Beauty Health has recently released its 10-K report, revealing a detailed look at the company's financial performance and operations. The Beauty Health Company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling aesthetic technologies and products globally. Its flagship product, HydraFacial, is a renowned skin-enhancing treatment that cleanses, extracts, and hydrates the skin with proprietary solutions and serums. The company's product line also includes Syndeo, SkinStylus SteriLock Microsystem, and Keravive, catering to various skin health needs.
In the 10-K report, the company's management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations highlighted several key factors affecting its performance. The report emphasized the company's focus on economic and geopolitical conditions that could impact its business, along with efforts to mitigate risks and remain adaptable. Additionally, the report detailed the company's business transformation program and other restructuring actions, including a workforce reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
The financial results outlined in the report showed that Beauty Health achieved a total net sales of $398.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, marking an 8.8% increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by a 19.9% increase in consumables sales, partially offset by a marginal 0.2% increase in delivery systems net sales. However, the company experienced a significant increase in cost of sales, which rose by 107.4% compared to the previous year, leading to a decrease in gross margin from 68.0% to 39.0%.
Operating expenses also saw notable changes, with selling and marketing expenses decreasing by 9.7% to $144.5 million in 2023. Research and development expenses increased by 19.6% to $10.1 million, primarily due to higher personnel-related compensation expenses. The company reported a loss from operations of $130.9 million in 2023, compared to a loss of $25.8 million in 2022. Furthermore, the 10-K report detailed various other financial metrics, such as interest expenses, interest income, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, foreign currency transaction gains and losses, and income tax provision.
Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 23.1%, and are now trading at a price of $4.42. Check out the company's full 10-K submission here.
