The Beachbody Company(BODI) - 2026 FY - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has reduced its cash break-even level from $900 million in 2022 to approximately $180 million today, representing a $720 million reduction [15][23] - Free cash flow improved from nearly negative $300 million in 2021 to positive $13.1 million in the first three quarters of 2025, a $300 million improvement [23] - Adjusted EBITDA transitioned from a loss of over $86 million in 2021 to approximately $18 million of positive Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 [24] - The company achieved net income positive status for the first time since going public, reporting over $3 million in Q3 of 2025 [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has transitioned from a multi-level marketing (MLM) model to a multi-channel strategy, which includes direct-to-consumer, Amazon/Marketplace, affiliates, and retail [14] - The restructuring has led to a significant reduction in employee count from over 1,000 to less than 300 [15] - The company has launched new products, including the 10-Minute Body program and a new P90X program, which are aimed at expanding its customer base [17][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The general wellness market is valued at $6.5 trillion, with the fitness and nutrition categories each representing a $1.1 trillion potential market [5] - The company aims to tap into the retail market for its products, which have never been sold in retail before, indicating a significant growth opportunity [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on innovation and has a robust pipeline of new products scheduled for launch between 2026 and 2027 [17][30] - The strategy includes launching a retail line for its major brands, such as P90X and Shakeology, to increase brand exposure and sales [19][20] - The company is addressing the non-exerciser market with new content and smaller product sizes to attract a broader audience [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the turnaround, stating that the company is a year ahead of schedule and financially stable with cash levels exceeding debt [16][21] - The management highlighted the importance of the innovation pipeline and the potential for significant growth in the coming years [30] Other Important Information - The company has restructured its debt, reducing overall interest expenses by 44% [15] - The marketing expenses have been reduced from over 50% to the low-to-mid-30s percentage, allowing for increased media spending [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Has the retail rollout process changed? - The retail process is slower than anticipated due to planogram schedules, but the company is actively engaging with retailers for product placement [32][33] Question: What could the long-term margin structure look like? - Gross margins are expected to normalize in the low- to mid-70s, with potential for high 80s-90% on fitness and mid-40s-50% in nutrition as retail grows [34][35] Question: What online media has been most effective for the demographic? - The company has not yet identified the best platform but acknowledges the need to tailor content for different audiences across various media [36][38]