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B2Digital, Inc. (BTDG)·Q2 2022 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 FY2022 (three months ended September 30, 2021) revenue was $0.660M, up over 385% year over year; sequential revenue grew 16% from Q1 FY2022, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit sequential topline growth .
  • Losses widened: net loss was $2.557M vs $1.269M year over year, driven by higher G&A, interest expense, and negative changes in derivative liabilities .
  • Live events and gyms both showed strong growth: live events +834% YoY and gyms +257% YoY in the quarter, reflecting reopening and acquisition-driven expansion .
  • No Wall Street consensus estimates were available via S&P Global for BTDG; no earnings call transcript appears to have been filed for Q2 FY2022 [GetEstimates error; no transcript found].
  • Management highlighted brand momentum and expansion, with “fifth straight quarter” of sequential revenue growth as a key catalyst; guidance mid-quarter called for ~$0.673M Q2 revenue and the company delivered $0.660M, slightly below guidance .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Revenue growth across segments: Q2 FY2022 revenue rose to $0.660M from $0.136M YoY; live events revenue +834% YoY and gym revenue +257% YoY, reflecting reopening and acquisitions .
  • Sequential growth momentum: “Fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit sequential topline growth,” with Q2 revenue up 16% vs Q1 .
  • Management emphasized brand expansion: “We continue to see strong growth… This can no longer be framed as a trend related to post-pandemic reopening…” (Greg P. Bell) . The company operates at “more than 40 events per year” and is building sponsorship revenue potential .

What Went Wrong

  • Losses and cost structure: Net loss widened to $2.557M from $1.269M YoY; G&A rose to $1.854M in Q2 vs $0.675M YoY due to expansion and infrastructure costs .
  • Financing burden: Interest expense and negative fair value changes in derivative liabilities weighed on results; convertible debt outstanding totaled $3.012M at quarter-end .
  • Going concern and dilution risks: Management disclosed substantial doubt about going concern status given negative working capital and reliance on equity/debt financing; shares outstanding increased to ~1.382B .

Financial Results

MetricQ2 FY2021 (Sep 30, 2020)Q1 FY2022 (Jun 30, 2021)Q2 FY2022 (Sep 30, 2021)
Revenue ($USD)$135,927 $568,765 $660,010
Cost of Sales ($USD)$47,907 $203,502 $327,682
Gross Profit ($USD)$88,020 $365,263 $332,328
Net Income (Loss) ($USD)$(1,269,353) $(1,061,347) $(2,557,176)
EPS (Basic & Diluted) ($)$(0.00) $(0.00) $(0.00)
Consensus Revenue ($USD)N/AN/AN/A
Consensus EPS ($)N/AN/AN/A

Segment revenue breakdown:

Segment Revenue ($USD)Q2 FY2021 (Sep 30, 2020)Q1 FY2022 (Jun 30, 2021)Q2 FY2022 (Sep 30, 2021)
Live Events$30,318 $235,591 $283,171
Gym Revenue$105,609 $333,174 $376,839
Total Revenue$135,927 $568,765 $660,010

Selected KPIs:

KPIQ2 FY2021Q1 FY2022Q2 FY2022
Weighted Avg Shares574,198,491 1,207,948,242 1,369,390,550
Common Shares Outstanding (End of Period)658,957,259 1,306,890,550 1,381,890,550
States Licensed (Live MMA)12 12 12
ONE More Gym Locations5 5 5
Events per Year (Pace)>40 >40 >40

Notes: Gross margin and other ratios can be derived from the above cited values.

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent (Reported/Updated)Change
Revenue ($USD)Q2 FY2022~$673k (unaudited pace) $660,010 Lower vs guidance
Consolidated Revenue GrowthFY2022 (to Mar 31, 2022)N/A“On pace” for >300% YoY growth (unaudited) N/A
Live Event Revenue GrowthNov 2021 (monthly)N/A>460% YoY (unaudited) N/A

No formal guidance was provided for margins, OpEx, OI&E, tax rate, or dividends in the quarter’s materials .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q2 FY2022 earnings call transcript was found for BTDG.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2 and Q-1)Current Period (Q2 FY2022)Trend
Live events momentumPreliminary Q1 FY2022: “June Q revs up over 800% YoY” and breakout performance in live events ; Guidance update highlighting record quarter pace Live events +834% YoY; most events sell out; >40 events/year pace Improving
Gym expansionQ1 FY2022: acquisition of Club Fitness; gym rev +456% YoY Gym rev +257% YoY with five locations; continued scale plans Expanding
Licensing footprintLicensed in 12 states; building brand Still 12 states this quarter; later expanded to 20 states (post-year, April 2022) Stable in Q2
Sponsorship/media monetizationEmphasis on PPV distribution and sponsorship uplift Continued focus on content and sponsorship as audience grows Building
Financing/dilutionReliance on convertible notes; going concern disclosures Larger convertible balance and derivative liabilities; widened loss Deteriorating financing profile

Management Commentary

  • “We continue to see strong growth, logging our fifth straight quarter of double-digit topline expansion… we still saw 16% growth over our June quarter.” — Greg P. Bell, CEO .
  • “November was another strong month that sets up a strong close to the Company’s most successful year of operations.” — Greg P. Bell, CEO .
  • Post-year context: “Topline performance growing at an accelerating rate… licensed in 20 states for live MMA Fights… 50 fights planned in the next 12 months.” — Greg P. Bell (April 2022) .

Q&A Highlights

No Q2 FY2022 earnings call transcript was available; therefore Q&A themes and guidance clarifications are not available for this period.

Estimates Context

  • No S&P Global/Capital IQ consensus EPS or revenue estimates were available for BTDG for Q2 FY2022 (microcap OTC coverage gap). As a result, comparisons to Wall Street consensus could not be performed [GetEstimates error].
  • Given absence of coverage, near-term estimate revisions are unlikely to be a catalyst; investors should monitor company-issued performance updates and financing developments .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Momentum in core operations: Q2 revenue rose to $0.660M (+>385% YoY), with sequential growth of 16%; live events and gyms both contributed materially .
  • Profitability remains a challenge: net loss widened to $2.557M driven by higher G&A, interest, and derivative mark-to-market; watch cost discipline and financing terms .
  • Financing risk: significant reliance on convertible notes ($3.012M), derivative liabilities, and equity issuance; dilution and going-concern disclosures warrant caution .
  • Execution vs guidance: management’s mid-quarter revenue pace ($~673k) was largely met ($660k actual), suggesting reasonable operational forecasting but limited cushion .
  • Brand and capacity expansion: continued emphasis on >40 events/year pace and five gyms; sponsorship and PPV monetization remain strategic levers .
  • No consensus estimates or call transcript: trade the name primarily off company updates and operational prints rather than Street beats/misses [GetEstimates error] .
  • Near-term focus: monitor live event schedule density, average per-event revenue, gym acquisition cadence, and financing updates (note pricing, conversion, and dilution) for stock catalysts .