GoPro Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Aug 03, 2023

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Revenue of $241 million was 10% Above Guidance

GoPro Subscribers Grew 27% Year-over-Year to 2.44 million, Exceeding Expectations

Subscription and Service Revenue was $24 million or 10% of Revenue, up 21% Year-over-Year

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and posted management commentary, including forward-looking guidance, in the investor relations section of its website at https://investor.gopro.com.

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"In Q2, GoPro saw an immediate retail sales and GoPro subscription lift as a result of our mid-quarter go-to-market strategy shift that included a return to pre-pandemic pricing and a greater emphasis on retail sales," said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro's founder and CEO. "We exceeded our Q2 expectations for unit sales, revenue and subscriber growth, all positive indicators that our strategy shift is working."

"In the second quarter, we repurchased $15 million of stock and improved working capital as we reduced inventory," said Brian McGee, GoPro's CFO and COO.

For details on GoPro's Q2 performance and outlook for Q3 and the rest of the year, please see the management commentary referenced above and posted in the investor relations section of our website at https://investor.gopro.com.

Q2 2023 Financial Results

  • Revenue was $241 million, 10% above guidance and down 4% year-over-year.
  • GoPro subscriber count ended Q2 at approximately 2.44 million, up 27% year-over-year.
  • Revenue from the retail channel was $165 million, up 6% year-over-year. GoPro.com revenue, including subscription and service revenue, was $76 million, or 31% of total revenue and down 21% year-over-year.
  • Subscription and service revenue increased 21% year-over-year to $24 million.
  • Attach rate via our mobile app from cameras purchased at retail exceeded 40% in the quarter, up from approximately 33% a year ago, an improvement of approximately 25%, year-over-year.
  • GAAP net loss was $17 million, or negative $0.11 per share, down from net income of $3 million or $0.02 per share in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss was $11 million, or negative $0.07 per share, down from non-GAAP net income of $13 million, or $0.08 per share, in the prior year period.
  • GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin was 31.4% and 31.6%, respectively, which reflects $11 million of price protection charges related to our new pricing strategy, as well as the strength of our lower margin entry-level cameras. This compares to GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 38.3% and 38.5%, respectively, in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was negative $10 million. This compares to positive $17 million in the prior year period. The difference primarily reflects $11 million of price protection charges related to our new pricing strategy, as well as the strength of our lower margin entry-level cameras.
  • Cameras with retail prices at or above $400 represented 75% of Q2 2023 camera revenue. Entry level products increased dramatically, accounting for 25% of camera revenue without cannibalizing premium cameras.
  • Q2 2023 Street ASP was $342, a 13% decrease year-over-year.
  • Days' sales outstanding was 31 days, down compared to the prior year period of 32 days.

Recent Business Highlights

  • In Q2 2023, GoPro bought back $15 million in stock, and we plan to continue executing on our stock repurchase plan in 2023.
  • In Q2 2023, GoPro initiated a go-to-market strategy that includes restoring pricing of GoPro cameras to lower, pre-pandemic levels.
  • In July 2023, GoPro published its 2023 Sustainability Snapshot, which outlines our commitment to understanding and reducing our carbon footprint, supporting employees and the GoPro community, and maintaining our corporate values. The 2023 Sustainability Snapshot is a follow-up to GoPro's inaugural Sustainability Report published in November 2022.
  • Earlier this year, GoPro was awarded Mental Health Program of the Year by Transform.us, recognizing the company with the most holistic, progressive and positive approach to supporting employee mental health.
  • Earlier this year, GoPro surpassed 2,000 patents worldwide, and was included for the 5th consecutive year on the Intellectual Property Owners Association's "Top 300 Organizations Granted U.S. Patents in 2022" report.

