Accolade Announces Results for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022

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Accolade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCD) reported a 58% increase in fiscal Q4 2022 revenue, reaching $93.8 million compared to $59.2 million in Q4 2021. For the full fiscal year, revenue grew 82% to $310 million, up from $170.4 million. Despite strong growth, Accolade is moderating its top-line growth objectives due to a large client terminating its service relationship. The company reported a net loss of $34.6 million for Q4 and $123.1 million for the year. However, Cash reserves stand at $366 million, supporting future growth.

Positive

• Fiscal year 2022 revenue of $310 million, up 82% YoY.
• Fourth quarter revenue of $93.8 million, a 58% increase YoY.
• Adjusted gross profit for the fiscal year increased 86% to $144.2 million.
• Eighth consecutive quarter of exceeding financial targets post-IPO.
• Strong cash position with $366 million available for growth.

Negative

• Net loss in fiscal year 2022 increased by 143%, totaling $123.1 million.
• Large customer ending service relationship may impact future revenues.
• Adjusted EBITDA loss remains substantial at $42.4 million for the fiscal year.

• Fiscal fourth quarter 2022 revenue of $93.8 million, a 58% increase compared to fiscal fourth quarter 2021 revenue of $59.2 million
• Fiscal year 2022 revenue of $310.0 million, an 82% increase compared to fiscal year 2021 revenue of $170.4 million

SEATTLE, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accolade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCD) today announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended February 28, 2022.

“Fiscal year 2022 represented a transformational time for Accolade. Our strong financial results validate the strategic moves we made to deliver Personalized Healthcare through both internal innovation and bold acquisitions. Today, our customers and prospects look to Accolade to solve a far more comprehensive set of healthcare challenges, as they look to empower their employees by delivering a superior healthcare experience that is personal, data-driven and value-based,” said Rajeev Singh, Accolade Chief Executive Officer.

“The pipeline for new business is stronger than it has ever been. While we are seeing early selling season momentum across market segments and various industry verticals, market dynamics continue to evolve rapidly in our space. This month, a large customer notified us that they would be ending their service relationship with us after the end of calendar 2022. Coupling this event with the broader macro-environment, we are moderating our top line growth objectives and improving our path to profitability, while continuing to focus on delivering exceptional personalized healthcare services to our customers and the families of their employees. As the leader in the market for personalized healthcare with an unmatched track record of performance, industry leading customers across sectors, and a strong balance sheet, we are well positioned to maintain our discipline and emerge from this period even stronger than we entered.”

Financial Highlights for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year ended February 28, 2022

		Three Months Ended February 28,								%				Twelve Months Ended February 28,								%
		2022				2021				Change(2)				2022				2021				Change(2)
		(in millions, except percentages)												(in millions, except percentages)
GAAP Financial Data:
Revenue		$	93.8			$	59.2			58	%			$	310.0			$	170.4			82	%
Net Loss		$	(34.6	)		$	(4.7	)		(631	)%			$	(123.1	)		$	(50.7	)		(143	)%
Non-GAAP Financial Data(1):
Adjusted EBITDA		$	1.8			$	2.7			(34	)%			$	(42.4	)		$	(26.9	)		(57	)%
Adjusted Gross Profit		$	51.0			$	31.9			60	%			$	144.2			$	77.6			86	%
Adjusted Gross Margin			54.4	%			53.8	%							46.5	%			45.6	%

(1)		A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in this press release in the accompanying Financial Tables. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
(2)		Percentages are calculated from accompanying Financial Tables and may differ from percentage change of numbers in Financial Highlights table due to rounding.

