Gaia, Inc. to Present at the LD Micro Invitational XVApril 02, 2025 8:30 AM EDT | Source: LD MicroBoulder, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2025) - Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA) announced today that it will be participating in the 15th Annual LD Micro Invitational at the Westin Grand Central in New York on April 9th and 10th, 2025. Gaia, Inc. is scheduled to present on April 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM. James Calhoun, Chief Executive Officer, and Ned Preston, Chief Financial Officer, will be represen ...

BOULDER, Colo., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA) (“Gaia” and/or the “Company”), a conscious media and community company, will be holding one-on-one meetings at the 37th Annual ROTH Conference from March 16-18, 2025, at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, California. Company Chairman, Jirka Rysavy, Chief Executive Officer, James Calhoun, President and Chief Operating Officer, Kiersten Medvedich, and Chief Financial Officer, Ned Preston, will hold one-on-one meetings with ins ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2024 grew 18% to $24.4 million from $20.7 million in Q4 2023, driven by member base growth and increasing ARPU [19][20] - Gross margin improved to 88.3% in Q4 2024 from 85.3% in the same quarter last year [20] - Full year revenue increased 12% to $90.4 million compared to $80.4 million in 2023 [21] - Free cash flow improved by $4 million to $2.7 million, up from a negative $1.3 million in the prior year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Member count increased to 856,000 at the end of 2024, up from 806,000 at the end of 2023, despite some losses due to price increases [20] - The Gaia Plus premium membership tier grew by over 25%, indicating strong demand for exclusive content [10] - ARPU increased to $107 on an annualized basis, driven by pricing strategy and expansion of Gaia Plus subscriptions [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct member growth was 11% in high LTV regions, including the U.S., Canada, and DACH markets [9] - Deferred revenue on the balance sheet grew by $3.4 million for the year, supporting cash flow stability [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on enhancing community engagement and leveraging technology to personalize member experiences [17] - Investment in artificial intelligence and community initiatives is expected to drive long-term value and improve retention [13][16] - The company aims to roll out AI and community initiatives alongside a scheduled price increase in Q1 2026, which is anticipated to accelerate top-line growth [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue growth acceleration in 2025, targeting north of 12% on an annual basis [28] - The company is optimistic about the impact of AI on member engagement and operational efficiency [14][17] - Management noted that the market is becoming more accustomed to price increases, which supports their pricing strategy [58] Other Important Information - The company raised $8 million in Q1 2025 to accelerate AI and community initiatives [13] - The cash balance as of December 31, 2024, was $5.9 million, with an unused $10 million line of credit [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations of growth in 2025 - Management indicated that they expect to accelerate growth north of 12% on an annual basis, with sequential growth starting in Q1 [28] Question: AI initiatives - The company is building an integrated generative AI model to enhance member interactions with content, expected to roll out in Q1 2026 [32][33] Question: Pricing increase impact - Management confirmed that more than half of the price increase had filtered through by the end of 2024, with churn slightly above the initial 6.3% but still manageable [39][41] Question: Igniton product launch - The Igniton brand is planned for launch in May-June 2025, with expectations to exceed previous revenue from self-standing courses [43] Question: Future pricing strategy - A $2 price increase is planned for the end of Q1 2026, reflecting positive results from previous increases [54][56] Question: Balance sheet and debt management - The company plans to maintain its current debt structure and expects to continue with similar arrangements later this year [66][67]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2024 grew 18% to $24.4 million from $20.7 million in Q4 2023, driven by member base growth and increasing ARPU [19][20] - Gross margin improved to 88.3% in Q4 2024 from 85.3% in the same quarter last year [20] - For the full year 2024, revenue was $90.4 million, a 12% increase from $80.4 million in 2023 [21] - Free cash flow improved by $4 million to $2.7 million in 2024, up from a negative $1.3 million in the prior year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Gaia Plus premium membership tier grew by over 25%, indicating strong demand for exclusive content [10] - The member count increased to 856,000 by the end of 2024, up from 806,000 at the end of 2023, despite some losses due to price increases [20] - ARPU increased to $107 on an annualized basis, driven by the pricing strategy and the launch of Gaia Marketplace [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct member growth was 11% in high LTV regions, including the U.S., Canada, and DACH markets, reinforcing demand for Gaia's premium content [9] - Deferred revenue on the balance sheet grew by $3.4 million for the year, supporting cash flow stability [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to enhance community engagement and leverage technology to personalize member experiences, focusing on AI and community initiatives [17][18] - A price increase of $2 is planned for Q1 2026, which is expected to further accelerate top-line growth and improve earnings [54][61] - The company aims to build the world's first conscious generative AI, enhancing member interactions and content discoverability [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue growth acceleration in 2025, targeting over 12% growth on an annual basis [28] - The anticipated churn impact from the pricing increase was managed effectively, with churn remaining below the expected threshold [41] - The company is well-positioned for another year of accelerated growth, strong cash flow generation, and year-on-year improvements in earnings [18] Other Important Information - The cash balance as of December 31, 2024, was $5.9 million, with an unused $10 million line of credit [23] - The company is focusing on building technology and a worldwide network to foster a global conscious community [15][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations of growth in 2025 - Management expects to accelerate growth north of 12% on an annual basis, with sequential growth starting in Q1 [28] Question: AI initiatives - The company is building an integrated generative AI model to enhance member interactions with content, set to roll out in Q1 2026 [32][33] Question: Pricing increase impact - More than half of the price increase has been implemented, with churn slightly above the initial 6.3% but still manageable [39][41] Question: Igniton product launch - The Igniton brand is planned for launch in May-June 2025, with expectations to exceed previous revenue from self-standing courses [43] Question: Future price increases - A $2 price increase is planned for the end of Q1 2026, reflecting positive results from the previous increase [54][56] Question: Balance sheet and debt management - The company plans to maintain its current debt structure and expects to continue with similar arrangements later this year [66][67]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number 000-27517 GAIA, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization ...

