GoPro Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
GoPro reported a strong Q4 2019 with a 40% increase in revenue year-over-year, driven by the launch of HERO8 Black and MAX. The company achieved GAAP net income of $96 million, or $0.65 per share, and non-GAAP net income of $102 million, or $0.70 per share. GoPro.com represented more than 10% of revenue in 2019, growing more than 40% year-over-year.
Q4 2019 revenue increased by 40% year-over-year to $528 million.
GAAP net income for Q4 2019 was $96 million, or $0.65 per share.
Non-GAAP net income for Q4 2019 was $102 million, or $0.70 per share.
GoPro Plus subscription service surpassed 334,000 active paying subscribers as of January 31, 2020, up 69% year-over-year.
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Forward Guidance
GoPro provided forward guidance for 2020, including non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP net income per share.
Positive Outlook
- Full year GAAP net income between $2 million and $17 million
- Full year stock-based compensation of $38.4 million
- Full year depreciation and amortization of $22.8 million
- Full year interest (income) expense, net of $19.8 million
- Full year POP display amortization of $5.8 million
Challenges Ahead
- First quarter GAAP net income loss between $54.8 million and $64.8 million
- First quarter stock-based compensation of $9.6 million
- First quarter acquisition-related costs of $1.9 million
- First quarter non-cash interest expense of $2.4 million
- First quarter income tax adjustments of $900 thousand