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Forza Innovations Inc (FORZ)·Q1 2020 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 2020 (quarter ended September 30, 2019) revenue declined 24% year over year to $140,951 on the loss of a former primary customer due to credit risk; gross profit was $47,473 and net income was $7,481 .
- Sequentially, revenue fell modestly in Q2 2020 to $133,923 with a net loss of $(44,371) driven by non-cash stock compensation ($70,000) and a $40,000 loss on issuance of common stock; Q3 2020 revenue rebounded to $163,782 but net loss widened to $(135,532) on convertible note-related non-cash charges ($62,500 debt discount amortization; $75,000 loss) .
- Balance sheet expanded with total assets at $897,479 by March 31, 2020, supported by capex and equipment additions; cash increased to $210,099 at Q3 while liabilities rose on loans and convertible debt .
- No Wall Street consensus estimates available via S&P Global for FORZ; comparisons to estimates are unavailable. S&P Global consensus was not retrievable due to missing mapping (SPGI error).
- Key stock-relevant catalysts: dependence on a few customers (62.5% of nine-month sales from top two customers), heavy reliance on related-party financing and convertible debt, and ongoing facility ramp with one-time costs that depressed margins in Q3 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Facility ramp and capacity expansion: Management highlighted onboarding the new Florida facility and increased headcount, expecting positive impact as production commenced; “There were many onetime expenses... Production activities have commenced... expect to bring a positive impact” .
- Sequential gross profit resilience: Despite Q1 revenue decline, gross profit held at $47,473; Q2 gross margin improved to $58,597 on lower cost of revenue, indicating cost discipline during the customer transition .
- Liquidity improved: Cash increased to $210,099 by Q3 2020, aided by financing inflows, providing operational flexibility amid scale-up and non-cash charges .
What Went Wrong
- Customer concentration and loss: Q1 revenue decline stemmed from ceasing business with a former primary customer due to credit risk; top two customers represented 62.5% of nine-month sales, elevating concentration risk .
- Non-cash charges driving net losses: Q2 saw $70,000 stock compensation and a $40,000 loss on issuance of common stock; Q3 added $62,500 debt discount amortization and a $75,000 loss on issuance of convertible debt, materially impacting net income despite operating profit .
- Increased leverage and related-party dependence: Total liabilities rose with bank loans, lines of credit, American Express loans, and a January 2020 10% convertible note; related-party LOC remained $122,729 principal with accrued interest, adding financing risk .
Financial Results
Revenue, Profitability, EPS, and Margins (oldest → newest)
Notes: Gross Margin % calculated from cited revenue and cost of revenue.
Non-GAAP (Company-reported) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Snapshots
KPIs and Customer Concentration
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No earnings call transcript available for Q1 2020, Q2 2020, or Q3 2020 (none found) — themes synthesized from press releases and 10-Q MD&A.
Management Commentary
- Q1 2020 (President’s Commentary): “Our results for the quarter ending September 30, 2019 were slightly impacted as we made a difficult decision to cease doing business with a major customer after they became a high credit risk... purchased new equipment... expect to bring a positive impact in the next two quarters.”
- Q2 2020 (Management Commentary): “We are happy to announce that we had positive cash flows and EBITDA recorded was $49,971 for the quarter... one-time expenses associated with opening our new Florida facility... logistics, rigging, new machinery purchases.”
- Q3 2020 (Management Commentary): “We are happy to announce that we had positive cash flows and adjusted EBITDA recorded was $122,746 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020... many onetime expenses associated with getting the [Florida] facility operational including new machinery purchases.”
Q&A Highlights
No earnings call transcript located for Q1 2020; therefore no Q&A highlights are available (no transcript found for Q1 2020, Q2 2020, or Q3 2020) [ListDocuments returned none].
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus estimates (S&P Global/Capital IQ) for FORZ could not be retrieved due to missing SPGI mapping for the ticker; as a result, beats/misses versus consensus are unavailable. S&P Global consensus was not accessible through the tool due to mapping error.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Sequential recovery in revenue from Q2 to Q3 2020 (+22.3%) is overshadowed by significant non-cash losses tied to convertible debt; monitor financing mix and potential future dilution from conversion features .
- Customer concentration remains high (top two customers at 62.5% of nine-month sales), making demand shifts and credit quality of key accounts a central risk factor for quarterly volatility .
- Facility ramp and capex investments are expanding capacity; expect near-term margin pressure from one-time setup costs with potential medium-term throughput and margin benefits as utilization improves .
- Liquidity improved (cash $210,099) but leverage and related-party exposure are notable; watch covenant terms, interest burden, and additional borrowing (American Express loans, lines, convertible note) .
- Guidance from October 2019 (“FY2020 organic sales > $2M”) was not updated; given nine-month revenue of $438,656, trajectory implies a material shortfall absent a step change in Q4; treat prior guidance as stale .
- With no available S&P Global consensus, price-moving surprises will hinge on operational updates (customer wins/losses), financing developments, and evidence of margin normalization post-ramp rather than “beat/miss” narratives.
- Short-term trading: sensitivity to financing headlines and customer updates; medium-term thesis depends on successful diversification of the customer base, scaling new capacity, and reducing reliance on high-cost/complex financing.