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ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP (EUBG)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q4 2024 results showed sequential deceleration: revenue $1.08M*, gross margin 83.6%, and net income $0.06M, reflecting ongoing pressure from a key live‑streaming client and higher service provider/labor costs *.
  • Full‑year FY 2024 revenue fell 15.5% to $5.27M and net income declined 34.8% to $1.49M vs FY 2023, as management maintained profitability through cost control amid a challenging market .
  • Balance sheet remained liquid through Q3 with $8.28M cash, even after paying a special dividend of $0.0013 per share (~$2.21M) in September 2024 .
  • No formal guidance provided; narrative emphasizes diversification of consultancy services and operational efficiency as drivers for stabilization into 2025 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Maintained profitability for FY 2024 despite macro and client‑specific revenue headwinds; “we maintained profitability by optimizing our business structure and controlling costs” — CEO Guolin Tao .
  • Robust liquidity through Q3: cash and cash equivalents of $8.28M after the special dividend, indicating balance sheet strength .
  • Diversification efforts: increased revenue from other consultancy services helped offset declines from the live‑streaming client .

What Went Wrong

  • Revenue decline tied to a concentrated client in the live‑streaming business; FY 2024 revenue down 15.5% YoY with explicit attribution to this client’s reduction .
  • Margin compression from introduction of a new service provider and salary adjustments; Q3 gross margin 89.3% vs 93% last year and Q2 margin 86.6% vs prior‑year period .
  • Customer concentration risk persisted, with “Customer A” comprising 54% of Q3 revenue and 61% in Q2, sustaining elevated dependence levels .

Financial Results

Quarterly Comparison (oldest → newest)

MetricQ2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024
Revenue ($USD)$1,264,221 $1,670,203 $1,080,018*
Gross Profit ($USD)$1,094,464 $1,490,851 $903,347*
Gross Margin (%)86.6% 89.3% 83.64%*
Net Income ($USD)$348,467 $703,615 $62,052*
Diluted EPS ($USD)0.00 0.00 0.000036*

Values marked with an asterisk (*) were retrieved from S&P Global.

Full-Year YoY Comparison

MetricFY 2023FY 2024YoY Change
Revenue ($USD)$6.24M $5.27M -15.5%
Net Income ($USD)$2.28M $1.49M -34.8%

Revenue Mix / Segment (single segment; consultancy services focus)

MetricQ2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024
Consultancy Services Revenue ($USD)$1,264,221 $1,670,203 N/A
Sourcing & Marketing Services Revenue ($USD)$0 $0 N/A

KPIs and Concentration

KPIQ2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($USD)$10,029,766 $8,275,329 N/A
Customer A % of Revenue61% 54% N/A

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY 2025None providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
MarginsFY 2025None providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
OpExFY 2025None providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
Tax RateFY 2025None providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
Special DividendQ3 2024None$0.0013/share (~$2.21M)Announced and Paid

No formal quantitative guidance ranges were issued in Q4 materials; management focused commentary on diversification and efficiency .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript was available in the document catalog; commentary reflects press releases and 10‑Q/8‑K disclosures .

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q2 2024)Previous Mentions (Q3 2024)Current Period (Q4 2024)Trend
Macro/China demandCost optimization amid uncertainties; lower revenue from live‑streaming client “Challenging market” but stable performance; diversified services “Challenging market environment in 2024” with cost control Continued caution with operational discipline
Cost structure & marginsMargin down from new service provider, wage adjustments Margin lower YoY; higher service provider costs Full‑year profitability maintained via cost controls Margin pressure easing via discipline
Client concentrationCustomer A 61% of Q2 revenue Customer A 54% of Q3 revenue Diversification emphasized; no Q4 concentration disclosed Improving concentration mix incrementally
Capital returnsNoneSpecial dividend declared/paid Prior dividend reiterated Capital return completed
Regulatory/legalPRC oversight/disclosure controls weaknesses highlighted Continuing disclosure/control weaknesses; PRC oversight risks Risks and regulatory changes acknowledged Risk framework unchanged

Management Commentary

  • “Despite the challenging market environment in 2024, we maintained profitability by optimizing our business structure and controlling costs. Moving forward, we will continue to diversify our service offerings, and proactively address changes in the regulatory landscape.” — Guolin Tao, CEO .
  • “In a challenging market, we continue to deliver high‑quality consultancy services and adapt our strategies to meet the dynamic needs of the industry.” — EUBG management (Q3 release) .
  • Strategic focus: expand digital marketing consultancy including brand positioning, omni‑channel sales strategy, and e‑commerce traffic optimization .

Q&A Highlights

  • No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript found; therefore, no Q&A topics/clarifications were available to review [functions.ListDocuments: earnings-call-transcript returned 0].

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q4 2024 was unavailable for EPS; revenue consensus was not provided. Actual Q4 2024 revenue was $1.08M*, EPS ~$0.000036*, and net income ~$0.06M*, without a consensus comparison. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Given the lack of estimates, near‑term revisions will likely anchor to full‑year disclosure and sequential trends (client mix, service provider costs) .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Revenue trajectory remains sensitive to a key client in live streaming; diversification is the principal lever to stabilize topline into 2025 .
  • Margin compression from higher service provider/labor costs persisted in 2024; continued cost discipline kept the company profitable despite lower revenue .
  • Liquidity is a support: $8.28M cash at Q3 even after a ~$2.21M special dividend, providing flexibility for operations and potential selective investments .
  • Customer concentration risk, though improving (61% → 54% across Q2→Q3), remains a central focus; watch future disclosures for mix diversification .
  • No formal guidance and no Q4 call; stock narrative will be driven by evidence of client diversification and sustained margin discipline rather than numeric targets .
  • Regulatory and control environment in China and internal control weaknesses could add volatility; monitor remediation progress and regulatory developments .
  • Capital return policy evidenced by a special dividend in Q3 2024; future distributions will depend on earnings resilience and cash generation .

Notes:

  • The Q4 2024 earnings press release was furnished via 8‑K with audited FY 2024 results; quarterly detail referenced where available (S&P Global marked with *) .
  • Prior two quarters’ results were sourced from Q2 and Q3 2024 filings and press releases .