earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Retractable Technologies Q3 2024 operating loss of $5.1M widens from $936K; tariffs and lawsuit pending
RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC
2024-Q3 EPS reported
-$0.53
revenue$23,975,584
- Net sales $10.3M flat YoY; operating loss of $5.1M vs $936K loss last year.
- Gross profit margin fell from 41.8% to -0.1% on lower avg selling price, declining intl sales, higher production costs.
- New 100% tariff on Chinese syringes effective Sept 2024; expects $1.5M in tariff costs through Feb 2025.
- Sued U.S. Trade Representative over tariffs; injunctions partially denied, company subject to tariffs during case.
- Net loss $15.7M for 9 months includes $8.4M deferred tax asset valuation allowance; uncertain future profitability.