NI
NutriBand Inc. (NTRB)·Q2 2018 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2018 (quarter ended July 31, 2017) reported no revenue and a net loss of $92,962; EPS was effectively $0.00 given rounding and 19.55M weighted shares .
- Losses widened versus Q1 2018 (net loss $35,617) and versus the prior-year quarter (Q2 2016 net loss $35,623), driven by higher SG&A and amortization of newly acquired patent assets .
- The company issued a press release announcing a third-party IP valuation of $120.7M for six provisional patents, highlighting perceived strategic asset value but not impacting near-term financials .
- No earnings press release under Item 2.02 specific to Q2 2018 and no earnings call transcript were found; trend analysis relies on SEC 10-Qs and contemporaneous press releases .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
-
What Went Well
- Highlighted perceived value of transdermal prescription IP: “Nutriband Inc…is pleased to announce that it has received an independent 3rd party Intellectual Property valuation of 120.7M USD on its 6 patent pending prescription drugs” .
- Continued articulation of strategy to enter health supplement/transdermal markets and build prescription pipeline (MD&A overview) .
- Maintained access to equity financing in subsequent periods (context for liquidity runway), though outside Q2 2018 analytics .
-
What Went Wrong
- No revenue generated in Q2 2018; net loss widened to $92,962 from $35,617 in Q1 2018 and $35,623 in Q2 2016, reflecting higher SG&A and amortization after patent acquisitions .
- Ongoing going-concern risk flagged in filings given recurring losses and limited cash resources .
- Lack of public earnings communications (press-release 2.02 or call) limits transparency and reduces catalysts tied to operational performance .
Financial Results
Operating expenses and notable items:
Segment breakdown and KPIs: Not applicable; company had no reported segments or commercial KPIs in Q2 2018 disclosures .
Guidance Changes
No guidance ranges were provided for revenue, margins, OpEx, OI&E, tax rate, dividends, or segment-specific metrics in Q2 2018 filings .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No Q2 2018 earnings call transcript found. Themes derived from 10-Q MD&A and press releases for Q1–Q3 2018.
Management Commentary
- Strategic focus: “We plan to enter the health supplement market with new applications of transdermal patches for delivery of supplements and OTC products.” (MD&A Overview) .
- Asset value emphasis: “Nutriband Inc…has received an independent 3rd party Intellectual Property valuation of 120.7M USD on its 6 patent pending prescription drugs.” (Press release) .
Q&A Highlights
No earnings call Q&A was available for Q2 2018; disclosures are limited to the 10-Q and press releases .
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus EPS and revenue estimates were unavailable for NTRB for Q2 2018; S&P Global data did not provide usable consensus coverage for this OTC microcap. Where estimates are not available, comparisons to consensus cannot be made.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Development-stage profile with zero revenue and widening quarterly losses underscores dependence on external financing and execution on IP commercialization .
- The $120.7M IP valuation signals perceived strategic value in the transdermal prescription portfolio but is non-cash and contingent on successful patent issuance and commercialization pathways .
- Rising SG&A and amortization after patent acquisitions drove operating losses; monitor cost discipline and progress on converting IP into monetizable programs .
- Guidance on capital needs remained modest ($85k–$150k) in Q2 2018 filings, which may not fully reflect subsequent higher capital requirements seen in later periods; track updates to funding plans and runway .
- Near-term trading may be driven more by corporate announcements (IP, acquisitions) than fundamentals, given the absence of revenue and limited public communications during the period .
- Medium-term thesis hinges on regulatory progress, partnerships, and proof-of-concept for the transdermal pipeline; investors should watch for tangible milestones in R&D and any commercial distribution outside the U.S. .