Results Summary:

Three months ended June 30,

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

2023

2022

% Change

Revenue

$ 241,020

$ 250,685

(3.9) %

Gross margin

GAAP

31.4 %

38.3 %

(690) bps

Non-GAAP

31.6 %

38.5 %

(690) bps

Operating income (loss)

GAAP

$ (22,494)

$ 4,655

(583.2) %

Non-GAAP

$ (12,092)

$ 14,990

(180.7) %

Net income (loss)

GAAP

$ (17,212)

$ 2,519

(783.3) %

Non-GAAP

$ (11,291)

$ 12,790

(188.3) %

Diluted net income (loss) per share

GAAP

$ (0.11)

$ 0.02

(650.0) %

Non-GAAP

$ (0.07)

$ 0.08

(187.5) %

Adjusted EBITDA

$ (10,290)

$ 16,891

(160.9) %

Conference Call

GoPro management will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors today at 2 p.m. Pacific Time (5 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's financial results.

Prior to the start of the call, the Company will post Management Commentary on the "Events & Presentations" section of its investor relations website at https://investor.gopro.com. Management will make brief opening comments before taking questions.

To listen to the live conference call, please call +1 833-470-1428 (US) or +1 404-975-4839 (International) and enter access code 154237, approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the "Events & Presentations" section of the Company's website at https://investor.gopro.com. A recording of the webcast will be available on GoPro's website, https://investor.gopro.com, from approximately two hours after the call through October 26, 2023.

About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO)

Founded in 2002, GoPro helps the world to capture and share itself in immersive and exciting ways.

For more information, visit GoPro.com. Open roles can be found on our careers page. Members of the press can access official logos and imagery on our press portal. GoPro customers can submit their photos and videos to GoPro Awards for an opportunity to be featured on GoPro's social channels and receive gear and cash awards. Connect with GoPro on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and GoPro's blog, The Current.

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GoPro's Use of Social Media

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Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

GoPro reports gross profit, gross margin percentage, operating expenses, operating income (loss), other income (expense), tax expense, net income (loss) and diluted net income (loss) per share in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and on a non-GAAP basis. Additionally, GoPro reports non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP items exclude, where applicable, the effects of stock-based compensation, acquisition-related costs, restructuring and other related costs, and the tax impact of these items. When planning, forecasting, and analyzing gross margin, operating expenses, operating income (loss), other income (expense), tax expense, net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share for future periods, GoPro does so primarily on a non-GAAP basis without preparing a GAAP analysis as that would require estimates for reconciling items which are inherently difficult to predict with reasonable accuracy.

Note on Forward-looking Statements

This press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "should," "will" and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include but are not limited to statements regarding our expectations for profitability and subscription growth; product pricing strategy, expanded distribution and overall consumer demand for our products. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual events or results may differ materially. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the inability to achieve our revenue growth or profitability in the future, and if revenue growth or profitability is achieved, we may not be able to sustain it; the fact that an economic downturn or economic uncertainty in our key U.S. and international markets, inflation, volatility in the global banking system, and fluctuations in interest rates or currency exchange rates may adversely affect consumer discretionary spending and demand for our products; the fact that our goal to grow revenue and be profitable relies upon our ability to grow sales from our direct-to-consumer business and our retail partners and distributors; our ability to acquire and retain subscribers; our reliance on third-party suppliers, some of which are sole-source suppliers, to provide services and components for our products which may be impacted due to supply shortages, long lead times or other service disruptions and may lead to increased costs due to the effects of global conflicts and geopolitical issues such as the conflict in Ukraine or China-Taiwan relations, inflation or the negative impact on exchange rates; our ability to maintain the value and reputation of our brand and protect our intellectual property and proprietary rights; the risk that our sales fall below our forecasts, especially during the holiday season; the risk we fail to manage our operating expenses effectively, and may result in our financial performance suffering the fact that our continued profitability depends in part on further penetrating our total addressable market, and we may not be successful in doing so; the fact that we rely on sales of our cameras, mounts and accessories for substantially all of our revenue, and any decrease in the sales or change in sales mix of these products could harm our business; the risk that we may not successfully manage product introductions, product transitions, product pricing and marketing; the fact that a small number of retailers and distributors account for a substantial portion of our revenue and our level of business with them could be significantly reduced; our ability to attract, engage and retain qualified personnel; any changes to trade agreements, trade policies, tariffs, and import/export regulations; the effects of the highly competitive market in which we operate, including new market entrants; the fact that we may experience fluctuating revenue, expenses and profitability in the future; risks related to inventory, purchase commitments and long-lived assets; ; the risk that we will encounter problems with our distribution system; the threat of a security breach or other disruption including cyberattacks; the concern that our intellectual property and proprietary rights may not adequately protect our products and services; the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of global conflicts and geopolitical issues such as the conflict in Ukraine or China-Taiwan relations and its effects on the United States and global economies and our business in particular; and other factors detailed in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and as updated in filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof or as of the date otherwise stated herein. GoPro disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

