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EzFill Announces 2024 First Quarter Financial Results

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EzFill Holdings (NASDAQ: EZFL) reported its Q1 2024 financial results, showing substantial growth and improvements. Revenue increased by 26% to $6.6 million, driven by a 26% rise in gallons delivered, totaling 1.66 million gallons. Gross profit surged by 184% due to higher fuel revenue, increased delivery fees, and driver efficiency. Operating expenses decreased by 32%, contributing to a reduced net loss of $1.9 million, a 19% improvement. Loss per share improved from $(0.70) to $(0.45). The company added 22 new fleet customers and continued to expand in existing and new markets.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 26% year-over-year to $6.6 million.
  • Gross profit increased by 184% from the prior year period.
  • 1.66 million gallons delivered, up 26% from the prior year period.
  • Net loss narrowed by approximately $0.5 million, a 19% decrease.
  • Loss per share improved 35% from $(0.70) to $(0.45).
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss improved by 37% from $(1.8) million to $(1.2) million.
  • Operating expenses decreased by 32% to $1.5 million.
  • Fuel margin per gallon increased from $0.47 to $0.59.
Negative
  • Interest expense increased to $0.7 million due to higher borrowing from related parties.
  • Cash position decreased to $0.05 million from $0.2 million at the year-end 2023.
  • Depreciation and amortization increased slightly to $0.28 million from $0.27 million.

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The revenue increase of 26% year over year to 6.6 million signals positive growth. However, it's important to note that this growth is accompanied by a substantial increase in cost of sales, jumping from 5.1 million to 6.1 million. Despite higher costs, the company managed to improve its gross profit significantly due to increased fuel revenue and delivery fees. The reduction in operating expenses from 2.2 million to 1.5 million is a commendable effort towards achieving operational efficiency.

One point of concern is the hike in interest expense, which rose from 0.05 million to 0.7 million. This suggests increased borrowing, which could affect financial stability if it continues. Nevertheless, the narrowed net loss and improved adjusted EBITDA indicate that the company is on a positive trajectory towards profitability.

The company's cash position remains weak at 0.05 million, down from 0.2 million at year-end 2023, which could pose liquidity challenges. This suggests a need for better cash flow management or potential fundraising in the near term.

Overall, EzFill's financial performance in Q1 2024 shows progress, but investors should keep an eye on the rising costs and debt levels. The market's response will likely hinge on the company's ability to maintain growth while managing expenses and improving its liquidity position.

The addition of 22 new fleet customers in the quarter is a strong indicator of EzFill’s growing market penetration and acceptance of its mobile fueling services. The achievement of delivering 26% more gallons year over year, totaling 1.66 million gallons, reflects successful market expansion and customer acquisition strategies.

Additionally, providing mobile fueling services for events like the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix augments brand visibility and potentially opens up further high-profile opportunities. This could catalyze new business partnerships and enhance revenue streams in the future.

However, the average fuel margin per gallon increase from 0.47 to 0.59 indicates better pricing power, but also a rising cost of sales. Investors should monitor whether this trend of higher margins can be sustained without compromising sales volume.

Given the competitive nature of the mobile fueling industry, EzFill's ability to maintain its growth momentum amidst operational challenges will be crucial. The overall market sentiment will likely be positive if the company continues to secure new clients and expand its market footprint effectively.

The increase in driver efficiency and the operational improvements reported suggest that EzFill is leveraging technology effectively. The significant drop in operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, speaks to the implementation of cost-effective technologies and systems to streamline operations.

As the company continues to grow, the role of technology in optimizing routes, improving fuel delivery efficiency and reducing operational costs will be vital. The reduction in payroll and operational expenses could also be attributed to better fleet management software and automated systems, which reduce the need for extensive human intervention.

Investors should keep an eye on EzFill's technological advancements and how these contribute to their competitive edge. Technological integration could be a key driver for sustained growth and improved margins in the long term.

In summary, while the financials show a mixed bag of results, the underlying technological improvements signal a forward-thinking approach that could yield significant benefits down the road.

-- Revenue Increased 26% Year Over Year to $6.6 Million From $5.2 Million --

-- Gross Profit Increased 184% From The Prior Year Period --

-- 1.66 Million Gallons Delivered, Up 26% From The Prior Year Period –

-- 22 New Fleet Customers Added in Quarter --

-- Net Loss Narrows by Approx. $0.5 Million, a 19% Decrease From The Prior Year Period –

-- Loss Per Share Improves 35% from $(0.70) to $(0.45) --

MIAMI, FL, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EzFill Holdings, Inc. (“EzFill” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EZFL), a pioneer and emerging leader in the mobile fueling industry, announced today its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 (“1Q24” or “first quarter 2024”).

