Phunware Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, showcasing significant growth in software bookings. Key highlights include:

• 623% increase in Q2 software bookings compared to Q2 2023
• 10% revenue increase to $1.0 million in Q2 2024 vs Q1 2024
• 49% reduction in total operating expenses to $3.4 million
• 60% decrease in net loss to $2.6 million
• $20.4 million cash on hand as of June 30, 2024

The company secured early renewals with three major customers and appointed Paul Ruffino as a strategic advisor for hospitality sector growth. Phunware was also added to the FTSE Russell Microcap Index. CEO Mike Snavely emphasized the effectiveness of their revamped sales team and evolving sales model in driving growth and reducing sales cycle length.

Positive

• 623% increase in Q2 software bookings compared to Q2 2023
• 939% increase in 1H 2024 software bookings compared to 1H 2023
• 10% revenue increase to $1.0 million in Q2 2024 vs Q1 2024
• 49% reduction in total operating expenses to $3.4 million in Q2 2024
• 60% decrease in net loss to $2.6 million in Q2 2024
• Cash on hand increased to $20.4 million as of June 30, 2024, from $3.9 million at December 31, 2023
• Early renewals secured with three major customers in hospitality and healthcare sectors
• Addition to the FTSE Russell Microcap Index

Negative

• Net loss of $2.6 million in Q2 2024, despite improvement from previous year
• ($0.32) net loss from continuing operations per share in Q2 2024

Financial Analyst

Phunware's Q2 2024 results show mixed signals. While the 623% increase in SaaS bookings is impressive, the $1.0 million revenue for Q2 remains modest. The 60% reduction in net loss to $2.6 million is positive, but the company is still operating at a loss. The $20.4 million cash on hand provides a decent runway, but sustained growth is crucial. The early renewals from major clients in hospitality and healthcare are encouraging, suggesting strong product-market fit. However, the 49% decline in operating expenses raises questions about the balance between cost-cutting and growth investments. Overall, while showing improvement, Phunware needs to translate bookings growth into substantial revenue to achieve profitability.

Tech Industry Analyst

Phunware's strategic pivot is yielding results, evidenced by the substantial increase in software bookings. The company's focus on hospitality and healthcare sectors appears to be paying off, with early renewals from major clients. The appointment of Paul Ruffino as a strategic advisor for hospitality growth indicates a targeted expansion strategy. The revamped sales team and evolving sales model have significantly shortened the sales cycle, a important factor in the SaaS industry. However, the modest revenue growth of 10% quarter-over-quarter suggests a lag between bookings and revenue recognition, typical in SaaS businesses. The inclusion in the FTSE Russell Microcap Index may increase visibility among investors. Phunware's challenge now is to maintain this momentum and effectively scale its operations to capitalize on the growing market demand for mobile experience platforms.

Second quarter SaaS bookings increase 623% compared to the second quarter of 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (“Phunware” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PHUN), the mobile experience platform that guides your customers through every step of their journey with you, announces its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“We are pleased to report solid results and continued momentum in our business for the second quarter,” said Troy Reisner, Phunware CFO. “Our team continued to work hard to support our existing customers, including executing early renewals with three of our largest customers, which demonstrates the demand for and value of our product and services.”

Financial Highlights

• 623% and 939% increase in software bookings in 2Q24 and 1H24, respectively, vs. prior periods
• 10% increase in revenue to $1.0 million during 2Q2024 vs. 1Q2024
• 49% decline in total operating expenses to $3.4 million during 2Q24 from $6.6 million during 2Q23
• 60% decline in net loss to $2.6 million in 2Q24 vs. a net loss of $6.5M in 2Q23
• ($0.32) net loss from continuing operations per share in 2Q24 vs. a ($2.10) net loss per share from continuing operations in 2Q23
• $20.4 million of cash on hand at June 30, 2024, vs. $3.9M at December 31, 2023

Recent Business Highlights

• Appointed seasoned hospitality leader Paul Ruffino as strategic advisor to propel hospitality sector growth
• Added to the FTSE Russell Microcap Index after the market close on June 28, 2024

Phunware CEO Mike Snavely commented, “We continue to build on the momentum we began last quarter, driven by several major client renewals in the hospitality and healthcare sectors early in the second quarter. Our software bookings are up nearly 10x over the prior six-month period which is a testament to the effectiveness of our revamped sales team and evolving sales model, which continues to drive a strong pipeline while reducing the length of our sales cycle.

“Our go-forward strategy continues to evolve as we evaluate both the business coming in and the business we are actively pursuing, and we have begun to prudently activate our marketing spend, all designed to continue to encourage our current customers to renew early. We look forward to discussing our continued growth and demonstrate our increasing strength in the market, reminding customers and investors alike that we have long been leaders in this space and that we intend to continue to forge ahead as leaders in the mobile space,” Mr. Snavely concluded.

Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

Phunware management will host a live conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET to review financial results and provide an update on corporate developments. Following management’s formal remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session.

To listen to the conference call, interested parties within the U.S. should dial 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 646-307-1963 (international). All callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and use Conference ID 4402319 to be joined into the Phunware conference call.

The conference call will also be available through a live webcast that can be accessed at Phunware 2Q24 Earnings Webcast. A webcast earnings call replay will be available approximately one hour after the live call until August 8, 2025 with this same link.

A telephonic replay of the call will be available until August 22, 2024 by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (or 919-882-2331 for international callers) and using replay access code 50975.

About Phunware, Inc.
Leading hospitality brands partner with Phunware to delight their guests with personalized mobile experiences. Phunware's mobile applications and SDKs leverage patented wayfinding and contextual engagement to guide guests to the right experience at the right time. Hotels, resorts, casinos, and convention centers can integrate their most important business systems to unify the guest journey, boost loyalty, and drive new revenue across their properties.

