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Wetouch Technology Inc. (WETH) - Q2 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q covers the period ended June 30, 2026. Wetouch Technology Inc. is a Nevada holding company that conducts substantially all operations through its subsidiary in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of medium- to large-sized projected capacitive touchscreens for financial terminals, automotive, POS, gaming, medical, and industrial applications. The company is classified as a smaller reporting company and an emerging growth company.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Revenue increased 12.9% year-over-year (YoY) for the quarter and 9.4% for the six-month period. Growth was driven by a 7.8% increase in sales volume and a positive 6.0% impact from the appreciation of the RMB against the USD.
• Profitability: Gross margin improved to 34.9% (Q2) and 35.3% (6M) compared to 33.1% and 35.2% in the prior year periods, respectively. This was due to a shift in product mix toward higher-margin items like automotive and medical touchscreens.
• Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses increased 70.0% YoY for the quarter, primarily due to a one-time $1.0 million share-based compensation expense for stock grants to consultants. Excluding this, General and Administrative (G&A) expenses decreased 44.4% due to the expiration of prepaid consulting fees.
• Net Income: Net income remained flat at $2.2 million for the quarter compared to the prior year, despite higher operating income, due to the non-cash share-based compensation charge and a higher effective tax rate (32.1% vs 28.1%). For the six months, net income increased 25.0% to $6.0 million.
• Liquidity: Cash balances increased by $9.2 million during the six-month period, driven by operating cash flows and foreign exchange gains.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Facility Construction: The company is constructing a new facility in Chengdu, Sichuan. Completion is now estimated for the first half of 2027, with production commencing by the end of 2027. Total capital requirements are approximately $14.8 million, with $9.1 million recorded in construction in progress as of June 30, 2026.
• Dividend Declaration: On July 28, 2026, the Board declared a special cash dividend of $0.5 million (approx. $0.04 per share), payable on or about September 30, 2026.
• Subsequent Equity Grants: On July 2, 2026, the Board approved a grant of 850,000 restricted stocks to external consultants, vesting over six months.
• Internal Controls: Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2026, due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting previously disclosed. Remediation efforts are ongoing but not yet complete.
• Risks: Key risks include concentration of revenue (top 10 customers accounted for 99.9% of revenue), reliance on PRC operations (currency controls, regulatory changes), and the holding company structure which limits access to subsidiary cash without dividend distributions.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Share-Based Compensation Impact: Verify the sustainability of net income by excluding the $1.0 million non-cash stock grant expense recorded in Q2 2026.
• Internal Control Remediation: Monitor progress on the material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting, as these remain unremediated as of the filing date.
• Customer Concentration: Assess the risk associated with the top 10 customers representing 99.9% of total revenue.
• Capital Expenditure Timeline: Track the progress of the new facility construction, noting the delay to 2027 and the remaining commitment of approximately $1.1 million.
• Currency Exposure: Evaluate the impact of RMB/USD exchange rate fluctuations, which contributed significantly to reported revenue growth in the current period.