1Q 24 Highlights (in US$, except gallons delivered)

 Q1 2024Q1 2023
Financial Highlights  
Revenue6,597,119 5,231,334 
Net loss(1,899,122)(2,348,771)
Adjusted EBITDA*(1,162,140)(1,833,874)
Operating Highlights  
Total Gallons Delivered1,660,617 1,313,962 
   
* See end of this press release for reconciliation to US GAAP


Commenting on the first quarter results, Interim CEO Yehuda Levy stated, “In Q1 2024 we continued our growth, this was achieved due to the dedicated efforts of our team and the support of our customers. Our pursuit of excellence, coupled with our commitment to innovation, has propelled us to achieve continuously better and better results. We remain steadfast in our mission to keep growing this amazing company. We signed some exciting account and relationships during the quarter, and for the second year, we provided mobile fueling services for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix.”

First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

During the first quarter of 2024, the Company reported revenue of $6.6 million, up from $5.2 million in the prior year period, a 26% increase, primarily due to a 26% increase in gallons delivered. Total gallons delivered in the first quarter of 2024 were 1,660,617 compared to 1,313,962 in the prior year period, reflecting new customers in existing and newly developed markets. Average fuel margin per gallon was $0.59 for the quarter, up from $0.47 in the prior year period.

Cost of sales was $6.1 million for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $5.1 million for the prior year period. The increase from the prior year reflects the increase in sales as well as the hiring of additional drivers, primarily in new markets. Our gross profit improved year over year due to higher fuel revenue as well as increased delivery fees and driver efficiency.

Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, were $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $2.2 million in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in payroll, stock compensation, marketing and public company expenses as we continue to achieve efficiencies in our operations.

Depreciation and amortization increased to $0.28 million in the first quarter of 2024 from $0.27 million in the prior year period.

Interest expense increased to $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 from $0.05 million in the prior period due to increased borrowing from related parties.

The net loss in the first quarter of 2024 was $(1.9) million, compared to $(2.3) million in the prior year period an improvement of approx. 20%. Loss per share improved in the quarter to $(0.45) from $(0.70) in the prior year period.

Adjusted EBITDA loss in the first quarter of 2024 was $(1.2) million as compared to Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(1.8) million in the first quarter of 2023, an improvement of approx. 37%. The improvement in adjusted EBITDA reflects both the improved margin and the operating cost efficiencies.

Balance Sheet
At March 31, 2024, the Company had a cash position of $0.05 million, compared with $0.2 million at year end 2023. The Company had $0.6 million of long-term debt as of the quarter end.

About EzFill

EzFill is a leader in the fast-growing mobile fuel industry, with the largest market share in its home state of Florida. Its mission is to disrupt the gas station fueling model by providing consumers and businesses with the convenience, safety, and touch-free benefits of on-demand fueling services brought directly to their locations. For commercial and specialty customers, at-site delivery during downtimes enables operators to begin their daily operations with fully fueled vehicles. For more information, visit www.ezfl.com.

With the number of gas stations in the U.S. continuing to decline, corporate giants such as Shell, Exxon, GM, Bridgestone, Enterprise, and Mitsubishi have recognized the increasing shift in consumer behavior and are investing in the fast growing on-demand mobile fueling industry, in companies such as Booster and Yoshi. As the only company to provide fuel delivery in three verticals – consumer, commercial, and specialty including marine and construction equipment, we believe EzFill is well positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for convenient and cost-efficient mobile fueling options.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” Forward-looking statements reflect our current view about future events. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, include, but are not limited to, statements contained in this press release relating to our business strategy, our future operating results and liquidity and capital resources outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward–looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of assurance of future performance. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our ability to raise capital to fund continuing operations; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; the impact of any infringement actions or other litigation brought against us; competition from other providers and products; our ability to develop and commercialize products and services; changes in government regulation; our ability to complete capital raising transactions; and other factors relating to our industry, our operations and results of operations. Actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release except as may be required under applicable securities law.

For further information, please contact:

Investor and Media Contact

Telx, Inc.

Paula Luna

Paula@Telxcomputers.com

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we use non-GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure which we use in our financial performance analyses. This measure should not be considered a substitute for GAAP-basis measures, nor should it be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the impact of net interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock compensation expense, provides useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of our financial results. Non-GAAP measures are not formally defined by GAAP, and other entities may use calculation methods that differ from ours for the purposes of calculating Adjusted EBITDA. As a complement to GAAP financial measures, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA assists investors who follow the practice of some investment analysts who adjust GAAP financial measures to exclude items that may obscure underlying performance and distort comparability.