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Investor Contact:
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Financial Tables Follow

Phunware, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share and per share information)
	June 30,				December 31,
	2024				2023
	(Unaudited)
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash	$	20,369			$	3,934
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $86 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023		972				550
Digital currencies		19				75
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		293				374
Current assets of discontinued operation		—				28
Total current assets		21,653				4,961
Property and equipment, net		31				40
Right-of-use asset		1,108				1,451
Other assets		276				276
Total assets	$	23,068			$	6,728
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		4,787				7,836
Accrued expenses		293				437
Lease liability		429				629
Deferred revenue		975				1,258
PhunCoin subscription payable		1,202				1,202
Debt		—				4,936
Current liabilities of discontinued operation		—				205
Total current liabilities		7,686				16,503
Deferred revenue		512				651
Lease liability		780				1,031
Total liabilities		8,978				18,185
Commitments and contingencies		-				-
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 8,620,380 shares issued and 8,610,250 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024; and 3,861,578 shares issued and 3,851,448 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023		1				—
Treasury Stock at cost; 10,130 shares as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023		(502	)			(502	)
Additional paid-in capital		322,936				292,467
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(418	)			(418	)
Accumulated deficit		(307,927	)			(303,004	)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)		14,090				(11,457	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	23,068			$	6,728

Phunware, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (In thousands, except share and per share information) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
	2024				2023				2024				2023
Net revenues	$	1,011			$	1,295			$	1,932			$	2,640
Cost of revenues		541				760				938				2,030
Gross profit		470				535				994				610
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing		609				1,142				1,052				1,998
General and administrative		2,299				4,268				4,770				8,412
Research and development		496				1,212				980				2,981
Total operating expenses		3,404				6,622				6,802				13,391
Operating loss		(2,934	)			(6,087	)			(5,808	)			(12,781	)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(8	)			(553	)			(116	)			(1,090	)
Interest income		239				—				379				—
Gain on extinguishment of debt		—				—				535				—
Gain on sale of digital currencies		—				2,096				—				5,310
Other income		72				130				87				435
Total other income		303				1,673				885				4,655
Loss before taxes		(2,631	)			(4,414	)			(4,923	)			(8,126	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		—				—				—				—
Net loss from continuing operations		(2,631	)			(4,414	)			(4,923	)			(8,126	)
Net loss from discontinued operation		—				(2,110	)			—				(2,667	)
Net loss		(2,631	)			(6,524	)			(4,923	)			(10,793	)
Other comprehensive income
Cumulative translation adjustment		—				23				—				46
Comprehensive loss	$	(2,631	)		$	(6,501	)		$	(4,923	)		$	(10,747	)
Net loss from continuing operations per share, basic and diluted	$	(0.32	)		$	(2.10	)		$	(0.65	)		$	(3.90	)
Net loss from discontinued operations per share, basic and diluted	$	—			$	(1.00	)		$	—			$	(1.28	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted		8,299,323				2,102,051				7,581,774				2,082,715

Phunware, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2024				2023
Operating activities
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(4,923	)		$	(8,126	)
Net loss from discontinued operation		-				(2,667	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Gain on sale of digital assets		-				(5,310	)
Gain on extinguishment of debt		(535	)			-
Stock based compensation		1,290				2,824
Other adjustments		434				952
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(422	)			(28	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		81				19
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(3,158	)			(252	)
Lease liability payments		(373	)			(527	)
Deferred revenue		(422	)			(687	)
Net cash used in operating activities from continued operations		(8,028	)			(13,802	)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operation		(177	)			1,242
Net cash used in operating activities		(8,205	)			(12,560	)
Investing activities
Proceeds received from sale of digital currencies		—				15,390
Net cash provided by investing activities - continuing operations		—				15,390
Net cash used in investing activities - discontinued operations		—				(9	)
Net cash used in investing activities		—				15,381
Financing activities
Payments on borrowings		—				(4,270	)
Proceeds from sale of common stock		24,640				995
Proceeds from exercise of options to purchase common stock		—				58
Payments on stock repurchases		—				(502	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		24,640				(3,719	)
Effect of exchange rate on cash		—				48
Net increase (decrease) in cash		16,435				(850	)
Cash at the beginning of the period		3,934				1,955
Cash at the end of the period	$	20,369			$	1,105
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Interest paid	$	12			$	438
Income taxes paid	$	40			$	—
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing activities:
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of the 2022 Promissory Note	$	4,505			$	—
Issuance of common stock for payment of bonuses and consulting fees	$	35			$	347
Non-cash exchange of digital assets	$				$	557
Issuance of common stock under the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, previously accrued	$				$	47

FAQ

What was Phunware's (PHUN) revenue growth in Q2 2024?

Phunware reported a 10% increase in revenue to $1.0 million during Q2 2024 compared to Q1 2024.

How much did Phunware's (PHUN) software bookings increase in Q2 2024?

Phunware's software bookings increased by 623% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023.

What was Phunware's (PHUN) net loss in Q2 2024?

Phunware reported a net loss of $2.6 million in Q2 2024, a 60% decrease from the $6.5 million net loss in Q2 2023.

How much cash did Phunware (PHUN) have on hand as of June 30, 2024?

Phunware had $20.4 million of cash on hand as of June 30, 2024, compared to $3.9 million at December 31, 2023.

Was Phunware (PHUN) added to any stock index in 2024?

Yes, Phunware was added to the FTSE Russell Microcap Index after the market close on June 28, 2024.