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Dec 31, 2024

CPI Card Group Q4 2024 Earnings Report

CPI Card Group reported strong Q4 2024 results with significant revenue and income growth, driven by the prepaid segment and increased demand for contactless cards.

Key Takeaways

CPI Card Group delivered a strong Q4 2024, with net sales increasing by 22% to $125.1 million. Net income surged by 148% to $6.8 million, while Adjusted EBITDA grew by 10% to $21.9 million. Growth was driven by the prepaid business and higher demand for contactless debit and credit cards. The company also provided an optimistic outlook for 2025, expecting mid-to-high single-digit growth.

Net sales increased 22% year-over-year to $125.1 million.

Net income surged 148% to $6.8 million, or $0.57 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $21.9 million.

Strong performance in the prepaid segment, with sales up 59%.

Total Revenue
$125M
Previous year: $103M
+21.6%
EPS
$0.57
Previous year: $0.23
+147.8%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
17.5%
Previous year: 19.3%
-9.3%
Gross Profit
$42.6M
Previous year: $35.4M
+20.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$33.5M
Previous year: $12.4M
+170.2%
Free Cash Flow
$21.6M
Previous year: $11.4M
+88.7%
Total Assets
$350M
Previous year: $294M
+19.1%

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CPI Card Group Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

CPI Card Group expects mid-to-high single-digit growth in net sales and Adjusted EBITDA for 2025, with continued expansion in core markets and investments in digital solutions.

Positive Outlook

  • Mid-to-high single-digit net sales growth projected.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to grow in line with sales.
  • Expansion into digital solutions and adjacent markets.
  • Strong demand for contactless cards continues.
  • Focus on improving market share in core segments.

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher expected cash interest payments on senior notes.
  • Increased capital expenditures may impact free cash flow.
  • Potential macroeconomic uncertainties affecting demand.
  • Competitive pressures in the card payments industry.
  • Continued investment costs for digital expansion.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income