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Mar 31, 2021

Cardlytics Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Cardlytics reported strong Q1 2021 financial results with revenue exceeding expectations, driven by positive business trajectory and strategic acquisitions.

Key Takeaways

Cardlytics announced a 17% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $53.2 million for Q1 2021. The company's performance reflects a continued positive trajectory, further enhanced by the Dosh acquisition and the anticipated benefits from the upcoming Bridg acquisition.

Revenue increased by 17% year-over-year, reaching $53.2 million.

Billings increased by 13% year-over-year, totaling $76.3 million.

Gross profit increased by 22% year-over-year, amounting to $19.5 million.

MAUs increased by 20% year-over-year, reaching 168.6 million.

Total Revenue
$53.2M
Previous year: $45.5M
+17.0%
EPS
-$0.34
Previous year: -$0.26
+30.8%
Monthly Active Users
168.6M
Previous year: 140.8M
+19.7%
Average Revenue per User
$0.32
Previous year: $0.32
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$19.5M
Previous year: $16M
+22.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$614M
Previous year: $102M
+500.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$13.9M
Total Assets
$1.02B
Previous year: $206M
+396.4%

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Forward Guidance

Cardlytics anticipates billings, revenue, and adjusted contribution to be in the following ranges (in millions):

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 2021 Billings Guidance: $85.0 - $95.0
  • Q2 2021 Revenue Guidance: $58.0 - $65.0
  • Q2 2021 Adjusted contribution Guidance: $26.0 - $30.0
  • FY 2021 Billings Guidance: $380.0 - $420.0
  • FY 2021 Revenue Guidance: $260.0 - $285.0