Press Release: Laird Superfood Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Dow Jones
Mar 27

Record Net Sales of $49.9 million for Fiscal Year 2025, growth of 15% year-over-year.

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2026-- 

Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE American: LSF) ("Laird Superfood," the "Company", "we", and "our"), today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Jason Vieth, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Fiscal 2025 was a pivotal year for Laird Superfood. We delivered 15% net sales growth driven by strong momentum in our wholesale channel and continued expansion across grocery and club. While margins were impacted by commodity and tariff pressures, we made important progress strengthening our brand, expanding distribution, and improving operational discipline. Importantly, with the recent acquisition of Navitas Organics, we have taken a significant step toward building a scaled superfood platform with complementary brands, expanded product offerings, and greater reach across natural and conventional retail channels. We are excited about the opportunity ahead as we integrate the businesses and focus on driving sustainable growth."

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

   --  Net Sales of $13.3 million compared to $11.6 million in the 
      corresponding prior year period, representing 15% growth. 
 
   --  E-commerce sales decreased by 6% year-over-year and contributed 48% of 
      total Net Sales, with softness in the direct-to-consumer channel 
      partially offset by growth on Amazon.com. 
 
   --  Wholesale sales increased by 44% year-over-year and contributed 52% of 
      total Net Sales, driven by distribution expansion and velocity 
      improvement in grocery and club outlets. 
 
   --  Gross Margin was 34.1% compared to 38.6% in the corresponding prior 
      year period. This margin contraction was driven primarily by increased 
      product costs driven by commodity prices and tariffs. 
 
   --  Net Loss was $1.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to Net 
      Loss of $0.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the corresponding 
      prior year period. The increased Net Loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, 
      compared to the prior year period, driven primarily by increased 
      professional fees incurred in connection with the Navitas Acquisition, 
      and increased procurement costs related to inflationary commodity and 
      tariff costs. 
 
   --  Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, was ($0.4) 
      million, compared to ($0.2) million in the corresponding prior year 
      period. The decrease was driven primarily by inflationary commodity costs 
      and tariffs as well as higher marketing expenses. For more details on 
      non-GAAP financial measures, refer to the information in the non-GAAP 
      financial measures section of this press release. 

Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights

   --  Net Sales of $49.9 million compared to $43.3 million in the 
      corresponding prior year period, representing 15% growth. 
 
   --  E-commerce sales decreased by 3% year-over-year and contributed 50% of 
      total Net Sales. Softness on our DTC platform was offset in part by 
      strong performance on Amazon.com. 
 
   --  Wholesale sales increased by 41% year-over-year and contributed 50% of 
      total Net Sales, driven by distribution expansion and velocity 
      improvement in grocery and club outlets. 
 
   --  Gross Margin was 37.9% compared to 40.9% in the corresponding prior 
      year period. This margin contraction was driven by settlement recoveries 
      in FY 2024 which did not repeat in FY 2025, as well as increased product 
      costs driven by commodity prices and tariffs. 
 
   --  Net Loss was $3.3 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to Net 
      Loss of $1.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the corresponding 
      prior year period. The increase was driven primarily by impairment 
      charges on long-lived intangible assets and increased professional fees 
      incurred in connection with the Navitas Acquisition. 
 
   --  Adjusted EBITDA was $0.3 million, compared to ($0.7) million in the 
      corresponding prior year period. This improvement was driven by Net Sales 
      growth and decreased general and administrative costs, offset in part by 
      Gross Margin contraction driven by increased product costs due to 
      commodity prices and tariffs. For more details on non-GAAP financial 
      measures, refer to the information in the non-GAAP financial measures 
      section of this press release. 
 
 
                    REVENUE DISAGGREGATION 
                          (unaudited) 
 
                       Three Months Ended December 31, 
               ------------------------------------------------ 
                        2025                     2024 
               -----------------------  ----------------------- 
                               % of                     % of 
                    $          Total         $          Total 
               ------------  ---------  ------------  --------- 
Coffee 
 creamers      $ 8,109,428    61%       $ 6,521,777    56% 
Coffee, tea, 
 and hot 
 chocolate 
 products        4,425,206    33%         3,196,314    28% 
Hydration and 
 beverage 
 enhancing 
 products        1,609,893    12%         2,318,791    20% 
Snacks and 
 other food 
 items           1,474,115    11%         1,550,974    13% 
Other               47,192    --%            73,179     1% 
                ----------   ---   ---   ----------   --- --- 
Gross sales     15,665,834   117%        13,661,035   118% 
Shipping 
 income            107,835     1%           132,900     1% 
Discounts and 
 promotional 
 activity       (2,425,046)  (18)%       (2,187,736)  (19)% 
                ----------   ---         ----------   --- 
Sales, net     $13,348,623   100%       $11,606,199   100% 
                ==========   ===   ===   ==========   === === 
 
