Smartrent Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
SmartRent reported a 49% increase in Q4 revenue, reaching $60.3 million, and achieved positive adjusted EBITDA of $0.7 million, marking a significant milestone in the company's history. The company ended the year with $215.7 million in cash and announced a $50 million stock repurchase program.
Q4 revenue increased by 49% year-over-year to $60.3 million.
SaaS revenue grew by 43% year-over-year to $11.6 million.
Net loss significantly improved to $(3.3) million, an 85% decrease year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA was positive at $0.7 million, compared to a $(14.1) million loss in Q4 2022.
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Forward Guidance
SmartRent anticipates growth and profitability may be impacted in the first half of the year due to investment in scaling Community WiFi capabilities, with a rebound expected in the second half of the year. The company provided guidance for Q1 2024 with total revenue of $47 to $53 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $(1) million to positive $250 thousand. Full-year 2024 guidance includes total revenue of $260 to $290 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $5 to $8 million.
Positive Outlook
- Strong balance sheet allows for investment in the business and enhanced shareholder value.
- Community WiFi offers a tremendous and sustainable multi-billion dollar growth opportunity.
- Expects growth and profitability will rebound in the second half of the year.
- Focus on scaling Community WiFi capabilities to complement existing product offerings.
- Believes there is no better investment than in the Company with $50 million stock repurchase program.
Challenges Ahead
- Growth and profitability may be impacted in the first half of the year.
- Wi-Fi sales cycles and deployments require significantly longer periods of time versus the IoT offerings.
- Estimates exclude the impact of potential acquisitions, capital markets activities, and unforeseen continued challenges with supply chain and logistics.
- Estimates are forward-looking based on the Company’s current assessment of demand for its product, execution capabilities and market conditions, as well as other risks.
- Has not provided the forward-looking GAAP equivalents or a GAAP reconciliation for forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA in this presentation due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items such as stock-based compensation expense.
Revenue & Expenses
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