HPCO
HPCO
Hempacco Co., Inc.Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $2.04M ▲ | $6.62M ▲ | $-6.95M ▼ | -340.49% ▼ | $-23.7 ▼ | $-6.73M ▼ |
| Q3-2023 | $1.33M ▲ | $1.68M ▲ | $-2.21M ▼ | -166.7% ▲ | $-7.7 ▼ | $-2.13M ▼ |
| Q2-2023 | $254.6K ▼ | $1.45M ▼ | $-1.58M ▲ | -619.17% ▲ | $-5.6 ▲ | $-1.6M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $424.36K ▼ | $2.28M ▼ | $-3.41M ▲ | -803.96% ▲ | $-13.2 ▲ | $-2.35M ▲ |
| Q4-2022 | $528.88K | $2.96M | $-4.98M | -941.99% | $-21.3 | $-5.33M |
What's going well?
Sales are growing quickly, up 54% this quarter. The company is able to bring in more revenue, which could be a sign of demand or market traction.
What's concerning?
Costs are spiraling out of control, with operating expenses and losses both more than tripling. The company is losing money on every sale, and the bottom line is moving in the wrong direction.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $109.83K ▲ | $18.04M ▲ | $18.82M ▲ | $-367.81K ▼ |
| Q3-2023 | $17.08K ▼ | $14.44M ▲ | $5.66M ▲ | $8.95M ▼ |
| Q2-2023 | $1.39M ▼ | $12.6M ▼ | $2M ▲ | $10.74M ▼ |
| Q1-2023 | $4.04M ▲ | $13.84M ▲ | $1.66M ▼ | $12.29M ▲ |
| Q4-2022 | $548.33K | $9.48M | $1.92M | $7.66M |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has invested heavily in property and equipment, and some customers are paying upfront. There is a small improvement in cash compared to last quarter.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Debt has exploded, cash is extremely low, and equity is now negative. Liquidity is in crisis, with far more bills due soon than assets to pay them, and inventory is piling up.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $-6.98M ▼ | $-872.58K ▲ | $-3.45M ▼ | $4.41M ▲ | $92.75K ▲ | $-1.12M ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $-2.26M ▼ | $-1.15M ▲ | $-15K ▲ | $-203.52K ▲ | $-1.37M ▲ | $-1.17M ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $-1.61M ▲ | $-1.87M ▲ | $-112K ▼ | $-673.21K ▼ | $-2.65M ▼ | $-1.98M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $-2.38M ▲ | $-1.96M ▼ | $-36.19K ▼ | $5.48M ▲ | $3.49M ▲ | $-1.99M ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $-5.11M | $-1.15M | $218.14K | $-1.49M | $-2.43M | $-1.09M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Operating cash burn is shrinking, and working capital changes provided a temporary cash boost. The company is not diluting shareholders through new stock issuance.
What are the cash flow concerns?
The company is still losing money, burning through cash, and now relies on heavy borrowing to survive. Cash on hand is extremely low, and working capital benefits are likely one-time.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Hempacco Co., Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Hempacco’s main strengths are its rapid early revenue growth from a standing start, its differentiated product technology, and its strong branding and partnership network. The company has demonstrated the ability to secure celebrity collaborations, develop unique smokable hemp and alternative products, and attract capital to fund expansion. Its growing asset base, including specialized equipment and intellectual property, reflects a tangible commitment to building a real operating platform rather than a purely virtual brand. The diversity of revenue models—own brands, private label, and IP licensing—offers multiple avenues to capture value if the underlying economics can be improved.
Risks are substantial and concentrated in financial health, execution, and governance. The company is deeply loss‑making, with worsening margins, heavy cash burn, and no clear near‑term path to self‑funding operations. The balance sheet shows negative equity, high and rising leverage, and very weak liquidity, leaving little buffer against setbacks. Delisting from Nasdaq and late filings raise questions about internal controls and corporate discipline, while dependence on frequent capital raising exposes existing shareholders to dilution and funding risk. Competitive and regulatory uncertainties in the hemp and alternative tobacco space add another layer of unpredictability.
The outlook is highly uncertain and hinges on whether Hempacco can convert its creative brand and product platform into a financially sustainable business. On the positive side, its IP, partnerships, and planned expansions into new products and channels could support broader distribution and higher sales over time, especially if a large‑scale distribution or merger strategy comes together successfully. On the negative side, current financial trends are pointed firmly in the wrong direction, and the company has limited room to absorb further missteps. The future path will likely be binary: either a successful operational and financial turnaround that validates the disruptive vision, or increasing financial and strategic pressure if losses and cash burn continue at current levels.
