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Riskified .(RSKD) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-14 17:35
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2024 was $78.7 million, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase, while GMV reached $35 billion, up 13% year-over-year [13][21] - Non-GAAP gross profit margin was 53%, up from 52% in the same quarter last year, with a first-half gross profit margin of approximately 54%, the highest since the IPO [16][12] - Adjusted EBITDA was positive at $2.3 million for Q2 2024, compared to negative $4.6 million in Q2 2023, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvements [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The home category grew by 21% year-over-year, while the general vertical, including food and retail, grew by 7% [13][14] - Payments and money transfer category saw over 40% growth, driven by new business activity [13] - Fashion and luxury category grew by 5%, with expectations of continued same-store sales pressures in the second half of the year [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The United States, the largest region, grew by 11% in Q2, while APAC grew approximately 35% [15] - EMEA is expected to be relatively flat for the year due to a high concentration of merchants in fashion and travel, which are experiencing softness [15][62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building a market-leading platform to solve real problems for merchants and expand its total addressable market (TAM) [8][12] - There is an emphasis on cross-selling multiple products to existing clients, with a strong pipeline of merchant activity anticipated for the second half of the year [6][31] - The company aims to enhance its technology and expand its market share while managing operational expenses effectively [7][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates softer trends in the third and fourth quarters due to macroeconomic headwinds affecting consumer spending, particularly in high-end fashion and travel [6][21] - Despite challenges, management remains optimistic about new business activity in the second half of the year, which is expected to partially offset macro headwinds [6][21] - The company is updating its 2024 revenue guidance to between $320 million and $325 million, reflecting anticipated headwinds [21][22] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 2024 with approximately $422 million in cash and zero debt, having repurchased 6.8 million shares for about $39 million [20] - The company expects to generate approximately $30 million in positive free cash flow for 2024 [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of CrowdStrike outage on Q3 expectations - Management confirmed no impact on Riskified or its merchants related to the CrowdStrike issue [24] Question: Update on platform penetration rates - Management indicated ongoing improvements in gross profit margins and a strong pipeline for new products [26] Question: Net dollar retention expectations - Management expects net dollar retention to be slightly below 100% due to macro factors, with a slight uptick in loss volume anticipated [28][29] Question: Sales strategy evolution for platform offerings - Management highlighted a focus on new logos and the ability to sell multiple products to clients, enhancing win rates [31] Question: Growth expectations for 2025 - Management stated it is too early to model 2025 but noted acceleration in growth due to new business activity [34] Question: Margin targets for 2026 - Management remains confident in achieving the 15% to 20% EBITDA margin target for 2026 [36] Question: Enhancements in go-to-market strategy - Management emphasized the importance of product differentiation and a strong sales force in driving new business success [40] Question: Implementation pipeline for the back half of the year - Management confirmed a robust pipeline expected to go live by year-end, despite some seasonal considerations [54] Question: Comparisons to last year and easier growth rates - Management acknowledged easier comparisons in the back half of the year, particularly in high fashion and home categories [55]
Riskified (RSKD) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-08-14 13:00
Riskified (RSKD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 33.33%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of fraud-prevention services would post earnings of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.04, delivering a surprise of 100%. Over the last f ...
Riskified .(RSKD) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-14 10:46
Exhibit 99.1 Riskified Improves Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for Second Quarter in a Row Continues to Diversify Network of Global Merchants through New Logo Wins NEW YORK, August 14, 2024 - Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD) (the "Company"), a leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The Company will host an investor call to discuss these results today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. "We believe that Riskified remains well positione ...
Why Riskified Stock Jumped Today
The Motley Fool· 2024-05-15 20:38
The company is growing and achieving record cash flow. Shares of enterprise software company Riskified (RSKD 15.30%) jumped on Wednesday after the company reported financial results for the first quarter and showed meaningful progress in important areas. As of 3:10 p.m. ET today, the stock was up 14%. A marginal improvement Riskified's software helps companies detect a more-accurate number of fraudulent purchases, boosting sales and lowering charge-backs, in theory. In the first quarter, the company's merch ...
