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Cricut, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
来源: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 09 8月 2022 15:05:03 America/Chicago
Total users grew to nearly 7.2 million, up 34% over Q2 2021
Paid subscribers increased to nearly 2.4 million, up 34% over end of Q2 2021
Delivered Q2 2022 revenue of $183.8 million, 45% decline compared to a strong prior year Q2 2021
Delivered 14th consecutive quarter of profitability with net income of $13.8 million
Board of Directors authorized $50 million share repurchase program
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cricut, Inc. (“Cricut”) (NASDAQ: CRCT), the creative technology company that has brought a connected platform for making to millions of users worldwide, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
“Our Q2 performance reflects the current macroeconomic environment, coupled with elevated channel inventory as a result of the pandemic. While top line results were disappointing, we believe those inventory levels will be rebalanced in the second half of the year,” said Ashish Arora, Chief Executive Officer of Cricut. “We operate from a position of strength, with a resilient business model and strong balance sheet. In addition, Cricut’s platform provides tremendous opportunity to interact with our nearly 7.2 million existing users throughout their entire crafting journey. Many of our investments are showing signs of success, building confidence that what we’re doing today will be the most impactful to Cricut in the medium to long-term growth.”
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- Revenue was $183.8 million, down 45.1% compared to Q2 2021.
- Connected machine revenue was $35.4 million, down 75.8% from Q2 2021 with pressure from softer consumer demand and higher channel inventory. New user adds, which is correlated to machine sell through, was down almost 33.6% for the same period.
- Subscriptions revenue was $67.6 million, up 33.4% over Q2 2021.
- Accessories and materials revenue was $80.7 million, down 41.3% from Q2 2021.
- Gross margin was 46.5%, up from 39.0% in Q2 2021.
- Operating income was $20.0 million, or 10.9% of total revenue, compared to $64.2 million, or 19.2% of revenue in Q2 2021.
- Net income was $13.8 million, down 71.9% over Q2 2021, and was 7.5% of revenue, compared to $49.1 million, or 14.7% of revenue in Q2 2021.
- Diluted earnings per share was $0.06.
- International revenue decreased by 14.3% over Q2 2021 and was 13.2% of total revenue, up from 8.5% of total revenue in Q2 2021.
"Our business model benefits from diversified revenue streams, a versatile platform, and a powerful community of users. As we continue to navigate macroeconomic headwinds, we are driving relentless focus on our platform investments to monetize our existing users and drive new user acquisition. Subscription revenue grew 33% year-over-year in the second quarter, demonstrating our ability to leverage our connected platform and invest in new features and functionality," said Kimball Shill, Chief Financial Officer of Cricut. "We have a strong balance sheet and remain focused on managing our resources with a commitment to delivering healthy long-term operating margins."
Recent Business Highlights
- Increased focus on existing user base:
- Total users on the platform grew by over 288 thousand during the second quarter. As of the end of June, total users on the platform were up approximately 34% year over year to nearly 7.2 million.
- Number of engaged users significantly increased year over year. As of the end of Q2 2022, there were nearly 3.7 million engaged users, an increase of approximately 525 thousand, or 17% compared to Q2 2021.
- Paid subscribers grew to nearly 2.4 million by the end of June, up 34% year over year.
- Expanded international footprint:
- Recently launched in Thailand and Turkey with upcoming launches in India, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea over the next few months.
- Expanded Cricut platform and improved user experience:
- Added premium design tools, Automatic Background Remover for iOS and Monogram Maker, available exclusively to Cricut Access members.
- Expanded user touchpoints within Cricut Design to improve merchandising, marketing and promotion efforts to our existing user base.
- Continued to develop and expand our Contributing Artist Program, our newly launched content marketplace, where artists can build a community of followers inside Design Space. This marketplace expands our content library and enriches our subscriptions services. Images from Contributing Artists are included in Cricut Access subscription services, while also available for stand-alone purchase within Design Space.
Key Performance Metrics
As of June 30, 2022 2021 Users (in thousands) 7,192 5,373 Percentage of Users Creating in Trailing 90 Days 51 % 59 % Paid Subscribers (in thousands) 2,367 1,765 Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Subscription ARPU $ 9.59 $ 9.83 Accessories and Materials ARPU $ 11.45 $ 26.67 Share Repurchase Authorization
Cricut's board of directors authorized a repurchase program. Through the program, the Company may repurchase up to $50 million of the Company’s Class A common stock. Shares may be purchased from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. The share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not have a predetermined expiration date.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Cricut management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results today, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Information about Cricut’s financial results, including a link to the live and archived webcast of the conference call, will be made available on Cricut’s investor relations website at https://investor.cricut.com.
