Cineverse Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) reported Q2 FY2025 results with total revenue of $12.7 million, representing a 20% increase excluding Digital Cinema business. The company achieved a 51% direct operating margin and reduced SG&A expenses by 7%. Notable highlights include a 54% increase in monthly viewership, 98% growth in podcast revenue, and $0.5 million in Adjusted EBITDA. While Q2 results don't include Terrifier 3 performance, the film has generated over $54 million in domestic box office revenue and is expected to contribute at least $20 million in theatrical rental revenues in Q3 FY2025.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) ha riportato i risultati del secondo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025 con un fatturato totale di 12,7 milioni di dollari, rappresentando un aumento del 20% escludendo il business del Cinema Digitale. L'azienda ha raggiunto un margine operativo diretto del 51% e ha ridotto le spese SG&A del 7%. Tra i risultati più significativi spiccano un aumento del 54% nel numero di spettatori mensili, una crescita del 98% delle entrate da podcast e un EBITDA rettificato di 0,5 milioni di dollari. Anche se i risultati del secondo trimestre non includono le performance di Terrifier 3, il film ha generato oltre 54 milioni di dollari di incassi al botteghino domestico e si prevede che contribuirà con almeno 20 milioni di dollari di entrate da affitti teatrali nel terzo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) informó los resultados del segundo trimestre del año fiscal 2025 con ingresos totales de 12.7 millones de dólares, lo que representa un aumento del 20% excluyendo el negocio de Cine Digital. La compañía logró un margen operativo directo del 51% y redujo los gastos SG&A en un 7%. Entre los aspectos destacados se incluye un aumento del 54% en la audiencia mensual, un crecimiento del 98% en los ingresos por podcasts y 0.5 millones de dólares en EBITDA ajustado. Aunque los resultados del segundo trimestre no incluyen el rendimiento de Terrifier 3, la película ha generado más de 54 millones de dólares en ingresos de taquilla doméstica y se espera que contribuya con al menos 20 millones de dólares en ingresos por alquiler teatral en el tercer trimestre del año fiscal 2025.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 결과를 발표했으며, 총 수익은 1,270만 달러로 디지털 영화 사업을 제외할 경우 20% 증가했습니다. 회사는 51%의 직접 운영 마진을 달성하며 SG&A 비용을 7% 줄였습니다. 주요 하이라이트로는 월간 시청률이 54% 증가했고, 팟캐스트 수익이 98% 성장했으며, 조정 EBITDA는 50만 달러에 달했습니다. 2분기 결과에 Terrifier 3의 실적은 포함되지 않지만, 이 영화는 국내 박스 오피스에서 5,400만 달러 이상을 벌어들이며, 2025 회계연도 3분기 극장 임대 수익에서 최소 2,000만 달러의 기여를 할 것으로 예상됩니다.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) a publié les résultats du deuxième trimestre de l'exercice 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires total de 12,7 millions de dollars, représentant une augmentation de 20 % hors activité de cinéma numérique. La société a atteint une marge d'exploitation directe de 51 % et a réduit les dépenses SG&A de 7 %. Parmi les moments forts, on note une augmentation de 54 % de l'audience mensuelle, une croissance de 98 % des revenus des podcasts et un EBITDA ajusté de 0,5 million de dollars. Bien que les résultats du deuxième trimestre n'incluent pas les performances de Terrifier 3, le film a généré plus de 54 millions de dollars de revenus au box-office domestique et devrait contribuer au moins 20 millions de dollars de revenus locatifs en salle au troisième trimestre de l'exercice 2025.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) berichtete über die Ergebnisse des 2. Quartals des Geschäftsjahres 2025 mit einem Gesamtumsatz von 12,7 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 20% entspricht, wenn man das Geschäft mit digitalem Kino ausschließt. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine direkte Betriebsgewinnmarge von 51% und senkte die SG&A-Ausgaben um 7%. Zu den bemerkenswerten Highlights zählen ein Anstieg der monatlichen Zuschauerzahlen um 54%, ein Wachstum der Podcast-Einnahmen um 98% und 0,5 Millionen Dollar Adjusted EBITDA. Obwohl die Ergebnisse des 2. Quartals die Leistung von Terrifier 3 nicht beinhalten, hat der Film über 54 Millionen Dollar an einheimischen Kinoumsätzen generiert und wird im 3. Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 voraussichtlich mindestens 20 Millionen Dollar an Einnahmen aus Kinomieten beitragen.