Riskified .(RSKD) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-05-15 16:35
Riskified Ltd. (NYSE:RSKD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript May 15, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chett Mandel - Head of IR Eido Gal - Co-Founder and CEO Aglika Dotcheva - CFO Conference Call Participants Reggie Smith - JPMorgan Will Nance - Goldman Sachs Connor Passarella - Truist Securities Ryan Tomasello - KBW Timothy Chiodo - UBS Cris Kennedy - William Blair Operator Good day, and welcome to Riskified's First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Af ...
Riskified .(RSKD) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2024-05-15 13:58
✔ rıskıfied Presentation Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the following: our ability to manage our growth effectively; continued use of credit cards and other payment methods that expose merchants to the risk of payment fraud, an dother changes in laws and regulations, including card scheme rules, related to the use of these payment methods, and the emergence of new altern ...
Riskified (RSKD) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-05-15 13:06
Riskified (RSKD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 100%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of fraud-prevention services would post earnings of $0.03 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.07, delivering a surprise of 133.33%. Over the last ...
Riskified .(RSKD) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-15 10:54
Exhibit 99.1 Riskified Achieves Record Quarterly Free Cash Flows; Board Authorizes Additional $75 Million Share Repurchase Program Improves 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance NEW YORK, May 15, 2024 - Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD) (the "Company"), a leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company will host an investor call to discuss these results today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. "Our commitment toward profitable growth has yi ...
Riskified .(RSKD) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-06 21:52
Currency and Financial Risks - Majority of company's revenue transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars, reducing foreign currency risk, but an increasing portion is in foreign currencies like the Euro, which could negatively affect revenues if these currencies weaken against the U.S. dollar[109] - Company's operating expenses are increasingly denominated in foreign currencies, particularly the New Israeli Shekels (NIS), and any strengthening of NIS against the U.S. dollar could increase costs[109] - The company may need additional capital in the future, and inability to secure financing on favorable terms could impair business growth and operations[110] - The company's pricing model is risk-adjusted and may need to change in response to global economic conditions or reductions in merchants' spending levels[100] - The company's cash reserves may be diminished by the share repurchase program, potentially impacting strategic opportunities and acquisitions[226] Operational and Platform Risks - Company's growth depends on uninterrupted access to its ecommerce risk intelligence platform, and any disruptions or performance issues could lead to loss of merchants and negatively impact revenues[122] - Company provides credits to merchants for fraudulent transactions approved by its platform, and any performance malfunction could result in significant financial liabilities[122] - Company relies on third-party cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, and any disruptions in their operations could adversely affect business, financial condition, and results of operations[111] - The company's reliance on third-party data sources like Maxmind, Ekata, and Emailage for fraud detection may not always be accurate due to errors or inconsistencies in the data[124] Data Protection and Privacy Compliance - Compliance with data protection and privacy laws requires substantial operational costs, and any failure to comply could result in fines, lawsuits, and adverse effects on revenues[128] - The company is subject to evolving data protection regulations in the U.S., including potential fines and increased compliance costs[129][132] - The GDPR and UK GDPR impose strict obligations on data processing, with potential fines, enforcement actions, and reputational risks for non-compliance[134] - The company faces challenges in transferring personal data from the EEA and UK due to regulatory complexity and potential enforcement actions[135][137] - Compliance with evolving privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), could result in significant liability and negative publicity if the company fails to comply[131] - The company must comply with China's strict data localization and personal information protection laws, including the CSL, DSL, and PIPL, which may increase compliance costs[145][146] Intellectual Property and Technology Risks - Company's intellectual property protection relies on trade secrets and contractual provisions, and any failure to protect these rights could impair its ability to safeguard proprietary technology[115] - The company faces risks related to intellectual property protection for AI and machine learning technologies, including potential