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Mar 31, 2023

CPI Card Group Q1 2023 Earnings Report

CPI Card Group's Q1 2023 performance was driven by strong sales of contactless cards and operating leverage, leading to increased net sales, net income, and adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

CPI Card Group Inc. reported an 8% increase in net sales to $120.9 million for the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong sales of contactless cards. Net income increased by 81% to $10.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11% to $25.1 million. The company affirmed its full-year outlook for 2023, projecting mid-single digit net sales growth and mid-to-high single digit Adjusted EBITDA growth.

Net sales increased by 8% year-over-year to $120.9 million, driven by strong sales of contactless cards.

Net income increased by 81% to $10.9 million, or $0.91 diluted earnings per share.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11% to $25.1 million, driven by sales growth and operating leverage.

The company affirmed its full-year outlook for 2023, projecting mid-single digit net sales growth and mid-to-high single digit Adjusted EBITDA growth.

Total Revenue
$121M
Previous year: $111M
+8.5%
EPS
$0.91
Previous year: $0.51
+78.4%
Gross Profit
$43.1M
Previous year: $39.3M
+9.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$14.2M
Previous year: $12.1M
+17.0%
Free Cash Flow
$3.9M
Previous year: -$19.1M
-120.4%
Total Assets
$298M
Previous year: $286M
+4.4%

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CPI Card Group Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company affirmed its full-year outlook for 2023, which projects mid-single digit net sales growth and mid-to-high single digit Adjusted EBITDA growth, Free Cash Flow to more than double and year-end Net Leverage Ratio improvement to between 2.5x and 3.0x.

Positive Outlook

  • Mid-single digit net sales growth
  • Mid-to-high single digit Adjusted EBITDA growth
  • Free Cash Flow to more than double
  • Year-end Net Leverage Ratio improvement to between 2.5x and 3.0x

Challenges Ahead

  • The Company does not expect second quarter results to be as strong as the first quarter
  • Softening demand in the Debit and Credit segment
  • Recent turmoil in the banking industry impacting demand
  • Increased banking industry and economic uncertainty
  • Potential ongoing impacts requiring new initiatives

Revenue & Expenses

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