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Interactive Strength, Inc. (TRNR)·Q3 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 revenue inflected to $2.01M, up 225% y/y and 225%+ q/q (from $0.62M in Q2), while net loss improved to $7.14M vs. $10.64M in Q2; adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $2.35M from $2.89M in Q2 .
  • Management guided Q4 revenue to $2.4M and expects adjusted EBITDA loss to be below $2.0M; they also highlighted ongoing M&A work and issued a shareholder letter for further details .
  • Balance sheet optics improved: stockholders’ equity reached $5.79M at quarter-end (above Nasdaq’s $2.5M minimum) with cash of $2.27M; management expects continued compliance following subsequent capital structure actions in November .
  • The narrative shifted from an earlier Q1 target of run-rate adjusted EBITDA breakeven as early as Q4’24 to a Q2 reset that profitability is more likely in 2025, with Q3 focusing on narrowing losses and hitting revenue guidance .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Achieved guidance and accelerated top-line: Q3 revenue was $2.01M, meeting management’s $2.0–$2.5M Q3 outlook and +225% q/q (company highlighted 325% growth vs. Q2 in the press release) .
  • Operating improvements: Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(2.35)M from $(2.89)M in Q2 and $(3.45)M in Q1, reflecting expense control and better operating leverage as CLMBR shipments scaled .
  • Compliance optics: Stockholders’ equity was $5.79M at 9/30 (vs. $0.41M at 6/30), and management reiterated confidence in Nasdaq compliance following capital transactions and reverse split actions in November .
    • CEO quote: “We achieved the revenue guidance of $2.0 million and reduced the adjusted EBITDA loss to $2.3 million. We expect to improve on both those figures in the fourth quarter...” .

What Went Wrong

  • Still negative gross margin: Q3 gross loss of $(0.29)M on $2.01M revenue, though narrower vs. prior quarters; membership gross cost remained above membership revenue, contributing to negative gross profitability .
  • Going concern risk disclosed: Management flagged substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern absent additional capital and/or lender relief despite recent equity raises and conversions .
  • Leverage and current maturities: Total debt stood at $14.08M with $10.08M current; related party loans comprised ~$5.30M of current debt, underscoring near-term refinancing/execution risk .

Financial Results

Income statement highlights (USD Millions, except per-share)

MetricQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Revenue$0.363 $0.621 $2.014
Gross Profit (Loss)$(1.200) $(0.880) $(0.288)
Total Operating Expenses$8.241 $7.002 $7.466
Loss from Operations$(9.441) $(7.882) $(7.754)
Net Loss$(11.394) $(10.637) $(7.141)
Diluted EPS$(0.67) $(17.48) $(1.53)
Adjusted EBITDA$(3.449) $(2.894) $(2.348)

YoY snapshot (Q3 2024 vs Q3 2023)

MetricQ3 2023Q3 2024
Revenue ($M)$0.306 $2.014
Net Loss ($M)$(10.408) $(7.141)
Diluted EPS ($)$(29.35) $(1.53)
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$(3.373) $(2.348)

Revenue mix (USD Millions)

CategoryQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Fitness Product Revenue$0.053 $0.258 $1.617
Membership Revenue$0.155 $0.207 $0.224
Training Revenue$0.155 $0.156 $0.173
Total Revenue$0.363 $0.621 $2.014

Balance sheet highlights (end of period)

MetricQ2 2024Q3 2024
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($M)$0.156 $2.269
Stockholders’ Equity ($M)$0.413 $5.792
Total Debt ($M)$14.078

Note: Company has one reportable segment; no segment P&L table is provided . The company ceased reporting prior DTC KPIs post-CLMBR integration; legacy ARR/household metrics are discontinued .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueQ3 2024$2.0–$2.5M (timing of EU certs the swing factor) Actual $2.01M Met low end
RevenueQ4 2024$2.4M New
Adjusted EBITDAQ4 2024Loss < $2.0M New
Run-rate Adjusted EBITDA profitability timing2024 vs 2025“As early as Q4 2024” (Q1 stance) Deferred to 2025 (Q2 reset) Lowered/Delayed

