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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES INC (USNA)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2025 delivered 10% YoY net sales growth to $249.5M (12% cc) with Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.73 and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.49; management reiterated FY25 guidance, signaling confidence despite tariff/macro uncertainty .
  • Revenue and Adjusted EPS were modest beats versus S&P Global consensus: $249.5M vs $243.0M revenue and $0.73 vs $0.70 Adjusted EPS; GAAP EPS was $0.49 as amortization and integration costs from Hiya weighed on GAAP results (1 estimate for Q1) [Values retrieved from S&P Global]* .
  • Hiya contributed $37M of net sales and reached 224K Active Monthly Subscribers; momentum expected to continue with new products, another strategic partnership, and channel expansion in 2025 .
  • Sequential stabilization in core direct selling: Mainland China net sales +5% and Active Customers +3% QoQ, with promotional cadence supporting China and Korea; management continues to monitor tariffs and has built targeted inventory and alternative sourcing to mitigate risk .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Beat on revenue and Adjusted EPS vs S&P Global consensus; management executed to internal plan while reiterating FY25 guide [Values retrieved from S&P Global]* .
    • Hiya strength: $37M revenue and 224K subscribers; “Hiya delivered strong growth… momentum remains strong” with multiple product launches and a new partnership planned in 2025 .
    • Early signs of stabilization in China/Korea: “sequential first quarter net sales and active customers in… Mainland China, grew 6% and 4%,” supported by promotions; Korea also improved sequentially with incentive response .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Mix pressure on margins: consolidated gross margin fell 210 bps YoY to 79.0% as Hiya carries lower gross margins; SG&A ratio rose 830 bps to 36.6% on Hiya mix and amortization .
    • Direct selling softness YoY: Asia Pacific -6% (cc -4%); Americas & Europe -10% YoY, reflecting continued challenges in attracting new customers and lower average spend in some markets .
    • Tax rate drag: effective tax rate increased to 44.5% (vs 39.0% in 2024), weighing on GAAP EPS; management cites market mix of pre-tax income .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$200.221 $213.613 $249.539
Diluted EPS (GAAP)$0.56 $0.23 $0.49
Adjusted Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP)$0.56 $0.64 $0.73
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$24.616 $25 $30

Consensus vs Actual (S&P Global)

MetricQ3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
Revenue Estimate ($USD)$205.8M*$208.8M*$243.0M*
Revenue Actual ($USD)$200.221M $213.613M $249.539M
EPS Estimate ($)$0.485*$0.49*$0.70*
EPS Actual ($, Adjusted)$0.56 $0.64 $0.73
# of Estimates (Rev / EPS)2 / 2*2 / 2*1 / 1*

Note: Primary EPS appears on a non-GAAP/Adjusted basis for USNA; Wall Street typically anchors on this for quarterly EPS. Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Q1 2025 Margins (Consolidated and Mix)

MetricQ1 2025
Gross Margin % (Consolidated)79.0%
Associate Incentives % of Sales36.1%
SG&A % of Sales36.6%
Operating Margin %6.3%
Gross Margin Δ YoY-210 bps; mix pressure from Hiya

Q1 2025 Segment/Region Mix

Segment/RegionNet Sales ($USD)YoY %YoY % ccMix %
Direct Selling – Asia Pacific$173.407M-6.3%-4.2%69.5%
- Greater China$118.746M-6.9%-5.4%47.6%
- North Asia$18.941M-11.6%-3.6%7.6%
- SE Asia Pacific$35.720M-1.0%~-0.6%14.3%
Direct Selling – Americas & Europe$37.044M-9.8%-5.5%14.8%
Hiya (DTC)$37.089MN/AN/A14.9%
Other$1.999M+21.0%+21.0%0.8%
Consolidated Total$249.539M+9.5%+12.0%100.0%

KPIs

KPIQ3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
Direct Selling Active Customers (Total)452,000 454,000 459,000
Hiya Active Monthly SubscribersN/A~N/A (less than one week in Q4) 224,000
China Active Customers243,000 246,000 254,000

Balance Sheet/Cash Returns (Q1 2025)

  • Cash & equivalents $179.6M; Debt $23M; Operating cash flow $15M; Buybacks: 399K shares for $12M; ~$49M remaining authorization .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious Guidance (2/25/25)Current Guidance (4/22/25)Change
Consolidated Net SalesFY 2025$920M – $1.0B $920M – $1.0B Maintained
Net Earnings (GAAP)FY 2025$29M – $41M $29M – $41M Maintained
Diluted EPS (GAAP)FY 2025$1.50 – $2.20 $1.50 – $2.20 Maintained
Adjusted Diluted EPSFY 2025$2.35 – $3.00 $2.35 – $3.00 Maintained
Adjusted EBITDAFY 2025$107M – $123M $107M – $123M Maintained
Direct Selling Net SalesFY 2025$775M – $840M; FX headwind ~$30M (-4%) $775M – $840M; FX headwind ~$30M (-4%) Maintained
Hiya Net SalesFY 2025$145M – $160M (+29% to +42% YoY) $145M – $160M (+29% to +42% YoY) Maintained
Effective Tax RateFY 202541.5% – 45.0% 41.5% – 45.0% Maintained
53-Week YearFY 2025Includes one extra week Includes one extra week Maintained