- Revenue growth of 20% excluding Digital Cinema business
- Direct operating margin improved to 51% from 44% year-over-year
- Monthly viewership increased 54% across channel portfolio
- Podcast revenue growth of 98% year-over-year
- Terrifier 3 success with $54M+ box office revenue to impact Q3 FY2025
- Expected $20M+ in theatrical rental revenues for Q3
- Net loss increased to $1.4M ($0.09 per share) from $0.4M ($0.04 per share) year-over-year
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $1.8M to $0.5M
- Low cash position of $2.4M with $2.9M unused credit facility
Insights
The Q2 FY2025 results show mixed performance with several notable highlights. Total revenue of
The most significant development is Terrifier 3's box office success, generating over
The content library valuation of
The success of Terrifier 3 represents a potential industry-disrupting model for independent film distribution. Achieving a
The company's integrated approach combining streaming technology (Matchpoint), targeted channels with 80 million monthly viewers and social media assets (Bloody Disgusting) creates a unique competitive advantage. This ecosystem enables direct-to-fan marketing and distribution capabilities that could attract other studios seeking cost-effective film releases.
(No Financial Impact from Terrifier 3 in Quarter)
Total Revenue of
Total Direct Operating Margin of
The Company's financial results for Q2 FY 2025 reflected significant improvement in recurring revenue, direct operating margin, SG&A expenses and net loss when compared to the prior quarter and the prior year quarter when excluding non-recurring, non-cash revenue related to our legacy digital cinema equipment business ("Digital Cinema"). These improved financial results did not include any impact from Terrifier 3, which was released in our fiscal 3rd quarter and therefore will begin to be reflected in our next quarterly report.
After debuting in North American theaters on October 11 and displacing Joker: Folie a Deux at the top of the box office charts, Cineverse's low budget horror phenomenon Terrifier 3 has rolled on to become the highest-grossing non-rated film ever (topping previous record-holder Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé), having amassed more than
Q2 FY 2025 Highlights (all comparisons are to the prior year fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023, or Q2 FY 2024):
Total revenue was
- Q2 FY 2025 revenues include
$1.6 million - Total monthly viewership across our channel portfolio increased
54% versus the same period last year, driven in large part by successful new channel launches such as Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan and Garfield and Friends. In addition, Dove Channel viewership increased54% for the same comparable periods. Combined with the rapid growth of our podcast business, where revenues were up98% versus last year and we now have 51 podcasts airing, this should set the stage for our new ad sales team to drive significant growth over the next few quarters, particularly through direct ad sales.
Driven by the increase in recurring revenue from the prior year quarter, the Company's direct operating expenses increased by
SG&A expenses decreased
Net loss attributable to common stockholders was
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by
Financial condition overview:
- Cash and cash equivalents of
$2.4 million $2.9 million - The Company's Digital content library comprised of approximately 66,000 titles was valued as of March 31, 2024, at approximately
$40 million $2.5 million - The Company continued to execute on its previously approved share repurchase program and acquired approximately 31,000 thousand shares through September 30, 2024. The previously reported share repurchase program remains in place and will continue to be utilized as appropriate.
Operational Developments During the Quarter
- Terrifier 3 premiered at Fantastic Fest with unprecedented positive early reactions ahead of the October 11 wide theatrical release – Fans and Critics Praised the film as "A Blood-soaked Triumph!"
- Released official trailer and key art for Terrifier 3 – garnering over 14 million views across social media, and coverage from major outlets including Cosmopolitan, Collider, AV Club,
USA Today and Yahoo! Entertainment. - Experienced a remarkable
73% growth in year-over-year growth in free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) viewing. - Celebrated the launch of the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan FAST Channel on Pluto TV and Vizio WatchFree+, with "Bark Week" stunt.
- Matchpoint™ selected as finalists for the Content Delivery (B2B) Award at The Digital Entertainment Group's annual EnTech Awards.
- Cineverse earned an industry honor – winning the Next TV Innovation Award 2024.
- Launched prominent Anime content brand, Yu-Gi-Oh! as FAST channel available across LG Smart TVs wide consumer base.
- Announced acquisition of 'Jersey Shore' alum Jenni "JWOWW" Farley's directorial debut for the Company's Horror vertical streaming service, Screambox and to all other downstream digital platforms.
- Announced video content partnership with Spotify to make celebrated content – such as Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Land of the Lost, Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, The FBI Files and comedy specials from Jeff Dunham, Jim Gaffigan, Eddie Griffin, Tiffany Hadish, Kathleen Madigan and Gary Owen – available across the platform's broad user base.
- Announced full integration of LiveRamp's authenticated traffic solution – improving data security and accuracy for Cineverse's advertisers and Matchpoint™ customers.
- Announced FAST technology partnerships with Wurl and Frequency – extending Marchpoint's distribution capabilities to now support the three leading (including Amagi) FAST playout platforms.
