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MANNATECH INC (MTEX)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 delivered a return to profitability: net sales $29.2M (-8.1% YoY) with diluted EPS $1.01 vs losses in Q1 and Q2; sequential sales improved vs Q2 ($25.7M) and Q1 ($26.6M), and gross margin expanded to 76.4% on pricing actions and lower inventory reserve additions .
- Operating income rose to $2.0M from $0.9M YoY, while commission expense fell 10.7% to $10.9M (37.5% of sales vs 38.3% LY) and SG&A declined 7.8% to $9.1M on payroll, T&E, warehouse and charitable contribution reductions .
- Asia/Pacific drove 64.4% of Q3 sales ($18.8M), with Americas down YoY ($7.9M vs $10.6M); total network positions declined to ~119k and recruiting fell 21.9% YoY, highlighting ongoing demand headwinds in certain regions .
- No formal guidance was issued; management reiterated tariff/supply chain risks and noted Q3 sales were higher than the first two quarters of 2025, an important sequential inflection for margins and profitability .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Gross margin expanded to 76.4% (vs 74.5% LY), driven by “higher sales prices… added in the third quarter of 2025 and lower inventory reserve additions,” with quarter-specific promotions also boosting margin .
- Operating leverage returned: income from operations reached $2.0M vs $0.9M LY; commission expense fell 10.7% and SG&A decreased 7.8% due to targeted cost reductions (payroll, T&E, warehouse, charitable contributions) .
- Sequential improvement: Q3 sales exceeded Q1 and Q2, aiding profitability and reversing the losses seen earlier in 2025 .
What Went Wrong
- Demand headwinds persisted: net sales declined 8.1% YoY; Americas down from $10.6M to $7.9M while total network positions fell to ~119k and recruiting decreased 21.9% YoY .
- FX remained a modest headwind, reducing GAAP net sales by ~$0.2M; constant-currency net sales declined 7.3% YoY, still reflecting underlying softness .
- Cash and cash equivalents fell to $7.1M from $11.4M at year-end as the company navigated weaker first-half demand and earlier margin pressure .
Financial Results
GAAP Results and EPS Comparison
Notes: Sequential improvement from Q2→Q3 in sales ($25.7M→$29.2M) and EPS (−$2.27→$1.01) supported operating margins and profitability .
Margin Metrics
Segment (Regional) Sales Mix
KPIs
Guidance Changes
Note: The Q3 press release did not provide numeric guidance ranges; management reiterated tariff/supply chain risks but provided no formal outlook .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was available in the document set; themes below reflect continuity across Q1–Q3 releases.
Management Commentary
- “The decline in revenues was principally due to slowing demand in certain regions we operate within, however sales for the third quarter of 2025 were higher than the first two quarters of 2025.” (Q3 press release) .
- “Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased… primarily due to higher sales prices… and lower inventory reserve additions… [and] timing of certain sales promotions.” (Q3 press release) .
- “Changes in current trade policies, including with respect to tariffs, could affect our cost structure and profitability… our ability to [mitigate] may be limited by operational and supply chain constraints… especially in the short term.” (Q3 press release) .
Q&A Highlights
- No public Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was found; no Q&A content available to assess clarifications or tone vs prior quarters [List result showing none].
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates for Q3 2025 EPS and revenue were unavailable; thus no beat/miss assessment versus Street can be made. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Actual reported Q3 2025 results: revenue $29.2M and diluted EPS $1.01; EBITDA not disclosed in the release, but operating income was $2.0M and gross margin 76.4% .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Sequential recovery: Q3 sales and margin inflected positively vs the first half, yielding a $1.01 EPS print and $2.0M operating income; watch for sustainability into Q4 given ongoing demand softness .
- Mix shift toward Asia/Pacific (64.4% of sales) raises sensitivity to regional macro/FX; Americas weakness persisted YoY and bears monitoring .
- Margin actions (pricing, lower reserves) are working; continued discipline on commissions and SG&A supports profitability even with modest sales levels .
- Network health remains a concern: positions fell to ~119k and recruiting declined ~22% YoY; distributor engagement will be key to sustaining growth .
- Liquidity declined vs year-end, though improved vs Q2; careful cash management remains prudent while demand normalizes .
- No formal guidance limits near-term visibility; management’s tariff/supply chain caution suggests conservative positioning into year-end .
- Trading implication: With clear sequential improvement and lack of Street coverage, shares may react to margin durability cues and regional demand updates; investors should focus on Q4 sales cadence, Asia momentum, and network recruitment trends .