Axil Brands, Inc. (RVIV)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q4 FY2024 revenue was $6.50M, gross margin 71.7%, operating income $0.17M, and net income $0.05M, reflecting a soft finish versus Q2 and Q3 and minimal bottom-line contribution due largely to a tax provision in the quarter .
- Year over year, Q4 FY2024 revenue declined versus Q4 FY2023 ($6.90M) with gross margin compressing from 75.0% to 71.7%, and net income falling from $0.76M to $0.05M as operating leverage and tax dynamics weighed on results .
- Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q4 FY2024 EPS and revenue was unavailable for RVIV due to missing CIQ mapping; therefore, we cannot assess beats/misses vs estimates (S&P Global consensus unavailable).
- Product mix remained concentrated: hearing protection and enhancement accounted for ~95% of FY2024 revenue, with management emphasizing expansion into retail and distribution channels as a key growth catalyst .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Management executed brand and channel strategy: “record revenues of $27.5 million, reflecting 17% YoY growth, largely driven by expanding distribution and retail channels” (CEO) .
- Revenue quality and diversification: “There was no single customer that accounted for greater than 10% of total sales” in hearing protection (~95% of revenue), supporting stability of demand (CFO) .
- Operational progress in prior quarters: Q2 and Q3 delivered stronger profitability and margins relative to Q4, underscoring seasonality and channel execution earlier in the year .
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What Went Wrong
- Q4 gross margin compression and limited operating leverage: gross margin fell to 71.7% (vs 75.0% YoY) and operating income was just $0.17M despite $6.50M revenue .
- Net income sharply lower: Q4 net income was $0.05M vs $0.76M YoY, impacted by a tax provision in the quarter and weaker operating margin versus the prior year .
- Street context lacking: Q4 consensus EPS/revenue from S&P Global was unavailable for RVIV, limiting external benchmarking (S&P Global consensus unavailable).
Financial Results
Quarterly performance (oldest → newest):
Year-over-year Q4 comparison:
KPIs and margins:
Segment exposure (FY context):
Notes:
- Q4 FY2024 values are derived from FY2024 minus nine-month FY2024 totals; Q4 FY2023 values are derived from FY2023 minus nine-month FY2023 .
- EPS per quarter was not disclosed for Q4 FY2024; Q2/Q3 EPS were disclosed in period press releases .
Guidance Changes
No formal quantitative guidance (revenue, margins, OpEx, OI&E, tax rate) was disclosed in the FY2024 press release or Q3/Q2 releases; management referenced strategic priorities rather than specific ranges .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No Q4 FY2024 earnings call transcript was found in our document tools for RVIV; we searched earnings-call-transcript doc type and found none for RVIV in the relevant period (not available). Below is narrative evolution from press releases:
Management Commentary
- “We concluded the fiscal year with record revenues of $27.5 million, reflecting a solid 17% year-over-year growth, largely driven by our strategic focus on expanding distribution and retail channels.” — Jeff Brown, CFO .
- “We are making continued progress in areas that should contribute to our sustainable, long-term growth and profitability... enhancing our global presence, fostering strategic partnerships, and adapting our offerings...” — Jeff Toghraie, CEO .
- “Our successful listing on the NYSE American stock exchange and recent repurchase of our Series A preferred shares enhances our ability to execute our enterprise growth strategy and unlock value for our shareholders.” — Jeff Toghraie, CEO (Q3 release) .
Q&A Highlights
No Q4 FY2024 earnings call transcript or Q&A was available for RVIV in our document set (not available).
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus estimates (S&P Global) for RVIV Q4 FY2024 EPS and revenue were unavailable due to missing CIQ mapping; thus we cannot provide beats/misses vs Street (S&P Global consensus unavailable).
- Given the lack of consensus, investors should rely on internal benchmarking versus prior periods and YoY trends presented above.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Q4 softness: Despite stable revenue sequentially vs Q3, margins compressed and net income was minimal, driven by limited operating leverage and a tax provision; monitor mix and pricing discipline in hearing products to stabilize gross margin .
- Stronger 1H performance: Q2/Q3 delivered healthier margins and profits; seasonality and promotional cadence matter—near-term trading likely keys off holiday and channel events .
- Concentrated core with diversified customers: Hearing products (~95% of FY revenue) remain core, but lack of single-customer dependence is a positive for revenue stability .
- Execution vs guidance: Management emphasizes channel expansion and brand initiatives but provides no quantitative guidance; trading setups will focus on observed quarter-to-quarter margin recovery rather than guidance beats .
- Watch tariff and regulatory exposure: Management highlights risk from taxes/tariffs/trade policies; U.S. manufacturing or sourcing shifts may be medium-term margin levers .
- Data gap on estimates: With S&P Global consensus unavailable, incorporate internal expectations and historical seasonal patterns when framing near-term positioning (S&P Global consensus unavailable).
- Near-term catalysts: Retail/distribution wins and product launches could improve volume and mix; monitor subsequent-quarter gross margin trends and operating expense ratios for signs of operating leverage .
Sources: Q4 FY2024 derived from FY2024 8-K press release and nine-month totals (EX-99.1) ; Q3 FY2024 8-K press release (EX-99.1) ; Q2 FY2024 8-K press release (EX-99.1) ; Uplist/name change 8-K .