CoreCard Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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CoreCard (NYSE: CCRD) announced its second quarter 2024 financial results on August 1, 2024. Revenue for Q2 2024 was $13.8 million, down from $15.7 million in Q2 2023, due to declines in license and processing revenue. Income from operations dropped to $1.1 million from $2.7 million year-over-year. Net income was $0.9 million, compared to $1.9 million in the prior year quarter. Earnings per diluted share were $0.11, down from $0.22, while adjusted EPS was $0.15 versus $0.23. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $2.5 million, a decrease from $4.8 million in Q2 2023. The company attributes the lower revenue primarily to declines from Kabbage. CoreCard continues to invest in its platform and is onboarding new customers.

Positive

• CoreCard continues to invest in its platform and processing capabilities.
• The company is onboarding new customers that value CoreCard features and functionality.

Negative

• Revenue for Q2 2024 decreased to $13.8 million from $15.7 million year-over-year.
• Income from operations fell to $1.1 million from $2.7 million in the previous year.
• Net income dropped to $0.9 million from $1.9 million in Q2 2023.
• Earnings per diluted share declined to $0.11 from $0.22 year-over-year.
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.5 million from $4.8 million in the prior year quarter.
• Revenue decline attributed to lower license and processing revenue, particularly from Kabbage.

Financial Analyst

CoreCard's Q2 2024 results present a mixed picture for investors. The company reported total revenues of $13.8 million, aligning with expectations but showing a 12% year-over-year decline. This decrease was primarily attributed to lower license revenue and reduced processing revenue from Kabbage.

Key financial metrics:

• Income from operations: $1.1 million, down from $2.7 million in Q2 2023
• Net income: $0.9 million, compared to $1.9 million in the prior year
• Earnings per diluted share: $0.11, down from $0.22
• Adjusted earnings per diluted share: $0.15, down from $0.23
• Adjusted EBITDA: $2.5 million, a significant decrease from $4.8 million

The absence of license revenue in Q2 2024 ($0 compared to $1.79 million in Q2 2023) is particularly noteworthy and warrants investor attention. This could indicate a shift in the company's revenue model or challenges in securing new licenses.

On a positive note, professional services revenue remained relatively stable and there was a slight increase in processing and maintenance revenue. The growth in third-party revenue ($1.13 million vs $855,000) suggests potential diversification of income streams.

While CoreCard's CEO highlighted ongoing investments in their platform and new customer onboarding, the financial results indicate pressure on profitability. Investors should monitor whether these investments translate into revenue growth and improved margins in future quarters.

Market Research Analyst

CoreCard's Q2 2024 results reflect broader trends in the fintech sector. The company's focus on credit technology solutions positions it in a competitive and rapidly evolving market. However, the decline in revenue, particularly from license fees and processing revenue from Kabbage, raises questions about market dynamics and CoreCard's competitive position.

The absence of license revenue is particularly intriguing. This could indicate:

• A shift in customer preferences towards subscription-based models
• Increased competition in the credit technology space
• Longer sales cycles for new licenses

The stable professional services revenue ($6.97 million vs $7.35 million) suggests that CoreCard is maintaining its existing customer relationships. However, the lack of growth in this area might indicate saturation in their current market or challenges in expanding their client base.

The slight increase in processing and maintenance revenue is a positive sign, indicating that CoreCard's existing customers continue to use and rely on their services. The growth in third-party revenue could be a strategic move to diversify income streams and reduce dependence on core offerings.

CEO Leland Strange's statement about onboarding new customers is encouraging, but the financial results don't yet reflect significant growth from these new relationships. Investors should watch for signs of these new customers contributing to revenue growth in future quarters.

Overall, CoreCard's Q2 results suggest a company in transition, facing challenges in a competitive market but also making strategic investments for future growth. The key question for investors is whether these investments will translate into improved financial performance in the coming quarters.

NORCROSS, Ga., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCard Corporation (NYSE: CCRD) (“CoreCard” or the “Company”), the leading provider of innovative credit technology solutions and processing services to the financial technology and services market, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

"Overall revenue of $13.8 million in the second quarter was in-line with our expectations,” said Leland Strange, CEO of CoreCard. "We continue to see encouraging results from the ongoing investment in our platform and processing capabilities, and we continue to onboard new customers that value the features and functionality offered by the CoreCard platform. The lower revenue this quarter compared to last year was primarily driven by lower license revenue and lower processing revenue from Kabbage.”

Financial Highlights for the three months ended June 30, 2024

Total revenues in the three-month period ended June 30, 2024, was $13.8 million compared to $15.7 million in the comparable period in 2023.

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by type of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
(in thousands)		2024				2023
License		$	−		$	1,794
Professional services			6,973			7,354
Processing and maintenance			5,694			5,689
Third party			1,130			855
Total		$	13,797		$	15,692

Income from operations was $1.1 million for the second quarter compared to income from operations of $2.7 million in the comparable prior year quarter.

Net income was $0.9 million for the second quarter compared to net income of $1.9 million in the comparable prior year quarter.

Earnings per diluted share was $0.11 for the second quarter compared to $0.22 in the comparable prior year quarter.

Adjusted earnings per diluted share was $0.15 for the second quarter compared to $0.23 in the comparable prior year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $2.5 million for the second quarter compared to $4.8 million in the comparable prior year quarter.

Investor Conference Call
The company is holding an investor conference call today, August 1, 2024, at 11 A.M. Eastern Time. Interested investors are invited to attend the conference call by accessing the webcast at https://www.webcast-eqs.com/register/corecard080124/en or by dialing 1-877-407-0890. As part of the conference call CoreCard will be conducting a question-and-answer session where participants are invited to email their questions to questions@corecard.com prior to the call. A transcript of the call will be posted on the company’s website at investors.corecard.com as soon as available after the call.

