Rush Street Interactive Announces First Quarter 2024 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance

Rhea-AI Summary

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) reported a first quarter revenue of $217 million, a 34% increase year-over-year. Despite a net loss of $2 million, the company achieved strong operating momentum with an Adjusted EBITDA of $17 million. RSI raised its full-year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance by 38% to a range of $50 to $60 million. The company highlighted growth in iCasino and Online Sports businesses, increased MAUs, and improved ARPMAU. RSI expects revenue for 2024 to be between $810 and $860 million, with Adjusted EBITDA projected to be between $50 and $60 million.

Positive

• Rush Street Interactive reported a 34% increase in first quarter revenue, reaching $217 million.

• The company achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $17 million in the first quarter, indicating strong operating momentum.

• RSI raised its full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance by 38% to a range of $50 to $60 million.

• MAUs in the United States, Canada, and Latin America showed significant year-over-year growth.

• RSI expects revenue for 2024 to be between $810 and $860 million, with a mid-range projection of $835 million, representing a 21% year-over-year growth.

• Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 is projected to be between $50 and $60 million, with a mid-range projection of $55 million, showing a significant year-over-year growth.

Negative

• Despite revenue growth, RSI reported a net loss of $2 million in the first quarter.

• Adjusted advertising and promotions expense decreased by 23% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

• The net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was $2.2 million, compared to a net loss of $24.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Examining Rush Street Interactive's recent financial results, one can't help but notice the stark improvement in their Adjusted EBITDA, swinging from a significant loss to a healthy gain. This is indicative of a tightening operational efficiency and better cost management, especially in advertising and promotions, which has seen a substantial decrease. It's worth noting the strong performance in their iCasino and Online Sports businesses, with over 35% growth. These sectors are indeed competitive, but such growth rates suggest that RSI is capitalizing on industry trends effectively. The increased guidance for the full year also reflects management's confidence in their strategy. However, while the revenue growth is impressive, the company still posted a net loss. This dichotomy between revenue growth and profitability is not uncommon in growth-focused companies, but it is a point of analysis for investors, who must weigh the benefits of growth against the current lack of profitability.

Market Research Analyst

The user base growth, both in Monthly Active Users and Average Revenue per Monthly Active User, particularly in the Latin American market, should be highlighted. A 72% year-over-year increase in MAUs and a 4% increase in ARPMAU in Latin America may point to effective market penetration and user engagement strategies. These metrics are critical as they provide insight into the company's scalability and potential for market dominance. With the digital gaming and betting industry expanding rapidly in emerging markets, RSI's ability to capture and monetize users in these regions could be pivotal. For investors, this dimension of growth is an important consideration, as it may be indicative of the company's long-term trajectory and its ability to forge a strong presence in international markets.

Gaming Industry Expert

RSI's results offer a glimpse into the broader online casino and sports betting market dynamics. The company's growth reflects a thriving digital entertainment industry where players are increasingly engaged through mobile and web platforms. RSI's increased user base and revenue per user demonstrates their ability to deliver compelling content and a user experience that keeps players returning. The 9% growth in ARPMAU in the more mature markets of the United States and Canada is particularly noteworthy as it signals increasing monetization efficiency in these key markets. From an investor's standpoint, the company's performance in established and emerging markets suggests a well-rounded growth strategy that mitigates regional market volatilities.

- First Quarter Revenue of $217 Million, up 34% Year-over-Year -
- First Quarter Net Loss of $2 Million -
- Strong Operating Momentum Drives First Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $17 Million -
- Raising Full Year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance 38% at the Midpoint with a Revised Range of Between $50 and $60 Million -

CHICAGO, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”), a leading online casino and sports betting company in the United States and the rest of the Americas, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

• Revenue was $217.4 million during the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 34%, compared to $162.4 million during the first quarter of 2023.
• Net loss was $2.2 million during the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $24.5 million during the first quarter of 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $17.1 million during the first quarter of 2024, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $8.7 million during the first quarter of 2023, an improvement of $25.8 million.
• Adjusted advertising and promotions expense¹ was $37.8 million during the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 23% compared to $49.4 million during the first quarter of 2023.
• Monthly Active Users (“MAU”) in the United States and Canada were approximately 176,000, up 20% year-over-year. MAUs in Latin America (which includes Mexico) were approximately 224,000, up 72% year-over-year.
• Average Revenue per Monthly Active User (“ARPMAU”) in the United States and Canada was $355 during the first quarter of 2024, up 9% year-over-year. ARPMAU in Latin America was $43, up 4% year-over-year.
• As of March 31, 2024, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $191 million.
  

