Q.E.P. Co., Inc. reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended November 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 74.58 million compared to USD 74.49 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 5.86 million compared to net income of USD 0.244 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.49 compared to USD 0.31 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.48 compared to USD 0.31 a year ago. Basic loss per share was USD 1.76 compared to basic earnings per share of USD 0.07 a year ago. Diluted loss per share was USD 1.75 compared to diluted earnings per share of USD 0.07 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was USD 233.05 million compared to USD 256.9 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 3.26 million compared to net income of USD 0.719 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.79 compared to USD 1.32 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.79 compared to USD 1.31 a year ago. Basic loss per share was USD 0.97 compared to basic earnings per share of USD 0.22 a year ago. Diluted loss per share was USD 0.97 compared to diluted earnings per share of USD 0.21 a year ago.