Funko Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Funko reported a decrease in net sales by 1% to $333.0 million and a significant decrease in net income, which fell 368% to $(46.7) million. The company faced challenges with operational issues, but saw strong direct-to-consumer growth of 37%.
Net sales decreased by 1% to $333.0 million compared to Q4 2021.
Net income decreased 368% to $(46.7) million.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 116% to $(6.3) million.
Gross margin decreased to 28.3% due to storage and container rental charges.
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Forward Guidance
Funko is focused on identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement, expecting sequential improvement throughout the year as initiatives take hold. For Q1 2023, the company anticipates revenue between $225 million and $255 million, and an adjusted EBITDA between $(50) million and $(45) million, returning to positive territory in the second half of 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Gross margin is expected to improve sequentially throughout the year.
- SG&A is expected to be sequentially lower from the fourth quarter of 2022 by approximately $25 million at the midpoint of the revenue range.
- Returning to positive Adjusted EBITDA territory in the second half of 2023.
- Focus on gross margin opportunities.
- Focus on fulfillment costs.
Challenges Ahead
- Revenue of between $225 million and $255 million for Q1 2023.
- Excluding an anticipated inventory write down, gross margin is expected to be in line to slightly below the fourth quarter of 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA of between $(50) million and $(45) million for Q1 2023.
- Adjusted Net Loss of $(53) to $(48) million for Q1 2023.
- Adjusted loss per diluted share of $(1.00) to $(0.90) for Q1 2023.