Peloton Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Peloton reported a strong second quarter with significant growth in connected fitness subscriptions, total revenue, and member engagement. The company's investments in hardware, software, and content have driven robust demand and member engagement. Total revenue grew by 128% to $1,064.8 million, and net income was $63.6 million.
Connected Fitness Subscriptions grew 134% to approximately 1.67 million.
Paid Digital Subscriptions grew 472% to approximately 625,000.
Total revenue grew 128% to $1,064.8 million.
Net Income was $63.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.
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Forward Guidance
Peloton expects continued robust demand for its products, but is facing inventory constraints and longer delivery times. The company is investing in air freight and expedited ocean freight to improve delivery windows.
Positive Outlook
- Peloton anticipates $1.10 billion in revenue for Q3.
- The full fiscal year 2021 revenue outlook was raised to $4.075 billion.
- The company expects Average Net Monthly Connected Fitness Churn to remain under 0.75% for Q3.
- Gross Margin of 35% is expected for Q3.
- Continued strong demand for products and an improving inventory outlook are expected.
Challenges Ahead
- Inventory constrained with longer than acceptable wait times for product delivery.
- Incremental investment of over $100 million in air freight and expedited ocean freight will dampen near-term profitability.
- Q3 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $10 million.
- Connected Fitness Product year-over-year margin contraction is expected due to expedited shipping investments and the September price reduction of the original Bike.
- Upward ocean freight pricing pressure is expected.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income