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TRxADE HEALTH, INC (MEDS)·Q2 2022 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 revenue grew 73% year over year to $3.28M, with gross profit up to $1.17M but gross margin compressed to 36% (from 44% YoY) on higher TRxADE Prime cost of sales; operating expenses fell materially YoY to $2.27M, narrowing net loss to ($1.08M), or ($0.13) per share .
  • Membership and marketplace activity continued to expand: total registered users were ~13,815+ at quarter-end (company cites both +319 and +339 new registrations in Q2; management tables show 339 vs 223 in Q2’21, implying a data discrepancy to monitor) .
  • Strategic updates: Integra/TRxADE Prime signed a preferred distribution deal with GALT Pharmaceuticals (July 12), expanding single-source and multi-source brand access; Bonum Health launched veterinary telemedicine in May—both potential incremental growth vectors .
  • No quantitative guidance provided; S&P Global consensus estimates for Q2 2022 were unavailable for MEDS due to missing mapping, so we cannot benchmark the quarter versus Street. This limits near-term estimate-revision catalysts, though topline acceleration and margin mix are likely focal points for the stock [Tool error from S&P GetEstimates].

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Strong topline acceleration: revenue +73% YoY to $3.28M, driven by TRxADE Platform and TRxADE Prime .
    • Operating discipline: operating expenses declined to $2.27M from $3.41M in Q2’21, helping narrow net loss YoY .
    • Prime scaling: TRxADE Prime processed sales +435% YoY; unique buyers +135%, orders +330%, units sold +713%—evidence of traction in wholesale channel .
    • Management quote: “We continue to achieve several key milestones…with a focus on innovation and development through our various complementary growth opportunities.” — CEO Suren Ajjarapu .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Margin compression: gross margin fell to 36% from 44% YoY, primarily due to higher costs associated with TRxADE Prime transactions .
    • Continued losses and cash burn: net loss of ($1.08M); cash declined to $0.96M at 6/30/22 from $1.87M at 3/31/22, reflecting ongoing operating cash usage and inventory deposits .
    • Data inconsistency: press materials cite both +319 and +339 new registrations for Q2, and the platform table shows 339 vs 223 in Q2’21; we flag reporting consistency as an area to tighten .

Financial Results

Metric (USD)Q4 2021Q1 2022Q2 2022
Revenue ($M)$2.4 $3.240 $3.279
Gross Profit ($M)$1.240 $1.336 $1.171
Gross Margin (%)51.9% 41.2% (1.336/3.240) 35.7% (1.171/3.279)
Operating Expenses ($M)$2.0 $2.304 $2.274
Operating Income (Loss) ($M)($0.969) ($1.103)
Net Income (Loss) ($M)($0.8) ($0.966) ($1.084)
Diluted EPS ($)($0.10) ($0.12) ($0.13)
Adjusted EBITDA ($M, non-GAAP)($0.843) ($0.671) ($1.064)
Cash and Equivalents ($M, period end)$3.123 $1.871 $0.962

Notes:

  • Gross margin for Q1 and Q2 is computed directly from disclosed revenue and gross profit and aligns with management commentary on mix-driven compression .
  • Non-GAAP definitions and reconciliations provided in the exhibits; Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based comp, litigation, and inventory investment losses as applicable .

KPIs and Operating Metrics

KPIQ2 2021Q2 2022
TRxADE Platform – Processed Sales Volume (YoY)+21%
TRxADE Platform – Total Revenue (YoY)+11%
TRxADE Platform – Registered Users (YoY)+8% to ~13,816
TRxADE Platform – Unique Products Listed (YoY)+40%
TRxADE Prime – Unique Buyers (YoY)+135%
TRxADE Prime – Orders (YoY)+330%
TRxADE Prime – Total Units Sold (YoY)+713%
TRxADE Prime – Processed Sales (YoY)+435%
Total Registered Users (period-end)~13,100+ (Q4’21) ~13,815+ (Q2’22)

Disclosure note on registrations: The release cites “added 319” members in Q2 and elsewhere “new registrations were 339 vs 223 in Q2’21”; we show the YoY 339 figure from management’s table and flag the discrepancy .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Company-wide financial guidanceFY/Q3None disclosedNone disclosed

