10-Q: Camping World Holdings Reports Q1 2025 Results: Revenue Up, Net Loss Persists Amid Strategic Shifts
Summary
- Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing a revenue increase to $1.41 billion from $1.36 billion in Q1 2024.
- Despite the revenue growth, the company experienced a net loss of $24.68 million, compared to a net loss of $50.81 million in the same period last year.
- The RV and Outdoor Retail segment saw increased revenue driven by used vehicle sales, while new vehicle revenue decreased.
- Good Sam Services and Plans revenue increased slightly, but gross profit decreased due to higher claims costs.
- The company acquired multiple RV dealerships during the quarter, expanding its retail network.
- Camping World continues to manage its debt, with adjustments to its Floor Plan Facility and Real Estate Facilities.
- The company is addressing a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting related to income taxes.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. While the company still reported a net loss, there were improvements in revenue and a decrease in the loss compared to the previous year. The company is also expanding through acquisitions and managing its debt.
Positives
- Overall revenue increased year-over-year.
- Net loss decreased compared to the same period last year.
- Used vehicle sales showed significant growth.
- Finance and insurance revenue increased.
- The company expanded its retail network through acquisitions.
- Floor Plan Facility commitment increased, providing more financial flexibility.
- Gross margin in the RV and Outdoor Retail segment increased by 113 basis points to 29.3%.
Negatives
- The company still reported a net loss.
- New vehicle revenue decreased.
- Good Sam Club revenue and gross profit decreased.
- Active customer count decreased by 14.2% year-over-year.
- Good Sam Club membership decreased by 13.2% year-over-year.
- The company identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to income taxes.
Risks
- The company faces risks related to general economic conditions, including inflation and interest rates.
- There are risks associated with the availability and cost of financing to the company and its customers.
- The company is exposed to risks related to fuel shortages and high fuel prices.
- The company relies on relationships with third-party providers, and disruptions could negatively impact operations.
- The company faces risks related to tariffs and international trade policies.
- The company identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to income taxes.
- The company is subject to litigation risk.
Future Outlook
The company expects used vehicle revenue and unit sales to outpace comparative 2024 periods for much of 2025 and expects to spend between $45.0 million and $55.0 million on expansion of existing and new dealerships through construction and acquisition over the next twelve months.
Industry Context
The RV industry is projected to see wholesale shipments increase by 4.9% in 2025, according to RV RoadSigns. The per unit cost of new vehicles in fiscal year 2023 was significantly higher than we experienced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the RV manufacturers supply constraints during the pandemic, strong demand for new vehicles during the pandemic, higher inflation, and higher interest rates.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- It is difficult to compare Camping World's results directly to specific competitors without detailed financial information from those companies.
- However, key competitors in the RV retail space include companies like Thor Industries and Forest River, Inc. (manufacturers), and other large RV dealership groups.
- Camping World's focus on both RV sales and related services (Good Sam) differentiates it from some pure-play RV retailers.
- The company's performance can be benchmarked against industry data from the RV Industry Association (RVIA) regarding wholesale shipments and consumer trends.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may be concerned about the continued net losses, but encouraged by the revenue growth and debt management.
- Employees may see opportunities for growth with the expansion of the retail network.
- Customers should benefit from the increased availability of RVs and services.
- Suppliers may see increased demand as the company expands its operations.
- Creditors are likely monitoring the company's debt levels and ability to generate cash flow.
Next Steps
- The company will continue to focus on managing inventory and adapting to changing consumer preferences.
- Camping World plans to continue its expansion strategy through acquisitions and new store openings.
- The company will work to remediate the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.
- The company expects to invest an additional $2.0 million to $8.0 million in the Derived Participation Investment during the remainder of 2025 for loan activity after March 2025.
Legal Proceedings
- The company is involved in ongoing litigation related to the Weissmann Complaint and Tumbleweed Complaint, with final awards issued in favor of FR Holdco, CW, and Lemonis.
- There can be no assurances that we will be able to collect amounts owed pursuant to the Arbitration Award.
Key Dates
- 2012-01-01: FreedomRoads, LLC was the lessee of its previous corporate headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois until its expiration in March 2024.
- 2016-10-06: Effective date of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation.
- 2016-12-01: Start date of quarterly cash dividend payments to holders of Class A common stock.
- 2020-10-30: Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of the Company's Class A common stock, expiring on October 31, 2022.
- 2021-06-22: FreedomRoads Holding Company, LLC (FR Holdco) filed a one-count complaint captioned FreedomRoads Holding Company, LLC v. Steve Weissmann in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois against Steve Weissmann (Weissmann) for breach of contractual obligation under note guarantee (the Note) (the Weissmann Complaint).
- 2021-08-01: Board of Directors authorized increases to the stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $125.0 million of the Company's Class A common stock.
- 2021-11-10: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, Inc. (Tumbleweed) filed a complaint against FR Holdco, CW, Marcus A. Lemonis, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, and Machete Productions in which Tumbleweed alleges claims in connection with the Note and its appearance on the reality television show The Profit (the Tumbleweed Complaint), seeking primarily monetary damages.
- 2022-01-01: Board of Directors authorized increases to the stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $152.7 million of the Company's Class A common stock.
