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- **Revenue Growth**: 31% YoY to $119M, with modern oral up 628% YoY.
- **Margin Expansion**: Gross margin +360bps to 59.2%, EBITDA margin 26.3%.
- **Strategic Investments**: $100M raised for salesforce (ahead of 2026 target), U.S. manufacturing, and international expansion.
- **Category Outlook**: Bullish on $10B+ modern oral market, with 5-6 dominant brands; Fre/On! positioned for double-digit share.
- **Risks**: Tariffs, promotional competition, and supply chain execution.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Expressed condolences for the UPS flight tragedy, emphasizing community ties without direct employee impact.
- Q3 revenue surged 31% YoY to $119M, driven by modern oral products (628% YoY growth in white pouches).
- Raised 2025 EBITDA guidance to $115-$120M (from $110-$114M) and modern oral sales to $125-$130M (from $100-$110M).
- Highlighted strategic investments: $100M raised via ATM for salesforce expansion, manufacturing, and international growth.
- Modern oral brands Fre and On! outperformed, with Fre launching new SKUs and On! entering brick-and-mortar.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Gross margin improved 360bps YoY to 59.2%, driven by modern oral scale and cost efficiencies.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose 17% YoY to $31.3M, with 26.3% margin.
- Cash balance of $201M, with $97.5M net proceeds from ATM to fund white pouch expansion.
- 2026 U.S. manufacturing lines expected to reduce tariffs and freight costs.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Distribution & Market Share**: Fre and On! gaining shelf space, with On! entering brick-and-mortar. Management cautious on in-store share but optimistic on long-term growth.
- **Promotional Environment**: Competitors' promotions seen as category growth drivers; company maintains pricing integrity, focusing on brand building.
- **Profitability Balance**: 26% EBITDA margin maintained despite investments; expect measured spending on high ROI initiatives.
- **Manufacturing Costs**: Onshore production expected to reduce COGS by $0.02-$0.03/unit, offsetting tariffs.
- **Stoker Segment**: MST and loose leaf growth driven by share gains and pricing, despite category headwinds.
- **Loyalty Programs**: Fre and On! subscription growth seen as key retention metric, with first-party data insights.


Turning Point Brands, Inc. (TPB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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