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Hour Loop Inc

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Mcap
68,6M USD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
1,7 %
ROE
24,4 %
Net margin
1,2 %
Debt / equity
0,64
Beta
52w range
Volume
Day range
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$1,85
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Next earnings
2026-10-28
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About

Hour Loop Inc operates as a department store retailer, generating revenue primarily through the sale of a broad range of consumer goods.

Business. Hour Loop Inc (HOUR.O) is a department store retailer operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the business is described at the industry level as a product-sale entity focused on department store activities.

Classification99 %
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Industry groupDepartment Stores
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
— buy— hold— sell
Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
24,4 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Hour Loop Inc (HOUR.O) is a department store retailer operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the business is described at the industry level as a product-sale entity focused on department store activities.

    Classification99 %
    SectorConsumer Discretionary
    Industry groupDepartment Stores
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Hour Loop Inc maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, indicating moderate leverage relative to its equity base. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.37, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The liquidity_fpt metric reveals a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential near-term liquidity constraints.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 24.38%, which is strong but must be compared to the industry median to assess relative performance. The return on assets (ROA) of 7.16% is also positive, though it is important to evaluate this against the broader department store industry's average ROA to determine if the company is efficiently utilizing its assets.

    The company's revenue is derived from a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed in the available data. This lack of segment and geographic diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and shifts in consumer demand.

    Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is expected to remain flat, with no significant revenue growth projected in the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue data shows a stable but non-expanding revenue base, which may limit the company's ability to scale operations or increase market share.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio and negative net cash position. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding or recent capital adjustments. However, the company's reliance on a single business model and lack of geographic diversification could pose long-term strategic risks.

    Recent events, including filings and transcripts, have not revealed any material changes in the company's operations or strategic direction. The absence of recent significant events suggests a stable but potentially stagnant business environment.

    Key takeaways
    • Hour Loop Inc has a strong ROE of 24.38% but must be compared to industry medians to assess relative performance.
    • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.37 and a negative net cash position after debt.
    • Hour Loop Inc lacks geographic and segment diversification, increasing exposure to regional and market-specific risks.
    • The company's growth trajectory is flat, with no significant revenue growth expected in the near term.
    • Dilution risk is low, but the company's capital structure and liquidity position require close monitoring.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    $1,95
    Market cap
    $74.2M
    Enterprise value
    $74.9M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    29.0x
    P / B
    10.6x
    P / Tangible book
    10.6x
    Tangible book
    $7.0M
    Net cash
    -$655.7k
    Current ratio
    1.4
    Debt / equity
    0.6
    ROA
    7.2%
    ROE
    24.4%
    Cash conversion
    151.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.1%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Apparel
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Consumer Electronics
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Home & Garden Décor
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Kitchenware & Housewares
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Toys & Games
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYConsumer CyclicalsIndustryDepartment Stores993,7B node revenueAMZN 72,2%JD 19,5%CPNG 3,5%M 2,2%W 1,2%DDS 0,7%ETSY 0,3%MNSO 0,2%Other 0,3%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered setHOUR 0,0% · rank #12 of 12

    Business relationships

    Business relationships5 disclosed relationships · 3 types · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Customers3
    Amazon.Com IncAMZN.OCustomer95%Source ↗
    EBAY INC.EBAY.OCustomer85%Source ↗
    Walmart IncWMT.OCustomer85%Source ↗
    Partners1
    Amazon.Com IncAMZN.OPartner95%Source ↗
    Vendors1
    Fedex CorpFDX.OVendor90%Source ↗

    Supply chain

    Vendors → HOUR ↔ Partners → Customers · click any node to drill
    VENDORSPARTNERSCUSTOMERSHOURHOURHour Loop Inc5 entitiesFedex CorpCourier, Postal, Air FreUSAmazon.Com IncDepartment StoresUSAmazon.Com IncDepartment StoresUSEBAY INC.Diversified Online ServiUSWalmart IncFood Retail & DistributiUS
    5 mentions in 10-K0 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
    Updated 2026-06-24

    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison8 peers · vs HOUR · multiples and returns
    AM
    AMZN
    Amazon.Com Inc
    $278,30
    3,03T USD
    P/E
    35,1x
    -8,5 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    17,6 %
    -6,8 vs self
    JD
    JD
    JD.com, Inc.
    $32,86
    97,9B USD
    P/E
    6,0x
    -37,6 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    6,2 %
    -18,2 vs self
    CP
    CPNG
    Coupang Inc
    $17,00
    30,7B USD
    P/E
    7 227,2x
    +7 183,6 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    0,1 %
    -24,3 vs self
    M
    M
    Macy'S Inc
    $26,11
    6,9B USD
    P/E
    10,4x
    -33,2 vs self
    Div yield
    3,1 %
    vs self
    ROE
    13,2 %
    -11,2 vs self
    W
    W
    WAYFAIR, INC.
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    DD
    DDS
    DDS
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    ET
    ETSY
    Etsy Inc
    $83,17
    10,1B USD
    P/E
    57,7x
    +14,2 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    -14,3 %
    -38,7 vs self
    MN
    MNSO
    Miniso Group Holding Ltd
    $13,53
    16,7B USD
    P/E
    7,6x
    -35,9 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self