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q3 earnings call transcript was found; themes below reflect press releases and 10-Q commentary.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 → Q2)Current Period (Q3)Trend
Profitability timingQ1: run-rate adjusted EBITDA positive as early as Q4’24 . Q2: reset to 2025 due to slower CLMBR ramp and component upgrades delaying shipments .Focus on improving Rev and adj. EBITDA; Q4 revenue $2.4M, adj. EBITDA loss < $2.0M (no breakeven claim) .Modestly improving ops, timeline pushed to 2025
Product performance/qualityQ2: CLMBR component upgrades after reliability testing; shipments delayed; stronger durability results; Woodway partnership supports commercial spec .Higher product revenue as shipments scale; mix led by CLMBR; gross loss narrowed .Improving execution
International/EU certificationQ2: EU certifications expected in Q3; delivery timing a key revenue swing factor .Q3 delivery ramp improved; company met Q3 guidance; Q4 revenue outlook set .Improvement; certification risk fading
B2B channel adoptionQ2: Crunch and Gold’s Gym pilots/orders; Crunch AVP status; network expansion opportunity .Continued B2B focus; consumer DTC KPIs discontinued as not indicative .Strategic pivot reinforced
Capital structure/NasdaqQ2: anticipated compliance via equity; equity was $0.41M at 6/30 .Equity $5.79M at 9/30; reverse split and conversions; expects full compliance .Improving but still sensitive
M&A pipeline“Actively working on additional acquisitions” .Potential catalyst

Management Commentary

  • “The third quarter was very positive for us as we achieved the revenue guidance of $2.0 million and reduced the adjusted EBITDA loss to $2.3 million. We expect to improve on both those figures in the fourth quarter, with revenue expected to be $2.4 million and adjusted EBITDA loss to be below $2.0 million.” — Trent Ward, CEO .
  • “Our balance sheet improved due to the capital raise in July… we finished the quarter with $2.3 million of cash… stockholders’ equity of $5.8 million… we believe we are fully in compliance with Nasdaq listing standards…” .
  • “We are actively working on additional acquisitions and will communicate more at the appropriate time.” .

Q&A Highlights

  • No earnings call transcript was available; management provided details via 8-K press release and 10-Q, including Q4 revenue and adjusted EBITDA loss outlook and compliance commentary .
  • Nasdaq compliance update and subsequent capital structure adjustments were disclosed in mid-November 8-Ks (note amendment/conversions; reverse split; publicly held shares update) .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus estimates (S&P Global) for Q3 and Q4 2024 were unavailable at the time of retrieval due to S&P Global access limits; as such, comparisons to consensus cannot be provided. Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Delivery ramp is translating into revenue: $2.01M in Q3 with company-reported 325% sequential growth versus Q2; Q4 guide at $2.4M sets an achievable near-term bar if execution sustains .
  • Operating leverage is improving: adjusted EBITDA losses narrowed Q/Q/Q, but watch if Q4 sub-$2.0M loss materializes alongside the $2.4M revenue target .
  • Gross profitability is still negative, but trending better as product shipments scale; monitoring membership cost/revenue dynamics remains important for margin path .
  • Liquidity and going concern risks persist: management disclosed substantial doubt absent additional capital or lender relief; follow-on raises/conversions remain a key swing factor .
  • Compliance/lending catalysts: stockholders’ equity improved to $5.79M and subsequent November actions further support listing compliance; any delisting risk would be a major overhang .
  • Strategic M&A optionality: management is pursuing acquisitions; timing and terms could change scale and capital needs .
  • Watch EU/international expansion and B2B adoption (Crunch/Gold’s Gym momentum) as medium-term drivers for unit volume and margin mix .

Appendix: Actual vs Company Guidance (Q3 delivered)

ItemGuidanceActual/Outcome
Q3 2024 Revenue$2.0–$2.5M; timing of EU certifications a swing factor $2.014M; met low end
Q4 2024 Revenue$2.4M To be reported
Q4 2024 Adjusted EBITDALoss < $2.0M To be reported

Additional Context Documents

  • Q3 2024 8-K and press release (financial results, guidance, non-GAAP reconciliations) .
  • Q3 2024 10-Q (financial statements, going concern, capital structure, segment info) .
  • Q2 2024 8-K (ramp issues, EU certification, pilots/orders, Q3 guide) .
  • Q1 2024 8-K (early breakeven aspiration; now reset) .
  • Post-earnings capital updates and Nasdaq compliance disclosures in November 8-Ks .