Achieved 20% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth
in Gamer and Creator Segment with Record 40% Gross Margin
Corsair Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRSR) (“Corsair” or the
“Company”), a leading global provider and innovator of
high-performance products for gamers, streamers, content-creators,
and gaming PC builders, today announced financial results for the
first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
First Quarter 2024 Select Financial Metrics
- Net revenue was $337.3 million compared to $417.3 million in
the fourth quarter of 2023 and $354.0 million in the first quarter
of 2023. Gaming Components and Systems segment net revenue was
$230.3 million compared to $280.5 million in the fourth quarter of
2023 and $265.0 million in the first quarter of 2023, while Gamer
and Creator Peripherals segment net revenue was $107.0 million
compared to $136.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and $88.9
million in the first quarter of 2023.
- Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $12.5 million,
or net loss of $0.12 per diluted share, compared to net income of
$6.2 million, or net income of $0.06 per diluted share, in the
fourth quarter of 2023 and a net loss of $1.1 million, or a net
loss of $0.01 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023.
- Adjusted net income was $9.5 million, or net income of $0.09
per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $23.2
million, or net income of $0.22 per diluted share in the fourth
quarter of 2023 and adjusted net income of $11.9 million, or net
income of $0.11 per diluted share, in the first quarter of
2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $18.0 million, compared to $33.7 million in
the fourth quarter of 2023, and $20.6 million in the first quarter
of 2023.
- Cash and restricted cash was $130.2 million as of March 31,
2024.
Definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this
press release and reconciliations of such measures to their nearest
GAAP equivalents are included below under the heading “Use and
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Andy Paul, Chief Executive Officer of Corsair, stated, “2024 is
starting out as expected with new products driving healthy
peripherals growth for us. Our Gamer and Creator Peripherals
segment has continued its impressive performance, achieving 20%
year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter 2024 after 16%
year-over-year revenue growth in the fourth quarter 2023. All
product lines showed growth, including Elgato with its popular
Stream Deck products, SCUF Gaming with the successful recent launch
of PC controllers, and Corsair peripherals with several new
keyboards, headsets and mice. We were particularly pleased to see
the gross margin lift to 40% with these new product launches.
Demand was more subdued in the component market as is normal in
this stage of the GPU cycle but we continue to have a high market
share in this space and we believe this market will start to show
growth during the second half of 2024 and through 2025.”
“In 2024, we’re gearing up for an exciting year of planned
innovation with an impressive slate of new Corsair products, as we
broaden our category reach. Two anticipated launches include our
forthcoming mobile gaming controller and our upcoming SIM racing
product line. These categories provide the potential for both high
consumer interest and growth. Drawing on our established reputation
for top-notch product design and performance, we are optimistic
that both these product launches will be successful. We are also
excited about our recent launch of the new Elgato Neo product
family, which is targeting a different and more casual user base
than our traditional prosumer Elgato customers. The initial
response has been very positive and we expect sales to ramp
throughout 2024 and over the coming years.”
“Furthermore, our efforts in regional and retail expansion
continue to progress, with anticipated revenue boosts in the latter
half of 2024. We’ve successfully expanded the retail presence of
Corsair’s full suite of gaming and creator products, introduced the
Drop product line to retail channels, expanded our SCUF Gaming
product lines in retail, and strengthened our partnerships with
several major online retailers. These initiatives solidify our
position in the market and set the stage for continued growth and
success in the years ahead.”
Michael G. Potter, Chief Financial Officer of Corsair, stated,
“The success of our new products is driving market share gains and
margin expansion. In Q1 2024, our gross margin increased by 110
basis points to 25.7 percent compared to 24.6 percent in Q4 2023.
