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SEC filingQ1 revenue declined 80.7% to $92.7K due to reduced Edward activities ahead of its planned sale and lower TWEW demand from tariff changes, while gross margin held at 21.4% and operating/net losses narrowed 20.4%/23.0% through cost discipline.
Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. reported Q1 FY2026 results reflecting strategic wind-down of its Edward segment ahead of a planned sale, alongside softer TWEW demand. Total revenue dropped 80.7% year-over-year to $92.7K from $479.8K, primarily due to reduced business activities and customer volume at Edward in anticipation of the transaction, as noted in Management's Discussion. TWEW revenue also faced headwinds from reduced customer demand following 2025 tariff policy changes, contributing to the topline contraction. This aligns with broader challenges since late 2023, including weakening macroeconomic conditions, PRC luxury automaker price competition, and consumer shifts toward domestic EVs.
Operating income loss narrowed 20.4% to -$764.3K from -$960.4K, with operating margin at -824.5%, signaling effective cost controls during the transition. Net income loss improved 23.0% to -$616.3K from -$800.0K, though diluted EPS deteriorated to -$4.53 from -$0.23, influenced by post-period share adjustments. These improvements stem from disciplined expense management amid the revenue pullback.
Looking forward, the Company plans to focus on operational efficiencies and expanding TWEW's California market presence post-Edward divestiture. However, risks persist, including potential compliance burdens that could require asset disposals or strategy alterations. This quarter's results position CTNT for a leaner structure, emphasizing core TWEW growth amid macroeconomic pressures.