No formal quantitative guidance was provided in the Q2 2022 materials .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2021 and Q1 2022)Current Period (Q2 2022)Trend
Marketplace expansion (TRxADE platform)Added 175 members in Q4’21; continued nationwide expansion . Q1’22 added 339 members; 13,475+ total .+319/339 net adds in Q2; ~13,815+ total; platform processed volume +21% YoY .Continued growth; steady user additions YoY.
TRxADE Prime (Integra) scaling2021 revenue mix emphasized platform; PPE roll-off discussed; elevated IT spend .Prime metrics inflect sharply: processed sales +435% YoY; unique buyers +135% .Acceleration with mix implications for margins.
Telehealth (Bonum Health)IT initiatives in Bonum; platform investment .Launched veterinary telemedicine in May 2022 .Expansion into adjacent services.
Partnerships/DistributionGALT Pharmaceuticals preferred distribution agreement (July 12) .Broadening product access; potential revenue catalyst.
Margin mix and costsFY21 gross margin improved with higher platform mix; inventory charges in FY21 .Gross margin down to 36% on higher Prime cost of sales .Mix shift pressure; watch margins as Prime scales.
Liquidity/working capitalCash $3.1M at YE21 .Cash fell to $0.96M at 6/30; inventory deposits $0.88M .Tighter liquidity; rising working-capital needs.

Management Commentary

  • “2022 is an exciting time for TRxADE…We continue to achieve several key milestones in our internal roadmap with a focus on innovation and development through our various complementary growth opportunities.” — Suren Ajjarapu, CEO .
  • On GALT partnership: “It will diversify our product service offerings and renew our commitment to the independent pharmacies we serve.” — Suren Ajjarapu .
  • Release emphasizes non-GAAP metrics rationale and limitations; reconciliation provided in exhibits .

Q&A Highlights

We attempted to retrieve the Q2 2022 earnings call transcript from the document catalog, but the transcript retrieval failed due to a database inconsistency. The company held its Q2 call on July 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET (replay available via webcast/pin in the press release) . Because we could not access the full transcript text programmatically, we cannot reliably summarize Q&A themes or provide verbatim quotes beyond the press release details.

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus estimates for MEDS Q2 2022 were unavailable due to a missing CIQ mapping, so we cannot present Street benchmarks or beat/miss analysis for revenue or EPS this quarter (we attempted retrieval via S&P Global; mapping error returned) [Tool error from S&P GetEstimates].
  • Implication: Absent consensus, investor focus likely centers on the magnitude and durability of the 73% revenue acceleration versus margin compression and cash burn evident in the quarter .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Topline momentum returned: +73% YoY revenue with evidence of marketplace and wholesale scaling; track sustainability into 2H .
  • Mix shift is a double-edged sword: TRxADE Prime growth drove lower gross margin (36% vs 44% YoY); investors should watch whether platform monetization and pricing can offset Prime cost structure over time .
  • Opex discipline helped narrow losses YoY; maintaining cost control while scaling Prime and services is pivotal to path toward breakeven .
  • Liquidity is tight: cash fell to $0.96M at quarter end; rising inventory deposits underscore working-capital demands—monitor funding actions and cash conversion .
  • Strategic catalysts: GALT distribution agreement and adjacent-service expansion (tele-vet) broaden addressable market; execution and contribution margins will determine valuation impact .
  • No guidance and unavailable Street estimates reduce near-term benchmarking; we recommend focusing on quarterly cadence in users, Prime buyer/order growth, gross margin trajectory, and operating cash flow .
  • Data hygiene: reconcile internal reporting inconsistencies (e.g., +319 vs +339 new registrations) to bolster investor confidence in KPIs .

Appendix: Additional Source Documents (Q2 2022 and Prior Quarters)

  • Q2 2022 8-K with press release and financials (EX-99.1, EX-99.2): detailed P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI tables .
  • Q1 2022 8-K with press release and financials: revenue $3.24M; gross profit $1.336M; net loss ($0.966M); Adj. EBITDA ($0.671M); 13,475+ registered users .
  • Q4/FY 2021 8-K with press release: Q4 revenue $2.4M; gross profit $1.24M (51.9%); net loss ($0.8M); FY21 cash $3.12M at year-end .
  • GALT Pharmaceuticals preferred distribution agreement (post-Q2): expands product access for TRxADE Prime .
  • Bonum Health launches veterinary telemedicine (within Q2): telehealth adjacency .