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TRxADE HEALTH, INC (MEDS)·Q4 2022 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • FY22 revenue rose 16% to $11.45M, driven by TRxADE Platform (+10% YoY to $5.4M) and TRxADE Prime (+46% YoY to $4.8M), while Community Specialty Pharmacy declined 29% .
  • Quarterly trajectory improved into Q4: derived Q4 revenue $2.53M and gross margin 61%, with positive operating income ($0.09M) and EBITDA ($1.36M), following Q2/Q3 losses .
  • Registered members reached ~14,400+ by year-end, adding ~1,212 in FY22; platform processed sales volume grew 17% YoY .
  • No quantitative guidance was issued; company highlighted strategic focus on core B2B marketplace and contemplated divestitures (e.g., sale of Community Specialty Pharmacy and Alliance Pharma Solutions) as catalysts .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • TRxADE Platform and Prime execution drove FY revenue growth; platform revenue +10% to ~$5.4M and Prime revenue +46% to ~$4.8M, with Prime gross margin turning positive (1% vs -12% in FY21) .
  • Gross margin mix improved: Q3 gross margin rose to 58% (from 50% YoY) on higher platform mix and Prime margin improvement; FY gross margin held 48% .
  • Management emphasized innovation and partnerships supporting the marketplace expansion and telehealth (Bonum Health); “We continue to achieve key milestones in our internal roadmap with a focus on innovation and development” .

What Went Wrong

  • FY net loss remained substantial at $(3.91)M; cash from operations was $(1.53)M, reflecting working capital and non-cash adjustments .
  • Community Specialty Pharmacy revenue fell 29% YoY; segment headwinds pressured consolidated performance .
  • Listing/compliance overhang: Nasdaq minimum bid price non-compliance notice (Nov 29, 2022) and equity deficiency issues required remediation paths, adding investor uncertainty .

Financial Results

Note: Q4 figures are derived from FY minus YTD (nine months) reported amounts; see footnotes.

MetricQ2 2022Q3 2022Q4 2022
Revenue ($USD Millions)$3.279 $2.400 $2.529 (FY $11.448 − 9M $8.919)
Net Income - (IS) ($USD Millions)$(1.084) $(0.529) $0.622 (FY $(3.910)$ − 9M $(4.532)$)
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(0.13)$ $(0.06)$ N/A (not disclosed)
Gross Profit ($USD Millions)$1.171 $1.402 $1.543 (FY $5.451 − 9M $3.909)
Gross Profit Margin %36% 58% ~61% (GP/Revenue from above)
EBITDA ($USD Millions)$(1.094)$ (GAAP EBITDA) $(0.360)$ (GAAP EBITDA) $1.363 (FY $(3.142)$ − 9M $(4.505)$)
EBITDA Margin %~−33% (EBITDA/Revenue) ~−15% (EBITDA/Revenue) ~54% (EBITDA/Revenue)

Footnotes:

  • Q4 Revenue and Gross Profit derived from FY minus 9M figures .
  • Q4 Net Income (IS) derived from FY minus 9M consolidated net loss .
  • Q4 EBITDA derived from FY minus 9M GAAP EBITDA .
  • Margins are calculated using the corresponding Revenue and Profit metrics.

Segment Breakdown (FY)

SegmentFY 2021FY 2022YoY Change
TRxADE Platform Revenue ($USD Millions)~$4.9 ~$5.4 +10%
TRxADE Prime Revenue ($USD Millions)~$3.2 ~$4.8 +46%
Community Specialty Pharmacy RevenueN/AN/A−29% YoY
Consolidated Revenues ($USD Millions)$9.9 $11.4 +16%
Consolidated Gross Margin %48% 48% Flat

KPIs

KPIQ2 2022Q3 2022Q4 2022
Registered Members (approx.)13,815+ 14,100+ 14,400+
TRxADE Platform Processed Sales Volume YoY+21% +18% FY +17%
TRxADE Prime Gross Margin %N/A3% FY 1%

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY/QuarterNone providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
Margins (Gross/EBITDA)FY/QuarterNone providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
OpEx / Tax RateFY/QuarterNone providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
Segment-specificFY/QuarterNone providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)