Steve Barnes, Accolade Chief Financial Officer, commented, “The fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 marked the eighth straight quarter of exceeding our financial targets since our IPO in July 2020. We have delivered that consistency by being highly cognizant of the environment we operate in, and planning our business accordingly. It is in that context that we are adjusting our expectations for top line growth while continuing to reduce our Adjusted EBITDA loss consistently as we drive toward profitability. We significantly outperformed our expectations for Adjusted EBITDA loss in fiscal year 2022 and expect to improve on that result in fiscal years 2023 and 2024, and maintain our expectations for positive Adjusted EBITDA in fiscal year 2025. Our $366 million cash balance, broader customer and solution footprint, and growing addressable market provide a durable foundation for years of growth.”

Financial Outlook

Accolade provides forward-looking guidance on revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure.

For the fiscal first quarter ending May 31, 2022, we expect:

• Revenue between $81 million and $83 million
• Adjusted EBITDA between $(20) million and $(22) million

For the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023, we expect:

• Revenue between $350 million and $365 million
• Adjusted EBITDA between $(35) million and $(40) million, representing a range of (10)% to (11)% of revenue

Accolade has not reconciled guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and has not provided forward-looking guidance for net income (loss), because there are items that may impact net income (loss), including stock-based compensation, that are not within the company’s control or cannot be reasonably predicted.

Quarterly Conference Call Details 

The company will host a conference call today, April 28, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. E.T. to discuss its financial results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-833-519-1281 for U.S. participants, or 1-914-800-3853 for international participants, referencing conference ID # 1442966; or via a live audio webcast that will be available online at http://ir.accolade.com. A presentation to accompany the conference call will be available via the webcast and will be posted to the investor relations site following the completion of the call. A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call, at the same web link, and will remain available for approximately 90 days.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our future growth and our financial outlook. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “maintain,” “might,” “likely,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms.

Important risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Accolade’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings, which should be read in conjunction with any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Accolade as of the date hereof, and it does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.

About Accolade, Inc. 

Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD) provides millions of people and their families with an exceptional healthcare experience that is personal, data driven and value based to help every person live their healthiest life. Accolade solutions combine virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent technology and best-in-class care navigation. Accolade's Personalized Healthcare approach puts humanity back in healthcare by building relationships that connect people and their families to the right care at the right time to improve outcomes, lower costs and deliver consumer satisfaction. Accolade consistently receives consumer satisfaction ratings over 90%. For more information, visit accolade.com.

Investor Contact:

Todd Friedman, Investor Relations, IR@accolade.com

Media Contact:

Public Relations, Media@accolade.com

Source: Accolade

Financial Tables

Accolade, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

		February 28,
		2022				2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	365,853			$	433,884
Accounts receivable, net			21,116				9,112
Unbilled revenue			9,685				2,725
Current portion of deferred contract acquisition costs			3,015				2,210
Current portion of deferred financing fees			—				93
Prepaid and other current assets			9,468				5,957
Total current assets			409,137				453,981
Property and equipment, net			11,797				9,227
Operating lease right-of-use assets			33,126				—
Goodwill			577,896				4,013
Intangible assets, net			244,690				604
Deferred contract acquisition costs			7,205				6,067
Other assets			1,678				1,618
Total assets		$	1,285,529			$	475,510
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	7,837			$	7,390
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			11,000				5,412
Accrued compensation			39,189				35,379
Due to customers			16,263				5,015
Current portion of deferred revenue			30,875				25,879
Current portion of operating lease liabilities			6,589				—
Total current liabilities			111,753				79,075
Loans payable, net of unamortized issuance costs			280,666				—
Operating lease liabilities			32,486				—
Deferred rent and other noncurrent liabilities			4,562				5,192
Deferred revenue			268				395
Total liabilities			429,735				84,662
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock par value $0.0001; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 67,098,477 and 55,699,052 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 2022 and 2021, respectively			7				6
Additional paid‑in capital			1,350,431				762,362
Accumulated deficit			(494,644	)			(371,520	)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)			855,794				390,848
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)		$	1,285,529			$	475,510

