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Sep 30, 2024
MotiTest Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Viad Corp reported strong results driven by Pursuit and GES.
Key Takeaways
Viad Corp's Q3 2024 results showed significant growth, with revenue increasing by 24.5% to $455.7 million and net income attributable to Viad rising by 17.8% to $48.6 million. Both Pursuit and GES contributed to this strong performance, with GES particularly benefiting from major non-annual shows. The company is also on track to sell GES by the end of the year, focusing on Pursuit as a high-growth business.
Revenue increased by 24.5% year-over-year, reaching $455.7 million.
Net income attributable to Viad increased by 17.8% year-over-year, reaching $48.6 million.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased by 19.6% year-over-year, reaching $103.1 million.
The sale of GES for $535 million is expected to close on December 31, 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Viad Corp. is revising its full year guidance ranges based on stronger than expected performance year-to-date in 2024 and favorable underlying demand trends.
Positive Outlook
- GES will achieve Adjusted EBITDA of $90 million to $95 million.
- Pursuit’s Adjusted EBITDA is narrowed to $87 million to $92 million.
- Viad consolidated revenue is expected to be $240 to $260 million for Q4.
- Viad consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $(9) to $0 million for Q4.
- Viad consolidated cash flow from Operations is expected to be $(43) to $(33) million for Q4.
Challenges Ahead
- Viad consolidated revenue is expected to be up high-single to low-double digits for the full year.
- Viad consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $163 to $172 million for the full year.
- Viad consolidated cash flow from Operations is expected to be $90 to $100 million for the full year.
- Viad consolidated Capital Expenditures is expected to be $12 to $17 million for Q4.
- Viad consolidated Effective Tax Rate is expected to be 1% to 2% for Q4.