The chart below shows how MLSS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MLSS sees a +6.66% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -4.62% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.42%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Surge in Dental Division: The company achieved a 22% increase in year-over-year revenue, reaching $2.5 million, primarily driven by strong growth in the dental division, particularly international dental sales which increased by 57%.
E-commerce Gross Margin Strength: The shift to an e-commerce sales model has strengthened gross margins, which remain high at 73%.
Compuflo Epidural System Progress: The medical division continues to see substantial progress rolling out the Compuflo Epidural System, which offers real-time pressure feedback to assist physicians with precise needle placement and verification.
Gross Profit Increase: The company recorded gross profit for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, of $1.8 million or 73% of revenue, compared to $1.5 million and 73% of revenue for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023, indicating an increase in gross profit due to higher international sales.
Strong Financial Position: The company maintained a solid balance sheet with approximately $4.8 million of cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, providing sufficient resources to support growth within both the dental and medical divisions.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenue for the three months ending September 30, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $2.5 million and $2.1 million respectively, indicating a decline in revenue growth.
China Revenue Decline: The company recorded no revenue from China for the three months ending September 30, 2024 compared to approximately $270,000 for the nine months ending September 30, 2023.
Operating Loss Decrease: Operating loss for the three months ending September 30, 2024 was approximately $1.5 million, a decrease of approximately $38,000 compared to the previous year.
Net Loss Comparison: Net loss was approximately $1.5 million, or $0.02 per share for the three months ending September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $5 million and $0.07 per share for the comparable period in 2023.
Gross Profit Comparison: The gross profit for the first nine months of 2024 was $4.9 million, or 74% of revenue, versus $5.3 million, or 70% of revenue for the first nine months of 2023.
Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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