    Market position

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    Options

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    Estimate revisions

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    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin1,7 %Below median
    Net Margin1,2 %Below median
    ROE24,4 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-0,1 %Above P75
    D/E0,64Below median
    Cash Conv1,51Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • Hour Loop Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Mixed / flat0 buys · 0 sellsnet $05 insiders · last 365d
    • Yu Sau KuenDirector, Senior Vice President, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 600 · 2026-04-06
    • Lenner Michael MinkinDirector · Common StockOther 1 600 · 2026-04-06
    • GAO MINGHUIDirector · Common StockOther 1 600 · 2026-04-06
    • Lai SamDirector, Chief Executive Officer, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 600 · 2026-04-06
    • Bui Hillary Hui-ChongDirector · Common StockOther 1 600 · 2026-04-06
    • Bui Hillary Hui-ChongDirector · Common StockOther 1 514 · 2026-01-05
    • GAO MINGHUIDirector · Common StockOther 1 514 · 2026-01-05
    • Yu Sau KuenDirector, Senior Vice President, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 514 · 2026-01-05
    • Lenner Michael MinkinDirector · Common StockOther 1 514 · 2026-01-05
    • Lai SamDirector, Chief Executive Officer, 10% owner · Common StockOther 1 514 · 2026-01-05
    • Bui Hillary Hui-ChongDirector · Common StockOther 951 · 2025-10-03
    • Yu Sau KuenDirector, Senior Vice President, 10% owner · Common StockOther 951 · 2025-10-03
    • Lai SamDirector, Chief Executive Officer, 10% owner · Common StockOther 951 · 2025-10-03
    • GAO MINGHUIDirector · Common StockOther 951 · 2025-10-03
    • Lenner Michael MinkinDirector · Common StockOther 951 · 2025-10-03

    Short positioning

    69.3Kshares short+2.2% vs prior
    1days to cover
    19.2%short of daily vol
    5fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    HOUR.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

    peak dispatch · —
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    HOURAMZN.OEBAY.OWMT.OAMZN.OFDX.ODepartment Sto
    This companySectorCustomersPartnersVendors

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 13.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 19.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 35.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 159.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 1.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 52.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 24.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 7.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.37xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 2.41xDerived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 236.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 724.3%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 150.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 117.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 150.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (annual): USD 23.82MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD 1.7MSEC XBRL filing
    • Gross profit (annual): USD 74.63MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 16.73MSEC XBRL filing
    • Capex (annual): USD 78.11KSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 16.83MSEC XBRL filing
    Showing 24 of 60 surfaced claims.
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-05-18FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-12FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-12FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-06 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2026-04
    2026-04-06INSIDERYu Sau Kuen transacted 1.6k sh — Director, Senior Vice President, 10% owner
    2026-04-06INSIDERLenner Michael Minkin transacted 1.6k sh — Director
    2026-04-06INSIDERGAO MINGHUI transacted 1.6k sh — Director
    2026-04-06INSIDERLai Sam transacted 1.6k sh — Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% owner
    2026-04-06INSIDERBui Hillary Hui-Chong transacted 1.6k sh — Director
    2026-03-24FILING10-K filing →
    2026-03-24FILING8-K filing →
    2026-03-17FILING8-K filing →
    2026-02-25FILING8-K filing →
    2026-02-03FILING8-K filing →
    2026-01-05 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2026-01
    2026-01-05INSIDERBui Hillary Hui-Chong transacted 1.5k sh — Director
    2026-01-05INSIDERGAO MINGHUI transacted 1.5k sh — Director
    2026-01-05INSIDERYu Sau Kuen transacted 1.5k sh — Director, Senior Vice President, 10% owner
    2026-01-05INSIDERLenner Michael Minkin transacted 1.5k sh — Director
    2026-01-05INSIDERLai Sam transacted 1.5k sh — Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% owner
    2025-11-12FILING10-Q filing →
    2025-11-12FILING8-K filing →
    2025-10-03 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2025-10
    2025-10-03INSIDERBui Hillary Hui-Chong transacted 951 sh — Director
    2025-10-03INSIDERYu Sau Kuen transacted 951 sh — Director, Senior Vice President, 10% owner
    2025-10-03INSIDERLai Sam transacted 951 sh — Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% owner
    2025-10-03INSIDERGAO MINGHUI transacted 951 sh — Director
    2025-10-03INSIDERLenner Michael Minkin transacted 951 sh — Director
    2025-09-04FILING8-K filing →
    2025-08-12FILING10-Q filing →
    2025-07-02 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2025-07
    2025-04-01 00:00 UTCINSIDER5 insider transactions — 2025-04
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