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Viewbix Inc. (VBIX)·Q3 2022 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Revenue grew 182% year over year to $22.78M in Q3 2022, with EBITDA up 268% to $1.16M and operating income turning positive to $0.43M; non-GAAP net income rose 56% to $0.84M .
- Management attributes the surge primarily to consolidation following the October 2021 Cortex acquisition, citing financial and synergistic benefits and continued focus on mar-tech/ad-tech scaling .
- Cash generation was strong: net cash from operations reached $1.58M (+202% YoY) in Q3; balance sheet showed $3.61M cash and $62.47M total assets as of September 30, 2022 .
- No formal forward guidance or earnings call transcript was provided; S&P Global Wall Street consensus estimates for Q3 2022 were unavailable at time of query, limiting beat/miss analysis .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Record quarterly revenue and positive operating profit: “Viewbix reached an operating income of $1.4 million” year-to-date, with Q3 operating income of $0.43M and Q3 revenues of $22.78M (+182% YoY) .
- Strong non-GAAP performance: Adjusted EBITDA of $1.28M (+278% YoY) and non-GAAP net income of $0.84M (+56% YoY), reflecting operating leverage post-acquisition .
- Cash generation improved: Net cash from operations of $1.58M (+202% YoY) underscoring working capital conversion amid growth .
- Management quote on strategy: “We entered the field of digital content through a purchase that has proven itself, financially and synergistic… continue [to] pursue opportunities to leverage our growth” — CEO Amihay Hadad .
What Went Wrong
- Shareholder-level profitability mixed: GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was a loss of $0.15M in Q3 2022 with EPS of -$0.01 vs. +$0.01 in Q3 2021 .
- Cost intensity rose with scale: Traffic-acquisition and related costs increased to $19.46M in Q3 2022 from $6.74M in Q3 2021, reflecting heavier spend to drive user traffic and monetization .
- Limited visibility: No quantified forward guidance and no earnings call materials, constraining insight into near-term margin trajectory and demand signals .
Financial Results
Key Financials (Quarterly)
Operating Cost Structure (Quarterly)
Segment Breakdown
KPIs and Balance Sheet (As of Period-End)
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No company earnings call transcript was located; this section reflects press release commentary and corporate disclosures only .
Management Commentary
- Strategic message: “We are proud to report our first results as Viewbix… significant growth that demonstrates the strength of Viewbix and the ability to navigate our numerous activities intelligently… considering entering into additional activities in the fields of advertise and marketing technologies” — Amihay Hadad, CEO .
- Acquisition rationale: Management underscores the Cortex acquisition (Oct 2021) as “proven… financially and synergistic,” leveraging digital content to drive revenue and EBITDA growth .
- Business model: Viewbix operates across search (tech solutions to optimize and monetize traffic) and digital content (creation/editing to monetize across major ad platforms) .
Q&A Highlights
No Q3 2022 earnings call transcript or Q&A materials were available; no additional clarifications beyond press release disclosures .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global Wall Street consensus estimates for Q3 2022 EPS and revenue were unavailable at time of query; as a result, beat/miss vs. consensus cannot be assessed. Values retrieved from S&P Global were unavailable due to access limitations.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Step-change revenue scale with consolidation: $22.78M (+182% YoY) and EBITDA $1.16M (+268% YoY) point to stronger monetization post-Cortex acquisition .
- Operating inflection: Q3 operating income of $0.43M vs. loss in prior year suggests improving efficiency amid higher volumes .
- Cost intensity remains the watch item: traffic-acquisition costs rose to $19.46M, implying continued dependence on paid traffic and the need to optimize CAC-to-revenue yield .
- Non-GAAP strength and cash conversion: adjusted EBITDA ($1.28M) and net cash from ops ($1.58M) highlight underlying profitability and working capital management .
- Visibility limited: no guidance and no call materials increase uncertainty on near-term margin/segment trajectory; monitor subsequent disclosures for quantification .
- Balance sheet expanded with intangibles/goodwill ($33.38M combined), reflecting acquisition strategy; assess amortization and impairment risks against ad market dynamics .
- Near-term trading: narrative likely centers on consolidation-driven growth and cash generation vs. rising acquisition costs; watch for future guidance and any updates on content/search unit economics to calibrate expectations .