Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. RMCF reported a loss per share of 11 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, showing improvement from the year-ago loss of 16 cents per share.
A Bittersweet Revenue Picture
Despite a 2.7% decline, Rocky Mountain’s revenues for the second quarter stood at $6.4 million in the fiscal second quarter. All three revenue sources showed a decrease.
After the earnings announcement, the company’s stock saw an increase of approximately 1.4%.
Segment Revenue Breakdown
Rocky Mountain garners revenues from Durango product and retail sales, Franchise fees, and Royalty and marketing fees. Durango product and retail sales brought in $4.9 million, down 1.9% year over year due to various operational challenges.
Franchise fees and Royalty and marketing fees saw declines of 7.3% and 5.1%, respectively, due to lower store counts and decreased franchise demand.
Planting Seeds of Success
The company’s gross margin grew from 7.7% to 11.5%, attributed to increased selling prices and operational efficiencies.
Costs and Expenses Analysis
Sales and marketing expenses dropped significantly by 68.8%, while general and administrative expenses were down by 3.9%. However, franchise costs rose by 55% mostly due to investments in the franchise development team.
Operating losses decreased to $0.9 million from $1 million in the previous year, with a net loss of $0.7 million.
Navigating the Financial Currents
Rocky Mountain closed the quarter with $0.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $0.6 million in the prior quarter. There was a net cash outflow from operating activities.
Taking Stock of the Situation
Despite positive bottom-line results and an expanding gross margin, the company faces headwinds in terms of revenue growth. Management’s efforts towards rebranding and store redesign are encouraging, with a focus on attracting new franchisees, signaling potential future growth.
While challenges persist in revenue generation, Rocky Mountain’s strategic moves position it for a brighter future, pending the successful execution of its plans.
