The earnings call highlighted significant revenue growth and successful acquisitions, but also revealed challenges such as declining segment performance, increased expenses, and financial covenant defaults. Despite the growth in some segments, the overall financial position was negatively impacted by economic headwinds and operational inefficiencies.
Company Guidance
During the Live Ventures Fiscal Year 2024 Year-End Earnings Conference Call, several key metrics and financial results were discussed. Total revenue for the fiscal year increased by 33.1% to approximately $472.8 million, driven primarily by acquisitions, which contributed an additional $118.3 million. Despite this growth, the company faced challenges, such as a goodwill impairment charge of $18.1 million in the Retail-Flooring segment and an increased net loss of approximately $26.7 million, with a loss per share of $8.48, compared to a net loss of approximately $100,000 and a loss per share of $0.03 in fiscal year 2023. Gross profit rose to approximately $144.8 million, although the gross margin percentage declined to 30.6% from 32.5% in the prior year. The decrease in margin was attributed to the acquisition of PMW and reduced production efficiencies. General and administrative expenses increased by $31.4 million to $118 million, while sales and marketing expenses rose by $8.9 million to $22.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the year was approximately $24.5 million, a decrease of about $7 million from the previous year. The company ended the year with total cash availability of $33.3 million and working capital of approximately $52.3 million. Total assets stood at $407.5 million, with total stockholders' equity at $72.9 million.
Significant Revenue Growth
Total revenue for fiscal year 2024 increased by 33.1% to approximately $472.8 million, driven by acquisitions and increased sales in specific segments.
Successful Acquisitions
The acquisitions of Flooring Liquidators, PMW, and Central Steel collectively added approximately $118.3 million to the revenue.
Retail-Flooring Segment Performance
Retail-Flooring segment revenue increased by $61.1 million or 80.6% to approximately $137 million due to strategic acquisitions and segment expansion.
Steel Manufacturing Segment Growth
Steel Manufacturing segment revenue increased by $50.7 million or 57% to approximately $139.6 million.
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Live Ventures (LIVE) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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LIVE Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Dec 12, 2024
$10.02
$9.83
-1.90%
Aug 08, 2024
$20.45
$20.21
-1.17%
May 13, 2024
$25.67
$25.62
-0.19%
Feb 08, 2024
$24.92
$24.10
-3.29%
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FAQ
When does Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) report earnings?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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