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Traeger (COOK) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years. Since a changing earni ...

Financial Performance - Revenue reached $168 million in Q2 2024 [3], a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to $172 million in Q2 2023 [12] - Gross margin significantly improved to 42.9% in Q2 2024 [3], compared to 36.9% in Q2 2023 [15] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $27 million in Q2 2024 [3], representing a 15.9% margin [3], up from $21 million and a 12.5% margin in Q2 2023 [15] - The company anticipates total revenue between $590 million and $605 million for fiscal year 2024 [15] - The company projects a gross margin between 40.5% and 41.5% for fiscal year 2024 [15] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $74 million and $79 million for fiscal year 2024 [15] Revenue Breakdown - Grills accounted for 56% of the revenue mix [4] - Consumables represented 24% of the revenue mix [4] - Accessories made up 20% of the revenue mix [4] Growth & Global Expansion - Rest of World revenues increased by 32% in Q2 2024 [8] - Influencer impressions increased nearly 80% over Q2 2023, reaching close to 500 million [6]

Traeger, Inc. (NYSE:COOK) Q2 2024 Earnings Call August 6, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Nick Bacchus - Vice President, Investor Relations Jeremy Andrus - Chief Executive Officer Dom Blosil - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Anna Glaessgen - B. Riley Megan Alexander - Morgan Stanley Phillip Blee - William Blair Brian McNamara - Canaccord Genuity Justin Kleber - Baird Peter Keith - Piper Sandler Operator Hello, everyone and welcome to the Traeger Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Conferenc ...

Traeger (COOK) reported $168.47 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2024, representing a year-overyear decline of 1.8%. EPS of $0.06 for the same period compares to $0.04 a year ago. The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.84% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $167.07 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.06, the company has not delivered EPS surprise. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to ...

Traeger (COOK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this barbecue grill maker would post earnings of $0.04 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.04, delivering no surprise. Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates. Traeger, which belongs to t ...

Revenue Performance - Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was $168.5 million and $313.4 million, representing a decrease of 1.8% and 3.5% compared to the same periods in 2023[91]. - Revenue decreased by $3.0 million, or 1.8%, to $168.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $171.5 million for the same period in 2023[110]. - Revenue decreased by $11.3 million, or 3.5%, to $313.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $324.7 million for the same period in 2023[120]. - Revenue from grills increased by $1.8 million, or 2.0%, to $95.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, driven by higher unit volume[111]. - Revenue from grills decreased by $11.1 million, or 6.1%, to $171.8 million, primarily due to a low-double digit reduction in average selling price[120]. - Revenue from consumables decreased by $1.1 million, or 3.1%, to $33.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, impacted by lower average selling prices[112]. - Revenue from consumables increased by $1.1 million, or 1.8%, to $66.1 million, driven by over 20% increase in unit volume of food consumables[121]. - Revenue from accessories decreased by $3.8 million, or 8.8%, to $39.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to lower sales of MEATER smart thermometers[112]. Financial Losses - The company recorded a net loss of $2.6 million and $7.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $30.2 million and $41.1 million for the same periods in 2023[92]. - Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $2.6 million, a decrease of $27.6 million or 91.5% compared to a net loss of $30.2 million in the same period last year[109]. Cost Management - The company has implemented cost savings initiatives to mitigate the effects of challenging macroeconomic conditions[96]. - General and administrative expenses decreased by $21.9 million, or 41.8%, to $30.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as a percentage of revenue decreased to 18.1% from 30.5%[116]. - General and administrative expense decreased by $16.4 million, or 20.8%, to $62.6 million, primarily due to lower stock-based compensation expense[125]. - Operating expenses decreased significantly, with total operating expenses at $67.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, down from $90.9 million in the prior year[113]. Macroeconomic Impact - The company expects macroeconomic trends to continue impacting revenue and results of operations throughout fiscal year 2024[94]. - There was a mid-single digit percentage decline in demand for grills, measured by unit volume, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the prior year period[94]. - Inbound freight container rates increased by a mid-double digit percentage for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to global transportation factors[95]. Cash and Financing - As of June 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $18.0 million, with $125.0 million borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility[130]. - The total principal amount outstanding under the First Lien Term Loan Facility was $403.7 million as of June 30, 2024[136]. - The company may seek additional equity or debt financing to support growth or acquisitions, which could be dilutive to existing stockholders[130]. - As of June 30, 2024, the company had drawn down $23.5 million under the Receivables Financing Agreement for general corporate and working capital purposes[143]. - The maximum borrowing capacity under the Receivables Financing Agreement was decreased from $100.0 million to $75.0 million, with seasonal adjustments allowed between $30.0 million and $75.0 million[141]. - The company is required to maintain a First Lien Net Leverage Ratio not to exceed 6.20 to 1.00, and it was in compliance with this covenant as of June 30, 2024[139]. - The fixed interest rate on outstanding cash advances under the Receivables Financing Agreement is approximately 2.6%[143]. - A new liquidity threshold of $42.5 million was implemented, with potential increases in required reserves if liquidity falls below this level[142]. - The expiration of the Receivables Financing Agreement was extended to August 6, 2027, as part of Amendment No. 10[143]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses were $4.8 million and $8.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3.0 million and $5.2 million for the same periods in 2023[103]. Other Financial Metrics - Gross profit increased by $9.0 million, or 14.2%, to $72.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, with a gross margin of 42.9% compared to 36.9% in the prior year[113]. - Gross profit increased by $16.1 million, or 13.6%, to $134.9 million, with gross margin rising to 43.0% from 36.6%[122]. - Total other expense increased by $5.0 million, or 213.4%, to $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to decreases in realized and unrealized gains on interest rate swaps[118]. - Total other expense increased by $2.0 million, or 19.8%, to $11.8 million, mainly due to decreases in realized and unrealized gains on interest rate swaps[127]. Compliance and Obligations - The company remains compliant with the covenants under the Credit Facilities as of June 30, 2024[139]. - There have been no material changes to the company's contractual obligations as of June 30, 2024, compared to those disclosed in the Annual Report[144]. - There were no material changes to the company's critical accounting policies and estimates during the six months ended June 30, 2024[146]. - The company is the primary beneficiary of Traeger SPE LLC, consolidating it without significant judgments[140].

TRAEGER ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2024 RESULTS INCREASES OUTLOOK FOR FULL YEAR 2024 SALT LAKE CITY, Ut., August 6, 2024 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Traeger, Inc. ("Traeger" or the "Company") (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter FY 24 Highlights • Total revenues decreased 1.8% to $168.5 million • Grill revenues increased 2.0% to $95.0 million • Gross margin of 42.9%, up 600 basis points ...