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Hour Loop reports Q2 EPS 4c vs. 2c last year

Reports Q2 revenue $27.1M vs. $28.1M last year. "The second quarter of 2025 brought meaningful disruption to the retail sector as new U.S. trade actions targeting Chinese imports reshaped sourcing dynamics, pressured margins, and introduced heightened uncertainty across global supply chains. Retailers had to adapt quickly to rising costs and increased operational complexity." said Sam Lai, CEO and interim CFO of Hour Loop. "Despite these headwinds, Hour Loop delivered a strong quarter. Net income was nearly double compared to the same period last year, even as revenue declined modestly - marking our best second quarter performance to date. This outcome was not accidental. Over the past several years, we've made focused investments to improve our operating efficiency, streamline our cost base, and build margin resilience. In the second quarter of 2025, we saw that effort materialize through expanded margins and reduced operating expenses. These improvements weren't short-term fixes - they are structural gains that we believe position us to weather volatility and outperform through cycles. Looking forward, we believe we are well-positioned for the second half of the year. Our strengthened operating model gives us the flexibility to defend margins or pursue growth offensively as conditions evolve. To our shareholders - thank you for your continued trust. To our team around the world - your focus and execution made this performance possible. We're proud of what we've accomplished together, and we remain committed to building long-term value, even in uncertain times."

Hour Loop partners with Return Helper

Hour Loop announced a strategic partnership with Return Helper, aiming to address the challenges of a high-tariff era and enhance the cross-border e-commerce supply chain between Taiwan and the U.S. The company said, "In 2025, cross-border sellers are facing unprecedented challenges. The U.S. has increased tariffs on imports from Taiwan and other regions while canceling de minimis tax exemptions, significantly escalating cost pressures cross-border sellers such as Hour Loop. Meanwhile, competition on platforms like Amazon has reached new heights, driving greater demands for faster logistics and enhanced supply chain transparency. In this new landscape, the Company believes building localized operations has become a key to sustainable growth."