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Zillow Group(Z) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-07 20:02
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)](index=7&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20%28unaudited%29) This section presents Zillow Group's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Q2 2024, showing $572 million revenue and a $17 million net loss [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2024, total assets were $6.63 billion, a slight decrease from year-end 2023, with current liabilities rising due to reclassified convertible notes Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions) | Account | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$6,628** | **$6,652** | | Total Current Assets | $3,129 | $3,149 | | Goodwill | $2,818 | $2,817 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$2,127** | **$2,126** | | Total Current Liabilities | $1,478 | $971 | | Convertible senior notes, net | $1,522 | $1,607 | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | **$4,501** | **$4,526** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=9&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) For Q2 2024, Zillow reported a 13% year-over-year revenue increase to $572 million, narrowing its net loss to $17 million Statement of Operations Summary (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | **$572** | **$506** | **$1,101** | **$975** | | Gross Profit | $442 | $402 | $848 | $779 | | Loss from Operations | ($38) | ($67) | ($83) | ($112) | | **Net Loss** | **($17)** | **($35)** | **($40)** | **($57)** | | Net Loss Per Share | ($0.07) | ($0.15) | ($0.17) | ($0.24) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=13&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $135 million, while investing and financing activities used significant cash Six Months Ended June 30, Cash Flow Summary (in millions) | Cash Flow Activity | 2024 | 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $135 | $193 | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ($207) | $84 | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($240) | ($177) | | **Net (decrease) increase in cash** | **($312)** | **$100** | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=14&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies, recent acquisitions, debt structure, and ongoing legal contingencies, including the Follow Up Boss acquisition and convertible notes - Acquired Follow Up Boss for **$399 million** in cash and up to **$100 million** in contingent consideration, adding **$402 million** in goodwill[60](index=60&type=chunk)[61](index=61&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2024, the company had **$1.526 billion** in aggregate principal of convertible senior notes outstanding, with maturities in 2024, 2025, and 2026[75](index=75&type=chunk) - In Q2 2024, the company repurchased **6.9 million shares** of its Class A and Class C stock for a total of **$292 million**[84](index=84&type=chunk) - The company is involved in ongoing legal proceedings, including patent litigation with IBM and a consolidated securities class action lawsuit, but does not believe a loss is probable for these cases[92](index=92&type=chunk)[95](index=95&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses Zillow's Q2 2024 performance, noting a 13% revenue increase to $572 million and a 21% rise in Adjusted EBITDA [Financial and Business Overview](index=31&type=section&id=Financial%20and%20Business%20Overview) Zillow's Q2 2024 revenue grew 13% to $572 million, driven by strong performance across Residential, Rentals, and Mortgages segments, outpacing the broader housing market Revenue by Category - Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023 (in millions) | Category | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | $ Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Residential | $409 | $380 | $29 | 8% | | Rentals | $117 | $91 | $26 | 29% | | Mortgages | $34 | $24 | $10 | 42% | | Other | $12 | $11 | $1 | 9% | | **Total Revenue** | **$572** | **$506** | **$66** | **13%** | - The company's financial performance outpaced the broader housing market, where total transaction value increased **3%** in Q2 2024 year-over-year[110](index=110&type=chunk) [Key Metrics](index=32&type=section&id=Key%20Metrics) In Q2 2024, Zillow's total visits increased 4% to 2.5 billion, while loan origination volume surged 123% to $759 million, primarily from purchase loans Key Metrics (Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023) | Metric | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Visits (in millions) | 2,495 | 2,391 | 4% | | Average monthly unique users (in millions) | 231 | 232 | 0% | Loan Origination Volume (in millions) | Loan Type | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Purchase | $756 | $336 | 125% | | Refinance | $3 | $4 | (25)% | | **Total** | **$759** | **$340** | **123%** | [Results of Operations](index=34&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) For Q2 2024, gross profit increased 10% to $442 million, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 21% to $134 million, despite rising sales and marketing expenses Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in millions) | Line Item | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net loss | $(17) | $(35) | | *Adjustments...