litigation and infringement claims[119] - The company may incur significant costs to monitor and protect its intellectual property rights, which could impact its financial condition and operations[120] - The company's proprietary machine learning models rely on merchant and third-party data, and disruptions or inaccuracies in data access could adversely affect its business[123] - Inaccurate or limited access to third-party data used for training machine learning models could negatively impact the company's product offerings and merchant relationships[126] - The company's AI and ML technologies may face technical obstacles, undetected defects, or errors, which could adversely affect its business and customer relationships[156] - The use of open-source software in the company's products could lead to legal risks, including potential requirements to disclose proprietary source code or offer products for free[158] - The company does not currently have a patent portfolio, which could limit its ability to deter patent infringement claims[166] - Litigation related to intellectual property claims could result in significant expenses, damages, or the need to redesign products[166][167] Regulatory and Legal Risks - The company's business increasingly relies on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), with evolving regulatory frameworks in the US, EU, and China potentially impacting its ability to develop and commercialize these technologies[150] - The EU AI Act, expected to take effect by 2026, could impose fines of up to 7% of worldwide annual turnover for non-compliance, significantly affecting the company's operations[150] - China has implemented strict regulations on generative AI, algorithmic recommendation, and deep synthesis technologies, requiring service providers to file algorithms and complete security assessments before service provision[150] - The company must comply with anti-corruption, trade compliance, and economic sanctions laws, with potential penalties including fines, imprisonment, and reputational harm[169][170][171] - The company's global operations expose it to risks of violating anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws, which could materially affect its business and financial condition[171] - The company may face challenges in enforcing non-compete agreements with employees, particularly in jurisdictions like Israel and the United States[172][173] - The company is undergoing a routine tax audit in Israel, which may result in additional taxes, interest, or penalties[188] - The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act introduced a 15% corporate minimum tax and a 1% excise tax on certain stock redemptions[192] - The OECD's BEPS initiative aims to implement a global minimum tax rate of at least 15% for multinational enterprises with revenue exceeding €750 million, effective from 2024[193] - The company's effective tax rate may be impacted by ongoing global tax reforms and increased audit activity in multiple jurisdictions[194] - The company may face increased regulatory costs and compliance risks if classified as an insurance company in certain jurisdictions[196] - The company may lose its "foreign private issuer" status in the future, which could result in significant additional compliance costs and expenses[210] - Israeli tax laws may make certain transactions undesirable for the company or its shareholders due to tax deferral limitations and restrictions[220] - The company faces risks related to its incorporation and operations in Israel, including potential disruptions from political, economic, and military conditions in the region[240][243] - Israeli courts may not enforce non-Israeli judgments under certain conditions, affecting legal enforceability[250] - Shareholder rights and responsibilities under Israeli law differ from those in typical U.S. corporations[251] - Israeli law imposes a duty of fairness on controlling shareholders, though the substance of this duty is not clearly defined[251] Reputational and Brand Risks - Company faces reputational risks associated with serving large enterprises, and inability to mitigate these risks could adversely affect business and financial condition[94] - The company's brand strength is critical to its growth, and failure to maintain or enhance the brand could have a material adverse effect on its business and financial condition[161] Competition and Market Risks - The company faces significant competition in AI and ML development, with competitors potentially developing superior or more cost-effective technologies[157] - The company competes for highly skilled personnel in Israel, where there is a shortage of qualified employees, which could impact its business operations[246] - Failure to attract or retain qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on the company's business and financial condition[247] Acquisitions and Strategic Investments - Acquisitions and strategic investments may pose integration challenges and divert management attention, potentially diluting shareholder value and adversely affecting the company's business and financial condition[163][164] - The company may face difficulties in assimilating acquired businesses, technologies, and personnel, particularly if key personnel are not retained or software integration issues arise[164] - Competition for acquisitions