Specifically, within our Gamer and Creator Peripherals segment,
gross margin rose by 360 basis points to 40.8 percent from 37.2
percent in Q4 2023, while in our Gaming Components and Systems
segment, gross margin increased by 20 basis points to 18.7 percent
from 18.5 percent in Q4 2023. We achieved this expansion despite
challenges such as increased freight costs stemming from turmoil in
the Red Sea and resulting delays necessitating incremental
air-shipments. We have continued to strengthen our financial
position by paying off another $15 million in debt, while
simultaneously investing in new products that we believe will drive
our growth and success across existing and emerging categories.
With our strong balance sheet, we have the flexibility to further
reduce debt and invest in our business, including pursuing
potential additional M&A opportunities. These strategic moves
are aimed at our goals of accelerating our growth trajectory and
enhancing profitability in the long run.”
Reiterates 2024 Financial Outlook
Corsair reiterated its financial outlook for the full year 2024.
The Company continues to expect revenue growth to improve through
2024, with a further improvement in adjusted EBITDA led by an
additional improvement in margin, stabilized shipping costs and
continued tight operating expense controls.
- Net revenue to be in the range of $1.45 billion to $1.60
billion.
- Adjusted operating income to be in the range of $92 million to
$112 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $105 million to $125
million.
Certain non-GAAP measures included in our financial outlook were
not reconciled to the comparable GAAP financial measures because
the GAAP measures are not accessible on a forward-looking basis. We
are unable to reconcile these forward-looking non-GAAP financial
measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures without
unreasonable efforts because we are currently unable to predict
with a reasonable degree of certainty the type and extent of
certain items that would be expected to impact GAAP measures for
these periods but would not impact the non-GAAP measures. Such
items may include stock-based compensation charges, amortization,
and other items. The unavailable information could have a
significant impact on our GAAP financial results.
The foregoing forward-looking statements reflect our
expectations as of today’s date. Given the number of risk factors,
uncertainties and assumptions discussed below, actual results may
differ materially. We do not intend to update our financial outlook
until our next quarterly results announcement.
Recent Product Developments
- Ambitious New Neo Hardware Line. Corsair launched Neo, a
new hardware line that merges high-end performance with
plug-and-play simplicity. Five new products were introduced
including a microphone, webcam, LED light, capture card and Stream
Deck.
- Elgato Facecam MK.2. An evolution in our leading Facecam
lineup, with improved image quality, HDR support, built-in privacy
filter, and pan-tilt-zoom effects make one of the best cameras even
better.
- K65 Plus Wireless. Launched the first 75% keyboard from
CORSAIR, which ships with pre-lubed MLX RED switches that are
hot-swappable.
- CORSAIR ONE i500 PC. A sleek, space-saving powerhouse
gaming PC packed with cutting-edge components and boasting high-end
performance for content creators, prosumers, and gamers.
- iCUE Link RX Series Fans. Extended the range of our iCUE
Link fans and now featuring Magnetic Dome bearings, AirGuide
technology, and in-house developed blades.
- 2500 & 6500 Series Cases. Dual-chamber cases make
building an eye-catching system easier with multiple customization
options and panels.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Corsair will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter
2024 financial results today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The
conference call will be accessible on Corsair’s Investor Relations
website at https://ir.corsair.com, or by dialing 1-844-825-9789
(USA) or 1-412-317-5180 (International) with conference ID
10187837. A replay will be available approximately 3 hours after
the live call ends on Corsair’s Investor Relations website, or
through May 14, 2024 by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (USA) or
1-412-317-6671 (International), with passcode 10187837.
About Corsair Gaming
Corsair (Nasdaq: CRSR) is a leading global developer and
manufacturer of high-performance products and technology for
gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC
components and peripherals, to premium streaming equipment and
smart ambient lighting, Corsair delivers a full ecosystem of
products that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers
to committed professionals, to perform at their very best. Corsair
also sells products under its Elgato brand, which provides premium
studio equipment and accessories for content creators, SCUF Gaming
brand, which builds custom-designed controllers for competitive
gamers, Drop, the leading community-driven mechanical keyboard
brand and ORIGIN PC brand, a builder of custom gaming and
workstation desktop PCs.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, the
matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including,
but not limited to, Corsair’s expectations regarding market
headwinds and tailwinds; its expectations regarding market
expansion, sales and revenue growth in 2024 and 2025; statements
regarding new product launches, the entry into new product
categories and demand for new products; its ability to successfully
pursue M&A opportunities; and its estimated full year 2024 net
revenue, adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA.
Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs,
as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available
to them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to
future financial and operating results and are not statements of
fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.
Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from
current expectations include, but are not limited to: current
macroeconomic conditions, including the impacts of high inflation
and risk of recession on demand for our products, consumer
confidence and financial markets generally; the lingering impacts
and future outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on
our operations and the operations of our manufacturers, retailers
and other partners, as well as its impacts on the economy overall,
including capital markets; our ability to build and maintain the
strength of our brand among gaming and streaming enthusiasts and
our ability to continuously develop and successfully market new
products and improvements to existing products; the introduction
and success of new third-party high-performance computer hardware,
particularly graphics processing units and central processing units
as well as sophisticated new video games; fluctuations in operating
results; the risk that we are not able to compete with competitors
and/or that the gaming industry, including streaming and esports,
does not grow as expected or declines; the loss or inability to
attract and retain key management; the impacts from geopolitical
events and unrest; delays or disruptions at our or third-parties’
manufacturing and distribution facilities; our ability to
successfully integrate any companies or assets we have acquired or
may acquire; currency exchange rate fluctuations or international
trade disputes resulting in our products becoming relatively more
expensive to our overseas customers or resulting in an increase in
our manufacturing costs; and the other factors described under the
heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) and our subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies
of each filing may be obtained from us or the SEC. All
forward-looking statements reflect our beliefs and assumptions only
as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to
update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or
circumstances. Our results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 are
also not necessarily indicative of our operating results for any
future periods.
Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial results presented in accordance with
GAAP, this earnings release presents certain non-GAAP financial
information, including adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted
net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share and
adjusted EBITDA. These are important financial performance measures
for us, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP. The
presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended
to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or
superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in
accordance with GAAP.
We use adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income
(loss), adjusted net income (loss) per share and adjusted EBITDA to
evaluate our operating performance and trends and make planning
decisions. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help
identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be
masked by the effect of the expenses and other items that we
exclude in such non-GAAP measures. Accordingly, we believe that
these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to
investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating
results, enhancing the overall understanding of our past
performance and future prospects, and allowing for greater
transparency with respect to the key financial metrics used by our
management in our financial and operational decision-making. We
also present these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe
investors, analysts and rating agencies consider it useful in
measuring our ability to meet our debt service obligations.
Our use of these terms may vary from that of others in our
industry. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be
considered as an alternative to net revenue, operating income
(loss), net income (loss), cash provided by operating activities,
or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures
of operating performance or liquidity. Reconciliations of these
measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures
are presented in the attached schedules.
We calculate these non-GAAP financial measures as follows:
- Adjusted operating income (loss), non-GAAP, is determined by
adding back to GAAP operating income (loss), the impact from
amortization, stock-based compensation, one-time costs related to
legal and other matters, restructuring and other charges,
acquisition and related integration costs, and acquisition
accounting impact related to recognizing acquired inventory at fair
value.
- Adjusted net income (loss), non-GAAP, is determined by adding
back to GAAP net income (loss), the impact from amortization,
stock-based compensation, one-time costs related to legal and other
matters, restructuring and other charges, acquisition and related
integration costs, acquisition accounting impact related to
recognizing acquired inventory at fair value, and the related tax
effects of each of these adjustments.
- Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, non-GAAP, is
determined by dividing adjusted net income (loss), non-GAAP by the
respective weighted average shares outstanding, inclusive of the
impact of other dilutive securities.