Accolade, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

		Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
		February 28,								February 28,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
		(in thousands)								(in thousands)
Revenue		$	93,756			$	59,232			$	310,021			$	170,358
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization			43,593				27,620				169,019				93,673
Operating expenses:
Product and technology			22,367				13,331				83,664				49,955
Sales and marketing			23,631				9,871				86,765				33,711
General and administrative			29,470				10,992				99,106				31,584
Depreciation and amortization			11,641				2,121				42,608				8,212
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			(7,134	)			—				(45,416	)			—
Total operating expenses			79,975				36,315				266,727				123,462
Loss from operations			(29,812	)			(4,703	)			(125,725	)			(46,777	)
Interest expense, net			(768	)			(60	)			(2,905	)			(3,724	)
Other expense			(114	)			(44	)			(133	)			(147	)
Loss before income taxes			(30,694	)			(4,807	)			(128,763	)			(50,648	)
Income tax benefit (expense)			(3,862	)			81				5,639				(4	)
Net loss		$	(34,556	)		$	(4,726	)		$	(123,124	)		$	(50,652	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted		$	(0.51	)		$	(0.09	)		$	(1.93	)		$	(1.72	)
Weighted‑average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted			67,301,856				55,390,884				63,823,270				29,370,594

The following table summarizes the amount of stock-based compensation included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations:

		Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
		February 28,						February 28,
		2022			2021			2022			2021
		(in thousands)						(in thousands)
Cost of revenue		$	866		$	269		$	3,197		$	948
Product and technology			5,253			1,175			18,744			3,387
Sales and marketing			3,787			881			12,822			2,376
General and administrative			17,206			941			38,176			2,865
Total stock‑based compensation		$	27,112		$	3,266		$	72,939		$	9,576

Accolade, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(In thousands)

		Fiscal Year Ended February 28(29),
		2022				2021				2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(123,124	)		$	(50,652	)		$	(51,365	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense			42,608				8,212				8,516
Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs			2,945				1,657				985
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			(45,416	)			—				—
Deferred income taxes			(6,132	)			—				—
Noncash interest expense			1,673				2,252				834
Noncash bonus			—				—				5,884
Loss on disposal of equipment			—				—				299
Stock‑based compensation expense			72,939				9,576				6,002
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue			(11,829	)			(10,648	)			(683	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			69				2,991				5,838
Deferred contract acquisition costs			(4,148	)			(4,690	)			(2,399	)
Deferred revenue and due to customers			13,986				(2,700	)			2,286
Accrued compensation			(2,519	)			16,356				(1,671	)
Deferred rent and other liabilities			(2,075	)			(505	)			220
Other assets			(1,327	)			2,919				(8,993	)
Net cash used in operating activities			(62,350	)			(25,232	)			(34,247	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of marketable securities			(99,998	)			—				—
Sale of marketable securities			99,998				—				—
Capitalized software development costs			(1,096	)			(374	)			—
Purchases of property and equipment			(2,521	)			(1,991	)			(3,315	)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired			(259,996	)			—				(206	)
Earnout payments to MD Insider			—				(58	)			—
Net cash used in investing activities			(263,613	)			(2,423	)			(3,521	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from public offerings, net of underwriters' discounts and commissions and offering costs			—				439,410				—
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock, net			—				—				19,943
Proceeds from stock purchases under employee stock purchase plan			4,703				2,379				—
Proceeds from stock option and warrant exercises			8,600				9,348				6,619
Payments of equity issuance costs			(60	)			—				—
Payment of debt issuance costs			(8,368	)			—				—
Payment for purchase of capped calls			(34,443	)			—				—
Proceeds from borrowings on debt			287,500				51,166				1,660
Repayments of debt principal			—				(73,166	)			—
Payments related to debt retirement			—				(753	)			—
Net cash provided by financing activities			257,932				428,384				28,222
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(68,031	)			400,729				(9,546	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			433,884				33,155				42,701
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	365,853			$	433,884			$	33,155
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid		$	930			$	2,296			$	2,391
Issuance of stock options in lieu of cash bonus		$	—			$	5,735			$	—
Fixed assets included in accounts payable		$	161			$	232			$	45
Other receivable related to stock option exercises		$	4			$	97			$	173
Income taxes paid		$	122			$	149			$	55
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions		$	455,586			$	156			$	6,164
Replacement awards issued in connection with acquisitions		$	6,729			$	—			$	—
Offering costs included in prepaid assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	—			$	—			$	3,042
Common stock issued in connection with joint development agreement		$	—			$	—			$	3,869
Common stock warrants issued in connection with debt		$	—			$	—			$	779

