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Sep 30, 2023

GBTG Q3 2023 Earnings Report

American Express Global Business Travel reported strong revenue growth and positive year-to-date cash generation.

Key Takeaways

American Express Global Business Travel reported a strong Q3 2023 with a 17% increase in revenue and a 135% increase in Adjusted EBITDA compared to Q3 2022. The company also generated positive free cash flow and lowered its leverage ratio. They are reiterating their full-year 2023 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges and now expect positive Free Cash Flow for the full year.

Revenue increased by 17% compared to Q3 2022.

Adjusted EBITDA grew by 135% versus Q3 2022.

Free Cash Flow was positive on a year-to-date basis, exceeding expectations.

The company lowered its leverage ratio to 2.7x.

Total Revenue
$571M
Previous year: $488M
+17.0%
EPS
-$0.02
Previous year: -$0.43
-95.3%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
17%
Free Cash Flow
$107M
Previous year: -$120M
-189.2%
Gross Profit
$284M
Previous year: $488M
-41.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$432M
Previous year: $312M
+38.5%
Free Cash Flow
$107M
Previous year: -$120M
-189.2%
Total Assets
$3.88B
Previous year: $3.7B
+4.9%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects to be at the higher end of its revenue guidance range and closer to the midpoint of its Adjusted EBITDA guidance range. They now expect to deliver positive Free Cash Flow for full-year 2023, ahead of previous expectations.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue: $535M – $550M
  • Revenue Growth (Year-over-Year): 2% – 4%
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $75M – $85M
  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin: 14% – 15%
  • Free Cash Flow: Positive

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