The chart below shows how TTSH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TTSH sees a -5.51% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -5.06% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.04%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Gross Margin Improvement: 1. Improved Gross Margin: The gross margin rate increased to 66.5%, reflecting a 180 basis point improvement compared to Q3 2023, attributed to lower inventory costs and improved delivery collection rates.
Gross Margin Improvement: 2. Year-to-Date Gross Margin Growth: Year-to-date gross margin improved by 170 basis points from 64.4% in 2023 to 66.1% in 2024, driven by stabilizing international freight rates and reduced inventory purchasing costs.
SG&A Expense Reduction: 3. Reduction in SG&A Expenses: Third quarter SG&A expenses decreased by $700,000 compared to Q3 2023, primarily due to lower variable compensation, depreciation, and advertising costs.
Cost Savings Projections: 4. Annualized Cost Savings: The company anticipates annualized benefits from recent structural changes, including distribution center closures, to range from $2.8 million to $4.1 million.
Cash Flow Strength: 5. Strong Cash Position: Tile Shop ended the quarter with $25.1 million in cash and no bank debt, alongside generating $28.5 million in operating cash flow year-to-date.
Negative
Comparable Store Sales Decline: Sales at comparable stores decreased by 7.9% compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to lower levels of store traffic.
Housing Market Challenges: The most recent existing home sales report shows housing turnover at the lowest level since 2010, indicating a challenging market environment.
SG&A Expense Analysis: SG&A expenses for the third quarter were $56 million, with a decrease attributed to lower variable compensation, but still reflecting ongoing cost pressures.
Cost-Cutting Measures: The company closed its distribution center in Dayton, New Jersey, and reduced staffing levels, indicating a need to cut costs amid declining sales.
Sales Decline Amid Margin Improvement: Despite a gross margin improvement to 66.5%, the overall sales decline suggests that the company is struggling to maintain revenue growth.
Tile Shop Holdings, Inc (TTSH) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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