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FOMO WORLDWIDE, INC. (FOMC)·Q1 2023 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 2023 revenue declined 7% year over year to $0.55M, but gross margin improved to 28% from 12%; operating loss narrowed materially on lower G&A, while the net loss widened primarily due to a non‑cash increase in derivative liabilities fair value .
- Liquidity and going concern remain the central risks: cash was $0.12M, working capital deficit was $7.51M, A/R credit facility balance rose to $1.44M, and auditors flagged substantial doubt; lender waived covenant defaults through May 31, 2023 while financing options are pursued .
- Strategic positives: regained SEC current status, affirmed Diamond status with SMART Technologies (key vendor), expanded beyond K‑12 into enterprise/LMS and signed multiple LOIs—potential catalysts if financing executes, but all are contingent on capital raising .
- No Q1 2023 earnings call transcript or formal guidance; management used “FOMO HOUR” investor updates; no Wall Street consensus available via S&P Global for this OTC micro‑cap—estimate comparisons are not possible (S&P Global data unavailable).
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Gross margin expanded to 28% in Q1 2023 (vs. 12% LY), driven by lower cost of sales and mix (installation services 19% of revenue vs. 8% LY) .
- G&A fell 55% YoY (to $0.55M) largely from lower share/warrant‑for‑service expense—improving operating loss trajectory despite lower sales .
- Management completed complex restatements, regained SEC current status, and affirmed SMART Technologies Diamond status, which preserves pricing, referrals, and competitive positioning; quote: “the foundation is now in place to finish what we started” .
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What Went Wrong
- Revenue fell 7% YoY to $0.55M as clean air product revenues dropped to zero and smartboard sales decreased; customer concentration remained high (top two customers 44% of sales) .
- Net loss widened to $(3.79)M, driven by a $3.46M non‑cash increase in derivative liabilities fair value and higher interest expense; basic/diluted EPS was $(0.0004) .
- Liquidity tightened: cash $0.12M, current liabilities $8.89M, derivative liabilities ballooned to $4.44M; auditors cited substantial doubt and debt covenant defaults (waived temporarily) .
Financial Results
Revenue, EPS, margins (oldest → newest)
Segment/revenue mix (disaggregation)
Liquidity and balance‑sheet KPIs (point‑in‑time)
Estimates comparison (S&P Global)
- Consensus Revenue (Q1 2023): Not available via S&P Global for this issuer (no mapping found).
- Consensus EPS (Q1 2023): Not available via S&P Global for this issuer (no mapping found).
Guidance Changes
Management offered qualitative direction on strategy, financing, and M&A pipeline, but no numeric guidance ranges were issued .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No formal Q1’23 earnings call transcript was found; management held weekly “FOMO HOUR” investor sessions and issued multiple 8‑Ks/press releases. Themes below synthesize Q‑2 (Mar 27, 2023), Q‑1 (Mar 31, 2023), and current period (Apr 18, 2023) disclosures.
Management Commentary
- “This process [10‑K filing and accounting overhaul]… consumed our limited resources… Despite that… SST still reported significant revenue growth at near record levels… I can state with extreme confidence that the foundation is now in place to finish what we started…” — Vik Grover, CEO .
- Strategy: broaden beyond K‑12 into enterprise via LMS, training, and compliance; pursue acquisitions to achieve scale .
- Operations: Diamond status with SMART reaffirmed, preserving pricing and referrals; prior past‑due vendor balance reduced to $0 enabling full facility availability .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q1 2023 earnings call transcript available. Management hosted weekly investor “FOMO HOUR” sessions on Discord to provide updates; transcripts referenced but not present in the document set reviewed .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global/Capital IQ consensus estimates for Q1 2023 revenue and EPS were not available for FOMC (no SPGI mapping). As a result, we cannot quantify beats/misses versus Street. We attempted to retrieve “Primary EPS Consensus Mean” and “Revenue Consensus Mean” for Q1 2023 but the data provider returned no mapping for this ticker (S&P Global data unavailable).
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Margin normalization: despite a 7% revenue decline, gross margin improved to 28% (from 12%) on mix (higher installation services) and lower cost of sales; this supports the thesis that execution, not demand, drove Q1 profitability improvements .
- Non‑cash volatility dominates P&L: the expanded net loss was primarily driven by a $3.46M derivative liability fair‑value increase and higher interest, not core operations; monitor capital structure developments closely .
- Liquidity risk remains elevated: minimal cash, rising A/R borrowings, large current liabilities, and going concern warning; lender waivers provide time but not resolution—near‑term financing is the key catalyst .
- Vendor and channel positioning improved: SMART Diamond status reaffirmation and vendor facility availability could aid order fulfillment and pricing competitiveness as school budgets and enterprise demand cycle through 2023 .
- Strategy pivot could diversify revenue: active LOIs in LMS/training/signage/modular construction broaden end‑markets beyond K‑12; execution depends on financing and integration capacity .
- Concentration and small‑cap risks: top customers were 44% of Q1 revenue; supply reliance on a single OEM; debt covenant history—these constrain valuation and increase volatility .
- Trading setup: near‑term stock moves likely hinge on financing outcomes, proof of enterprise/LMS wins, and sustaining margins while stabilizing the balance sheet .
Notes on primary sources and availability:
- We searched for and read Q1 2023 8‑K Item 2.02 press releases and found filings dated Mar 27, 2023; Mar 31, 2023; and Apr 18, 2023—these covered FY2022 and strategic updates rather than a Q1 earnings press release .
- We read the full Q1 2023 Form 10‑Q (filed May 18, 2023) for detailed financials and MD&A -.
- No Q1 2023 earnings call transcript or other press releases were found in the period; we also checked for 2022 quarterly 10‑Qs and did not find Q3/Q4‑specific transcripts or Q4‑only quarterly P&L; prior‑quarter (Q4 2022) comparisons are therefore limited to point‑in‑time balance sheet and annual disclosures -.