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Sep 30, 2023

Vivid Seats Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Vivid Seats delivered strong Q3 2023 results with significant Marketplace GOV growth and strategic acquisition of Vegas.com.

Key Takeaways

Vivid Seats reported a 28% increase in Marketplace GOV, reaching $998.9 million, and a 20% increase in revenue to $188.1 million. The company also announced the acquisition of Vegas.com, expanding its domestic TAM by over $6 billion. 2023 guidance was raised and initial 2024 guidance projects a 26% Adjusted EBITDA growth.

Marketplace GOV increased by 28% year-over-year to $998.9 million.

Revenues increased by 20% year-over-year to $188.1 million.

Net income decreased by 15% year-over-year to $16.0 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 18% year-over-year to $33.4 million.

Total Revenue
$188M
Previous year: $157M
+20.0%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: $0.09
-22.2%
Marketplace Gross Order Value
$999M
Previous year: $782M
+27.8%
Total Marketplace Orders
3.02M
Previous year: 2.57M
+17.5%
Total Resale Orders
110K
Previous year: 90K
+22.2%
Gross Profit
$134M
Previous year: $194M
-31.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$269M
Previous year: $274M
-1.9%
Free Cash Flow
$31.5M
Previous year: -$1.35M
-2432.6%
Total Assets
$1.39B
Previous year: $1.18B
+17.3%

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Forward Guidance

Vivid Seats anticipates strong Marketplace GOV, Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ending December 31, 2023. Initial 2024 Financial Outlook anticipates Marketplace GOV, Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ending December 31, 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Marketplace GOV in the range of $3.75 billion to $3.90 billion for 2023.
  • Revenues in the range of $685.0 million to $705.0 million for 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $136.0 million to $142.0 million for 2023.
  • Marketplace GOV in the range of $4.20 billion to $4.50 billion for 2024.
  • Revenues in the range of $810.0 million to $840.0 million for 2024.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $170.0 million to $180.0 million for 2024.
  • Forecasting the timing or amount of items that have not yet occurred and are out of our control is inherently uncertain and unavailable without unreasonable efforts.
  • The forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, without limitation: our future results of operations and financial position, including our expectations regarding Marketplace GOV, Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA and the impact of our investments; our expectations with respect to live event industry growth; our competitive positioning; our business strategy; and the plans and objectives of management for future operations.
  • Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are outside of our control.
  • Important factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the supply and demand of large-scale sporting events, concerts and theater shows; our relationships with buyers, sellers and distribution partners; changes in internet search engine algorithms or in marketplace rules; competition in the ticketing industry;