Operational Developments Subsequent to Quarter-End
- Announced Terrifier 3 winning No. 1 at the box office in its opening weekend – opening to almost
$19 million - Featured Art the Clown ringing Nasdaq closing bell to celebrate Halloween – and the killer box office success of Terrifier 3.
- Announced expansion of growing Horror vertical merchandise and collectibles business – following the success of merchandise at retailers like Spencer's and Walmart.
- Announced the acquisition of worldwide distribution rights to Silent Night Deadly Night, a remake of the controversial horror classic planned for a late 2025 release.
- Announced participation in Google Cloud Live:
New York – executives invited to speak and showcase Gen AI Content Search & Discovery tool, cineSearch as part of the tech giant's conference. - Launched GoPro Channel and Real Madrid TV to Stream on Shawne Merriman's Lights Out Sports TV.
- Launched Gen AI Content Search & Discovery tool, cineSearch, for public preview.
Management Commentary
Chris McGurk, Cineverse Chairman and CEO, stated: "We had a very solid quarter of growth and financial improvement, even without recording any of the financial results from our box office hit, the horror phenomenon Terrifier 3. We grew total revenues by
"Released into theaters on October 11, Terrifier 3 took the entire film world by surprise, supplanting Joker: Folie a Deaux at the top of the domestic box office charts with an almost
"Beyond the significant financial upside, the tremendous success of Terrifier 3 has established a potential new blueprint in the industry for the theatrical release of independent films with a much more risk-advantaged economic profile than ever before. We believe this can become a major upside for the independent film business and independent filmmakers going forward. Essentially, Cineverse used the entertainment and technology assets we built over the years, our MatchpointTM technology, our targeted fan-centric streaming channel portfolio with more than 80 million monthly viewers, our social media footprint including online leader Bloody Disgusting and our top 10 podcast network to open a movie to #1 at the domestic box office amidst an array of wide-release, mega-spending major studio movies, for well below
Erick Opeka, President and CSO of Cineverse, stated, "This quarter marks a transformative period for Cineverse as we expand our capabilities across podcasting, technology, and streaming. With our podcast network now ranking among the top 10 by audience, driving
Our proprietary C360 platform, which now processes over 20 billion ad requests per month and achieved record results in October, enables us to reach and engage passionate fan communities at a fraction of
"We are also advancing exciting opportunities in AI, leveraging our extensive content library and MatchpointTM technology. Currently, we're in discussions with multiple parties to license parts of our library for AI training purposes and are finalizing partnerships to represent and process AI training rights and data for a wide array of global rights holders. This initiative could dramatically expand our existing library of over 66,000 titles, positioning us at the forefront of training data licensing.
"In our streaming business, our channel portfolio has driven exceptional engagement and financial performance, contributing to a
By tapping into our engaged audiences, smart streaming tech, and targeted advertising, Cineverse has built a real competitive edge as a next-generation studio. This approach lets us connect releases directly with fan communities, reach audiences efficiently, and keep costs down—all while growing and driving profits. We're setting a new standard for how a modern studio can thrive.
Conference Call
Cineverse will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET (Thursday, November 14, 2024), during which management will discuss the results of the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2024. To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers:
Access Code: 364307
The conference call can also be accessed by webcast at the Investors section of the Company's website at https://investor.cineverse.com/events-and-presentations. Those who are unable to attend the live conference call may access the recording at the above webcast link, which will be made available shortly after the conclusion of the call.
About Cineverse
On a mission to uplift storytellers and entertain fans with the power of technology, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) distributes over 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Engaging over 150 million unique monthly users, Cineverse delivers more than one billion minutes of curated content each month – connecting fans with stories that resonate.
With properties like the box office sensation, Terrifier 3, iconic horror destination, Bloody Disgusting, the Bob Ross Channel, women's entertainment channel Dove, and a leading podcast network, Cineverse is the first stop for audiences seeking authentic and experiential content. From a vibrant lineup of titles and fandom channels, to next-gen advertising offerings and streaming solutions, Cineverse is setting the stage for a new era of entertainment.
Safe Harbor Statement
Investors and readers are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document, as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of Cineverse officials during presentations about Cineverse, along with Cineverse's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Cineverse's registration statements, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual report on Form 10-K, are "forward-looking'' statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act''). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "expects," "anticipates,'' "intends,'' "plans,'' "could," "might," "believes,'' "seeks," "estimates'' or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings, or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by Cineverse's management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about Cineverse, its technology, economic and market factors, and the industries in which Cineverse does business, among other things. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cineverse undertakes no specific obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.
