IZEA Worldwide Q2 revenue falls 36% as enterprise shift weighs
IZEA Worldwide Q2 revenue falls 36% as enterprise shift weighs
Overview
Influencer marketing firm's Q2 revenue fell 36% yr/yr amid shift to enterprise clients
Company posted Q2 net loss after prior-year profit; adjusted EBITDA turned negative
Company repurchased 135,000 shares for $0.5 mln in Q2 under buyback program
Outlook
Company says early Q3 contract commitments have been encouraging
IZEA expects market conditions may remain challenging in the near term
Company says timing of campaign launches may shift revenue recognition later in the year
Result Drivers
ENTERPRISE SHIFT - Co said revenue decline was mainly due to ongoing transition toward larger enterprise customers and reduced reliance on lower-margin clients
SOFTER DEMAND & TIMING - Co cited softer enterprise demand and the timing of campaign launches and contract awards as factors impacting Q2 revenue
COST REDUCTIONS - Co reduced costs and expenses in response to lower revenue, including lower payroll and cost management initiatives
Company press release: ID:nGNX5Bbq1r
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue |
| $5.80 mln |
|
Q2 Net Loss |
| $700,000 |
|
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA |
| -$400,000 |
|
Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 130 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 139 three months ago
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