Mar 31, 2022

Skillz Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Delivered $93 million in Revenue with Higher Marketing Efficiency.

Key Takeaways

Skillz Inc. announced its Q1 2022 financial results, reporting a 12% increase in revenue to $93 million compared to the prior year period. The company demonstrated improved marketing efficiency and a $17 million improvement in Adjusted EBITDA over Q4 2021. However, net loss increased to $148 million from $54 million in the prior year period.

Revenue was up 12% over the prior year period to $93 million.

Gross Profit grew by 6% over the prior year period to $84 million.

Paying Monthly Active Users increased by 22% over the prior year period to 0.57 million.

Revenue After Engagement Marketing (RAEM) increased by 8% over the prior year period to $51.3 million.

Total Revenue
$93.4M
Previous year: $83.7M
+11.7%
EPS
-$4.2
Previous year: -$2.6
+61.5%
Gross Profit
$84M
Previous year: $79.4M
+5.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$115M
Previous year: $613M
-81.3%
Total Assets
$933M
Previous year: $741M
+25.8%

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Forward Guidance

Skillz is maintaining its full-year 2022 revenue guidance of $400 million. The company expects a reduction in engagement marketing as a percentage of revenue of approximately 10 percentage points compared to 2021, implying RAEM of $245 million, representing 24% year-over-year growth. Skillz anticipates achieving an Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of approximately 10 percentage points compared to 2021 and expects to exit 2022 with a Q4 year-over-year RAEM growth rate above 30% and a Q4 Adjusted EBITDA margin better than (30)%.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year 2022 revenue guidance of $400 million.
  • Estimated reduction in engagement marketing as a percentage of revenue of approximately 10 percentage points compared to 2021.
  • Implied RAEM of $245 million, representing 24% year-over-year growth.
  • Anticipated Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of approximately 10 percentage points compared to 2021.
  • Expected Q4 2022 year-over-year RAEM growth rate above 30%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Q4 2022 Adjusted EBITDA margin expected to be better than (30)%.
  • No specific information provided on net income or EPS guidance.
  • Guidance is based on estimates and assumptions, which may not materialize.
  • Achievement of guidance depends on various factors, including market conditions and company performance.
  • Unspecified risks and uncertainties could impact the company's ability to achieve its guidance.