For additional information, please contact:
Julie Milstead
424-281-5411
investorrelations@cineverse.com
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
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As of | ||||||||
September 30, | March 31, | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,429 | $ | 5,167 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 14,814 | 15,106 | ||||||
Employee retention tax credit | 79 | 1,671 | ||||||
Content advances | 10,788 | 9,345 | ||||||
Other current assets | 2,069 | 1,432 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 30,179 | 32,721 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 2,932 | 2,276 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 17,937 | 18,328 | ||||||
Goodwill | 6,799 | 6,799 | ||||||
Content advances, net of current portion | 1,472 | 2,551 | ||||||
Other long-term assets | 1,281 | 1,703 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 60,600 | $ | 64,378 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 19,928 | $ | 20,817 | ||||
Line of credit, including unamortized debt issuance costs of | 4,637 | 6,301 | ||||||
Current portion of earnout and deferred consideration on purchase of business | 3,040 | 3,294 | ||||||
Term Loan, including unamortized debt issuance costs of | 3,147 | — | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 273 | 401 | ||||||
Current portion of deferred revenue | 352 | 436 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 31,377 | 31,249 | ||||||
Deferred consideration on purchase, net of current portion | — | 457 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 371 | 462 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 61 | 59 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | $ | 31,809 | $ | 32,228 | ||||
Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock | $ | 3,559 | $ | 3,559 | ||||
Common Stock | 194 | 194 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 547,234 | 545,996 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost | (12,193) | (11,978) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (508,691) | (504,153) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (297) | (345) | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity of Cineverse Corp. | 29,806 | 33,273 | ||||||
Deficit attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1,015) | (1,122) | ||||||
Total equity | 28,791 | 32,151 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | 60,600 | $ | 64,378 | ||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 12,739 | $ | 13,012 | $ | 21,866 | $ | 25,992 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Direct operating | 6,262 | 4,646 | 10,741 | 11,633 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 6,364 | 6,827 | 12,927 | 14,715 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 974 | 953 | 1,837 | 1,775 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 13,600 | 12,426 | 25,505 | 28,123 | ||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income | (861) | 586 | (3,639) | (2,131) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (337) | (195) | (768) | (490) | ||||||||||||
Gain (loss) from investment in Metaverse, a related party | 1 | (718) | 4 | (718) | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | - | 26 | 163 | (478) | ||||||||||||
Net loss before income taxes | (1,197) | (301) | (4,240) | (3,817) | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (6) | (16) | (13) | (36) | ||||||||||||
Net loss | (1,203) | (317) | (4,253) | (3,853) | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (84) | (40) | (106) | (53) | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to controlling interests | (1,287) | (357) | (4,359) | (3,906) | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (89) | (88) | (177) | (176) | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (1,376) | $ | (445) | $ | (4,536) | $ | (4,082) | ||||||||
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.09) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.29) | $ | (0.37) | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.09) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.29) | $ | (0.37) | ||||||||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 15,721 | 12,376 | 15,711 | 11,118 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 15,721 | 12,376 | 15,711 | 11,118 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA
We define Adjusted EBITDA to be earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, merger and acquisition costs, restructuring, transition and acquisitions expense, net, goodwill impairment and certain other items.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a financial metric to measure the financial performance of the business because management believes it provides additional information with respect to the performance of its fundamental business activities. For this reason, we believe Adjusted EBITDA will also be useful to others, including our stockholders, as a valuable financial metric.
We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful supplement to net income (loss) from continuing operations as an indicator of operating performance. We also believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is useful both to management and investors when evaluating our performance and comparing our performance with that of our competitors. We also use Adjusted EBITDA for planning purposes and to evaluate our financial performance because Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain incremental expenses or non-cash items, such as stock-based compensation charges, that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance.
We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a performance measure and not a liquidity measure, and therefore a reconciliation between net income (loss) from operations and Adjusted EBITDA has been provided in the financial results. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) from operations as an indicator of performance or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of cash flows, in each case as determined in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of liquidity. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows. We do not intend the presentation of these non-GAAP measures to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Following is the reconciliation of our consolidated net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (1,203) | $ | (317) | $ | (4,253) | $ | (3,853) | ||||||||
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Income tax expense | 6 | 16 | 13 | 36 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 974 | 953 | 1,837 | 1,775 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 338 | 195 | 768 | 490 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 503 | 499 | 973 | 909 | ||||||||||||
Loss from equity investment in Metaverse | (1) | 718 | (4) | 718 | ||||||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | — | (26) | (163) | 148 | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (84) | (40) | (106) | (53) | ||||||||||||
Transition-related costs | — | 368 | 27 | 835 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 533 | $ | 2,366 | $ | (909) | $ | 1,005 | ||||||||
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