could increase prices for attractive targets, and regulatory approvals may be required, potentially leading to significant costs and delays[165] - The company may face risks related to liability for activities of acquired companies, including intellectual property claims, legal violations, and tax liabilities[165] Shareholder and Governance Risks - The company's dual-class share structure concentrates 84.08% of voting power with pre-IPO shareholders, limiting influence for Class A shareholders[200] - The company's Class A ordinary shares have experienced significant price and volume volatility, influenced by factors such as geopolitical conditions and market trends[197] - The lack of an active trading market for Class A ordinary shares could impair liquidity and capital-raising efforts[205] - Securities analysts' unfavorable reports or downgrades could negatively impact the price of Class A ordinary shares[206] - The company qualifies as an "emerging growth company" and may rely on reduced disclosure requirements, potentially making its Class A ordinary shares less attractive to investors[207] - The company is a "foreign private issuer" and is exempt from certain U.S. reporting requirements, which may result in less frequent and less detailed disclosures compared to U.S. domestic companies[208][209] - The company's amended articles require at least 65% of outstanding shares to vote for the removal of a director[225] - The company's exclusive forum provisions may limit shareholders' ability to choose judicial forums for disputes, potentially discouraging lawsuits[235] - The company may be classified as a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC), which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences for U.S. holders of Class A ordinary shares[236][237] - The company's dual-class share structure concentrates voting power, with Class A ordinary shares representing approximately 20% of total voting power[237] Share Repurchase Program - The company's board approved a share repurchase program for up to $75 million of Class A ordinary shares in August 2023, with court approval obtained in November 2023[224] - The share repurchase program may increase the volatility of Class A ordinary shares' price and reduce liquidity, potentially impacting shareholder value[224][226] - The company's share repurchase program is valid through May 19, 2024, with potential extensions or expansions subject to court approval[227] ESG and Tax Compliance - ESG compliance costs are increasing due to evolving standards and regulations, potentially impacting the company's reputation and financial performance[185] - The company may face significant indirect tax liabilities and compliance costs in various jurisdictions, potentially impacting its financial condition[189][190] Geopolitical and Regional Risks - Restrictions on business with Israel and Israeli companies may materially limit the company's ability to sell products and provide services in certain countries[244] - Increased efforts by countries, activists, and organizations to boycott Israeli goods and services could adversely impact the company's international sales[244] - The ICJ's interim ruling against Israel may lead to termination of commercial relationships with Israeli companies, affecting the company's operations[244] - The company's operations and economic conditions in Israel may be adversely affected by ongoing regional conflicts and potential credit rating downgrades[241] Employee Retention and Development - Retaining and developing personnel may result in significant additional expenses, potentially impacting profitability[247] - Failure to attract or retain qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on the company's business and financial condition[247] Financial Reporting and Investor Confidence - The company's non-GAAP financial measures and key performance metrics are critical for investor confidence, and any inaccuracies in reporting could negatively impact its stock price[181] - The company's public status incurs significant legal, accounting, and compliance costs, with management devoting substantial time to these initiatives[228] Dividend Policy and Shareholder Returns - The company does not expect to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future and intends to retain earnings for business expansion[221] Share Structure and Voting Power - As of December 31, 2023, the company had 8,766,560 ordinary shares available for future grants under equity incentive plans and 32,280,797 ordinary shares subject to outstanding share options and RSUs[215] - The company had 128,738,857 Class A ordinary shares and 49,814,864 Class B ordinary shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023[214]
Riskified .(RSKD) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-03-06 04:49
Riskified Ltd. (NYSE:RSKD) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call March 5, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Chett Mandel - Head of IR Eido Gal - Co-Founder and CEO Aglika Dotcheva - CFO Conference Call Participants Will Nance - Goldman Sachs Ramsey El-Assal - Barclays Terry Tillman - Truist Securities Timothy Chiodo - UBS Brent Bracelin - Piper Sandler Reggie Smith - JPMorgan Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Riskified's Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Ins ...