The live call may also be accessed via telephone. Please pre-register using this link: Cricut Q2 2022 Earnings Pre Registration. After registering, a confirmation will be sent via email and will include dial-in details and a unique PIN code for entry to the call. To avoid long wait times, we suggest registering at minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call to receive your unique PIN code.
About Cricut, Inc.
Cricut, Inc. is a creative technology platform company whose cutting machines and design software help people lead creative lives. Cricut hardware and software work together as a connected platform for consumers to make beautiful, high-quality DIY projects quickly and easily. These industry-leading products include a flagship line of smart cutting machines — the Cricut Maker® family, the Cricut Explore® family, and Cricut Joy® — accompanied by other unique tools like Cricut EasyPress®, the Infusible Ink™ system, and a diverse collection of materials. In addition to providing tools and materials, Cricut fosters a thriving community of millions of dedicated users worldwide.
Cricut has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations website and the Cricut News Blog (https://cricut.com/blog/news/) to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Cricut News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Media Contact:
Kriselle Laran
pr@cricut.comInvestor Contact:
Stacie Clements
investors@cricut.com
Source: Cricut, Inc.
Key Performance MetricsIn addition to the measures presented in our consolidated financial statements, we use the following key business metrics to help us evaluate our business, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. We believe these metrics are useful to investors because they can help in monitoring the long-term health of our business. Our determination and presentation of these metrics may differ from that of other companies. The presentation of these metrics is meant to be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, our financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Glossary of Terms
Users: We define a User as a registered user of at least one registered connected machine as of the end of a period. One user may own multiple registered connected machines, but is only counted once if that user registers those connected machines by using the same email address.
Engaged Users: We define the Engaged Users as users who have used a connected machine for any activity, such as cutting, writing or any other activity enabled by our connected machines, in the past 90 days.
Percentage of Users Creating in Trailing 90 Days: We define the Percentage of Users Creating in Trailing 90 Days (Engaged Users) as the percentage of users who have used a connected machine for any activity, such as cutting, writing or any other activity enabled by our connected machines, in the past 90 days. We calculate the percentage by dividing the number of Engaged Users in the period by the total user base.
Paid Subscribers: We define Paid Subscribers as the number of users with a subscription to Cricut Access or Cricut Access Premium, excluding cancelled, unpaid or free trial subscriptions, as of the end of a period.
Subscription ARPU: We define Subscription ARPU as Subscriptions revenue divided by average users in a period.
Accessories and Materials ARPU: We define Accessories and Materials ARPU as Accessories and Materials revenue divided by average users in a period. Accessories and Materials ARPU fluctuates over time as we introduce new accessories and materials at various price points and as the volume and mix of accessories and materials purchased changes.
