Hydrofarm Holdings Group reported third‑quarter 2025 results on November 12, 2025, showing net sales of $29.4 million, a 33.3% decline from $44.0 million a year earlier. The decline was driven by a 32.2% drop in volume and mix, a consequence of industry oversupply that pressured pricing and reduced demand for the company’s lower‑margin product lines.
The quarter ended with a net loss of $16.4 million, or $(3.51) per diluted share, missing the consensus estimate of $(3.09). The loss widened from the prior year’s $13.1 million loss, reflecting the combined impact of lower sales, a compressed gross‑profit margin of 11.6% versus 19.4% a year earlier, and higher operating expenses. Adjusted EBITDA also turned negative at $(4.4) million, compared with a modest positive figure of less than $0.1 million in the same period last year.
Free cash flow was $(0.2) million, but the company reported a $5.1 million year‑over‑year improvement, largely due to inventory and SKU reductions that tightened working capital. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $10.7 million against a $114.5 million term‑loan balance, underscoring the company’s liquidity constraints amid ongoing restructuring.
Hydrofarm is consolidating its two remaining U.S. manufacturing facilities, a move expected to generate an additional $2 million in annual cost savings on top of the $3 million already projected, with a further $4 million anticipated. Management highlighted that the consolidation, coupled with proprietary‑brand focus, will help the company shift toward higher‑margin revenue streams. John Lindeman, the outgoing CEO, noted that the proprietary‑brand mix improved in the quarter, but lower production volumes limited margin expansion. "We are on track with the restructuring plan announced last quarter, demonstrated by the significant inventory and SKU reductions we completed in the third quarter," he said.
Bill Toler will resume the role of chief executive officer effective December 1, 2025, with John Lindeman remaining in the position until that date to ensure a smooth transition. Toler expressed enthusiasm about returning to lead the company, stating, "I am excited to return to the CEO role and remain fully committed to Hydrofarm’s success and restoring the company to profitability, building on the significant progress we’ve made."
The company reaffirmed its full‑year 2025 guidance, projecting an adjusted gross‑profit margin of approximately 20% and capital expenditures of $2 million or less. Hydrofarm also expects positive free cash flow for the final nine months of 2025, signaling that the cost‑cutting initiatives and working‑capital improvements are beginning to pay off. The guidance reflects management’s confidence that, despite the current oversupply headwinds, the company’s strategic focus on proprietary brands and operational efficiencies will position it for a gradual recovery.
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