Exodus Movement, Inc. (EXOD)·Q2 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 revenue was $22.3M, up 80% year-over-year, but down 23% sequentially as crypto markets cooled from Q1 highs; exchange aggregation remained the core at 89% of revenue while B2B-related non-exchange revenue rose as a mix contributor .
- GAAP net loss was $(9.6)M driven by a $(17.2)M net loss on digital asset remeasurement under ASU 2023-08; Adjusted EBITDA was $5.8M (26.1% margin), reflecting operating leverage despite lower volumes versus Q1 .
- KPIs: exchange provider processed volume was $1.05B (–22% q/q; +78% y/y); MAUs were 1.5M (vs. 1.7M in Q1 and 1.2M a year ago), consistent with modest market cooling .
- No formal quantitative guidance; management continues to target positive Adjusted EBITDA while investing in Wallet-as-a-Service, Passkeys, and fiat onboarding; potential catalysts include further B2B partnerships (e.g., Magic Eden) and Passkeys adoption .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Strong topline growth: Q2 revenue +80% y/y to $22.3M, led by exchange aggregation and rising non-exchange B2B contributions; CFO highlighted early B2B traction (e.g., Magic Eden) .
- Positive profitability on a non-GAAP basis: Adjusted EBITDA of $5.8M (26.1% margin) despite lower q/q volumes, demonstrating inherent operating leverage .
- Strategic momentum: Management launched Passkeys Wallet (no seed phrases, embedded wallet, MPC) and emphasized growing B2B distribution partnerships; “We are excited to see the early traction of our B2B strategy” – CFO .
What Went Wrong
- Sequential slowdown vs. a hot Q1: Revenue declined 23% q/q and volumes fell 22% as crypto markets cooled from Q1 levels; MAUs dipped from 1.7M to 1.5M .
- GAAP earnings volatility from fair value accounting: Net loss of $(9.6)M driven by $(17.2)M net loss on digital assets (ASU 2023-08), reversing the large Q1 fair value gain dynamic .
- Operating optics: Reported operating margin of (66%) reflects the digital asset loss line in operating expenses; underscores continued P&L sensitivity to crypto price marks under new accounting .
Financial Results
Summary P&L vs. Prior Periods
Notes: Q1 2024 EPS not disclosed in preliminary materials; Q2 2024 adjusted EBITDA margin cited in prepared remarks; operating margin includes digital-asset remeasurement effects under ASU 2023-08 .
Revenue by Category (Mix and Growth)
Management commentary: exchange aggregation was 89.3% of total in Q2 vs. 92.1% in Q1, primarily due to nonrecurring higher consulting/other revenue related to B2B partnerships .
KPIs
Additional detail: As of 6/30/24, digital assets and cash included $121.3M in BTC/ETH and $70.7M in cash/cash equivalents, USDC, and T-bills .
Guidance Changes
Note: Company does not provide detailed revenue/EPS guidance; management frames outlook around sustaining positive Adjusted EBITDA with disciplined investment .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Our strong Q2 performance reflects our leadership in product innovation and the overall growth of the digital asset market.” – CEO JP Richardson .
- “We delivered high year-over-year revenue growth and operational excellence… we intend to continue to make strategic investments… [and] believe the early traction of our B2B strategy will enable us to expand our footprint.” – CFO James Gernetzke .
- On Passkeys: “It allows consumers to not have to worry about downloading a wallet… embedded wallet experience directly on the dApp… we will announce more Passkeys partnerships in the coming weeks.” – CEO .
- On B2B distribution logic: “We monetize through our infrastructure… All of these wallets that we’re building become other distributions for our infrastructure.” – CEO .
Q&A Highlights
- Passkeys traction: Early integrations “love it,” removing seed phrases and extension installs for mainstream-friendly onboarding; more partnerships to be announced .
- Magic Eden momentum: ~300k browser extension installs; mobile wallet launch imminent, seen as further catalyst; partnership evidences strong demand for Exodus infrastructure (XO Swap) .
- XO Pay timing: Not live yet; licensing/partnering underway for U.S., Europe, Latin America; longer-term vision is seamless on/off-ramp and tap-to-pay from self-custodial wallets .
- Accounting/volatility: Q2 net loss driven by $(17.2)M digital asset fair value loss; contrasts with Q1 gain under ASU 2023-08; management emphasized sustained operating discipline and leverage .
Estimates Context
Note: S&P Global consensus was not retrievable at the time of writing due to data-access limits. Management does not provide formal quarterly guidance, so estimate anchoring was not available this quarter .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Structural leverage intact: Despite a 23% q/q revenue decline, Adjusted EBITDA remained positive with a 26.1% margin; operating leverage should expand again if volumes rebound .
- B2B distribution is a second growth engine: Partnerships like Magic Eden (and Passkeys embeddability) broaden Exodus’ reach and diversify revenue beyond swaps; expect more integrations to surface .
- GAAP remains crypto-mark dependent: ASU 2023-08 drives P&L volatility; focus on Adjusted EBITDA and cash/digital asset treasury as core health indicators ($195.5M as of 6/30/24) .
- Near-term catalysts: Passkeys adoption, Magic Eden mobile wallet rollout, and continued Wallet-as-a-Service wins; monitor volume sensitivity to crypto market volatility .
- KPIs to watch: Exchange processed volume and MAUs (Q2: $1.05B and 1.5M) as leading indicators for swap-driven revenue and B2B engagement .
- Guidance stance unchanged: No formal targets; management continues to prioritize positive Adjusted EBITDA and disciplined investment while scaling new products .
- Note on disclosure discrepancy: CFO referenced “total assets of ~$195M,” likely referring to digital assets and cash; 8-K balance sheet shows total assets of $211.6M at 6/30/24 .
Appendix: Additional Context and Cross-References
- Q2 2024 headline figures and financial statements (press release and 8-K exhibit) .
- Q1 2024 preliminary results and call: revenue $29.1M; net income $54.8M; Adjusted EBITDA $13.2M; volumes ~$1.35B; positive operating margin due to digital asset mark-to-market under ASU 2023-08 .
- Product and partnership updates: Passkeys Wallet launch (July 9) ; subsequent Passkeys fiat on-ramp partnership with Blockchain.com (Aug 14) -; Magic Eden mobile wallet launch (Aug 21) -.