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Repay (RPAY) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-10 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of $77.7 million, reflecting a 5% normalized year-over-year growth, while gross profit was $57.8 million, with a 1% increase on a normalized basis [13][14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $31.2 million, representing approximately 40% adjusted EBITDA margins, and free cash flow was $20.8 million, resulting in a 67% free cash flow conversion [15][16] - The company reported a gross profit margin compression of approximately 3.4% year-over-year due to client losses and increased volume discounts [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the consumer payments segment, gross profit increased by 1% year-over-year, with a single-digit increase when excluding the impact of client losses [14][15] - The business payments segment saw a normalized gross profit increase of 12% year-over-year, with over 20% growth when excluding the impact of client losses [10][15] - The supplier network in the business payments segment grew to over 540,000 suppliers, a 60% year-over-year increase [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added five new software partners in Q3, bringing the total partnership network to 291 across consumer and business payment segments [6][11] - The company is focusing on increasing TotalPay adoption and has seen double-digit growth in its accounts payable platform, particularly in healthcare and hospitality verticals [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The core growth strategy focuses on optimizing digital payment flows and embedding payment technology into software platforms [4][5] - The company is investing in AI tools and automation to enhance client onboarding and improve operational efficiency [5][6] - Capital allocation priorities include organic growth investments, managing CapEx, and maintaining a strong balance sheet while being open to M&A opportunities [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to sustainable growth as they exit 2025, with expectations of 6%-8% normalized gross profit growth in Q4 [17][18] - The company anticipates ongoing margin pressures due to a mix of larger clients with volume discounts and higher transaction values [18] - Management highlighted a stable consumer environment, with some softness noted in the automotive sector [36] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 3% of its outstanding shares in August, totaling $38 million year-to-date, and reduced debt by retiring $73.5 million of convertible notes [12][16] - As of September 30, the company had approximately $96 million in cash and access to $250 million in undrawn revolver capacity, totaling $346 million in liquidity [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Free cash flow outlook into 2026 - Management expects free cash flow conversion to be in the upper 50s for Q4 2025, with a strong 67% conversion in Q3 [22][23] Question: Political media spend headwind - The headwind from political media contributions in Q4 last year was $4.6 million in gross profit, with an annual impact of approximately $11.75 million [23] Question: Visa Commercial Enhanced Data Program - Management discussed the transition from level two to level three data requirements, which will impact interchange rates and associated fees [28][31] Question: Consumer payments softness - Management noted stable consumer conditions overall but identified softness in the automotive-to-used car segment [36] Question: M&A pipeline and targets - Management indicated a healthy pipeline for M&A opportunities in both consumer and B2B segments, while also focusing on capital allocation priorities [38]
Repay (RPAY) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-10 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, revenue was $77.7 million, with a normalized revenue growth of 5% year-over-year, and gross profit was $57.8 million, with a gross profit growth of 1% [12][14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $31.2 million, representing approximately 40% adjusted EBITDA margins, and free cash flow was $20.8 million, resulting in a 67% free cash flow conversion [14][15] - The company had approximately $96 million in cash and $250 million in undrawn revolver capacity, totaling $346 million in liquidity [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer payments segment reported a gross profit increase of 1% year-over-year, with a single-digit growth when excluding the impact of client losses [14][13] - Business payments segment saw a normalized gross profit increase of 12% year-over-year, with over 20% growth when excluding the impact of client losses [9][14] - The supplier network in the business payments segment increased to over 540,000 suppliers, growing approximately 60% year-over-year [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added five new software partners, bringing the total partnership network to 291 across consumer and business payment segments [6] - The company experienced a stable consumer marketplace, with noted softness in the automotive-to-used car segment [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The core growth strategy focuses on optimizing digital payment flows and embedding payment technology into software platforms [4] - The company is enhancing its go-to-market strategies, automating processes, and deploying AI tools to build a scalable future [5][6] - The strategic focus is on increasing TotalPay adoption and prioritizing resources towards accounts payable opportunities [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to sustainable growth as they exit the year, with expectations for sequential improvement in normalized growth in Q4 [4][16] - The company anticipates ongoing margin pressures due to a mix of larger clients with volume discounts and higher transaction values [17][18] - The updated Q4 outlook expects normalized gross profit growth of 6%-8% and free cash flow conversion to be greater than 50% [16][18] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 3% of its outstanding shares in August, totaling $38 million year-to-date [11][15] - Management is open to M&A opportunities to accelerate growth potential [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Free cash flow outlook into 2026 - Management expects free cash flow conversion to be in the upper 50s for Q4, with a strong 67% conversion in Q3 [21] Question: Political media spend headwind for Q4 - The headwind for Q4 last year was $4.6 million in gross profit, with an annual impact of around $11.75 million [22] Question: Visa Commercial Enhanced Data Program - Management discussed the transition from level two to level three data requirements, which may affect interchange rates [27][30] Question: Consumer payments softness - Management noted stability in the consumer marketplace but identified softness in the automotive-to-used car segment [35] Question: M&A pipeline - Management sees a healthy pipeline for M&A opportunities in both consumer and B2B segments [37]
Repay (RPAY) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-10 23:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, Repay reported revenue of $77.7 million, reflecting a 5% normalized year-over-year growth, while gross profit was $57.8 million, with a 1% increase on a normalized basis [13][14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $31.2 million, representing approximately 40% adjusted EBITDA margins, and free cash flow was $20.8 million, resulting in a 67% free cash flow conversion [15][16] - The company had approximately $96 million in cash and $250 million in undrawn revolver capacity, totaling $346 million in liquidity [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer payments segment gross profit increased by 1% year-over-year, with a noted impact of approximately 3% from client losses [14][15] - Business payments segment saw a normalized gross profit increase of 12% year-over-year, with over 20% growth when excluding the impact of client losses [10][15] - The supplier network in the business payments segment grew to over 540,000 suppliers, a 60% increase year-over-year [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added five new software partners, bringing the total partnership network to 291 across consumer and business payment segments [6] - The automotive-to-used car market showed some softness, consistent with previous observations [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Repay's core growth strategy focuses on optimizing digital payment flows and embedding payment technology into software platforms [4] - The company is investing in AI tools and automation to enhance client onboarding and improve operational efficiency [5] - Capital allocation priorities include organic growth investments, managing CapEx, and maintaining a strong balance sheet [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to sustainable growth, expecting normalized gross profit growth of 6%-8% in Q4 2025 [17][18] - The company anticipates continued margin pressures due to a mix of larger clients with volume discounts and increased ACH and check volumes [18] - Management highlighted a healthy M&A pipeline and openness to acquisitions to accelerate growth potential [36] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 3% of its outstanding shares in August, totaling $38 million year-to-date [12][16] - Repay retired $73.5 million of its 2026 convertible notes at a discount, reducing total outstanding debt to $434 million [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Free cash flow outlook into 2026 - Management expects Q4 free cash flow conversion to be in the upper 50s, with a strong 67% conversion in Q3 [21] Question: Political media spend headwind - The headwind for Q4 last year was $4.6 million in gross profit, with an annual impact of approximately $11.75 million [22] Question: Visa Commercial Enhanced Data Program - Management discussed changes in data requirements for B2B transactions and the potential impact on interchange rates [26][30] Question: Consumer payments softness - Management noted stability in the consumer marketplace but identified softness in the automotive-to-used car segment [34] Question: M&A targets and pipeline - Management indicated a healthy pipeline for M&A opportunities in both consumer and B2B segments [36] Question: Nature of net working capital affecting free cash flow - Management clarified that the lower free cash flow conversion is due to timing of working capital and margin compression [41]