Progressive Care Inc. (RXMD)·Q3 2023 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2023 delivered record revenue of $12.36M (+22% YoY) with gross margin up to 31% (from 21% YoY), driven by strong 340B contract growth and steady prescription volume; sequential revenue rose 7% from Q2 .
- Operating loss narrowed YoY to $(1.36)M from $(1.88)M, while net loss improved to $(1.37)M from $(8.96)M (EPS $(0.22) vs $(3.29)), aided by the absence of prior-year transaction-related losses .
- 340B contract revenue more than doubled YoY to $2.47M (20% of total), driving margin mix improvement; prescription revenue rose 13% YoY to $9.87M as prescriptions filled increased ~4% YoY to ~122k .
- Governance shifted in Q3 following a change in control (NextPlat/insiders now ~53% voting power) and push-down accounting; operating expenses rose 27% YoY (amortization of intangibles, franchise taxes, salaries) .
- No S&P Global consensus estimates were available for RXMD for Q3 2023 (unavailable mapping), so beats/misses vs street cannot be assessed; no earnings call transcript was found for Q3 [GetEstimates tool error; see Estimates Context].
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Revenue and mix improvement: Total revenue up 22% YoY to $12.36M; gross margin expanded to 31% on higher-margin 340B contracts .
- 340B growth: 340B contract revenue rose to $2.47M (+114% YoY), reaching 20% of total revenue; prescriptions filled increased to ~122k (+4% YoY) .
- CEO confidence and pipeline: “Our team continues to capitalize on the many growth opportunities... expanding services... partnering with organizations that can provide us... reach large numbers of new customers.” — Charles M. Fernandez, Chairman & CEO .
What Went Wrong
- Expense pressure: Operating expenses +27% YoY (+$1.10M) primarily from amortization of intangibles due to push-down accounting (
$0.6M), franchise taxes ($0.3M) and salaries (~$0.2M) . - Profitability: Adjusted EBITDA was negative $(0.63)M in Q3 (vs $(0.91)M in Q3 2022), and operating loss was $(1.36)M .
- Fading COVID-19 testing: COVID testing revenue fell ~97% YoY to ~$0.006M, removing a prior revenue tailwind; management notes demand has structurally declined since early 2022 .
Financial Results
Quarterly Trend (oldest → newest)
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Segment Breakdown (oldest → newest)
KPIs and Profitability
Guidance Changes
Note: The company did not provide quantitative revenue, margin, OpEx, OI&E, tax, or dividend guidance in Q3 materials .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No Q3 2023 earnings call transcript was found; we searched and did not locate any transcript for RXMD in the period [ListDocuments returns 0].
Management Commentary
- Strategic positioning: “Our team continues to capitalize on the many growth opportunities... expanding our services for our existing patients and partnering with organizations that can provide us with the potential to reach large numbers of new customers.” — Charles M. Fernandez, Chairman & CEO .
- Outlook: “Supported by a solid financial foundation, we continue to execute on our strategic plan and look forward to further capitalizing on the value we can deliver to patients, providers, and our shareholders.” — Charles M. Fernandez .
- Margin drivers: Gross margin expansion to 31% attributed primarily to higher-margin 340B contract revenue .
- Liquidity and runway: Management expects cash plus pharmacy sales to support operations over the next 12 months .
Q&A Highlights
No Q3 earnings call transcript was available; therefore, no Q&A highlights or guidance clarifications could be extracted [ListDocuments returns 0].
Estimates Context
S&P Global consensus estimates for RXMD’s Q3 2023 EPS and revenue were unavailable due to missing CIQ mapping for the ticker in the S&P dataset (tool error). As a result, we cannot assess beats/misses vs Wall Street consensus for Q3 2023. Values retrieved from S&P Global would normally be shown here; however, consensus data was unavailable for this ticker in Q3 2023.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Revenue/mix momentum: Strong YoY revenue growth (+22%) with 340B services scaling (+114% YoY) and reaching 20% of revenue; this mix is structurally margin-accretive (31% gross margin) .
- Sequential growth: Revenue rose 7% QoQ on 18% sequential growth in 340B and 4% in prescriptions; prescriptions filled rose ~3% sequentially .
- Profitability trajectory: Operating loss narrowed YoY; Q3 net loss $(1.37)M vs $(8.96)M prior year, with Adjusted EBITDA at $(0.63)M (improved vs $(0.91)M YoY) despite higher amortization and taxes from push-down accounting .
- Ownership and governance: NextPlat/insiders now collectively control ~53% of voting power via warrants and voting agreement; expect governance alignment but note minority influence is limited .
- Liquidity: Cash ~$7.0M at quarter end; management expects sufficient liquidity over the next 12 months; watch working capital dynamics with 340B payment terms .
- Concentration risks: One vendor accounts for ~99% of purchases; top three PBMs account for a majority of reimbursements (35%/31%/16%); monitor reimbursement/pricing policies and DIR fees .
- COVID-19 normalization: Testing revenue is now de minimis, removing prior volatility; the pharmacy/core services thesis is the driver going forward .
Sources: Q3 2023 8-K press release and 10-Q; Q2 and Q1 8-K/10-Q filings .