The following is a reconciliation of net loss to the non-GAAP financial measure referred to as Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2024  2023 
Net loss $(1,899,122) $(2,348,771)
Interest expense  659,153   49,749 
Depreciation and amortization  276,522   273,087 
Stock compensation  147,334   192,061 
Adjusted EBITDA $(1,162,140) $(1,833,874)
         
Gallons delivered  1,660,617   1,313,962 
Average fuel margin per gallon $0.59  $0.47 


EzFill Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2024  2023 
       
Sales - net $6,597,119  $5,231,334 
         
Costs and expenses        
Cost of sales  6,135,335   5,068,783 
General and administrative expenses  1,489,031   2,196,646 
Depreciation and amortization  276,522   273,087 
Total costs and expenses  7,900,888   7,538,516 
         
Loss from operations  (1,303,769)  (2,307,182)
         
Other income (expense)        
Interest income  -   8,160 
Other income  63,800   - 
Interest expense  (659,153)  (49,749)
Total other income (expense) - net  (595,353)  (41,589)
         
Net loss $(1,899,122) $(2,348,771)
         
Loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.45) $(0.70)
         
Weighted average number of shares - basic and diluted  4,256,304   3,342,924 
         
Comprehensive loss:        
Net loss $(1,899,122) $(2,348,771)
Change in fair value of debt securities  -   31,062 
Total comprehensive loss: $(1,899,122) $(2,317,709)


EzFill Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets

  March 31, 2024  December 31, 2023 
  (Unaudited)    
       
Assets        
         
Current Assets        
Cash $48,613  $226,985 
Accounts receivable - net  1,533,924   1,192,340 
Inventory  153,964   134,057 
Prepaids and other  508,198   220,909 
Total Current Assets  2,244,699   1,774,291 
         
Property and equipment - net  3,045,332   3,310,187 
         
Operating lease - right-of-use asset  239,542   297,394 
         
Operating lease - right-of-use asset - related party  268,009   286,397 
         
         
Deposits  49,063   49,063 
         
Total Assets $5,846,645  $5,717,332 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit        
         
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $1,219,180  $845,275 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related parties  137,211   72,428 
         
Notes payable - net  673,773   946,228 
Notes payable - related parties - net  6,237,234   4,802,115 
         
Operating lease liability  246,880   246,880 
Operating lease liability - related party  73,595   72,034 
         
Total Current Liabilities  8,587,873   6,984,960 
         
Long Term Liabilities        
Notes payable - net  353,558   353,490 
Operating lease liability  20,347   69,128 
Operating lease liability - related party  196,968   215,960 
         
Total Long Term Liabilities  570,873   638,578 
         
Total Liabilities  9,158,746   7,623,538 
         
Commitments and Contingencies        
         
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized none issued and outstanding, respectively  -   - 
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized 4,708,192 and 4,516,531 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  470   451 
Common stock issuable  26   26 
Additional paid-in capital  43,903,575   43,410,367 
Accumulated deficit  (47,216,172)  (45,317,050)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit  (3,312,101)  (1,906,206)
         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit $5,846,645  $5,717,332 


FAQ

What was EzFill's Q1 2024 revenue?

EzFill's Q1 2024 revenue was $6.6 million, a 26% increase from the prior year period.

How much did EzFill's gross profit increase in Q1 2024?

EzFill's gross profit increased by 184% in Q1 2024 compared to the prior year period.

How many gallons did EzFill deliver in Q1 2024?

EzFill delivered 1.66 million gallons in Q1 2024, up 26% from the prior year period.

What was EzFill's net loss in Q1 2024?

EzFill's net loss in Q1 2024 was $1.9 million, a 19% improvement from the prior year period.

How did EzFill's loss per share change in Q1 2024?

EzFill's loss per share improved by 35% to $(0.45) in Q1 2024, from $(0.70) in the prior year period.

What was EzFill's adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1 2024?

EzFill's adjusted EBITDA loss was $(1.2) million in Q1 2024, improving by 37% from the prior year period.

How many new fleet customers did EzFill add in Q1 2024?

EzFill added 22 new fleet customers in Q1 2024.

What was EzFill's cash position at the end of Q1 2024?

EzFill's cash position at the end of Q1 2024 was $0.05 million.

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