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¹ This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information about this non-GAAP financial measure and “Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for any applicable reconciliation of the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP to this non-GAAP financial measure.

Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI, said, “We are extremely pleased with our record first quarter results achieving company quarterly record Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA of $217 million and $17 million, respectively. This was accomplished by growing both our iCasino and Online Sports businesses by over 35% year-over-year, in large part by acquiring new players more efficiently while simultaneously increasing the number and value of our users. Our team is proud to have achieved these results, which stemmed from our long-standing, unwavering commitment to prioritize the quality of our product and customer experience.”

“We are very excited about the opportunity to continue to scale the business and drive growth on the back of our current momentum, which includes increasing our Adjusted EBITDA guidance by 38% at the midpoint. With this growth and scale comes improving earnings and free cash flow. Looking forward, we remain energized in our view that the team is primed to continue executing on our strategy and delivering value to shareholders.”

Guidance
RSI expects revenue for the full year ending December 31, 2024 to be between $810 and $860 million, increasing the midpoint by $35 million compared to the original guidance. At the midpoint of the range, revenue of $835 million represents 21% year-over-year growth when compared to $691 million of revenue for 2023.

RSI expects Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the full year ending December 31, 2024 to be between $50 and $60 million, increasing the midpoint by $15 million compared to the original guidance. At the midpoint of the range, Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million represents 573% year-over-year growth when compared to $8.2 million of Adjusted EBITDA for 2023.

These guidance ranges are based on certain assumptions, including that (i) only operations in live jurisdictions as of today’s date are included, and (ii) RSI continues to operate in markets in which it is live today.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Details
RSI will host a conference call and audio webcast today at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (5:00 p.m. Central Time), during which management will discuss first quarter results and provide commentary on business performance and its current outlook for 2024. A question-and-answer session will follow the prepared remarks.

The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-833-470-1428 (Toll Free) or 1-404-975-4839 (Local) or, for international callers, 1-929-526-1599. The conference call access code is 971872.

A live audio webcast of the earnings conference call may be accessed on RSI’s website at ir.rushstreetinteractive.com, along with a copy of this press release and an investor slide presentation. The audio webcast and investor slide presentation will be available on RSI’s investor relations website until at least June 1, 2024.

About Rush Street Interactive
RSI is a trusted online gaming and sports entertainment company focused on markets in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Through its brands, BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and RushBet, RSI was an early entrant in many regulated jurisdictions. It currently offers real-money mobile and online operations in fifteen U.S. states: Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Delaware, Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, Iowa, West Virginia, Arizona and Louisiana, as well as in the regulated international markets of Ontario, Canada, Colombia and Mexico. RSI offers, through its proprietary online gaming platform, some of the most popular online casino games and sports betting options in the United States. Founded in 2012 in Chicago by gaming industry veterans, RSI was named the 2023 EGR North America Awards Customer Services Operator of the Year, the 2022 EGR North America Awards Operator of the Year, Customer Services Operator of the Year and Social Gaming Operator of the Year, and the 2021 SBC Latinoamérica Awards Sportsbook Operator of the Year. RSI was the first U.S.-based online casino and sports betting operator to receive RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gaming Council. For more information, visit www.rushstreetinteractive.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to providing financial measurements based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), this press release includes certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Costs and Expenses, Adjusted Net Loss Per Share, Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, each of which is a non-GAAP performance measure that RSI uses to supplement its results presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of each such non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure can be found below. RSI believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding RSI’s results of operations and operating performance, as they are similar to measures reported by its public competitors and are regularly used by securities analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in analyzing operating performance and prospects. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any GAAP financial measures and, as calculated, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of performance of other companies in other industries or within the same industry.

