Mar 31, 2024

Synchronoss Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Reported first quarter results with revenue growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Synchronoss Technologies reported a strong first quarter in 2024, marked by revenue growth to $43.0 million and enhanced profitability. The company's strategic focus on high-margin Personal Cloud services and operational streamlining led to a net income of $2.3 million, a significant improvement from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 78% to $10.9 million, reflecting the success of post-divestiture cost restructuring and the company reaffirmed its 2024 guidance.

Recurring revenue surpassed 91%, driven by a 7% year-over-year growth in Personal Cloud subscribers.

Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 25.4% due to enhanced profitability through post-divestiture cost restructuring.

SoftBank's Anshin Data Box saw strong early subscriber adoption, indicating growth in the Japanese market.

Net income improved by $15.7 million year-over-year, with EPS rising to $0.23 from $(1.39) in Q1 2023.

Total Revenue
$43M
Previous year: $57.7M
-25.5%
EPS
$0.44
Previous year: -$0.72
-161.1%
Gross Profit
$28.7M
Previous year: $30.1M
-4.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$19.1M
Previous year: $15.6M
+22.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$3.3M
Previous year: -$4.18M
-21.0%
Total Assets
$299M
Previous year: $391M
-23.7%

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Forward Guidance

Synchronoss anticipates continued positive trends with its customers and expects net cash flow to be at least $10 million for 2024. The company maintains its expectation for GAAP revenue to range between $170.0 million and $175.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA to range between $42.0 million and $45.0 million in 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Continuation of positive trends experienced with customers.
  • Addition of SoftBank as a customer.
  • Expiry of certain payment obligations.
  • Removal of other general costs.
  • Superior revenue to cash conversion capabilities of Cloud as a standalone business.