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INVO Bioscience, Inc. (INVO)·Q1 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- INVO delivered record Q1 2024 revenue of $1.58M (+353% YoY), driven by clinic revenue scaling post the Wisconsin Fertility Institute (WFI) acquisition; adjusted EBITDA improved by ~$1.29M YoY, narrowing to $(0.46)M .
- Sequentially, revenue accelerated for the third straight quarter (Q3→Q4→Q1: $0.97M → $1.38M → $1.58M), while adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed from $(1.17)M in Q4 to $(0.46)M in Q1, evidencing operating leverage despite small scale .
- Management reiterated its target to reach break-even/profitability within current operations in 2024; Q1 commentary indicated they are “on track,” supported by cost discipline and clinic growth; no formal revenue/EPS guidance provided .
- Key watch items: (1) merger with NAYA progressing but contingent on financing and approvals; NAYA funding to date ~$0.91M with staged commitments; target closing extended to June 30, 2024 , and (2) Nasdaq equity deficiency notice received in April (Panel hearing June 6, 2024), elevating listing risk .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Record topline growth led by clinics: Revenue rose 353% YoY to $1.58M; clinic revenue grew 417% to $1.54M; “revenue from all clinics” (consolidated + equity method) rose 189% to $1.87M .
- Operating leverage and EBITDA improvement: Adjusted EBITDA improved to $(0.46)M from $(1.75)M YoY, aided by higher clinic mix and lower total operating expenses YoY ($2.52M vs $2.65M) .
- Strategic focus and execution: CEO highlighted the transformation from device to services as “starting to bear fruit” and reiterated the 2024 break-even/profitability goal on current operations .
What Went Wrong
- One-time charges weighed on bottom line: Net loss was $(1.60)M; other expense included a $0.56M loss on disposal tied to the Tampa project and a $0.09M gain on lease termination .
- Liquidity remains tight: Cash was $0.48M at 3/31/24; cash used in operations was $(0.26)M in Q1, indicating continued external funding needs until sustained operating cash generation .
- Listing risk increased: Nasdaq notified INVO of non-compliance with stockholders’ equity requirements ($0.89M vs $2.5M minimum); delisting risk persists pending Panel decision .
Financial Results
Q1 2024 vs Q1 2023 (YoY)
Notes: YoY EPS improvement reflects higher revenue and share count normalization (WASO 622,507 → 3,801,877) .
Sequential Trend (oldest → newest)
Segment/Revenue Mix (oldest → newest)
KPIs and Other Metrics
Non-GAAP: Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation provided in filings; management notes it as a supplemental performance/liquidity measure .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
(No Q1 2024 earnings call transcript found; themes drawn from press release and 10-Q.)
Management Commentary
- “We are pleased with the progress… reporting record first quarter 2024 revenue with growth of 353%… and a substantial $1.2 million improvement in our adjusted EBITDA.” – Steve Shum, CEO .
- “The strategic initiatives… to capture a greater share of the total fertility cycle revenue and profit… are starting to bear fruit… on track to achieve our stated goals of reaching break-even or profitability… in 2024.” – Steve Shum, CEO .
- On merger: “INVO and NAYA remain committed to completing the merger… creating a company uniquely positioned in both the fertility and oncology space.” – Steve Shum, CEO .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q1 2024 earnings call transcript found in our document set; no Q&A highlights available [Search result: none found].
Estimates Context
- We attempted to retrieve S&P Global consensus for Q1 2024 EPS and revenue, but no CIQ mapping exists for INVO in the dataset; Street consensus was unavailable via S&P Global at this time (no estimates to compare against) [GetEstimates error: Missing CIQ mapping for INVO].
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Clinic-led growth is compounding: three consecutive quarters of revenue acceleration post-WFI acquisition; Q1 revenue +353% YoY to $1.58M with clinic revenue +417% YoY to $1.54M .
- Operating leverage emerging: adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $(0.46)M from $(1.75)M a year ago and from $(1.17)M in Q4; continued growth at current opex levels improves 2024 break-even feasibility .
- One-time charges masked underlying progress: Tampa project exit drove a $0.56M fixed asset disposal loss offset by a $0.09M lease gain; underlying operations improved YoY .
- Liquidity and listing remain the near-term swing factors: Q1-end cash $0.48M and ongoing cash burn imply continued reliance on external financing; Nasdaq equity deficiency notice adds headline and execution risk .
- NAYA merger is a key catalyst but conditional: funding tranches, shareholder approvals, and Nasdaq listing requirements must be satisfied; closing deadline extended to June 30, 2024 .
- Mix shift to clinics should sustain margin trajectory: “revenue from all clinics” rose to $1.87M in Q1 (incl. equity method), supporting scale and profitability targets .
- No formal revenue/EPS guidance; management reaffirms 2024 break-even/profitability goal for current operations; watch sequential revenue and adjusted EBITDA to gauge path .