By providing full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance, RSI provided its expectation of a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure. Information reconciling full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss), is unavailable to RSI without unreasonable effort due to, among other things, the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying the comparable GAAP measure and the applicable adjustments and other amounts that would be necessary for such a reconciliation, and certain of these amounts are outside of RSI’s control and may be subject to high variability or complexity. Preparation of such reconciliations would also require a forward-looking balance sheet, statement of operations and statement of cash flows, prepared in accordance with GAAP, and such forward-looking financial statements are unavailable to RSI without unreasonable effort. RSI provides a range for its Adjusted EBITDA forecast that it believes will be achieved; however, RSI cannot provide any assurance that it can predict all of the components of the Adjusted EBITDA calculation. RSI provides a forecast for Adjusted EBITDA because it believes that Adjusted EBITDA, when viewed with RSI’s results calculated in accordance with GAAP, provides useful information for the reasons noted herein. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flow from operating activities or as an indicator of operating performance or liquidity.

RSI defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, adjustments for certain one-time or non-recurring items and other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain expenses that are required in accordance with GAAP because certain expenses are either non-cash (i.e., depreciation and amortization, and share-based compensation) or are not related to our underlying business performance (i.e., interest income or expense).

RSI defines Adjusted Operating Costs and Expenses as RSI’s GAAP operating costs and expenses adjusted to exclude the impacts of share-based compensation, certain one-time or non-recurring items and other adjustments. Adjusted Operating Costs and Expenses excludes certain expenses that are required in accordance with GAAP because certain expenses are either non-cash (i.e., share-based compensation) or are not related to our underlying business performance.

RSI defines Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share as Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by Adjusted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) is defined as net loss attributable to Rush Street Interactive, Inc. as used in the basic and diluted net loss per share calculations, adjusted for the reallocation of net loss attributable to non-controlling interests, share-based compensation, certain one-time or non-recurring items and other adjustments. Adjusted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding is defined as the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as used in the basic and diluted net loss per share calculation, adjusted for the assumed conversion of the non-controlling interest’s Rush Street Interactive, LP Class A units to Class A common stock of RSI on a one-to-one-basis, and in periods of Adjusted Net Income, incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock options and restricted stock units.

RSI includes these non-GAAP financial measures because management uses them to evaluate RSI’s core operating performance and trends and to make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital and new investments. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful information on RSI’s past financial and operating performance, enable comparison of financial results from period-to-period where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to metrics used by RSI’s management in operating our business. Management also believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry, as these metrics generally eliminate the effects of certain items that may vary from company to company for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance.

Key Metrics
RSI provides certain key metrics, including Monthly Active Users (“MAUs”) and ARPMAU, in this press release. RSI defines MAUs as the number of unique users per month who have placed at least one real-money bet across one or more of our online casino or online sports betting offerings, and it defines ARPMAU as average revenue for the applicable period divided by the average MAUs for the same period.

The numbers RSI uses to calculate MAUs and ARPMAU are based on internal RSI data. While these numbers are based on what RSI believes to be reasonable judgments and estimates of its customer base for the applicable period of measurement, there are inherent challenges in measuring usage and engagement with respect to RSI’s online offerings across its customer base. Such challenges and limitations may also affect RSI’s understanding of certain details of its business. In addition, RSI’s key metrics and related estimates, including the definitions and calculations of the same, may differ from estimates published by third parties or from similarly-titled metrics of its competitors due to differences in operations, offerings, methodology and access to information. RSI regularly reviews, and may adjust its processes for calculating, its internal metrics to improve their accuracy.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. RSI's actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," “propose”, "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, RSI’s future results of operations, financial condition, cash flows or profitability (whether on a GAAP or non-GAAP basis), currency fluctuations, RSI’s strategic plans and focus, anticipated launches or withdrawals of RSI’s current or new offerings in existing or future jurisdictions, player growth and engagement, product initiatives, outcomes of current or future regulatory developments and the objectives of management for future operations. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside RSI's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, without limitation: changes in applicable laws or regulations; RSI’s ability to manage and sustain growth; RSI’s ability to execute its business plan, meet its projections and obtain relevant market access and/or gaming licenses; unanticipated product or service delays; general economic and market conditions impacting the demand for RSI’s products and services; economic and market conditions in the gaming, entertainment and leisure industry in the markets in which RSI operates; the potential adverse effects of general economic conditions, inflation and interest rates and unemployment on RSI’s liquidity, operations and personnel; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in RSI's filings with the SEC. RSI cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. RSI cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. RSI does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

