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Sep 30, 2021

Wheels Up Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Wheels Up reported record revenue driven by strong flight demand and membership growth, but net income decreased due to increased operating costs.

Key Takeaways

Wheels Up Experience Inc. announced record revenue for the third quarter of 2021, with a 55% increase year-over-year to $302.0 million. Active Members grew 45% year-over-year to 11,375, and Live Flight Legs increased 52% year-over-year to 19,714. However, the company experienced a net loss of $59.5 million, compared to a net income of $20.5 million in the same period last year.

Revenue increased 55% year-over-year to $302.0 million.

Active Members grew 45% year-over-year to 11,375.

Live Flight Legs increased 52% year-over-year to 19,714.

Net loss was $(59.5) million, a decrease of $(80.0) million year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$302M
Previous year: $485M
-37.8%
EPS
-$2.4
Previous year: -$2.9
-17.2%
Active Members
11.38K
Previous year: 7.86K
+44.6%
Active Users
12.01K
Previous year: 9.28K
+29.4%
Live Flight Legs
19.71K
Previous year: 12.95K
+52.2%
Gross Profit
$18.5M
Previous year: $21.6M
-14.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$535M
Previous year: $104M
+412.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$153M
Previous year: $523K
-29426.5%
Total Assets
$1.68B
Previous year: $227M
+639.1%

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Forward Guidance

Wheels Up announced new capped rate pricing and program changes for membership programs, which will take effect on December 1, 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Strategic relationship with American Express, offering their members exclusive benefits.
  • Partnership has driven strong new flight activity, membership purchases, and fund block purchases.
  • Partnership has driven a significant increase in mobile downloads during the quarter.
  • Accelerated success in selling “UP for Business,” which has benefited from the commercial relationship with Delta Air Lines.
  • Gives businesses the flexibility to fly both commercial and private

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income