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Beachbody Company, Inc. (BODY)·Q1 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 revenue of $120.0M declined 17.2% YoY but marked the first sequential quarterly revenue growth since 2021 and exceeded the midpoint of guidance; adjusted EBITDA was $4.6M and free cash flow was positive for the first time since 2020, reflecting tangible progress on the turnaround plan .
- Gross margin improved to 67.7% (from 62.2% in Q4’23 and 63.0% in Q1’23), driven by lower content amortization and better pricing/inventory management; digital gross margin reached ~79% and nutrition gross margin rose to ~60%, per management commentary on the call .
- Liquidity strengthened: net cash position rose to $14.4M from $3.9M in Q4’23; CFO highlighted aggressive cost actions and liquidity initiatives, including sale-leaseback and a non-core divestiture, supporting the improved balance sheet and cash generation .
- Q2’24 guidance introduced: revenue $103–$113M and adjusted EBITDA -$3M to +$3M; management continues to prioritize profitable revenue and sustainable FCF while working through connected fitness inventory and customer reactivation initiatives .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Positive free cash flow ($7.4M) and operating cash flow ($9.1M) for the first time since 2020; revenue exceeded guidance midpoint, and adjusted EBITDA beat guidance midpoint, underscoring improved operating leverage and cost discipline .
- Material gross margin expansion: company gross margin 67.7% (+550 bps q/q; +470 bps y/y), with digital gross margin ~79% and nutrition ~60% as content amortization moderated and pricing/inventory were managed more tightly (management on call) .
- Liquidity progress: net cash position improved to $14.4M from $3.9M in Q4’23; CFO emphasized “on track to achieve approximately $250 million in cash cost savings in 2024” supporting improved liquidity and profitability trajectory .
What Went Wrong
- Total revenue -17.2% YoY to $120.0M; digital -5% YoY, nutrition -25% YoY, connected fitness -50% YoY, reflecting ongoing demand reset and the de-emphasis of less profitable revenue streams .
- Continued GAAP losses: operating loss improved but remained ($10.8M); net loss ($14.2M); connected fitness gross margin remained negative as the company focuses on selling on-hand inventory to generate cash .
- Customer base metrics remain pressured YoY: total subscriptions down ~30%, digital subscriptions 1.22M vs 1.75M, nutrition subscriptions 0.15M vs 0.21M; management noted reactivation of former/prospective customers is taking longer than anticipated .
Financial Results
Income Statement Summary (USD millions, except per-share)
Note: EPS comparability across Q3’23 vs Q4’23/Q1’24 is affected by share count changes reported in filings .
Segment Revenue (USD millions)
Key KPIs
Actual vs Guidance and Estimates – Q1 2024
Consensus estimates (S&P Global) were unavailable for BODY due to a data mapping limitation; third-party sources reported Q1 revenue of $120.05M “beat by $4.90M” and EPS of -$1.73 “beat by $0.06,” while GAAP diluted EPS per 8-K was -$2.10 .
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We are pleased with our performance in the first quarter, beating the midpoint of our revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance… we have achieved our first positive free cash flow quarter since 2020.” – Carl Daikeler, CEO .
- “Our net cash position increased from $3.9 million at December 31, 2023 to $14.4 million at March 31, 2024.” – Marc Suidan, CFO .
- “We remain on track to achieve approximately $250 million in cash cost savings in 2024… in line with our business rearchitecture plan.” – Marc Suidan, CFO (call) .
- “We beat the midpoint of our revenue guidance and achieved quarter-over-quarter revenue growth for the first time since Q4 of 2021.” – Mark Goldston, Executive Chairman (call) .
Q&A Highlights
- Partnerships and demand funnel: Management discussed an HSA/FSA pathway via a partnership with Dr. B to support subscription growth and referenced a broader pipeline of aligned partnerships .
- Margin trajectory: CFO outlined drivers behind gross margin expansion (lower content amortization, nutrition pricing/inventory discipline) and the goal to push digital gross margins above 80% over time .
- Customer reactivation: Management noted reactivation of former/prospective customers is taking longer than anticipated but remains a key focus alongside broadening the commercial aperture beyond pure subscriptions .
- Connected Fitness: Continued focus on selling on-hand inventory for cash; connected fitness remains <5% of revenue and negative margin .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus was unavailable for BODY due to a mapping limitation; as such, comparisons to S&P Global estimates could not be provided.
- Third-party sources reported Q1 revenue “beat by $4.90M” and EPS “beat by $0.06” (third-party EPS figure -$1.73 vs GAAP diluted EPS -$2.10 per 8-K), indicating a modest beat against external estimates despite a GAAP loss .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Positive free cash flow and improved net cash position signal better balance sheet resilience and execution against the turnaround plan; liquidity improvement was a focal CFO initiative .
- Margin expansion (gross margin to 67.7%) demonstrates operating leverage as content amortization moderates and nutrition pricing/inventory actions take hold; watch for digital gross margin >80% target .
- Q2 guidance implies sequential revenue step down vs Q1 (seasonality and ongoing portfolio reshaping), but the adjusted EBITDA range (-$3M to +$3M) brackets breakeven, sustaining profitability focus .
- Subscription KPIs remain under YoY pressure; success of reactivation and broadened go-to-market (including partnerships like Dr. B’s HSA/FSA) will be critical to stabilizing the digital base .
- Connected fitness remains a drag but is a small revenue contributor; ongoing sell-down supports cash generation near term .
- Near-term trading set-up: Narrative is improving (positive FCF, net cash, margin gains), but visibility on durable top-line stabilization is still developing—updates on reactivation KPIs and partnership conversion could be catalysts .
Supplemental financial detail (from Q1’24 press release):
- Cash from operations $9.1M; Free Cash Flow $7.4M; Adj. EBITDA $4.6M .
- Balance sheet (3/31/24): Cash & equivalents $38.9M; Term Loan current $5.9M, long-term $18.7M; Net cash position $14.4M .