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Numerous factors could cause our actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: our ability to attract and engage with our users; competitive risks; supply chain, manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment risks; international risks, including regulation and tariffs that have materially increased our costs and the potential for further trade barriers or disruptions; sales and marketing risks, including our dependence on sales to brick-and-mortar and online retail partners and our need to continue to grow online sales; risks relating to the complexity of our business, which includes connected machines, custom tools, hundreds of materials, design apps, e-commerce software, subscriptions, content, international production, direct sales and retail distribution; risks related to product quality, safety and warranty claims and returns; risks related to the fluctuation of our quarterly results of operations and other operating metrics; risks related to intellectual property, cybersecurity and potential data breaches; risks related to our dependence on our Chief Executive Officer; risks related to our status as a “controlled company”; and the impact of economic and geopolitical events, natural disasters and actual or threatened public health emergencies, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any resulting economic slowdown from any of these events, or other resulting interruption to our operations. These risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail under the heading “Risk Factors” in the most recent form 10-Q that we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Cricut, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Revenue: Connected machines $ 35,438 $ 146,326 $ 97,829 $ 287,646 Subscriptions 67,604 50,673 132,382 96,812 Accessories and materials 80,715 137,494 198,329 273,857 Total revenue 183,757 334,493 428,540 658,315 Cost of revenue: Connected machines 34,882 116,217 95,595 235,909 Subscriptions 6,181 5,285 12,433 9,583 Accessories and materials 57,266 82,696 136,064 162,258 Total cost of revenue 98,329 204,198 244,092 407,750 Gross profit 85,428 130,295 184,448 250,565 Operating expenses: Research and development 20,055 20,606 40,585 36,304 Sales and marketing 31,516 33,030 64,305 60,519 General and administrative 13,828 12,507 28,122 24,926 Total operating expenses 65,399 66,143 133,012 121,749 Income from operations 20,029 64,152 51,436 128,816 Total other income (expense), net 322 14 283 (15 ) Income before provision for income taxes 20,351 64,166 51,719 128,801 Provision for income taxes 6,524 15,040 14,388 30,257 Net income $ 13,827 $ 49,126 $ 37,331 $ 98,544 Other comprehensive income (loss): Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities (343 ) — (343 ) — Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax (110 ) 4 (122 ) (9 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss): (453 ) 4 (465 ) (9 ) Comprehensive income 13,374 49,130 36,866 98,535 Earnings per share, basic $ 0.06 $ 0.24 $ 0.17 $ 0.47 Earnings per share, diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.22 $ 0.17 $ 0.46 Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic 214,852,256 208,205,162 213,634,584 207,760,027 Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted 220,791,640 222,947,030 221,199,963 216,403,427 Cricut, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)As of June 30, 2022 As of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 147,771 $ 241,597 Marketable securities 83,547 — Accounts receivable, net 81,061 199,508 Inventories 484,216 454,174 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 28,498 32,820 Total current assets 825,093 928,099 Property and equipment, net 63,112 53,261 Operating lease right-of-use asset 19,541 17,653 Intangible assets, net 1,140 1,520 Deferred tax assets 3,255 3,255 Other assets 34,458 2,462 Total assets $ 946,599 $ 1,006,250 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 113,554 $ 204,714 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 43,028 69,351 Deferred revenue, current portion 31,261 30,547 Operating lease liabilities, current portion 5,257 3,755 Total current liabilities 193,100 308,367 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 16,709 15,780 Deferred revenue, net of current portion 3,913 4,858 Other non-current liabilities 4,617 3,269 Total liabilities 218,339 332,274 Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. — — Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 1,250,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2022, 222,186,359 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022; 1,250,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2021, 221,913,559 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021. 222 222 Additional paid-in capital 734,787 717,369 Accumulated deficit (6,229 ) (43,560 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (520 ) (55 ) Total stockholders’ equity 728,260 673,976 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 946,599 $ 1,006,250 Cricut, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 2021 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 37,331 $ 98,544 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of debt issuance costs) 12,129 8,317 Stock-based compensation 19,360 19,795 Non-cash lease expense 2,406 1,887 Provision for inventory obsolescence 4,454 1,598 Other (59 ) (110 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 118,447 (659 ) Inventories (64,783 ) (178,527 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,237 (15,361 ) Other assets (594 ) 311 Accounts payable (91,840 ) 28,833 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities (25,990 ) (20,560 ) Operating lease liabilities (1,861 ) (2,187 ) Other (231 ) 4,124 Net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by operating activities 13,006 (53,995 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of marketable securities (84,601 ) — Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 807 — Acquisitions of property and equipment, including capitalized software development costs (17,775 ) (16,124 ) Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities (101,569 ) (16,124 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from capital contributions — 200 Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon initial public offering, net of offering costs — 262,007 Repurchase of compensatory units (14 ) (160 ) Repurchase of common stock upon Corporate Reorganization — (10 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 31 — Employee tax withholding payments on stock-based awards (5,048 ) — Payments on capital leases — (24 ) Net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by financing activities (5,031 ) 262,013 Effect of exchange rate on changes on cash and cash equivalents (232 ) (29 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (93,826 ) 191,865 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 241,597 122,215 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 147,771 $ 314,080 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for interest — 14 Cash paid during the period for income taxes 5,967 52,410 Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 4,307 $ 3,529 Property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 5,895 $ 3,118 Tax withholdings on stock-based awards included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 388 $ — Stock-based compensation capitalized for software development costs $ 1,153 $ 673 Reclassification of liability awards to equity upon modification $ — $ 10,784 Leasehold improvements acquired through tenant allowances $ 752 $ —