Financial Performance - Fiscal Q4 2024 revenue was $121.5 million, a 3.6% year-over-year decline primarily due to fewer total orders[4] - Fiscal Year 2024 revenue totaled $490.2 million, an 8.4% decrease from the prior year, with 89.0% from direct-to-consumer[2] - Direct-to-consumer revenue for FY 2024 was $436.4 million, a 7.5% decrease year-over-year[6] - Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $121.48 million, a decrease of 3.9% from $126.02 million in the same period of 2023[20] - Gross profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, was $302.15 million, compared to $308.12 million in 2023, reflecting a decline of 2.0%[20] - Direct to Consumer revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, was $436.45 million, down 7.5% from $471.99 million in 2023[22] Profitability Metrics - Gross margin improved by 580 basis points year-over-year to 62.7% in Q4 2024, driven by new contract pricing[4] - Net loss for Q4 2024 was $(4.9) million, an improvement of 65.5% compared to the previous year[4] - Adjusted EBITDA for FY 2024 was $(10.6) million, a 66% improvement from the previous year's loss of $(31.3) million[6] - The net loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, was $37.01 million, an improvement from a net loss of $61.52 million in 2023[20] - Adjusted Net Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $(485) thousand, compared to $(6,495) thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating an improvement[38] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $2.239 million, compared to $(3.438) million for the same period in 2023, showing a positive shift[40] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company reported net cash provided by operating activities of $6.1 million for FY 2024, with free cash flow at $(2.8) million[2] - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2024, were $125.50 million, a decrease from $177.91 million in 2023[26] - Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash decreased by $52.362 million during the period, highlighting cash flow challenges[30] - Free cash flow for March 2024 was $(3,174) million, a decrease from $16,714 million in March 2023[44] - Net cash used in operating activities for March 2024 was $(1,042) million, compared to $19,180 million in March 2023[44] - Free cash flow for the year ending March 2024 was $(2,771) million, compared to $(16,626) million for the previous year[44] Capital Expenditures and Investments - The company incurred capital expenditures of $8.83 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $21.32 million in 2023[29] - Capital expenditures for March 2024 were $(2,132) million, down from $(2,466) million in March 2023[44] Shareholder Actions - The Board of Directors authorized a $15.0 million share repurchase program, reflecting a strong financial position[8] Future Guidance - For FY 2025, the company expects total revenue of $490 million to $500 million, indicating flat to 2.0% year-over-year growth[11] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY 2025 is projected between $1.0 million to $5.0 million, reflecting a year-over-year improvement of $11.6 million to $15.6 million[11] Operational Efficiency - Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, totaled $82.68 million, down from $84.57 million in the same period of 2023, a decrease of 2.1%[20] - The company reported a gross profit margin of 61.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared to 57.6% in 2023[20] - The company incurred restructuring charges of $117 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $1.763 million in the same period last year, indicating reduced restructuring activities[38] - The company expects to continue focusing on technology transformation, with related costs included in the Adjusted EBITDA calculations[41] Interest and Debt - Cash paid for interest increased to $2.385 million from $0.283 million, indicating a significant rise in interest expenses[30]

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Investment Thesis - BARK, Inc. is beginning to recover, although the management has a history of missteps [1] - The stock trades just over $1, making it less attractive to institutional investors, and it has recently regained compliance with the NYSE [1] - The stock is perceived as a penny stock, leading to significant price volatility [1] - The current rating is a tepid buy [1] Recent Performance - The share price has increased by 25% since the last analysis, but this is only slightly above the market's 20% increase [3] - BARK's total revenue for fiscal Q3 2024 reached $121 million, with a 280-basis point improvement in gross margin [4] Market Position and Strategy - BARK specializes in pet products, focusing on toys and consumables, and operates a unified online platform for subscriptions [4] - The company is working on improving unit economics and financial health [4] - There are challenges in the core toy category and overall industry growth is subdued [5] Growth Expectations - The CEO anticipates a return to top-line growth in fiscal 2025, with an estimated 3% CAGR [6] - Previous expectations of high single to low double-digit growth have been revised down [7] Financial Health - BARK holds approximately 40% of its market cap as net cash, with $90 million in net cash after accounting for convertible debt [8] - The company generated $17 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months, primarily from inventory liquidation [9] - EBITDA margins are expected to improve from negative 3% in fiscal Q4 2023 to approximately 2% in Q4 2024 [10] Valuation - BARK is priced at 16x forward EBITDA, with an estimated EBITDA of $15 million for fiscal 2025 [10][11] - The company is on a path toward financial stability, despite concerns about the sustainability of cash flow from inventory liquidation [11]

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BARK, Inc. (NYSE: BARK) (“BARK” or the “Company”), a leading global omnichannel dog brand with a mission to make all dogs happy, today announced that Matt Meeker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at Canaccord Genuity’s 4th Annual eCommerce Sustainable Advantage Forum held virtually on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The audio portion of the fireside chat will be webcast live over the internet and can be a ...

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BARK, Inc. (NYSE:BARK) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 7, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mike Mougias - Vice President, Investor Relations Matt Meeker - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Zahir Ibrahim - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Maria Ripps - Canaccord Genuity Ryan Meyers - Lake Street Capital Markets Ygal Arounian - Citigroup Keith Devas - Jefferies Operator Good afternoon and welcome to BARK's Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Please note t ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date Earliest Event Reported): February 7, 2024 BARK, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | --- | --- | --- | |--------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Delaware | ...

Topic 1: Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 15% year-over-year, driven by strong sales in the North American market [1]. - Net profit margin improved to 12%, up from 10% in the previous quarter [2]. - Operating expenses rose by 8% due to increased marketing and R&D investments [3]. Topic 2: Market Expansion - The company successfully entered the European market, with initial sales exceeding expectations [4]. - A new distribution center was opened in Germany to support regional growth [5]. - Partnerships with local retailers in France and Italy were established to enhance market penetration [6]. Topic 3: Product Development - Launched three new products in the tech segment, which contributed to 20% of total revenue [7]. - R&D spending increased by 10% to accelerate innovation and product differentiation [8]. - The new product line received positive feedback from early adopters, with a 95% satisfaction rate [9]. Topic 4: Operational Efficiency - Implemented a new supply chain management system, reducing delivery times by 15% [10]. - Automation in manufacturing processes led to a 5% reduction in production costs [11]. - Employee training programs were expanded, resulting in a 10% increase in productivity [12]. Topic 5: Strategic Initiatives - The company announced a $500 million share buyback program to return value to shareholders [13]. - A strategic partnership with a leading tech firm was formed to co-develop next-generation products [14]. - Plans to expand into the Asian market were unveiled, with a focus on China and India [15]. Topic 6: Risk Management - Identified potential risks in the supply chain due to geopolitical tensions and implemented contingency plans [16]. - Increased cybersecurity measures to protect against data breaches and cyber-attacks [17]. - Diversified supplier base to mitigate risks associated with single-source dependencies [18].