BOULDER, Colo., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA), a conscious media and community company, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Highlights: Q4 revenue increased 18% year over year.Full year revenue increased 12% to $90.4 million and EPS improved 19% year over year.Positive operating and free cash flow for both Q4 and the full year. “As planned, we have delivered positive free cash flow for both Q4 and the full year,” said Jirka ...

Group 1 - Gaiam (GAIA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) due to an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][2] - The Zacks rating system is based solely on a company's changing earnings picture, specifically the Zacks Consensus Estimate for EPS from sell-side analysts [1][2] - The recent upgrade indicates a positive outlook for Gaiam's earnings, which could lead to favorable stock price movements [2][4] Group 2 - Changes in a company's future earnings potential, reflected in earnings estimate revisions, are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements, particularly due to institutional investors' actions [3][5] - Rising earnings estimates for Gaiam suggest an improvement in the company's underlying business, which should encourage investors to drive the stock price higher [4][7] - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Gaiam has increased by 28.1%, with expectations of -$0.23 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2024, representing a year-over-year change of 14.8% [7] Group 3 - The Zacks Rank stock-rating system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a strong historical performance, particularly for Zacks Rank 1 stocks, which have generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6][8] - Gaiam's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [9]

BOULDER, Colo., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAIA) ("Gaia" and/or the "Company"), a conscious media and community company, today announced Emersion 2025, a two-day immersive conference bringing together leading experts in human potential, consciousness, and spiritual evolution. Taking place March 15-16, 2025, at the GaiaSphere Event Center and streaming globally on Gaia.com, this event will provide attendees with transformational insights, experiential practices, and practical tools ...

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA) (“Gaia” and/or the “Company”), a conscious media and community company, will conduct a conference call on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (2:30 p.m. Mountain time) to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. The Company will report its financial results in a press release prior to the call. Ahead of the call, Gaia reaffirms the pre-announced financial figures from ...

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAIA) ("Gaia" or the "Company"), a conscious media and community company, announced today the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,600,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $5.00 per share. Net proceeds to the Company, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, were approximately $7.2 million. The Company in ...