- 2024-03-01: Expiration of the Lincolnshire Lease.
- 2024-05-01: The Company closed on the sale of certain assets of the RV and Outdoor Retail segments RV furniture business (CWDS).
- 2024-09-12: The arbitrator issued a final award in favor of FR Holdco, CW, Lemonis in the amount of $3,793,455 in attorneys fees and $626,611 in costs.
- 2024-09-24: Weissmann and Tumbleweed filed a Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles.
- 2024-09-27: FR Holdco, CW, Marcus A. Lemonis, NBCUniversal, and Machete filed a Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles.
- 2025-01-16: Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles granted the Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and denied the Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award, concluding the litigation.
- 2025-02-18: FreedomRoads, LLC entered into an amendment to the Floor Plan Facility.
- 2025-03-31: End of the quarterly period.
- 2025-04-17: FR Holdco, CW, Marcus A. Lemonis, NBCUniversal, and Machete filed a Notice Regarding Bankruptcy Order and Request to Enter Judgment.
- 2025-04-30: Board of Directors approved Amended and Restated Bylaws.
- 2025-12-31: Expiration date of the stock repurchase program.
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Filings with Classifications
Beneficial Ownership Report
- The disclosure of a new 5.3% passive stake by a major institutional investor like Millennium Management is generally viewed as a positive signal for the company, indicating confidence from a sophisticated market participant.
Quarterly Report
- The company reported a net loss, which is worse than breakeven or a profit.
- Active customer count decreased by 14.2% year-over-year.
- Good Sam Club membership decreased by 13.2% year-over-year.
Earnings Release
- The company's Adjusted EBITDA increased nearly 4x year-over-year.
- The company's net loss improved by 51.4% year-over-year.
Definitive Proxy Statement
- The company experienced a net loss of $(78.9) million in 2024, compared to net income in previous years.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 37.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- The company had a shortfall from the budgeted Adjusted EBITDA goal of $371.4 million with final consolidated Adjusted EBITDA performance of $178.8 million.
Annual Results
- Revenue decreased from $6.23 billion to $6.10 billion.
- Net income decreased from $52.9 million to a net loss of $(78.9) million.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $286.2 million to $178.8 million.
Earnings Release
- The company's Q4 results show improvements in revenue, gross profit, and adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year, indicating a positive trend.
Beneficial Ownership Amendment
- The document states that the previously disclosed belief that CWGS Holding, LLC and ML Acquisition Company, LLC would be dissolved by December 31, 2024, did not materialize. This non-occurrence of an expected event, particularly one that could simplify corporate structure, is a negative deviation from prior expectations.
Beneficial Ownership Amendment
- The dissolution of CWGS Holding, LLC and ML Acquisition Company, LLC, which was previously expected to occur by December 31, 2024, has been delayed indefinitely, as the Reporting Persons do not know when it may occur in the future.
Investor Presentation
- Camping World's new unit sales growth of 22% significantly outperformed the industry's decline of 13%.
Capital Raise Announcement
- The company is issuing 14,634,146 shares of Class A common stock at $20.50 per share.
- Underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 2,195,121 shares.
- The company expects to receive approximately $288.8 million in net proceeds from the offering.
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income attributable to Camping World Holdings, Inc. decreased significantly year-over-year.
- The company's gross profit decreased by 4.7% year-over-year.
- The company's same store revenue decreased by 2.7%.
Quarterly Report
- Net income decreased by 73.9% year-over-year, indicating a significant decline in profitability.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 28.9% year-over-year, reflecting a substantial drop in operational performance.
- Diluted earnings per share decreased by 71.9% year-over-year, showing a sharp decline in earnings per share.
- Used vehicle revenue decreased by 24.2% year-over-year, indicating a significant drop in sales in this segment.
SEC Form 4 Filing
- The CEO selling a significant amount of shares is worse than expected.
Credit Agreement Amendment
- The company has increased its borrowing capacity by $50 million.
- There is an option to request an additional $100 million in borrowing capacity.
Quarterly Report
- The company's net income attributable to Camping World Holdings decreased significantly by 66.0% year-over-year.
- The company's same-store revenue decreased by 10.8%, indicating a decline in sales performance at established locations.
- The company's used vehicle revenue decreased by 22.8%, reflecting a significant downturn in that segment.
Quarterly Report
- Net income decreased by 63.8% year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 24.2% year-over-year.
- Used vehicle revenue decreased by 22.8% year-over-year.
- The company experienced a decline in average selling prices for both new and used vehicles.
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss of $22.3 million is a significant decrease from the net income of $3.2 million in the same period last year.
- The company's total revenue decreased by 8.3% year-over-year, indicating a decline in sales.
- The company's used vehicle sales and gross profit experienced a substantial decline, impacting overall profitability.
- The company's active customer base decreased by 8.8% year-over-year, indicating a loss of market share.
Quarterly Report
- The company reported a net loss of $50.8 million, a significant downturn from the previous year's net income of $4.9 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased substantially by 86.5% to $8.2 million.
- Gross profit and gross margin decreased, impacting overall profitability.
Annual Results
- The company's full-year revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA were all significantly lower than the previous year.
- The company experienced a net loss for the fourth quarter.
- The company reduced its annualized cash dividend by $1.00 per share.
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