* | | | | Share-based compensation | $113 | $130 | | Depreciation and amortization | $59 | $45 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$134** | **$111** | - Cost of revenue increased **25%** in Q2 2024, primarily due to higher depreciation and amortization from website development costs and increased mortgage loan processing costs[148](index=148&type=chunk) - Sales and marketing expenses increased **18%** in Q2 2024, driven by higher headcount-related costs and increased marketing investment in the rentals marketplace[154](index=154&type=chunk) - General and administrative expenses decreased **14%** in Q2 2024, mainly because the prior-year period included **$17 million** in share-based compensation expense for departing executives[160](index=160&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=41&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) As of June 30, 2024, Zillow maintained a strong liquidity position with $2.6 billion in cash and investments, utilizing capital for share repurchases and mortgage originations - The company holds **$2.6 billion** in cash, cash equivalents, investments, and restricted cash as of June 30, 2024[169](index=169&type=chunk) - During H1 2024, the company repurchased **7.1 million shares** of its stock for an aggregate price of **$301 million**[183](index=183&type=chunk) - In Q2 2024, the company repurchased **$88 million** principal amount of its 2025 Convertible Notes for **$89 million** in cash[182](index=182&type=chunk) - Zillow Home Loans utilizes master repurchase agreements with a total capacity of **$250 million** to fund mortgage originations, with **$182 million** outstanding as of June 30, 2024[184](index=184&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=46&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company identifies interest rate and inflation as primary market risks, impacting investment yields, debt costs, operating expenses, and consumer demand - Interest rate risk impacts the company's investment portfolio and its mortgage origination business (Zillow Home Loans), which uses floating-rate debt, managed via forward sales of MBSs[193](index=193&type=chunk)[196](index=196&type=chunk) - Inflationary pressures have adversely impacted revenue by affecting consumer demand for advertising and mortgage services due to high mortgage rates, also increasing operating costs, particularly for labor and marketing[198](index=198&type=chunk)[199](index=199&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=48&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) As of June 30, 2024, Zillow's CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures are effective, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024[202](index=202&type=chunk) - No material changes to internal control over financial reporting were identified during the second quarter of 2024[203](index=203&type=chunk) PART II – OTHER INFORMATION [Legal Proceedings](index=49&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in ongoing patent and securities lawsuits, not expected to materially impact its financial position - The company is defending against patent infringement claims from IBM; some claims have been dismissed or found unpatentable, while one remains subject to a pending appeal[92](index=92&type=chunk)[93](index=93&type=chunk) - A consolidated federal securities class action lawsuit alleges false and misleading statements regarding the Zillow Offers business; the company's motion to dismiss was partially granted and partially denied, and the case is ongoing[95](index=95&type=chunk) - Shareholder derivative suits related to the Zillow Offers wind-down have been filed and are currently stayed pending the outcome of the related securities suit[96](index=96&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=50&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) This section states that there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 - There have been no material changes to the risk factors affecting the business from those set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023[207](index=207&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=51&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During Q2 2024, Zillow repurchased 6.885 million shares for $292 million, with $381 million remaining for future repurchases Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q2 2024) | Period | Total Shares Purchased (thousands) | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Purchase Price (millions) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Class A Common Stock** | **981** | **$41.92** | **$41** | | April 2024 | 340 | $43.01 | $14.6 | | May 2024 | 528 | $41.34 | $21.8 | | June 2024 | 113 | $41.38 | $4.7 | | **Class C Capital Stock** | **5,904** | **$42.41** | **$251** | | April 2024 | 1,750 | $43.34 | $75.8 | | May 2024 | 3,055 | $41.89 | $127.9 | | June 2024 | 1,099 | $42.38 | $46.6 | | **Total** | **6,885** | **-** | **$292** | - As of June 30, 2024, **$381 million** remained available for future repurchases of stock and/or convertible senior notes[210](index=210&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=53&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) This section discloses that a board member and the Chief Operating Officer entered into 10b5-1 sales plans in June and February 2024, respectively - On June 10, 2024, board member Claire Cormier Thielke entered into a 10b5-1 sales plan for shares of Class C capital stock, effective September 16, 2024[213](index=213&type=chunk) - On February 16, 2024, COO Jeremy Wacksman entered into a 10b5-1 sales plan for shares of Class C capital stock, effective May 17, 2024[214](index=214&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=54&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including corporate documents and certifications from the CEO and CFO - The exhibits filed with the report include CEO and CFO certifications pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as Inline XBRL data files[217](index=217&type=chunk)
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Prnewswire· 2024-07-31 12:00
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GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-07-22 12:30
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Prnewswire· 2024-07-18 19:46
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GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-06-28 12:30
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