NASDAQ$HYFM
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc. · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc. reported net sales of $28.5 million and a net loss of $14.6 million for the first quarter of 2026.
Net sales declined 29.6% year-over-year to $28.5 million primarily due to industry oversupply conditions affecting cultivation demand. Gross profit fell sharply to $1.8 million, resulting in a gross margin of 6.4%, while the company recorded an operating loss of $8.7 million. The company faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and entered into a forbearance agreement following a missed interest payment on its term loan.
- Net sales decreased 29.6% to $28.5 million driven by lower volumes amid agricultural oversupply.
- Gross margin contracted to 6.4% from 17.0% due to reduced production volumes and restructuring charges.
- Net loss was $14.6 million with operating cash usage of $0.8 million and minimal capital expenditures.
- Company entered forbearance agreement on $114.4 million term loan after missing interest payment and is exploring strategic alternatives.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hydrofarm · Revenue · Quarterly
$28.5M
Forward guidance
The company is actively pursuing cost reductions, restructuring initiatives, asset sales, and strategic alternatives while negotiating with lenders to address liquidity and going concern issues.
Headwinds
- Event of default on term loan and entry into forbearance agreement.
- Recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operations.
- Significant debt obligations due within twelve months.
- Industry oversupply continuing to pressure demand and pricing.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
-2.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-4.3%
Avg return
5 days after
-7.5%
Avg return
30 days after
38%
10 / 26 earnings
Positive
+16.2%
Q4 2020
Best reaction
-22.7%
Q2 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -0.9% | -1.8% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -6.5% | -10.3% | -13.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -14.6% | -21.9% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.9% | +0.0% | -28.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +8.0% | -1.9% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -20.9% | -26.8% | -61.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.9% | -2.7% | +13.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.9% | +0.0% | +14.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.7% | -10.2% | -14.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +7.0% | -2.1% | +25.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.4% | +0.0% | +25.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -22.7% | -22.4% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -8.7% | -15.0% | -22.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +15.9% | +18.5% | -6.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | +8.2% | +19.7% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +14.2% | +30.5% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -20.8% | +1.9% | -34.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -14.9% | -28.5% | -25.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -14.9% | -28.5% | -25.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.4% | -10.7% | -40.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +12.3% | +10.8% | -28.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -11.7% | -8.2% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.6% | -16.6% | +5.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.1% | +3.3% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.6% | -0.3% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +16.2% | +10.8% | +26.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | — | — | — |
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