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Jun 30, 2024

GBTG Q2 2024 Earnings Report

American Express Global Business Travel reported strong financial results, driven by revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA increase, and strong free cash flow generation.

Key Takeaways

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) reported a 6% year-over-year increase in revenue to $625 million and a 20% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $127 million. Free cash flow generation was strong at $49 million, up 148% year-over-year. The company raised its full-year 2024 free cash flow guidance to over $130 million.

Revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $625 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 20% year-over-year to $127 million.

Free Cash Flow generation was $49 million, representing a 148% year-over-year increase.

Full-year 2024 Free Cash Flow Guidance raised to >$130 million.

Total Revenue
$625M
Previous year: $592M
+5.6%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: -$0.23
-126.1%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
20%
Previous year: 18%
+11.1%
Free Cash Flow
$49M
Gross Profit
$330M
Previous year: $592M
-44.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$515M
Previous year: $335M
+53.7%
Free Cash Flow
$49M
Previous year: $19M
+157.9%
Total Assets
$3.78B
Previous year: $3.98B
-5.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects full-year Adjusted EBITDA growth between 18% and 32%, and anticipates Free Cash Flow generation in excess of $130 million in 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $2.43B - $2.50B (+ 6% – 9%).
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $450M – $500M (+ 18% – 32%).
  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin between 18% – 20% (+ ~150bps – 350bps).
  • Free Cash Flow >$130M (+$30M vs. prior guidance for >$100M).
  • Focus on productivity and margin expansion.

Revenue & Expenses

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