Karooooo’s revenue up 29% with record cash generation

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Karooooo, the parent company of Cartrack, reported strong results for Q3 2023, ending November 30, 2022. Total revenue surged by 29% to ZAR930 million, up from ZAR720 million in Q3 2022. Despite a focus on future growth investments, earnings per share remained stable at ZAR4.70. The company boasts a robust SaaS model, generating record free cash flow with net cash increasing to ZAR819 million. Over 100,000 active customers are using its Operations Cloud, driving strong subscriber growth, with Cartrack adding over 78,000 new subscribers. A cash dividend of USD18.6 million was also paid out during the quarter.

Positive

• Total revenue increased by 29% to ZAR930 million.
• Earnings per share stable at ZAR4.70, despite growth investments.
• Net cash and cash equivalents rose to ZAR819 million.
• Record free cash flow generated from SaaS model.
• Over 100,000 active users on Operations Cloud.
• Cartrack added over 78,000 new subscribers in Q3 2023.
• A cash dividend of USD18.6 million paid to shareholders.

Negative

• Earnings per share unchanged from last year despite revenue growth.

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Karooooo, which owns 100% of Cartrack, is a leading provider of insightful real-time data analytics and business intelligence reported solid results for its third quarter ("Q3 2023") ended November 30, 2022. This performance continues the Group's more than ten-year track record of strong growth, profitability and cash generation in diverse macroeconomic environments.

Assessing the Q3 2023 results, Zak Calisto, CEO and Founder, said:

“We now have over 100,000 active commercial customers digitalizing and optimizing their operations on Karooooo’s Operations Cloud. We have minimal customer or industry concentration risk and pride ourselves on consistent and strong subscription revenue growth.

We believe our vertically integrated business model and constant focus on product improvement and innovation differentiates us markedly from our peers. This should keep us competitive and reinforce our long-term success.”

In Q3 2023, Karooooo's total revenue increased by 29% to ZAR930 million (Q3 2022: ZAR720 million). Following significant investments for future growth in all segments, earnings per share for the period were similar to last year, at ZAR4.70 (Q3 2022: ZAR4.72). Strong and record free cash flow generation from the company's profitable SaaS business model further strengthened the quality balance sheet, with net cash and cash equivalents at the end of November 2022 at ZAR819 million (Q3 2022: ZAR799 million). A cash dividend of USD18.6 million (USD0.60 per share) was paid to shareholders during the quarter.

Strong demand from small to large enterprises supported growth in subscribers (connected vehicles and equipment on the platform). Cartrack saw record growth of over 78,000 new subscribers in Q3 2023.

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FAQ

What are Karooooo's Q3 2023 revenue results?

Karooooo reported a Q3 2023 revenue of ZAR930 million, a 29% increase from ZAR720 million in Q3 2022.

How many active customers does Karooooo have?

Karooooo has over 100,000 active commercial customers utilizing its Operations Cloud.

What was the earnings per share for Karooooo in Q3 2023?

Karooooo's earnings per share for Q3 2023 remained stable at ZAR4.70.

How much cash did Karooooo pay in dividends during Q3 2023?

Karooooo paid a total cash dividend of USD18.6 million during Q3 2023.

What subscriber growth did Cartrack achieve in Q3 2023?

Cartrack achieved record growth, adding over 78,000 new subscribers in Q3 2023.