Kingsway Financial Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Kingsway Financial Services reported a slight decrease in consolidated revenue and a net loss for the first quarter of 2024. Revenue was essentially flat, and EBITDA at the operating companies declined modestly. The company repurchased 8,000 shares of its common stock at a combined cost of $0.1 million.
Consolidated revenue decreased slightly by 0.9% to $26.2 million compared to the prior year period.
Consolidated net loss was $2.3 million, compared to net income of $27.9 million in the prior year, which included a $31.6 million non-recurring gain.
Adjusted consolidated EBITDA was $2.1 million, compared to $2.4 million in the prior year period.
The company expects positive momentum within its existing portfolio of businesses in 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Kingsway anticipates continued growth through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements in its existing portfolio.
Positive Outlook
- The company remains committed to growing its portfolio of businesses.
- The company aims to deliver sustainable long-term growth in cash from operations.
- The company is targeting two to three new acquisitions per year.
- The company expects each acquisition to generate annualized EBITDA in the range of $1 million to $3 million.
- Warranty businesses are improving and more favorable comparisons are expected in the quarters ahead.
Challenges Ahead
- Macro-economic trends have impacted the businesses for the past several quarters.
- EBITDA at the operating companies declined modestly.
- Ongoing softness at the nurse staffing business impacted KSX adjusted EBITDA.
- Higher claims expense impacted Extended Warranty adjusted EBITDA.
- CSuite and SNS are executing strategies aimed at igniting revenue growth and implementing improvements to business operations.