 
                           Year Ended December 31, 
               ------------------------------------------------ 
                        2025                     2024 
               -----------------------  ----------------------- 
                               % of                     % of 
                    $          Total         $          Total 
               ------------  ---------  ------------  --------- 
Coffee 
 creamers      $29,324,248    59%       $23,088,363    53% 
Coffee, tea, 
 and hot 
 chocolate 
 products       15,281,939    31%        11,184,525    26% 
Hydration and 
 beverage 
 enhancing 
 products        7,131,460    14%         9,207,964    21% 
Snacks and 
 other food 
 items           5,694,789    11%         6,215,989    14% 
Other              200,483    --%           172,788    --% 
                ----------   ---   ---   ----------   --- --- 
Gross sales     57,632,919   115%        49,869,629   114% 
Shipping 
 income            489,352     1%           506,732     1% 
Discounts and 
 promotional 
 activity       (8,232,985)  (16)%       (7,081,224)  (15)% 
                ----------   ---         ----------   --- 
Sales, net     $49,889,286   100%       $43,295,137   100% 
                ==========   ===   ===   ==========   === === 
 
 
                        Three Months Ended December 31, 
              ---------------------------------------------------- 
                        2025                       2024 
              -------------------------  ------------------------- 
                   $        % of Total        $        % of Total 
              -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------ 
E-commerce    $ 6,387,666      48%       $ 6,788,346      58% 
Wholesale       6,960,957      52%         4,817,853      42% 
               ----------  ------   ---   ----------  ------ --- 
Sales, net    $13,348,623     100%       $11,606,199     100% 
               ==========  ======   ===   ==========  ====== === 
 
 
                            Year Ended December 31, 
              ---------------------------------------------------- 
                        2025                       2024 
              -------------------------  ------------------------- 
                   $        % of Total        $        % of Total 
              -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------ 
E-commerce    $24,961,486      50%       $25,642,366      59% 
Wholesale      24,927,800      50%        17,652,771      41% 
               ----------  ------   ---   ----------  ------ --- 
Sales, net    $49,889,286     100%       $43,295,137     100% 
               ==========  ======   ===   ==========  ====== === 
 
 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

We had $5.3 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of December 31, 2025, and no outstanding debt.

Cash used in operating activities was $2.8 million for the fiscal year 2025, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $0.9 million in the same period in 2024. The year-over-year change was primarily driven by working capital. Inventory levels increased in the first half of 2025 as the Company purchased additional inventory in advance of anticipated tariff-related cost increases and built safety stock of key products to support growing demand and reduce the risk of out-of-stocks. Inventory levels have decreased since their peak in the second quarter of 2025 consistent with management's strategy. In addition, accounts receivable increased due to the timing of large wholesale shipments at year-end, which were subsequently collected in the first quarter of 2026.

2026 Financial Outlook

On a directional basis, the Company expects fiscal year 2026 Net Sales for the combined business to grow at least in the high single digits compared to the aggregate 2025 combined Net Sales of $95.2 million, and expect Adjusted EBITDA to increase year-over-year, driven by top-line growth and the realization of integration synergies. The Company intends to provide formal fiscal year 2026 financial guidance, including combined company net sales and profitability targets, in connection with its first quarter 2026 earnings release.

Navitas Acquisition and Nexus Capital Investment

On March 12, 2026, Laird Superfood, Inc. completed two concurrent transactions: (i) the acquisition of Global Superfoods Corp. ("GSC"), the parent company of Navitas LLC ("Navitas"), for a purchase price of $38.5 million, subject to post-closing adjustments (the "Navitas Acquisition"), and (ii) the purchase by Gateway Superfood NSSIII Investment, LLC and Gateway Superfood NSSIV Investment, LLC (together, the "Investor"), each an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP ("Nexus"), of 50,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") at $1,000 per share for gross proceeds of $50.0 million (the "Nexus Investment" and together with the Navitas Acquisition, the "Transactions"), pursuant to that certain investment agreement dated December 21, 2025 (the "Investment Agreement"). The net proceeds from the Nexus Investment were used to complete the Navitas Acquisition. The Transactions were approved by the Company's stockholders at a special meeting held on March 11, 2026. The results of Navitas are not included in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Historical Financial Information for Navitas Organics

The following financial information for GSC has been derived from GSC's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, audited by Baker Tilly, GSC's independent registered accounting firm. This information should not be relied upon as a definitive representation of the combined business's future financial performance. For informational purposes, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, GSC generated Net Sales of $45.3 million and Gross Profit of $14.4 million, reflecting Gross Margin of approximately 31.8%. GSC reported Net Income of approximately $1.6 million for the period. These results are presented on a historical basis and were not included in Laird Superfood's consolidated results for fiscal year 2025.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

We will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET today to discuss our financial results. Participants may access the live webcast on the Laird Superfood Investor Relations website at https://investors.lairdsuperfood.com under "Events". The webcast will be archived on the Company's website and will be available for replay for at least two weeks.

