Exhibit 99.1

 

Natural Health Trends Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

  Company preparing for its 25th anniversary celebration in Hong Kong in the next quarter
  Board of Directors authorized resuming stock repurchases, with approximately $16 million available  
  Restructuring program generated approximately $300,000 of operating and other margin-related cost savings during the quarter
  Year-to-date savings from the restructuring program have exceeded $600,000

 

LOS ANGELES – July 29, 2026 – Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC), a leading direct-selling and e-commerce company that markets premium quality personal care, wellness and “quality of life” products under the NHT Global brand, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

 

Revenue of $7.6 million decreased 23% compared to $9.8 million in the second quarter of 2025.

 

 

Operating loss was $643,000 compared to $333,000 in the second quarter of 2025.

 

 

Net loss was $451,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to net income of $15,000, or breakeven per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. 

 

 

The number of Active Members1 was 26,000 at June 30, 2026 compared to 26,650 at December 31, 2025 and 29,260 at June 30, 2025.

 

 

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Natural Health Trends defines Active Members as those that have placed at least one product order with the Company during the preceding twelve-month period.

 

Year-to-Date 2026 Financial Results

 

 

Revenue of $16.8 million decreased 18% compared to $20.6 million in the first six months of 2025.

 

 

Operating loss was $1.1 million compared to $678,000 in the first six months of 2025.

 

 

Net loss was $605,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to net income of $137,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2025.

 

Management Commentary

 

 “The operating environment remains challenging. In China, consumers continue to be cautious about spending and investing, while regulatory uncertainty caused some members to pause activities during the quarter. We also identified conduct by certain members that violated the Company's Hong Kong policies, procedures and professional code of conduct. These activities disrupted our business and adversely affected second quarter revenue and operating results. At the same time, the restructuring program implemented late last year has already reduced costs and streamlined our organization, and we expect to realize additional savings in the second half of the year. We are also developing programs and campaigns to more aggressively support our members while continuing to invest in products and technology,” commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp.

 

Mr. Sharng continued, “We're looking forward to celebrating our 25th anniversary in Hong Kong in the third quarter with a full lineup of prizes and rewards that customers can qualify for leading up to and during the event. We expect more than 1,000 attendees from around the world and plan to reconfirm our strategies and commitment at this event.”

 

 

 

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Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $2.2 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to $5.2 million in the first six months of 2025.

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $18.6 million at June 30, 2026, down from $28.9 million at December 31, 2025 primarily due to the repurchase of shares of common stock and dividends paid during the first six months of 2026.

  The Company's Board of Directors has authorized the resumption of share repurchases under its existing stock repurchase program, with $15.9 million remaining available, subject to market conditions and other relevant considerations.

 

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

 

Management will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2026 financial results today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call details are as follows:

 

Date:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Time:

11:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Dial-in:

1-800-330-6730

Participant ID:

749478

 

For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay of the call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.naturalhealthtrendscorp.

 

About Natural Health Trends Corp.

 

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: NHTC) is an international direct-selling and e-commerce company operating through its subsidiaries throughout Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The Company markets premium quality personal care products under the NHT Global brand. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.naturalhealthtrendscorp.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Forward-looking statements in this press release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements relating to the anticipated effect of restructuring activities, including expected operational efficiencies and cost savings resulting therefrom, statements regarding technology investments, future growth and profitability, and statements relating to future dividends, the declaration and payment of which will be at the sole discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include the risks and uncertainties detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Natural Health Trends Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 20, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as in subsequent reports filed this year with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

 

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CONTACT:

 

Scott Davidson

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Natural Health Trends Corp.

Tel (U.S.): 310-541-0888

investor.relations@nhtglobal.com

 

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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data) 

 

   

June 30, 2026

   

December 31, 2025

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 9,501     $ 6,813  

Marketable securities

    9,121       22,060  

Inventories

    2,049       2,047  

Other current assets

    3,033       3,274  

Total current assets

    23,704       34,194  

Property and equipment, net

    570       153  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

    2,589       1,869  

Deferred tax asset

    288       289  

Other assets

    2,059       1,923  

Total assets

  $ 29,210     $ 38,428  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 964     $ 555  

Accrued commissions

    1,741       1,958  

Other accrued expenses

    1,222       1,438  

Deferred revenue

    4,205       5,574  

Amounts held in eWallets

    2,606       2,838  

Operating lease liabilities

    860       869  

Other current liabilities

    341       456  

Total current liabilities

    11,939       13,688  

Deferred tax liability

    179       180  

Operating lease liabilities

    1,890       1,131  

Total liabilities

    14,008       14,999  

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock

           

Common stock

    13       13  

Additional paid-in capital

    85,033       85,033  

Accumulated deficit

    (38,757 )     (36,436 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (728 )     (784 )

Treasury stock, at cost

    (30,359 )     (24,397 )

Total stockholders’ equity

    15,202       23,429  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 29,210     $ 38,428  

 

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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2026

   

2025

   

2026

   

2025

 

Net sales

  $ 7,603     $ 9,813     $ 16,809     $ 20,550  

Cost of sales

    1,882       2,558       4,185       5,390  

Gross profit

    5,721       7,255       12,624       15,160  

Operating expenses:

                               

Commissions expense

    3,111       4,012       6,964       8,500  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    3,253       3,576       6,777       7,338  

Total operating expenses

    6,364       7,588       13,741       15,838  

Loss from operations

    (643 )     (333 )     (1,117 )     (678 )

Other income, net

    190       348       485       813  

Income (loss) before income taxes

    (453 )     15       (632 )     135  

Income tax benefit

    (2 )           (27 )     (2 )

Net income (loss)

  $ (451 )   $ 15     $ (605 )   $ 137  

Net income (loss) per common share:

                               

Basic

  $ (0.05 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.01  

Diluted

  $ (0.05 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.01  

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    8,578       11,493       9,356       11,489  

Diluted

    8,578       11,497       9,356       11,496  

 

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NATURAL HEALTH TRENDS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

               

Net income (loss)

  $ (605 )   $ 137  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    34       59  

Net accretion of marketable securities

    (36 )     (214 )

Share-based compensation

          68  

Noncash lease expense

    599       573  

Deferred income taxes

          (3 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

Inventories

    (27 )     525  

Other current assets

    358       402  

Other assets

    (144 )     (334 )

Accounts payable

    376       65  

Accrued commissions

    (202 )     (194 )

Other accrued expenses

    (276 )     (110 )

Deferred revenue

    (1,330 )     (311 )

Amounts held in eWallets

    (210 )     (170 )

Operating lease liabilities

    (585 )     (561 )

Other current liabilities

    (113 )     (5,083 )

Net cash used in operating activities

    (2,161 )     (5,151 )

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (440 )     (20 )

Purchases of marketable securities

    (8,709 )     (27,552 )

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

    21,566       34,215  

Net cash provided by investing activities

    12,417       6,643  

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

               

Repurchase of common stock

    (5,870 )      

Dividends paid

    (1,716 )     (4,606 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (7,586 )     (4,606 )

Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    17       118  

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    2,687       (2,996 )

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period

    6,820       13,567  

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period

  $ 9,507     $ 10,571  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

               

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

  $ 1,356     $ 112  

Direct costs incurred to repurchase common stock

  $ 92     $  

 

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