TruGolf Holdings, Inc. (TRUG)·Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

• H2 2024 EBITDA was “in excess of $2.2M,” materially above prior guidance of $1.1–$1.5M, driven by strong demand for upgraded simulators, new Multisport Arcade titles, and the E6 APEX launch; FY 2024 EBITDA was “in excess of $1.2M” .
• FY 2024 revenue reached $21.86M, a record for the company; management’s February guidance had anticipated ~$22.5M on unaudited results, underscoring momentum into Q4 as inventory constraints emerged from demand outpacing supply .
• Q3 2024 showed an 82% YoY revenue increase to $6.24M, gross margin expansion to 69%, and operating income of $0.87M vs. a prior-year operating loss, evidencing margin and operating leverage improvement heading into Q4 .
• Strategic growth vectors: franchise development (initial commitments of 120 locations; subsequent regional deals in 2025), AI integration (IBM watsonx.ai within APEX), and continued software monetization (content subscriptions), remained key narratives and potential catalysts .
• Consensus estimates from S&P Global were unavailable for Q4 2024; comparison to Street forecasts cannot be provided (we attempted retrieval via SPGI and hit a daily request limit) [GetEstimates unavailable].

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

• H2 profitability well above guidance: “second half 2024 EBITDA…in excess of $2.2 million,” versus prior $1.1–$1.5M target, highlighting product mix and execution .
• Product momentum: new Multisport Arcade titles (Hoops, Quarterback, Cornhole, Wild West Shootout update) and E6 APEX with 4K visuals and >1,200 courses accelerated both hardware and software sales worldwide .
• Q3 operating metrics inflected: revenue +82% YoY to $6.24M; gross margin 69% (vs. 55% prior-year); operating income of $0.87M vs. a $(2.32)M operating loss in Q3 2023; YTD operating loss narrowed sharply .
• Management quote: “Second half demand was so strong for some products that we simply ran out of inventory…we have taken actions to adjust for the robust market adoption” — CEO Chris Jones .

What Went Wrong

• Inventory constraints: management explicitly cited running out of inventory for some products due to strong demand, which can limit near-term shipments and revenue recognition cadence .
• Balance sheet strain and financing complexity: reliance on PIPE convertible notes, listing waivers, and share issuances to satisfy registration delays/interest indicates elevated financing and listing risk in the period .
• Continued net losses on a full-year basis: FY 2024 net loss was $(8.80)M; EPS $(0.76), indicating profitability still below breakeven despite H2 improvement .

Financial Results

Quarterly comparison (Q3 2023 → Q3 2024)

Notes:

• The extreme Q3 2023 EPS reflects pre-merger weighted share count and accounting impacts disclosed in filings .

Full-year comparison (FY 2023 → FY 2024)

Segment breakdown (FY 2023 → FY 2024)

KPIs and operational items

Guidance Changes

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

(Transcript not available; themes synthesized from press releases and filings.)

Management Commentary

• “Second half demand was so strong for some products that we simply ran out of inventory…we have taken actions to adjust for the robust market adoption…We expect the first franchise locations to open before the end of the year” — Chris Jones, CEO .
• “This strong third quarter growth is a direct result of the significant investment we have made in our technology…we believe this is just the beginning…have led us to increase our full year revenue target and EBITDA goals for 2024” — Chris Jones .

Q&A Highlights

The company did not provide a Q4 2024 earnings call transcript in the filings/document catalog; Q&A highlights are unavailable for this period [ListDocuments showed no earnings-call-transcript].

Estimates Context

• S&P Global consensus EPS and revenue estimates for Q4 2024 and prior quarters were unavailable due to data access limits at the time of retrieval; therefore, comparison to Street forecasts cannot be provided [GetEstimates unavailable].
• Investors should benchmark results against management’s guidance: H2 EBITDA materially exceeded the range and FY sales were at record levels per company disclosures .

Key Takeaways for Investors

• Profitability inflection: H2 2024 EBITDA substantially beat guidance; FY 2024 operating expense discipline and margin gains provide a path toward improved earnings quality, though full-year still loss-making .
• Product/Software flywheel: E6 APEX and Multisport Arcade expanded engagement; >1,200 4K courses and IBM watsonx.ai integration deepen differentiation and potential software-driven monetization .
• Segment mix and recurring: FY revenue growth came primarily from hardware/perpetual licenses; content subscriptions remain sizable (~$7.85M in FY 2024), offering recurring revenue ballast .
• Franchise strategy as distribution catalyst: initial 120-location commitments (Q3) and new regional deals (Tennessee, 40 centers) signal a go-to-market lever with potential hardware and subscription pull-through .
• Near-term execution focus: resolve inventory bottlenecks; scale manufacturing and installations to meet demand spikes; convert RPO (~$3.1M next 12 months) effectively into recognized revenue .
• Financing/listing risks to monitor: continued reliance on PIPE conversions and listing waivers suggests capital markets sensitivity; monitor filings for dilution, covenants, and Nasdaq compliance milestones .

Appendix: Additional Data Points

• FY 2024 disaggregated revenue: Golf Simulators $13.71M, Content Subscriptions $7.85M, Other $0.30M .
• Q3 2024 YTD operating loss improved to $(856,448) vs. $(6,817,656) prior year; YTD free cash flow $3.07M vs. $(6.12)M in 2023 (first nine months), reflecting cash generation and working capital improvements .
• Gross margin: Q3 2024 69% vs. 55% YoY; YTD GM 66% vs. 67% prior-year, highlighting quarterly improvement and stable YTD levels .

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S&P Global disclaimer: Consensus estimate values were attempted but unavailable due to access limits; no S&P Global values are presented here.