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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

MetricQ4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024
Revenue ($USD)$5,690,746 $6,597,119 $7,398,278
Net Loss ($USD)$(3,427,569) $(1,899,122) $(3,361,233)
EPS (Basic & Diluted, $)$(0.77) $(0.45) $(1.67)
Cost of Sales ($USD)$5,316,544 $6,135,335 $6,847,450
Gross Profit ($USD)$374,202 $461,784 $550,828
Gross Profit Margin (%)6.6% 7.0% 7.4%
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD)$(1,454,235) $(1,162,140) $(1,090,456)
Interest Expense ($USD)$752,922 $659,153 $1,902,409

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

KPIQ4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024
Gallons Delivered1,468,956 1,660,617 1,837,580
Avg Fuel Margin per Gallon ($)$0.70 $0.59 $0.60
New Accounts Added (approx.)22 new fleet customers 40 new commercial accounts
Cash And Equivalents ($USD)$226,985 (12/31/23) $48,613 (3/31/24) $306,811 (6/30/24)
Long-term Debt ($USD)$353,490 (12/31/23, notes payable LT) ~$0.6M (quarter-end disclosure) $9.8M (quarter-end disclosure)
Notes Payable – Related Parties (Current, $USD)$6,237,234 $7,515,713

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY/Q3-Q4 2024Not providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)
Margins (Gross/Adj. EBITDA)FY/Q3-Q4 2024Not providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)
OpExFY/Q3-Q4 2024Not providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)

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.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2023 and Q1 2024)Current Period (Q2 2024)Trend
Operational efficiency and OpEx controlQ4: OpEx down 50% YoY; efficiencies under interim CEO . Q1: OpEx (ex-D&A) $1.5M with reductions in payroll, stock comp, marketing, public company expenses .Q2: OpEx (ex-D&A) $1.8M, continued efficiencies cited .Improving operations; spending disciplined YoY.
Pricing/margin managementQ4: Avg margin per gallon $0.70 . Q1: Avg margin $0.59; YoY improvement vs $0.47 .Q2: Avg margin $0.60; stable YoY .Stable margins; resilient through volume growth.
Customer growth/new accountsQ4: 148 new fleet accounts in 2023 . Q1: 22 new fleet customers .Q2: 40 new commercial accounts .Broadening customer base; multi-vertical expansion.
Financing and related-party borrowingsQ4: Interest expense elevated due to loans . Q1: Interest expense $659K .Q2: Interest expense $1.90M, increased related-party borrowing; new $165K note with conversion feature .Worsening financing burden; dilution risk rising.
Listing compliance riskQ1: Nasdaq extension to July 12, 2024 to regain equity compliance .Q2: No update within Q2 docs; risk context persists.Uncertain; remains a watch item.
Technology and product enhancementsQ1: Tech enhancements cited for margin improvements .Q2: Continued focus on efficiency and offerings; F1 Miami Grand Prix fueling execution .Continued investment; supports operations.

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 .