The chart below shows how NUS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, NUS sees a +1.34% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -3.45% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.09%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Guidance Achieved: Revenue of $430.1 million, landing within prior guidance range.
Earnings Per Share Consistency: Third quarter earnings per share of $0.17, consistent with previous guidance range.
Gross Margin Comparison: Gross margin was 70.1% compared to 58.6% or 71.8% excluding an inventory write-off in the prior year quarter.
Gross Margin Performance: Gross margin for the Nu Skin core business was 76.5% compared to 61.8% or 76.8% excluding the inventory write-off, reflecting strong performance.
Cost Efficiency Savings: General and administrative expenses declined approximately $15 million year-over-year due to the continuation of cost efficiency programs.
Negative
Quarterly Revenue Decline: Revenue for the third quarter was $430.1 million, down from $498.8 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting a decline of 13.8%.
Earnings Per Share Decline: Third quarter earnings per share of $0.17 also landed within our previous guidance range, but this is a decrease from $0.74 or $0.56 excluding an inventory write-off in the prior year quarter.
Gross Margin Decline: Our gross margin was 70.1% compared to 58.6% or 71.8% excluding an inventory write-off in the prior year quarter, indicating a decline in profitability.
Selling Expense Increase: Selling expense as a percentage of revenue was 39% compared to 37.6% in the prior year quarter, showing an increase in costs relative to sales.
Operating Margin Challenges: Our operating margin for the quarter was 4.2% compared to a negative 5.3% or 7.9% excluding an inventory write-off, indicating ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability.
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NUS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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