Media Contacts:
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Investor Contact:
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Rush Street Interactive, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024				2023
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Revenue	$	217,428			$	162,361
Operating costs and expenses
Costs of revenue		144,523				107,154
Advertising and promotions		38,404				49,940
General administration and other		25,868				21,592
Depreciation and amortization		7,101				5,755
Total operating costs and expenses		215,896				184,441
Income (loss) from operations		1,532				(22,080	)
Other income
Interest income, net		1,559				380
Income (loss) before income taxes		3,091				(21,700	)
Income tax expense		5,300				2,800
Net loss	$	(2,209	)		$	(24,500	)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(1,482	)			(17,240	)
Net loss attributable to Rush Street Interactive, Inc.	$	(727	)		$	(7,260	)
Net loss per common share attributable to Rush Street Interactive, Inc. – basic and diluted	$	(0.01	)		$	(0.11	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted		76,027,427				65,260,064

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited and in thousands)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024				2023
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Net loss	$	(2,209	)		$	(24,500	)
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustment		101				344
Comprehensive loss	$	(2,108	)		$	(24,156	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(1,416	)			(16,997	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Rush Street Interactive, Inc.	$	(692	)		$	(7,159	)

Rush Street Interactive, Inc.
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited and in thousands)

Adjusted EBITDA:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
($ in thousands)	2024				2023
Net loss	$	(2,209	)		$	(24,500	)
Interest income, net		(1,559	)			(380	)
Income tax expense		5,300				2,800
Depreciation and amortization		7,101				5,755
Share-based compensation expense		8,425				7,675
Adjusted EBITDA	$	17,058			$	(8,650	)

Adjusted Operating Costs and Expenses:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024				2023
GAAP operating costs and expenses:
Costs of revenue	$	144,523			$	107,154
Advertising and promotions		38,404				49,940
General administration and other		25,868				21,592
Depreciation and amortization		7,101				5,755
Total operating costs and expenses	$	215,896			$	184,441
Non-GAAP operating cost and expense adjustments:
Costs of revenue1	$	(270	)		$	(257	)
Advertising and promotions1		(570	)			(536	)
General administration and other1		(7,585	)			(6,882	)
Depreciation and amortization		—				—
Total non-GAAP operating cost and expense adjustments	$	(8,425	)		$	(7,675	)
Adjusted operating costs and expenses:
Costs of revenue	$	144,253			$	106,897
Advertising and promotions		37,834				49,404
General administration and other		18,283				14,710
Depreciation and amortization		7,101				5,755
Total adjusted operating costs and expenses	$	207,471			$	176,766

¹ Non-GAAP Operating Costs and Expense Adjustments include Share-based compensation expense.

Rush Street Interactive, Inc.
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)

Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024				2023
Adjusted net income (loss)
Net loss attributable to Rush Street Interactive, Inc. – basic and diluted	$	(727	)		$	(7,260	)
Adjustments:
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(1,482	)			(17,240	)
Share-based compensation expense		8,425				7,675
Adjusted net income (loss)	$	6,216			$	(16,825	)
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted		76,027,427				65,260,064
Adjustments:
Conversion of weighted average RSILP Units to Class A Common Shares		147,070,024				155,855,584
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		223,097,451				221,115,648
Adjustments:
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock options and restricted stock units(1)		6,154,804				—
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		229,252,255				221,115,648
Loss per share
Net loss per common share attributable to Rush Street Interactive, Inc. – basic and diluted:	$	(0.01	)		$	(0.11	)
Adjusted earnings (loss) per share
Adjusted earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted	$	0.03			$	(0.08	)

¹ In periods of Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss, stock-based awards are anti-dilutive and therefore excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation.

FAQ

What was Rush Street Interactive's first quarter revenue for 2024?

Rush Street Interactive reported a first quarter revenue of $217 million, a 34% increase year-over-year.

What is the adjusted EBITDA for Rush Street Interactive in the first quarter of 2024?

Rush Street Interactive achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $17 million in the first quarter, indicating strong operating momentum.

What is Rush Street Interactive's full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance?

RSI raised its full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance by 38% to a range of $50 to $60 million.

What is the revenue expectation for Rush Street Interactive for the full year ending December 31, 2024?

RSI expects revenue for 2024 to be between $810 and $860 million, with a mid-range projection of $835 million, representing a 21% year-over-year growth.

How did Rush Street Interactive's net loss in the first quarter of 2024 compare to the same period in 2023?

Despite revenue growth, RSI reported a net loss of $2 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $24.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.