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Dec 31, 2023
CPI Card Group Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Sales were affected by cautious customer spending, net sales decreased by 19%, net income decreased by 78%, and Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 27%.
Key Takeaways
CPI Card Group's Q4 2023 results showed a decrease in net sales by 19% to $102.9 million, a 78% decrease in net income to $2.7 million, and a 27% decrease in Adjusted EBITDA to $19.9 million, reflecting cautious customer spending and inventory management.
Net sales decreased 19% year-over-year to $102.9 million.
Net income decreased 78% to $2.7 million.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 27% to $19.9 million.
Company anticipates gradual market recovery in 2024.
CPI Card Group
CPI Card Group
CPI Card Group Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
The Company projects slight increases in both net sales and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year, with declines in the first half of the year offset by growth in the second half.
Positive Outlook
- Company projects slight increases in both net sales
- Company projects slight increases in Adjusted EBITDA
- Market gradually recovering over the course of the year
- First quarter sales anticipated to be similar to the 2023 fourth quarter level.
- Long-term growth trends for the U.S. card market remain strong
Challenges Ahead
- Cautious customer spending to continue into 2024
- Free Cash Flow for 2024 is expected to be $5 million to $10 million lower than the 2023 level due to increased capital spending investment.
- Increased capital spending includes investment in a new state-of-the-art secure card production facility in Indiana
- Company expects its year-end 2024 Net Leverage Ratio to be between 3.0x and 3.5x.
- Declines in the first half of the year
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income