Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATR) (Nature’s Sunshine), a leading natural health and wellness company offering high-quality herbal and nutritional products, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
First Quarter 2024 Financial Summary vs. Same Year-Ago Quarter
Net sales were up 2% to $111.0 million compared to $108.6 million (up 4% in constant currency).
Gross margin increased 33 basis points to 71.2% compared to 70.8%.
GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders up significantly to $2.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted common share, compared to $0.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted common share.
Adjusted EBITDA up slightly to $9.2 million compared to $9.1 million.
Management Commentary
“In the first quarter, our omni-channel approach and high-quality products combined to drive momentum in our business. Specifically, we saw digital sales surge 33% with a 34% increase in new customers, helping our North American business unit grow 5% for the quarter. What’s more, the successful launch of our new Power Line products helped drive improved performance in our European business that further reinforced our positive momentum.
said Nature’s Sunshine CEO Terrence Moorehead,
“These results were somewhat offset by slower sales in Asia/Pacific, which were up 5% in local currency, as the weak economic environment in China finally caught