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Dec 31, 2022

Frontdoor Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Frontdoor's Q4 2022 financial results reflected moderation of inflationary cost pressures.

Key Takeaways

Frontdoor's Q4 2022 revenue was $339 million, in line with the prior year. Net income was $8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $33 million. The gross profit margin of 43% was better than expected due to moderating inflation.

Revenue of $339 million was in line with the prior year period

Gross profit margin of 43% was better than expected as inflation moderated

Net income of $8 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $33 million

Launching New Frontdoor Brand in the Second Quarter of 2023

Total Revenue
$339M
Previous year: $340M
-0.3%
EPS
$0.13
Previous year: $0.1
+30.0%
Gross Profit
$145M
Previous year: $141M
+2.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$292M
Previous year: $262M
+11.5%
Free Cash Flow
$52M
Previous year: $35M
+48.6%
Total Assets
$1.08B
Previous year: $1.07B
+1.2%

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Frontdoor Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Full-Year 2023 Outlook: Revenue range of $1.70 billion to $1.74 billion, Gross profit margin range of 43% to 45%, Adjusted EBITDA range of $220 million to $240 million

Positive Outlook

  • Approximately 10% revenue growth in the renewals channel.
  • Gross profit margin of 43% to 45%, which reflects prior pricing actions flowing through and a moderation of inflation.
  • Capital expenditures of approximately $35 to 45 million, primarily consisting of technology investments.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(2) of $220 million to $240 million.
  • Annual effective tax rate of approximately 26%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Low double digit revenue decline in the direct-to-consumer channel.
  • Nearly 20% revenue decline in the real estate channel.
  • Number of home service plans is expected to decline in the mid to upper single digit rate.
  • SG&A of $560 million to $585 million, which includes costs associated with marketing, technology and staffing related to the launch of the new Frontdoor brand.
  • Ongoing sales pressure in our go-to-market home service plan channels as well as increased SG&A attributed to the launch of our Frontdoor brand.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income