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1847 Holdings LLC (EFSH)·Q3 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2024 revenue was $4.76M, up 1.8% YoY, but down sharply sequentially following the August disposition of ICU Eyewear; operating loss widened to $3.41M and net loss from continuing operations was $5.56M .
- Management executed portfolio actions: sold High Mountain Door & Trim (HMDT) for ~$17M, eliminated $4.8M of net liabilities via ICU Eyewear disposition, and closed an $11.1M equity offering that eliminated ~$6.9M of debt, bolstering liquidity to $10.2M cash/restricted cash at quarter-end .
- A definitive agreement was signed to acquire a Las Vegas millwork/cabinetry/door manufacturer (TTM revenue $33.1M, net income $10.4M) targeted to close by Dec 3, 2024, which management expects to “significantly boost profitability” and reduce the need for near‑term capital raises .
- No formal quantitative guidance or Wall Street consensus estimates were available; estimate comparisons are therefore not provided (S&P Global consensus unavailable) .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Strategic portfolio actions: “We executed a series of strategic initiatives… designed to position the Company for sustained growth,” including the HMDT sale (~$17M, “more than double the original purchase price”) and debt reduction via the $11.1M offering .
- Acquisition pipeline: Signed definitive agreement to acquire a profitable Las Vegas manufacturer (TTM net income $10.4M), with available cash/restricted cash of $10.2M to support closing .
- Automotive segment growth: Q3 automotive supplies revenue increased 8.0% YoY to $0.95M, driven by improved supply chain with manufacturers .
What Went Wrong
- Margin pressure and operating loss: Total operating expenses of $8.17M drove a larger operating loss of $3.41M versus $1.21M in Q3 2023; personnel, G&A and professional fees rose YoY .
- Sequential revenue decline: Revenue fell versus Q1/Q2 due to portfolio changes (ICU divestiture in August), with Q3 revenue of $4.76M vs. $15.50M in Q2 .
- Continued net losses: Net loss from continuing operations was $5.56M in Q3; while “other expense, net” improved YoY, it remained a material drag .
Financial Results
Consolidated P&L versus prior periods
Prior-year comparables (same quarter YoY)
Segment Revenue Breakdown
Liquidity and Strategic Actions
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No earnings call transcript was found; themes are derived from quarterly press releases.
Management Commentary
- “We believe the past few months have been transformative… executing a series of strategic initiatives designed to position the Company for sustained growth and maximize shareholder value…” .
- On HMDT sale: “sold… for $17 million, more than double the original purchase price… despite a trailing twelve month net loss… highlights our ability to unlock value…” .
- On pending acquisition: “Target… reported a net income of $10.4 million… purchase price ~$18.75 million… we expect [it] to significantly boost profitability, deliver substantial cash flow, and negate the need for near-term capital raises” .
- Q2 framing: “achieved approximately 4% sequential revenue growth and a 14.2% year‑over‑year increase in gross profit” .
- Q1 framing: “15.0% year‑over‑year increase in revenue and a 13.3% year‑over‑year increase in gross profit… maintaining a strong acquisition pipeline” .
Q&A Highlights
No earnings call transcript was available in our document catalog for Q3 2024; analyst Q&A highlights and clarifications cannot be provided [ListDocuments result: none for earnings‑call‑transcript].
Estimates Context
- S&P Global/Capital IQ consensus estimates for EFSH were unavailable due to missing CIQ company mapping; we attempted retrieval but received a mapping error. As a result, actual vs. consensus comparisons are not provided.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Portfolio actions are central to the story: HMDT monetization (~$17M) and ICU Eyewear disposition ($4.8M net liabilities removed) materially simplified the footprint and supported deleveraging .
- Liquidity improved ($10.2M cash/restricted cash), and ~$6.9M of debt was eliminated via the $11.1M offering, reducing near‑term balance sheet risk .
- Operating losses and elevated opex persist; watch cost discipline and the cadence of other expense items (interest, debt discount amortization, derivatives/warrants) as drivers of net results .
- The definitive acquisition (TTM net income $10.4M) is a near‑term catalyst; closing and integration are critical to validate the arbitrage model and shift consolidated profitability trajectory .
- Segment mix changed post‑ICU disposition; expect lower consolidated revenue until acquisitions close; monitor construction and automotive execution and margin capture .
- Absence of formal guidance and unavailable consensus estimates increases uncertainty; trading likely focuses on transaction closing, deleveraging progress, and operating expense normalization .
- Near‑term: stock may be event‑driven around acquisition close and any follow‑on balance sheet steps; medium‑term: thesis depends on repeatability of acquire‑improve‑monetize and sustained cash flow generation from operating subsidiaries .