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Mar 31, 2023

Vivid Seats Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Vivid Seats reported strong Q1 2023 results with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth, and raised guidance for 2023.

Key Takeaways

Vivid Seats reported an excellent start to 2023, with Q1 revenues of $161.1 million, a 23% increase year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $42.4 million, a 102% increase year-over-year. The company is raising its guidance for 2023 Marketplace GOV, Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA.

Marketplace GOV increased by 15% year-over-year to $855.5 million.

Revenues increased by 23% year-over-year to $161.1 million.

Net income increased by 865% year-over-year to $30.3 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 102% year-over-year to $42.4 million.

Total Revenue
$161M
Previous year: $131M
+23.2%
EPS
$0.15
Previous year: $0.05
+200.0%
Marketplace Gross Order Value
$856M
Previous year: $742M
+15.3%
Total Marketplace Orders
2.28M
Previous year: 2.02M
+12.7%
Total Resale Orders
87K
Previous year: 68K
+27.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$303M
Previous year: $314M
-3.4%

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Forward Guidance

Vivid Seats anticipates increased Marketplace GOV, Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ending December 31, 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Marketplace GOV is expected to be in the range of $3.15 billion to $3.40 billion.
  • Revenues are expected to be in the range of $605.0 million to $630.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $115.0 million to $130.0 million.