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Mar 31, 2023

Gogo Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Gogo's financial performance saw revenue growth driven by service revenue, alongside a decrease in net income and adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Gogo Inc. reported a 6% year-over-year increase in first-quarter revenue, reaching $98.6 million. Net income decreased to $20.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA was $39.7 million. The company reiterated its 2023 financial guidance and long-term targets.

Total revenue increased by 6% year-over-year to $98.6 million, driven by service revenue growth.

Service revenue reached a record $78.5 million, an 11% increase compared to Q1 2022.

Net income decreased to $20.4 million, compared to $22.2 million in Q1 2022.

Free cash flow was $20.0 million, compared to $8.8 million in the prior-year period.

Total Revenue
$98.6M
Previous year: $92.8M
+6.3%
EPS
$0.15
Previous year: $0.18
-16.7%
Gross Profit
$63.7M
Previous year: $63.8M
-0.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$163M
Previous year: $153M
+6.8%
Free Cash Flow
$20M
Previous year: $8.81M
+127.0%
Total Assets
$759M
Previous year: $685M
+10.8%

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Forward Guidance

Gogo reiterates its 2023 guidance and anticipates approximately 50% year-over-year growth in Free Cash Flow while incurring $30 million in 5G and GBB investments and other operational initiatives.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue in the range of $440 million to $455 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $150 million to $160 million, reflecting operating expenses of approximately $30 million for strategic and operational initiatives including Gogo 5G and Global Broadband.
  • Free Cash Flow of $80 million to $90 million. Free Cash Flow includes capital expenditures of approximately $30 million to $40 million, of which $20 million is tied to Gogo 5G.
  • Revenue growth at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 17% from 2022 through 2027, with Global Broadband contributing to revenue beginning in 2025.
  • Free Cash Flow of more than $200 million beginning in 2025 and growing thereafter.