BUDA · Buda Juice Inc.

Buda Juice delivered its first full quarter as a public company with revenue growth of 17.7% to $3.5 million, exceeding the mid-teens outlook from the prior earnings call, driven by expansion in the Ultra Fresh™ category. Gross margin faced pressure from a temporary lime cost increase due to supply chain disruptions in western Mexico, though conditions stabilized by quarter-end. This was partially offset by improved labor efficiency, with labor costs as a percentage of revenue declining over 150 basis points year over year. Operating income fell to $0.6 million from $0.8 million amid higher selling, general, and administrative expenses rising to $0.7 million from $0.4 million, reflecting public company costs. Net income dropped to $0.4 million or $0.03 diluted EPS, with non-GAAP net income stable at $0.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $0.8 million, underscoring operational resilience. Free cash flow expanded 37% to $1.1 million, supported by $1.3 million in operating cash flow. Balance sheet strengthened dramatically post-IPO, with cash at $19.8 million versus $1.8 million at year-end, total assets at $22.9 million, and equity at $21.0 million. Post-quarter, expansion of Buda Fresh™ Cherry Limeade into 246 Walmart stores across nine states advances national scaling of the Fresh35°™ cold-chain platform beyond Texas, aligning with stated public strategy.