About Hempacco Co., Inc.
https://hempaccoinc.comHempacco Co., Inc. manufactures and sells smokable hemp and herb products in California. It offers The Real Stuff hemp smokables. The company was formerly known as The Hempacco Co., Inc. and changed its name to Hempacco Co., Inc. in May 2021. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $2.04M ▲ | $6.62M ▲ | $-6.95M ▼ | -340.49% ▼ | $-23.7 ▼ | $-6.73M ▼ |
| Q3-2023 | $1.33M ▲ | $1.68M ▲ | $-2.21M ▼ | -166.7% ▲ | $-7.7 ▼ | $-2.13M ▼ |
| Q2-2023 | $254.6K ▼ | $1.45M ▼ | $-1.58M ▲ | -619.17% ▲ | $-5.6 ▲ | $-1.6M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $424.36K ▼ | $2.28M ▼ | $-3.41M ▲ | -803.96% ▲ | $-13.2 ▲ | $-2.35M ▲ |
| Q4-2022 | $528.88K | $2.96M | $-4.98M | -941.99% | $-21.3 | $-5.33M |
What's going well?
Sales are growing quickly, up 54% this quarter. The company is able to bring in more revenue, which could be a sign of demand or market traction.
What's concerning?
Costs are spiraling out of control, with operating expenses and losses both more than tripling. The company is losing money on every sale, and the bottom line is moving in the wrong direction.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $109.83K ▲ | $18.04M ▲ | $18.82M ▲ | $-367.81K ▼ |
| Q3-2023 | $17.08K ▼ | $14.44M ▲ | $5.66M ▲ | $8.95M ▼ |
| Q2-2023 | $1.39M ▼ | $12.6M ▼ | $2M ▲ | $10.74M ▼ |
| Q1-2023 | $4.04M ▲ | $13.84M ▲ | $1.66M ▼ | $12.29M ▲ |
| Q4-2022 | $548.33K | $9.48M | $1.92M | $7.66M |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has invested heavily in property and equipment, and some customers are paying upfront. There is a small improvement in cash compared to last quarter.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Debt has exploded, cash is extremely low, and equity is now negative. Liquidity is in crisis, with far more bills due soon than assets to pay them, and inventory is piling up.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2023 | $-6.98M ▼ | $-872.58K ▲ | $-3.45M ▼ | $4.41M ▲ | $92.75K ▲ | $-1.12M ▲ |
| Q3-2023 | $-2.26M ▼ | $-1.15M ▲ | $-15K ▲ | $-203.52K ▲ | $-1.37M ▲ | $-1.17M ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $-1.61M ▲ | $-1.87M ▲ | $-112K ▼ | $-673.21K ▼ | $-2.65M ▼ | $-1.98M ▲ |
| Q1-2023 | $-2.38M ▲ | $-1.96M ▼ | $-36.19K ▼ | $5.48M ▲ | $3.49M ▲ | $-1.99M ▼ |
| Q4-2022 | $-5.11M | $-1.15M | $218.14K | $-1.49M | $-2.43M | $-1.09M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
Operating cash burn is shrinking, and working capital changes provided a temporary cash boost. The company is not diluting shareholders through new stock issuance.
What are the cash flow concerns?
The company is still losing money, burning through cash, and now relies on heavy borrowing to survive. Cash on hand is extremely low, and working capital benefits are likely one-time.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Hempacco Co., Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Hempacco’s main strengths are its rapid early revenue growth from a standing start, its differentiated product technology, and its strong branding and partnership network. The company has demonstrated the ability to secure celebrity collaborations, develop unique smokable hemp and alternative products, and attract capital to fund expansion. Its growing asset base, including specialized equipment and intellectual property, reflects a tangible commitment to building a real operating platform rather than a purely virtual brand. The diversity of revenue models—own brands, private label, and IP licensing—offers multiple avenues to capture value if the underlying economics can be improved.
Risks are substantial and concentrated in financial health, execution, and governance. The company is deeply loss‑making, with worsening margins, heavy cash burn, and no clear near‑term path to self‑funding operations. The balance sheet shows negative equity, high and rising leverage, and very weak liquidity, leaving little buffer against setbacks. Delisting from Nasdaq and late filings raise questions about internal controls and corporate discipline, while dependence on frequent capital raising exposes existing shareholders to dilution and funding risk. Competitive and regulatory uncertainties in the hemp and alternative tobacco space add another layer of unpredictability.
The outlook is highly uncertain and hinges on whether Hempacco can convert its creative brand and product platform into a financially sustainable business. On the positive side, its IP, partnerships, and planned expansions into new products and channels could support broader distribution and higher sales over time, especially if a large‑scale distribution or merger strategy comes together successfully. On the negative side, current financial trends are pointed firmly in the wrong direction, and the company has limited room to absorb further missteps. The future path will likely be binary: either a successful operational and financial turnaround that validates the disruptive vision, or increasing financial and strategic pressure if losses and cash burn continue at current levels.

CEO
Sandro Piancone
Compensation Summary
(Year 2022)
Split Record
| Date | Type | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | Reverse | 1:10 |