- Adjusted EBITDA is determined by adding back to GAAP net income
(loss), the impact from amortization, stock-based compensation,
one-time costs related to legal and other matters, depreciation,
interest expense, net, restructuring and other charges, acquisition
and related integration costs, acquisition accounting impact
related to recognizing acquired inventory at fair value, and tax
expense (benefit).
We encourage investors and others to review our financial
information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial
measure and to view these non-GAAP financial measures in
conjunction with the related GAAP financial measures.
Corsair Gaming, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except
per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Net revenue
$
337,257
$
353,964
Cost of revenue
250,618
268,560
Gross profit
86,639
85,404
Operating expenses:
Sales, general and administrative
80,217
67,529
Product development
16,641
16,838
Total operating expenses
96,858
84,367
Operating income (loss)
(10,219
)
1,037
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense
(3,691
)
(4,302
)
Interest income
1,565
1,474
Other expense, net
(461
)
(496
)
Total other expense, net
(2,587
)
(3,324
)
Loss before income taxes
(12,806
)
(2,287
)
Income tax benefit
1,777
639
Net loss
(11,029
)
(1,648
)
Less: Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interest
536
364
Net loss attributable to Corsair Gaming,
Inc.
$
(11,565
)
$
(2,012
)
Calculation of net loss per share
attributable to common stockholders of Corsair Gaming, Inc.:
Net loss attributable to Corsair Gaming,
Inc.
$
(11,565
)
$
(2,012
)
Change in redemption value of redeemable
noncontrolling interest
(975
)
958
Net loss attributable to common
stockholders of Corsair Gaming, Inc.
$
(12,540
)
$
(1,054
)
Net loss per share attributable to common
stockholders of Corsair Gaming, Inc.:
Basic
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.01
)
Diluted
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.01
)
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding:
Basic
103,563
101,685
Diluted
103,563
101,685
Corsair Gaming, Inc.
Segment Information
(Unaudited, in thousands, except
percentages)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Net revenue:
Gamer and Creator Peripherals
$
106,973
$
88,942
Gaming Components and Systems
230,284
265,022
Total Net revenue
$
337,257
$
353,964
Gross Profit:
Gamer and Creator Peripherals
$
43,643
$
26,648
Gaming Components and Systems
42,996
58,756
Total Gross Profit
$
86,639
$
85,404
Gross Margin:
Gamer and Creator Peripherals
40.8
%
30.0
%
Gaming Components and Systems
18.7
%
22.2
%
Total Gross Margin
25.7
%
24.1
%
Corsair Gaming, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and restricted cash
$
129,942
$
178,325
Accounts receivable, net
204,920
253,268
Inventories
251,747
240,172
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
34,573
39,824
Total current assets
621,182
711,589
Restricted cash, noncurrent
241
239
Property and equipment, net
31,185
32,212
Goodwill
354,410
354,705
Intangible assets, net
178,151
188,009
Other assets
72,022
70,709
Total assets
$
1,257,191
$
1,357,463
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Debt maturing within one year, net
$
12,213
$
12,190
Accounts payable
191,401
239,957
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
138,487
166,340
Total current liabilities
342,101
418,487
Long-term debt, net
171,106
186,006
Deferred tax liabilities
14,104
17,395
Other liabilities, noncurrent
40,629
41,595
Total liabilities
567,940
663,483
Temporary equity
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
15,925
15,937
Permanent equity
Corsair Gaming, Inc. stockholders’
equity:
Common stock and additional paid-in
capital
640,303
630,652
Retained earnings
27,870
40,410
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(4,634
)
(3,487
)
Total Corsair Gaming, Inc. stockholders'
equity
663,539
667,575
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest
9,787
10,468
Total permanent equity
673,326
678,043
Total liabilities, temporary equity and
permanent equity
$
1,257,191
$
1,357,463
Corsair Gaming, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net loss
$
(11,029
)
$
(1,648
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation
7,691
7,246
Depreciation
3,087
2,897