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to our financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures to help us evaluate trends, establish budgets, measure the effectiveness and efficiency of our operations, and determine employee incentives. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly-titled non-GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance. A reconciliation is provided below for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. In evaluating these non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we expect to incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by these expenses or any unusual or nonrecurring items.

Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin

Adjusted Gross Profit is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as revenue less cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization, and excluding stock-based compensation. We define Adjusted Gross Margin as our Adjusted Gross Profit divided by our revenue. We believe Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin are useful to investors, as they eliminate the impact of certain noncash expenses and allow a direct comparison of these measures between periods without the impact of noncash expenses and certain other nonrecurring operating expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net loss adjusted to exclude interest expense (net), income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related costs, and change in fair value of contingent consideration. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides investors with useful information on period-to-period performance as evaluated by management and comparison with our past financial performance. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry, as this measure generally eliminates the effects of certain items that may vary from company to company for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance.

Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin and Adjusted EBITDA have certain limitations, including that they exclude the impact of certain non-cash charges, such as depreciation and amortization, whereas underlying assets may need to be replaced and result in cash capital expenditures, and stock-based compensation expense, which is a recurring charge.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of our revenue to Adjusted Gross Profit:

		Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
		February 28,								February 28,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
		(in thousands, except percentages)								(in thousands, except percentages)
Revenue		$	93,756			$	59,232			$	310,021			$	170,358
Less:
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization			(43,593	)			(27,620	)			(169,019	)			(93,673	)
Gross profit, excluding depreciation and amortization			50,163				31,612				141,002				76,685
Add:
Stock-based compensation, cost of revenue			866				269				3,197				948
Adjusted Gross Profit		$	51,029			$	31,881			$	144,199			$	77,633
Gross margin, excluding depreciation and amortization			53.5	%			53.4	%			45.5	%			45.0	%
Adjusted Gross Margin			54.4	%			53.8	%			46.5	%			45.6	%

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of our Adjusted EBITDA to our net income (loss):

		Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
		February 28,								February 28,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
		(in thousands)								(in thousands)
Net Loss		$	(34,556	)		$	(4,726	)		$	(123,124	)		$	(50,652	)
Adjusted for:
Interest expense, net			768				60				2,905				3,724
Income tax expense (benefit)			3,862				(81	)			(5,639	)			4
Depreciation and amortization			11,641				2,121				42,608				8,212
Stock-based compensation			27,112				3,266				72,939				9,576
Acquisition and integration-related costs			11				2,050				13,219				2,050
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			(7,134	)			—				(45,416	)			—
Other expense			114				44				133				147
Adjusted EBITDA		$	1,818			$	2,734			$	(42,375	)		$	(26,939	)

FAQ

What was Accolade's revenue for fiscal year 2022?

Accolade's revenue for fiscal year 2022 was $310 million, an 82% increase compared to 2021.

How much did Accolade earn in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022?

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, Accolade earned $93.8 million.

What is the current cash position of Accolade (ACCD)?

Accolade has a cash balance of $366 million, providing a strong foundation for future growth.

What are Accolade's net loss figures for the fiscal year 2022?

Accolade reported a net loss of $123.1 million for the fiscal year 2022.

How is Accolade adjusting its business outlook for future growth?

Accolade is moderating its top-line growth objectives due to market dynamics and a major customer exiting.