earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Psychemedics Q2 revenue down 15% to $5.5M, net loss widens; CEO transition, dividend eliminated
PSYCHEMEDICS CORP
2023-Q2 EPS reported
-$0.19
revenue$11,396,000
- Revenue $5.5M vs $6.5M (-15%); net loss $(726,000) vs $(338,000); EPS $(0.13) vs $(0.06).
- Gross margin improved to 37% from 35% on cost reductions; labor shortage hurt client testing volumes.
- CEO Ray Kubacki retiring Aug 17; Brian Hullinger named President and CEO, pending board appointment.
- Board eliminated dividend to maximize capital for growth initiatives.
- Lawsuit settlement with consultant resulted in non-recurring expense; sum payable over 18 months.