Amortization
9,515
9,741
Deferred income taxes
(6,059
)
(2,209
)
Other
758
128
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable
46,928
14,623
Inventories
(12,101
)
4,672
Prepaid expenses and other assets
4,437
(1,077
)
Accounts payable
(47,962
)
18,156
Other liabilities and accrued expenses
(21,582
)
(10,703
)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities
(26,317
)
41,826
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Purchase price adjustment related to
business acquisition
1,041
—
Purchase of property and equipment
(2,520
)
(4,677
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,479
)
(4,677
)
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Repayment of debt
(15,000
)
(10,000
)
Payment of deferred and contingent
consideration
(4,942
)
(950
)
Proceeds from issuance of shares through
employee equity incentive plans
2,351
2,117
Payment of taxes related to net share
settlement of equity awards
(398
)
(556
)
Dividend paid to noncontrolling
interest
(1,960
)
—
Payment of other offering costs
—
(497
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(19,949
)
(9,886
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash
(636
)
730
Net (decrease) increase in cash and
restricted cash
(48,381
)
27,993
Cash and restricted cash at the beginning
of the period
178,564
154,060
Cash and restricted cash at the end of the
period
$
130,183
$
182,053
Corsair Gaming, Inc.
GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliations
Non-GAAP Operating Income
Reconciliations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except
percentages)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Operating Income (Loss) - GAAP
$
(10,219
)
$
1,037
Amortization
9,515
9,741
Stock-based compensation
7,691
7,246
One-time costs related to legal and other
matters
6,414
—
Restructuring and other charges
1,126
—
Acquisition and related integration
costs
702
140
Acquisition accounting impact related to
recognizing acquired inventory at fair value
169
—
Adjusted Operating Income -
Non-GAAP
$
15,398
$
18,164
As a % of net revenue - GAAP
-3.0
%
0.3
%
As a % of net revenue - Non-GAAP
4.6
%
5.1
%
Corsair Gaming, Inc.
GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliations
Non-GAAP Net Income and Net
Income Per Share Reconciliations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except
per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Net loss attributable to common
stockholders of Corsair Gaming, Inc. (1)
$
(12,540
)
$
(1,054
)
Less: Change in redemption value of
redeemable noncontrolling interest
(975
)
958
Net loss attributable to Corsair Gaming,
Inc.
(11,565
)
(2,012
)
Add: Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interest
536
364
Net Loss - GAAP
(11,029
)
(1,648
)
Adjustments:
Amortization
9,515
9,741
Stock-based compensation
7,691
7,246
One-time costs related to legal and other
matters
6,414
—
Restructuring and other charges
1,126
—
Acquisition and related integration
costs
702
140
Acquisition accounting impact related to
recognizing acquired inventory at fair value
169
—
Non-GAAP income tax adjustment
(5,072
)
(3,550
)
Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP
$
9,516
$
11,929
Diluted net income (loss) per
share:
GAAP
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.01
)
Adjusted, Non-GAAP
$
0.09
$
0.11
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding - Diluted:
GAAP
103,563
101,685
Adjusted, Non-GAAP
106,530
105,832
(1) Numerator for calculating net loss per
share-GAAP
Corsair Gaming, Inc.
GAAP to Non-GAAP
Reconciliations
Adjusted EBITDA
Reconciliations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except
percentages)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Net loss – GAAP
$
(11,029
)
$
(1,648
)
Amortization
9,515
9,741
Stock-based compensation
7,691
7,246
One-time costs related to legal and other
matters
6,414
—
Depreciation
3,087
2,897
Interest expense, net of interest
income
2,126
2,828
Restructuring and other charges
1,126
—
Acquisition and related integration
costs
702
140
Acquisition accounting impact related to
recognizing acquired inventory at fair value
169
—
Income tax benefit
(1,777
)
(639
)
Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP
$
18,024
$
20,565
Adjusted EBITDA margin - Non-GAAP
5.3
%
5.8
%
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