Management notes no tariff impact included in guidance given uncertainty; inventory builds and alternative sourcing being used to mitigate potential impacts .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q3’24, Q4’24)Current Period (Q1’25)Trend
Tariffs/MacroCautious consumer sentiment; FY24 guide trimmed; strong cash/clean balance sheet “Impact… remains highly uncertain; not reflected in guidance;” built inventory, alternative sourcing Elevated focus; mitigation in place
Product PipelineQ3: launched Celavive Resurfacing Serum, Whey Protein Isolate; raised cadence goal New products rolled in several markets; larger cadence in H2; China chewable calcium exceeded forecast Accelerating into H2
China / Regional TrendsQ3: China challenging; Q4: APAC slightly down, A&E improved sequentially China and Korea improved sequentially; incentives effective; China event with 13K attendees Sequential stabilization
Hiya IntegrationIntroduced metrics post-acquisition; set FY25 contribution targets Strong growth, new partnership soon; synergy workstreams (ops/IT) but paced to avoid distraction Positive momentum; measured integration
Incentives/PromotionsQ4 plan for promo activity; strategy to enhance associate incentives Promotional cadence aided CN/KR sequential growth; planned promos each quarter in 2025 Targeted, ongoing
SG&A/Amortization MixNoted DTC acquisition; implied future amortization SG&A up 830 bps YoY; amortization of intangibles meaningful; Hiya seasonality in marketing Mix headwind near-term

Management Commentary

  • “USANA is off to a solid start to the year… consolidated net sales grew 12% year-over-year in constant currency… Net sales and active customers in our direct selling business grew modestly on a sequential basis for the second consecutive quarter.” — Jim Brown, CEO .
  • “Hiya delivered strong growth in net sales and Active Monthly Subscribers… plans to launch several new products this year, unveil another strategic partnership, and expand to additional channels.” — Jim Brown .
  • “The impact of potential trade policies and tariffs remains highly uncertain… we have not reflected any potential impact in our financial guidance.” — Jim Brown .
  • “Gross margin decreased 210 basis points… largely attributed to… Hiya… SG&A … increased 830 basis points… [including] amortization of intangible assets attributable to our acquisition of Hiya.” — Management Commentary .

Q&A Highlights

  • Promotional strategy and China/Korea: Q1 sequential improvements in China and Korea were aided by timed promotions; management plans incentive activity each quarter during 2025; China hosted a 13,000-attendee event in Nanjing, boosting momentum .
  • Hiya roadmap and synergies: Multiple launches and a new relationship early May; synergy work in ops/IT underway but sequenced to avoid distracting Hiya’s growth plan; benefits expected to accrue over time rather than immediate .
  • Tariff preparedness: Only ~6% of raw materials sourced from China; company increased raw material inventories and shipped finished goods to markets to mitigate potential tariffs; multi-sourcing efforts continue .
  • China products: New chewable calcium for children beat forecasts; additional USANA nutritionals introduced via cross-border e-commerce; bulk of new introductions expected in H2 around the August convention .

Estimates Context

  • Q1 2025 revenue beat: $249.5M actual vs $243.0M consensus; Adjusted EPS beat: $0.73 vs $0.70; only one covering estimate for Q1, limiting statistical confidence [Values retrieved from S&P Global]* .
  • Prior quarters: Q4 2024 revenue beat and EPS beat vs consensus; Q3 2024 slight revenue miss but EPS beat [Values retrieved from S&P Global]* .
  • Implications: Mix- and amortization-driven GAAP/EPS gap will continue; Street likely revisits FY25 cadence to reflect Hiya strength, higher H2 product cadence, and tariff watch (guidance currently excludes tariff impacts) .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • USANA delivered a clean beat-and-raise-style signal without raising: revenue and Adjusted EPS beat while full-year guidance was reiterated, suggesting confidence and room for upside if macro/tariff headwinds remain manageable [Values retrieved from S&P Global]*.
  • Hiya is proving to be a growth engine near-term (top-line and AOV tailwind) but a mix headwind to margins; amortization and seasonal marketing spend will keep GAAP EPS below Adjusted EPS in 2025 .
  • Sequential stabilization in China and Korea, with planned promotions and a heavier H2 product cadence, supports a potential inflection in core direct selling if consumer sentiment gradually improves .
  • Tariff risk is the primary swing factor; current guidance excludes any tariff effects, but inventory builds and alternative sourcing lower near-term disruption risk .
  • Cash-rich balance sheet, modest leverage, and active buybacks (~$49M remaining) provide downside support and capital allocation flexibility through 2025 .
  • Watch H2 catalysts: August convention and product launches, Hiya new partnership/channel expansion, and region-specific incentives could drive reacceleration and estimate revisions .

Footnote: All S&P Global consensus values marked with an asterisk (*) are Values retrieved from S&P Global.