About Laird Superfood

Laird Superfood, Inc. creates award-winning, plant-based superfood products that are clean, delicious, and functional. Our products are designed to enhance a consumer's daily ritual and keep them fueled naturally throughout the day. Laird Superfood was co-founded in 2015 by the world's most prolific big-wave surfer, Laird Hamilton. Laird Superfood's offerings are environmentally conscientious, responsibly tested and made with real ingredients. Shop all products online at www.lairdsuperfood.com and join the Laird Superfood community on social media for the latest news and daily doses of inspiration.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and the conference call referencing this press release contain "forward-looking" statements, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws, including but not limited to our 2026 financial outlook and statements regarding Laird Superfood's anticipated expansion across its platforms, channels, products, and geographies, cash runway, future financial performance, and growth. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "outlook," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects, " "seeks," "should," "will," "would," or the antonyms of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on Laird Superfood's current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause Laird Superfood's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to: (1) volatility regarding our revenue, expenses, including shipping expenses, and other operating results; (2) our ability to acquire new direct and wholesale customers and successfully retain existing customers; (3) our ability to attract and retain our suppliers, distributors and co-manufacturers, and effectively manage their costs and performance; (4) effects of real or perceived quality or health issues with our products or other issues that adversely affect our brand and reputation; (5) our ability to innovate on a timely and cost-effective basis, predict changes in consumer preferences and develop successful new products, or updates to existing products, and develop innovative marketing strategies; (6) adverse developments regarding prices and availability of raw materials and other inputs, a substantial amount of which come from a limited number of suppliers outside the United States, including in areas which may be adversely affected by climate change; (7) effects of changes in the tastes and preferences of our consumers and consumer preferences for natural and organic food products; (8) the financial condition of, and our relationships with, our suppliers, co-manufacturers, distributors, retailers and food service customers, as well as the health of the food service industry generally; (9) the ability of ourselves, our suppliers and co-manufacturers to comply with food safety, environmental or other laws or regulations and the potential impact of policy changes regarding imports, exports, and tariffs; (10) our plans for future investments in our business, our anticipated capital expenditures and our estimates regarding our capital requirements, including our ability to continue as a going concern; (11) the costs and success of our marketing efforts, and our ability to promote our brand; (12) our reliance on our executive team and other key personnel and our ability to identify, recruit and retain skilled and general working personnel; (13) our ability to effectively manage our growth; (14) our ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants; (15) the impact of adverse economic conditions, consumer confidence and spending levels; (16) the growth rates of the markets in which we compete, and (17) the other risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
 
                       LAIRD SUPERFOOD, INC. 
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                             (unaudited) 
 
                                                Year Ended 
                                               December 31, 
                                      ------------------------------ 
                                          2025           2024 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
Sales, net                            $ 49,889,286   $ 43,295,137 
Cost of goods sold                     (30,978,702)   (25,607,556) 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
Gross profit                            18,910,584     17,687,581 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
General and administrative 
   Salaries, wages, and benefits         4,456,236      4,367,976 
   Other general and administrative      5,770,409      4,931,033 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
      Total general and 
       administrative expenses          10,226,645      9,299,009 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
Sales and marketing 
   Marketing and advertising             7,436,124      6,484,611 
   Selling                               4,352,110      3,825,992 
   Related party marketing 
    agreements                             309,805        251,061 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
      Total sales and marketing 
       expenses                         12,098,039     10,561,664 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
      Total operating expenses          22,324,684     19,860,673 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
Operating loss                          (3,414,100)    (2,173,092) 
Other income                               182,635        413,255 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
Loss before income taxes                (3,231,465)    (1,759,837) 
Income tax expense                         (20,746)       (60,324) 
                                       -----------    ----------- 
Net loss                              $ (3,252,211)  $ (1,820,161) 
                                       ===========    =========== 
Net loss per share: 
Basic and diluted                     $      (0.31)  $      (0.18) 
                                       ===========    =========== 
Weighted-average shares of common 
 stock outstanding used in computing 
 net loss per share of common stock, 
 basic and diluted                      10,554,211      9,946,733 

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