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Dec 31, 2023

Solo Brands Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Solo Brands' Q4 2023 results reflected a decrease in net sales and a net loss, impacted by lower direct-to-consumer revenue and impairment charges.

Key Takeaways

Solo Brands reported a decrease in net sales for Q4 2023, driven by lower direct-to-consumer revenue. The company experienced a significant net loss due to impairment charges, partially offset by increased wholesale revenue and reduced selling, general, and administrative expenses. Management is focused on strategic investments for long-term growth.

Net sales decreased by 16.2% to $165.3 million compared to Q4 2022.

Net loss was $210.9 million, significantly down from a net income of $19.5 million in Q4 2022, due to impairment charges.

Direct-to-consumer revenue decreased by 20.8%, while wholesale revenue increased by 4.2%.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 61.6% to $14.9 million.

Total Revenue
$165M
Previous year: $197M
-16.2%
EPS
$0.13
Previous year: $0.33
-60.6%
Adjusted Net Income
$11.3M
Adjusted EBITDA
$14.9M
Adjusted Gross Profit
$98.1M
Gross Profit
$96.4M
Previous year: $118M
-18.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$19.8M
Previous year: $23.3M
-14.8%
Free Cash Flow
$21.1M
Previous year: $23.2M
-8.8%
Total Assets
$659M
Previous year: $862M
-23.5%

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Forward Guidance

Solo Brands expects total revenue between $490 million and $510 million for 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin between 10% and 12%.

Positive Outlook

  • Strength of brands
  • Long-term growth strategy
  • Tremendous opportunity for both channel and category expansion
  • Focus on strategic investments for the long-term.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertain environment
  • Pressures on consumers’ discretionary spending
  • Guidance is based on assumptions that are subject to change
  • Actual results may vary from assumptions.
  • No assurance that the company will achieve these results.

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