On Oct. 31, Motley Fool Hidden Gems selection HouseValues (NASDAQ:SOLD) released third-quarter earnings for the period ended Sept. 31.

  • Net income fell 140% because of higher marketing and product development expenses.
  • FCF fell 81% on a decrease in cash from operations and higher capital expenditures.
  • Get the full scoop on the quarter from Rick Munarriz.

(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Sales

$25,049

$23,985

$23,337

2.8%

Net Profit

--

($1,463)

$4,331

N/A

EPS

$0.03

($0.06)

$0.16

N/A

Diluted Shares

--

25,404

27,772

(8.5%)



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Margin Checkup

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change*

Operating Margin

(9.74%)

25.39%

(35.13)

Net Margin

(6.10%)

18.56%

(24.66)

*Expressed in percentage points.

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Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Cash + ST Invest.

$78,909

$88,818

(11.2%)

Accounts Rec.

$474

$293

61.8%



Liabilities

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Accounts Payable

$1,308

$1,610

(18.8%)

Notes Payable

$1,709

$0

N/A



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Cash Flow Highlights

YTD 2006

YTD 2005

Change

Cash From Ops.

$10,140

$19,845

(48.9%)

Capital Expenditures

$7,235

$4,984

45.2%

Free Cash Flow

$2,905

$14,861

(80.5%)



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