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EzFill Holdings Inc (EZFL)·Q2 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Revenue grew 21% year over year to $7.40M, driven by a 16% increase in gallons delivered; Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(1.09)M and operating efficiency gains lowered OpEx versus last year .
- EPS was $(1.67) and net loss widened to $(3.36)M as interest expense surged to $1.90M due to increased related-party borrowing; gross profit margin held at ~7.4% on $0.60 average fuel margin per gallon .
- Cash ended Q2 at $0.31M and the company disclosed $9.8M of long-term debt; subsequent financing included a $165K note with conversion option and commitment shares, highlighting dilution and balance sheet risk .
- No Wall Street consensus was available via S&P Global for Q2 2024; stock-relevant catalysts are accelerating revenue/gallons growth vs. rising interest burden, dilution risk from recent financing, and ongoing listing compliance considerations .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Revenue up 21% YoY to $7.40M on 1.84M gallons (+16% YoY), with average fuel margin per gallon steady at $0.60, reflecting customer additions and execution in new markets .
- Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(1.09)M from $(1.84)M YoY (~41% improvement) on pricing, delivery fees, and operating efficiencies .
- Management emphasized operational discipline: “Our focus on customer-centric solutions and operational efficiency has yielded impressive results” and cited successful second-year fueling for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix .
What Went Wrong
- Interest expense jumped to $1.90M vs. $12.8K YoY, materially worsening below-the-line results due to increased related-party borrowings .
- Net loss widened to $(3.36)M vs. $(2.47)M YoY despite gross profit improvement, highlighting the impact of financing costs .
- Balance sheet constraints: cash $0.31M at quarter-end and disclosure of $9.8M long-term debt, plus a new $165K convertible note and commitment shares, reinforcing dilution and liquidity risks .
Financial Results
Notes:
- Gross profit and margin are calculated from reported revenue and cost of sales; citations reference source inputs.
- No S&P Global consensus estimates available for Q2 2024.
KPIs
Guidance Changes
Management did not issue formal numerical guidance ranges; April preliminary update indicated approximately $2.6M revenues, gross profit ~$236K, and improved net loss for April, but this was not formal forward guidance and was disclosed as preliminary unaudited figures .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No Q2 2024 earnings call transcript was available in the document set.
Management Commentary
- “We are proud to report a strong quarter of growth in Q2… Our focus on customer-centric solutions and operational efficiency has yielded impressive results… we remain committed to delivering exceptional value and driving sustainable growth.” – Interim CEO Yehuda Levy .
- “In Q1 2024 we continued our growth… Our pursuit of excellence, coupled with our commitment to innovation, has propelled us to achieve continuously better and better results.” – Interim CEO Yehuda Levy .
- “2023 was a strong year… we significantly increased our average margin per gallon… achieved operating efficiencies and brought operating costs down.” – Interim CEO Yehuda Levy .
Q&A Highlights
No Q2 2024 earnings call transcript was available; thus, there are no Q&A takeaways to report for the quarter.
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus estimates via S&P Global were unavailable for EZFL for Q2 2024; we attempted retrieval but could not due to missing mapping in S&P Global CIQ systems (no EPS/Revenue consensus accessible). As a result, there is no estimates-based beat/miss analysis this quarter.
- Implication: In the absence of consensus, investor focus should shift to trajectory (sequential and YoY), margin stability, and financing impacts on profitability and dilution risk .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Topline momentum: Revenue rose 21% YoY to $7.40M on 16% higher gallons, with margins per gallon steady, supporting a constructive demand backdrop .
- Efficiency gains: Adjusted EBITDA loss improved YoY by ~41% to $(1.09)M; operating cost discipline continues though Q2 OpEx ex-D&A increased sequentially vs. Q1 .
- Financing overhang: Interest expense spiked to $1.90M; recent $165K convertible note and commitment shares point to ongoing reliance on related-party financing and potential dilution .
- Liquidity tight: Cash of $0.31M and disclosed $9.8M long-term debt at quarter-end underscore balance sheet constraints; watch subsequent capital actions and covenant terms .
- Customer expansion: 40 new commercial accounts in Q2 and continued multi-vertical wins indicate execution strength and broader market penetration .
- Listing risk: Prior Nasdaq extension to July 12, 2024 for equity compliance remains a monitoring point pending updates; regulatory status can be a stock-moving headline .
- Trading implications: Near term, revenue/gallons growth and operational wins could be overshadowed by financing/dilution headlines; medium term, margin stability and scaling efficiency are critical to narrowing losses and de-risking the capital structure .
Appendix: Prior Quarter and Other Relevant Press Releases
- Q1 2024 results: Revenue $6.60M, net loss $(1.90)M, EPS $(0.45), Adjusted EBITDA $(1.16)M; avg margin $0.59 per gallon; 22 new fleet customers .
- April 2024 preliminary update: Approx. $2.6M revenue (+32% YoY), gross profit ~$236K (+62%), net loss improved by ~$0.5M; driven by construction/generator, fleet growth, tech margin enhancements .
- Q4/FY 2023: Q4 revenue $5.69M; FY 2023 revenue $23.22M, first annual gross profit $1.37M; avg margin per gallon $0.65; significant OpEx reductions and 148 new fleet accounts .