No quantitative guidance was issued in Q4 2022 materials; management focused commentary on operations and strategy .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ2 2022 (Jul 25)Q3 2022 (Nov 7)Q4 2022 (Mar 27)Trend
Marketplace expansion+339 registrations; total 13,815+; platform sales volume +21% YoY +291 registrations; total 14,100+ Total ~14,400+ by YE; +1,212 added in FY22 Steady growth in members and volume
TRxADE Prime executionOrders/units processed up dramatically YoY; Prime processed sales +435% Prime gross margin improved to 3% and overhead cut FY Prime margin positive (1%) and revenue +46% YoY Margin and revenue improving
Telehealth (Bonum Health)Prime–GALT distribution announced; platform catalog diversification Wakefern ShopRite agreement; broker distribution for employer groups Exploring strategic alternatives for Bonum Health; focus on core B2B Shift from growth partnerships to portfolio optimization
Capital and listingS-3 usage; equity raise framework Equity raise executed (Oct 7, 2022) Nasdaq bid-price non-compliance notice; equity deficiency remediation paths Addressing listing compliance risks
Portfolio changesN/AN/AIntent to sell Community Specialty Pharmacy and Alliance Pharma Solutions; focus on core platform Portfolio simplification

Management Commentary

  • “2022 was an exciting and challenging time for TRxADE… We continue to achieve key milestones in our internal roadmap with a focus on innovation and development through our various complementary growth opportunities.” — Suren Ajjarapu, CEO .
  • FY platform metrics: registered users ~14,400+, platform revenue ~$5.4M (+10% YoY), Prime revenue ~$4.8M (+46% YoY), Prime margin 1% (vs −12% FY21), processed sales volume +17% YoY .
  • Call narrative emphasized focusing on core B2B marketplace and subsequent plans to divest non-core assets (Community Specialty Pharmacy and Alliance Pharma Solutions) to streamline operations .

Q&A Highlights

  • Strategic focus: Clarified intent to streamline portfolio and concentrate on core marketplace economics post-FY22 .
  • Operational cadence: Reinforced member growth and platform volume as key KPIs; reiterated cost actions underpinning margin improvements (Prime) .
  • Listing/compliance: Acknowledged Nasdaq bid-price non-compliance and outlined remediation options and timelines per notice .

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global Wall Street consensus for Q4 2022 EPS and revenue was unavailable due to missing CIQ mapping; consequently, no estimate vs. actual comparison can be provided at this time.
  • Where comparisons are needed, investors should note the absence of SPGI consensus data for MEDS and rely on company-reported actuals .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • FY22 topline momentum despite segment drag: consolidated revenue +16% YoY to $11.45M; platform and Prime growth offset weakness in Community Specialty Pharmacy .
  • Inflection in Q4 operating metrics: derived Q4 revenue ~$2.53M, gross margin ~61%, positive operating income and EBITDA, indicating improving unit economics exiting FY22 .
  • Structural focus: Management is concentrating on core B2B marketplace, with actions to divest non-core assets, potentially reducing complexity and improving cash conversion .
  • Execution on margin levers: Prime gross margin turned positive in FY22 (1%), aided by vendor pricing, automation, and overhead reductions; Q3 consolidation margin 58% highlighted mix benefits .
  • Balance sheet/capital watch: Nasdaq bid price and equity compliance remain important overhangs; monitor remedial steps and any future capital actions post-Oct 2022 offering .
  • KPI trajectory supportive: member base reached ~14,400+, platform processed volume +17% YoY, underpinning marketplace network effects .
  • Near-term trading: Stock likely sensitive to announcements on asset divestitures, listing compliance progress, and continued quarterly profitability/margin execution, given lack of formal guidance .

Additional source documents reviewed:

  • Q4 2022 8-K press release with FY results and financial statements .
  • Q3 2022 8-K press release and financials .
  • Q2 2022 8-K press release and financials .
  • Nasdaq listing compliance 8-K notices (Q4 period) .
  • Equity offering and purchase agreement details (Oct 7, 2022) .
  • Earnings call transcript references (Q4 2022) .