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Dec 31, 2021

Allbirds Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Reported record-breaking revenue with strong growth in retail and digital channels.

Key Takeaways

Allbirds reported a strong finish to 2021 with Q4 revenue reaching a record $97.2 million, a 23% increase year-over-year and a 43% increase compared to 2019. The company's financial performance exceeded guidance targets, driven by strong global demand and successful execution during macro challenges. Full year 2021 net revenue rose 27% to $277.5 million compared to 2020.

Fourth quarter net revenue increased 23% to $97.2 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.

Full year 2021 net revenue rose 27% to $277.5 million compared to 2020.

Full year 2021 gross profit increased 30% to $146.7 million compared to 2020.

Fourth quarter 2021 GAAP net loss of $10.4 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share.

Total Revenue
$97.2M
Previous year: $79.3M
+22.6%
EPS
-$1.8
Previous year: -$3.6
-50.0%
Gross Margin
50.2%
Previous year: 49.7%
+1.0%
Gross Profit
$48.8M
Previous year: $39.4M
+23.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$289M
Previous year: $127M
+128.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$11.9M
Previous year: $2.63M
-552.5%
Total Assets
$488M
Previous year: $244M
+100.1%

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Forward Guidance

Allbirds provided the following guidance targets for full year 2022: Net revenue of $355 million to $365 million, representing growth in the range of 28% to 32% versus fiscal 2021 and 62% to 66% versus fiscal 2020.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenue of $355 million to $365 million, representing growth in the range of 28% to 32% versus fiscal 2021 and 62% to 66% versus fiscal 2020.
  • Gross profit of $187.5 million to $195 million, which at the midpoint of our net revenue and gross profit targets represents a gross margin percent of 53.1%, a 27 bps increase versus fiscal 2021.
  • Carbon footprint reduction target of 6% for our top 10 products, aligned with our Allbirds Flight Plan to reduce by 25% by the end of 2025 and 95% by 2030.
  • Net revenue of $60 million to $62 million, representing growth in the range of 21% to 25% versus the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and 42% to 47% versus the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA of negative $13 million to negative $9 million, including an estimated $8 million of public company costs.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of negative $13 million to negative $11 million, including an estimated $2 million of public company costs.