period.

We define Adjusted SG&A (non-GAAP) as SG&A (GAAP) excluding depreciation, depletion, and amortization, stock-based compensation including employer payroll taxes on stock-based compensation, restructuring expenses, severance and other expenses, and other non-cash, unusual and/or infrequent costs (i.e., acquisition and integration expenses), which we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing operating performance.

We define Adjusted SG&A (non-GAAP) as a percent of net sales as Adjusted SG&A (as defined above) divided by net sales in the respective period.

We define Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) as Net cash from (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment. We believe this provides additional insight into the Company's ability to generate cash and maintain liquidity. However, Free Cash Flow does not represent funds available for investment or other discretionary uses since it does not deduct cash used to service our debt or other cash flows from financing activities or investing activities.

We define Liquidity as total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, if applicable, plus available borrowing capacity on our Revolving Credit Facility.

We define Net Debt as total debt principal outstanding plus finance lease liabilities and other debt, less cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, if applicable.


FAQ

What were Hydrofarm's (HYFM) key financial results for Q1 2025?

In Q1 2025, Hydrofarm reported net sales of $40.5 million (down 25.2% YoY), a net loss of $14.4 million, and negative Adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million. Gross profit margin decreased to 17.0% from 20.2% year-over-year.

How much cash and available credit does HYFM have as of Q1 2025?

As of March 31, 2025, Hydrofarm had $13.7 million in cash and approximately $17.0 million of available borrowing capacity on its Revolving Credit Facility.

Why did Hydrofarm withdraw its 2025 financial guidance?

Hydrofarm withdrew its 2025 guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty related to evolving global tariff policy and prolonged cannabis industry headwinds.

What improvements did HYFM achieve in Q1 2025 despite challenges?

HYFM increased its proprietary brand sales mix to 55% (up from 52% in Q4 2024) and achieved its 11th consecutive quarter of year-over-year SG&A expense reductions.

What is Hydrofarm's debt situation as of Q1 2025?

Hydrofarm has $119.0 million in principal balance on its Term Loan, $8.2 million in finance leases, and $0.1 million in other debt. The company maintains compliance with all debt covenants and has zero balance on its Revolving Credit Facility.
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