Quarterly ResultMay 15, 2026, 04:10 PM
Hydrofarm Q1 Net Sales $28.5M; Defaults on Term Loan
AI Summary
Hydrofarm Holdings Group announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a 29.6% decrease in net sales to $28.5 million and an increased net loss of $14.6 million. The company also disclosed an event of default on its Term Loan due to a deferred interest payment, subsequently entering into a Forbearance Agreement with lenders. Despite significant reductions in Adjusted SG&A expenses and improved Free Cash Flow, the company is exploring strategic alternatives to strengthen its liquidity and capital structure amidst challenging industry conditions.
Key Highlights
- Hydrofarm defaulted on a $2.8 million Term Loan interest payment, leading to an event of default.
- The company entered a Forbearance Agreement with lenders on April 8, 2026, requiring a $1 million minimum liquidity threshold.
- Net sales decreased 29.6% to $28.5 million in Q1 2026 from $40.5 million in the prior year.
- Net loss increased to $14.6 million, or $(3.07) per diluted share, compared to $14.4 million in Q1 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $(3.9) million from $(2.4) million year-over-year.
- Adjusted SG&A expense decreased 23.1% to $8.4 million, marking the 15th consecutive quarter of reductions.
- Free Cash Flow improved significantly to $(0.8) million from $(12.0) million in the prior year.
- Cash and cash equivalents stood at $4.8 million as of March 31, 2026.
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