GoPro, Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$ 241,020

$ 250,685

$ 415,740

$ 467,390

Cost of revenue

165,248

154,681

287,466

280,910

Gross profit

75,772

96,004

128,274

186,480

Operating expenses:

Research and development

41,903

36,218

80,088

67,816

Sales and marketing

39,906

39,439

77,961

74,812

General and administrative

16,457

15,692

32,533

31,035

Total operating expenses

98,266

91,349

190,582

173,663

Operating income (loss)

(22,494)

4,655

(62,308)

12,817

Other income (expense):

Interest expense

(1,139)

(1,538)

(2,292)

(3,747)

Other income (expense), net

2,423

(488)

5,268

(807)

Total other income (expense), net

1,284

(2,026)

2,976

(4,554)

Income (loss) before income taxes

(21,210)

2,629

(59,332)

8,263

Income tax expense (benefit)

(3,998)

110

(12,251)

59

Net income (loss)

$ (17,212)

$ 2,519

$ (47,081)

$ 8,204

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$ (0.11)

$ 0.02

$ (0.30)

$ 0.05

Diluted

$ (0.11)

$ 0.02

$ (0.30)

$ 0.06

Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share:

Basic

154,562

156,645

154,980

156,751

Diluted

154,562

176,860

154,980

183,170

GoPro, Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

June 30,
2023

December 31,
2022

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 189,913

$ 223,735

Marketable securities

81,793

143,602

Accounts receivable, net

82,341

77,008

Inventory

135,409

127,131

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

33,738

34,551

Total current assets

523,194

606,027

Property and equipment, net

10,516

13,327

Operating lease right-of-use assets

19,691

21,819

Goodwill

146,459

146,459

Other long-term assets

309,237

289,293

Total assets

$ 1,009,097

$ 1,076,925

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 95,082

$ 91,648

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

100,142

118,877

Short-term operating lease liabilities

10,130

9,553

Deferred revenue

54,369

55,850

Total current liabilities

259,723

275,928

Long-term taxes payable

11,586

9,536

Long-term debt

141,493

141,017

Long-term operating lease liabilities

29,156

33,446

Other long-term liabilities

3,660

5,439

Total liabilities

445,618

465,366

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock and additional paid-in capital

979,904

960,903

Treasury stock, at cost

(173,231)

(153,231)

Accumulated deficit

(243,194)

(196,113)

Total stockholders' equity

563,479

611,559

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 1,009,097

$ 1,076,925

GoPro, Inc.

Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

(in thousands)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$ (17,212)

$ 2,519

$ (47,081)

$ 8,204

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

1,748

2,253

3,557

4,555

Non-cash operating lease cost

645

630

2,128

2,308

Stock-based compensation

11,117

10,251

21,431

20,087

Deferred income taxes

(6,152)

(534)

(16,073)

2,397

Other

(667)

1,012

(1,993)

2,016

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities

2,669

(3,275)

(36,923)

(100,118)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(7,852)

12,856

(74,954)

(60,551)

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