Funko Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Funko reported a decrease in net sales by 18% to $251.9 million, a significant increase in net loss to $61.1 million, and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $14.0 million. However, the company saw a 61% sales increase in its direct-to-consumer channel and launched successful new products. They are raising the midpoint of their outlook for adjusted EBITDA for the full year.
Net sales decreased by 18% to $251.9 million.
Net loss increased by 521% to $61.1 million.
Direct-to-consumer net sales grew 61% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA loss increased 139% to $14.0 million.
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Forward Guidance
For the second quarter of 2023, the Company expects net sales of $240 million to $260 million, sequential gross margin improvement, SG&A approximately in line with the first quarter, Adjusted EBITDA of a loss of $10 million to break even, and Adjusted Net Loss of $24 million to $16 million. For the full year 2023, the Company expects net sales to decline year-over-year between 10% and 5%, and Adjusted EBITDA for the year to be between $65 million and $75 million.
Positive Outlook
- Sequential gross margin improvement relative to the first quarter adjusted gross margin.
- SG&A approximately in line with the first quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA of a loss of $10 million to break even for Q2 2023.
- Net sales to decline year-over-year between 10% and 5% for the full year 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the year to be between $65 million and $75 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales of $240 million to $260 million for Q2 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA of a loss of $10 million to break even for Q2 2023.
- Adjusted Net Loss of $24 million to $16 million for Q2 2023.
- Net sales to decline year-over-year between 10% and 5% for the full year 2023.
- Retail inventory destocking.