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Matterport, Inc./DE (MTTR)·Q1 2024 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 2024 delivered solid SaaS-driven growth: subscription revenue rose 21% YoY to a record $24.0M, total revenue was $39.9M, non-GAAP net loss per share improved to $0.01, and ARR reached $96.0M .
- KPIs continued to inflect: total subscribers hit 1.0M (+30% YoY), spaces under management reached 12.3M (+24%), square feet under management rose to 40.7B (+35%), and net dollar expansion was 107% .
- Management suspended Q2 and FY24 guidance and did not hold a Q1 call due to the pending acquisition by CoStar; prior guidance from Q4’23 (Q1 revenue $39–$41M, subscription $24.0–$24.2M, non-GAAP EPS $(0.04)–$(0.02)) was effectively met or exceeded on EPS .
- A major strategic catalyst emerged: CoStar agreed to acquire Matterport in a $5.50/share cash-and-stock deal (EV ≈ $1.6B), positioning the platform for scaled AI/digital twin deployment across CoStar marketplaces; guidance suspension and absence of a Q1 call reflect transaction focus .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Subscription mix and efficiency: subscription revenue hit $24.0M (+21% YoY) and exceeded 60% of total revenue, demonstrating SaaS mix elevation and margin leverage; CFO highlighted non-GAAP loss per share improvement to $0.01 as an 86% YoY improvement .
- Scaled KPIs: one million subscribers milestone, 12.3M spaces, 40.7B sq ft managed, and net dollar expansion of 107% reflect strong platform adoption and cohort expansion .
- Cost discipline and cash improvement: cash used in operating activities improved 81% YoY to $3.8M, underscoring operational focus and traction toward cash flow breakeven; CFO emphasized commitment to profitability .
What Went Wrong
- Hardware/product revenue down YoY: product revenue fell to $6.8M vs $9.4M in Q1’23, aligning with strategic focus on SaaS mix but creating headwinds for total revenue growth composition .
- Operating expenses remain elevated: GAAP SG&A was $45.5M and R&D $14.9M in Q1, pressuring GAAP loss from operations at $(40.8)M despite YoY improvement; non-GAAP adjustments are still significant (stock-based comp $30.7M) .
- Guidance suspended and no earnings call: Q2 and FY24 guidance withdrawn and no Q1 call due to CoStar deal, reducing visibility for near-term investors versus prior quarter’s detailed outlook .
Financial Results
Revenue, EPS, and Profitability vs Prior Quarters
Note: Q4 2023 gross margin was 53% (company disclosed) . Q1 2024 gross margin approximates 49% (gross profit $19.592 / revenue $39.872) based on reported figures .
Segment Breakdown (Revenue)
KPIs
Guidance Changes
Management explicitly suspended Q2 and FY24 guidance and did not host a Q1 call due to the pending CoStar transaction .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No Q1 2024 earnings call (company did not host) . Trends reflect Q3 2023 and Q4 2023 calls and Q1 2024 press release.
Management Commentary
- CEO: “Subscription revenue grew 21%, hitting a record $24 million… now represents more than 60% of our total revenue… we entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CoStar Group… we believe that this powerful combination will transform how properties are marketed, sold, and managed worldwide.” — RJ Pittman .
- CFO: “Subscription revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and continued operating expense discipline drove our non-GAAP loss per share to $0.01… These results again demonstrate our commitment to profitability and the progress we’ve made toward achieving positive cash flow…” — JD Fay .
- Transaction and guidance: Company will not hold a conference call, will not provide Q2 guidance, and is suspending FY24 guidance due to the pending CoStar acquisition .
Q&A Highlights
No Q1 2024 Q&A (no call held) . Context from Q4 2023 Q&A:
- Go-to-market for Property Intelligence: two-pronged across existing enterprise/base and property marketing; initial pricing unchanged to drive adoption .
- NDR drivers: expansion in enterprise/SMB cohorts and rising ARPA; expectation NDR can grow further .
- Partner strategy: co-selling with Autodesk, AWS, Procore; building pipeline to accelerate scale in 2024 .
- Product revenue/promotions: opportunistic use of demand pockets (e.g., Black Friday, Prime Day) to seed high-ARPA subscribers .
- Pricing uplift contribution: ~half of NDR from mid-2023 price increases; rest from organic expansion; new customers at current pricing .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates could not be retrieved due to a Capital IQ mapping issue for MTTR (attempted “Primary EPS Consensus Mean,” “Revenue Consensus Mean,” “EBITDA Consensus Mean” for Q1 2024); therefore, Wall Street consensus comparisons are unavailable. We attempted retrieval but no data was returned via S&P Global.
- As a proxy, company-provided guidance from Q4’23 was essentially met on revenue and exceeded on non-GAAP EPS in Q1’24: revenue $39.9M vs $39–$41M guided; subscription $24.0M vs $24.0–$24.2M guided; non-GAAP EPS $(0.01) vs $(0.04)–$(0.02) guided .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- SaaS mix shift is working: subscription now >60% of revenue with ARR at $96M and robust KPI growth; this underpins margin and cash flow trajectory .
- Profitability path intact: non-GAAP EPS improved to $(0.01), cash used in ops improved 81% YoY; continued operating discipline supports breakeven goals even amid hardware softness .
- Strategic catalyst: CoStar acquisition adds scale and distribution across Apartments.com/Homes.com; expect accelerated AI/digital twin adoption in property marketplaces post-close .
- Near-term visibility lower: guidance suspended and no Q1 call reduce transparency pending deal; monitor regulatory/timing milestones and any integration updates .
- Execution levers: property intelligence, partner co-selling (Autodesk/AWS/Procore), and enterprise “Essentials” should support NDR/ARPA expansion and durable growth in key verticals (hospitality, facilities, construction) .
- Watch product dynamics: hardware revenues declined YoY; while consistent with SaaS focus, it can modestly temper total revenue growth—monitor camera upgrades (Pro3, high-density scanning) and monetization of AI add-ons .
- Trading lens: deal spread/closing risk (proxy/S-4, approvals) and absence of standalone guidance may drive event-driven positioning; fundamentals show improving SaaS metrics and operating leverage that CoStar can amplify .