Dec 31, 2024

Westrock Coffee Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Westrock Coffee reported a 6.5% increase in revenue for Q4 2024, but also posted a net loss of $24.6 million.

Key Takeaways

Westrock Coffee saw a 6.5% increase in Q4 2024 revenue, reaching $229.0 million. Despite this growth, the company reported a net loss of $24.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $13.3 million, slightly down from $13.7 million in the prior year, due to $7.6 million in scale-up costs related to the Conway Facility. The Beverage Solutions segment had flat sales, while Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability (SS&T) saw a 37.8% revenue increase.

Revenue increased by 6.5% to $229.0 million.

Net loss widened to $24.6 million from $20.1 million in Q4 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA stood at $13.3 million, including $7.6 million in scale-up costs.

SS&T segment revenue increased by 37.8%, while Beverage Solutions remained flat.

Total Revenue
$229M
Previous year: $215M
+6.5%
EPS
-$0.26
Previous year: -$0.23
+13.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$13.3M
Previous year: $13.7M
-2.8%
Gross Profit
$38M
Previous year: $34.8M
+9.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$26.2M
Previous year: $37.8M
-30.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$15.4M
Previous year: -$32M
-51.9%
Total Assets
$1.1B
Previous year: $918M
+20.0%

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Forward Guidance

Westrock Coffee anticipates significant growth in 2025, driven by volume growth in its core coffee business, cost reduction measures, and new manufacturing capabilities.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected volume growth from new retail coffee customers.
  • Expense savings from cost reduction and facility consolidation efforts.
  • Operational improvements within core manufacturing facilities.
  • Scaling up of ready-to-drink (RTD) can volumes starting in Q2 2025.
  • Launch of RTD glass bottle products in Q3 2025.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty in market conditions and commodity price fluctuations.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions impacting raw material availability.
  • Ongoing scale-up costs at the Conway Facility.
  • Macroeconomic pressures affecting consumer spending.
  • Uncertain impact of tariffs and regulatory changes on operations.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income