The company will file its Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2024, with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. For additional information about reported results, investors will be able to access the Form 10-Q on the company’s website at investors.corecard.com or on the SEC website, www.sec.gov.

About CoreCard Corporation

CoreCard Corporation (NYSE: CCRD) provides the gold standard card issuing platform built for the future of global transactions in an embedded digital world. Dedicated to continual technological innovation in the ever-evolving payments industry backed by decades of deep expertise in credit card offerings, CoreCard helps customers conceptualize, implement, and manage all aspects of their issuing card programs. Keenly focused on steady, sustainable growth, CoreCard has earned the trust of some of the largest companies and financial institutions in the world, providing truly real-time transactions via their proven, reliable platform operating on private on-premise and leading cloud technology infrastructure.

Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements in this press release are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties including those listed in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All of the risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases, the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “intends,” “continue,” “outlook,” “progressing,” and “anticipates” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect the events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For further information,
email CoreCardIR@icrinc.com 

CoreCard Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenue
Services	$	13,797			$	13,898			$	26,873			$	28,654
Products	−					1,794		−						1,794
Total net revenue		13,797				15,692				26,873				30,448
Cost of revenue
Services		9,090				9,296				18,590				19,101
Products	−			−				−				−
Total cost of revenue		9,090				9,296				18,590				19,101
Expenses
Marketing		116				105				230				174
General and administrative		1,490				1,516				2,917				3,065
Research and development		1,952				2,092				3,460				3,605
Income from operations		1,149				2,683				1,676				4,503
Investment income (loss)		(199	)			(391	)			(438	)			(686	)
Other income		235				201				526				345
Income before income taxes		1,185				2,493				1,764				4,162
Income taxes		289				618				438				1,031
Net income	$	896			$	1,875			$	1,326			$	3,131
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.11			$	0.22			$	0.16			$	0.37
Diluted	$	0.11			$	0.22			$	0.16			$	0.37
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		8,084,335				8,493,040				8,160,235				8,497,888
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		8,143,247				8,516,573				8,207,004				8,524,337

CoreCard Corporation
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

As of	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS	(unaudited)				(audited)
Current assets:
Cash	$	22,589			$	26,918
Marketable securities		5,257				5,230
Accounts receivable, net		7,097				7,536
Other current assets		5,738				4,805
Total current assets		40,681				44,489
Investments		3,624				4,062
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation		11,841				11,319
Other long-term assets		5,411				3,956
Total assets	$	61,557			$	63,826
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,154			$	1,557
Deferred revenue, current portion		1,572				2,310
Accrued payroll		2,150				2,172
Accrued expenses		991				971
Other current liabilities		2,140				2,530
Total current liabilities		8,007				9,540
Noncurrent liabilities:
Deferred revenue, net of current portion		205				265
Long-term lease obligation		2,183				1,121
Other long-term liabilities		313				196
Total noncurrent liabilities		2,701				1,582
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 20,000,000;
Issued shares – 9,026,940 and 9,016,140 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively;
Outstanding shares – 8,024,518 and 8,295,408 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		91				90
Additional paid-in capital		17,205				16,621
Treasury stock, 1,002,422 and 720,732 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, at cost		(24,097	)			(20,359	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		4				32
Accumulated income		57,646				56,320
Total stockholders’ equity		50,849				52,704
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	61,557			$	63,826

Reconciliation of GAAP to NON-GAAP Measures

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. CoreCard considers Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (“Adjusted EPS”) as supplemental measures of the company’s performance that is not required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; income tax expense (benefit); investment income (loss); and other income (expense), net. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management and our board of directors to evaluate and compare our core operating results from period to period.

We define Adjusted EPS as diluted earnings per share adjusted to exclude the impact of share-based compensation expense. We believe that Adjusted EPS is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management and our board of directors to evaluate and compare our core operating results from period to period.

Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or construed as an alternative to net income, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of the company's liquidity. In addition, other companies may calculate Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA differently than CoreCard, which limits its usefulness in comparing CoreCard’s financial results with those of other companies.

The following table shows CoreCard’s GAAP results reconciled to non-GAAP results included in this release:

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
(in thousands)		2024				2023				2024				2023
GAAP net income	$	896			$	1,875			$	1,326			$	3,131
Share-based compensation		425				150				585				150
Income tax benefit		(106	)			(38	)			(146	)			(38	)
Adjusted net income	$	1,215			$	1,987			$	1,765			$	3,243
Adjusted EPS	$	0.15			$	0.23			$	0.22				0.38
Weighted-average shares		8,143				8,517				8,207				8,524

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
(in thousands)		2024				2023				2024				2023
GAAP net income	$	896			$	1,875			$	1,326			$	3,131
Depreciation and amortization		902				1,960				1,927				3,655
Share-based compensation		425				150				585				150
Investment loss		199				391				438				686
Other income, net		(235	)			(201	)			(526	)			(345	)
Income tax expense		289				618				438				1,031
Adjusted EBITDA	$	2,476				4,793			$	4,188			$	8,308

FAQ

What were CoreCard's Q2 2024 total revenues?

CoreCard's total revenues for Q2 2024 were $13.8 million.

How did CoreCard's Q2 2024 earnings per diluted share compare to the previous year?

Earnings per diluted share for Q2 2024 were $0.11, compared to $0.22 in the previous year.

Why did CoreCard's revenue decrease in Q2 2024?

The revenue decrease in Q2 2024 was primarily due to lower license and processing revenue, especially from Kabbage.

What was CoreCard's net income for Q2 2024?

CoreCard's net income for Q2 2024 was $0.9 million.

How much was CoreCard's adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024?

CoreCard's adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was $2.5 million.