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Natural Health Trends Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
–Hong Kong and China orders stable for the last four quarters despite the difficult economic environment –Restructuring program generated approximately
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[{"type":"text","content":" –Hong Kong and China orders stable for the last four quarters despite the difficult economic environment –Restructuring program generated approximately $300,000 of operating and other margin-related cost savings during the quarter –Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Revenue of $9.2 million decreased 6% compared to $9.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and declined 14% compared to $10.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.Operating loss was $474,000 compared to $635,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $345,000 in the first quarter of 2025.Net loss was $154,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to $588,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $122,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.The number of Active Members1 was 26,400 at March 31, 2026 compared to 26,650 at December 31, 2025 and 30,180 at March 31, 2025. 1 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. Management Commentary “Our business was impacted when trade war rhetoric intensified about a year ago, but we have since stabilized our top line. The operating environment remains challenging amid subdued consumer spending in China. The restructuring program we announced and implemented late last year has lowered our costs, streamlined our organization, and positioned us to capitalize on growth opportunities. At the same time, we remain focused on launching new products and deploying technology tools to support our members and customers and improve our business efficiency and insights,” commented Chris Sharng, President of Natural Health Trends Corp. Mr. Sharng continued, \"We are also looking ahead with great anticipation to our 25th anniversary in Hong Kong later this year, supported by a full calendar of events and brand initiatives leading up to and throughout the celebration as we mark this important milesto...