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 [24][25] - Free cash flow improved from negative $300 million in 2021 to positive $13.1 million in the first three quarters of 2025, marking a $300 million improvement [25] - Adjusted EBITDA transitioned from a loss of $86 million in 2021 to approximately $18 million of positive Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 [26] - The company achieved net income positive of over $3 million in Q3 2025 for the first time since going public [26] 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][15] - The restructuring has led to a significant reduction in employee count from over 1,000 to less than 300 [15][22] - The company has maintained eight consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA, cumulatively around $50 million [17][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The general wellness market is valued at $6.5 trillion in 2023, with the fitness and nutrition categories each representing a $1.1 trillion potential market [5][6] - The company has a significant opportunity to expand its retail presence, which has not been previously utilized for its products [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on an innovation pipeline with new product launches scheduled between 2026 and 2027, including the 10-Minute Body program and a new P90X program [18][19] - A retail strategy is being implemented to sell previously unretail products, including nutritional supplements under well-known brand names [20][21] - The company aims to address the total addressable market (TAM) of non-exercisers and enhance brand exposure through retail partnerships [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the turnaround, stating that the company is a year ahead of schedule and financially stable with cash levels exceeding debt [22][24] - The focus is now on innovation and creative exercise-related programs rather than financial survival [22][32] - The management highlighted the importance of adapting marketing strategies to different demographics and the potential benefits of retail exposure [38][39] Other Important Information - The company has restructured its debt, reducing overall interest expenses by 44% [15][22] - The average interest rate on debt is approximately 15.5%, with a cash position of $34 million against $25 million of debt [28] 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 aggregating retailer responses [34] 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% in fitness and mid-40s-50% in nutrition as retail expands [36][37] Question: What online media has been most effective for the target demographic? - The company has not yet identified the best medium but acknowledges the need to tailor content for different platforms and demographics [38]