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Fitbit Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results

August 1, 2018 4:05 PM

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE: FIT), the leading global wearables brand, today reported revenue of $299 million, GAAP net loss per share of ($0.49), non-GAAP net loss per share of ($0.22), GAAP net loss of ($118) million, non-GAAP net loss of ($54) million, cash flow from operations of ($67) million and free cash flow of ($83) million for its second quarter of 2018.

“Our performance in Q2 represents the sixth consecutive quarter that we have delivered on our financial commitments, made important progress in transforming our business, and continued to adapt to the changing wearables market. Demand for Versa, our first ‘mass-appeal’ smartwatch, is very strong. Within the second quarter, Versa outsold Samsung, Garmin and Fossil smartwatches combined in North America, improving our position with retailers, solidifying shelf space for the Fitbit brand and providing a halo effect to our other product offerings,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO.

Second Quarter 2018

For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
In millions, except percentages and per share amounts June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
GAAP Results
Revenue $ 299.3 $ 353.3 $ 547.2 $ 652.2
Gross Margin 39.8 % 42.2 % 42.6 % 41.0 %
Net Loss $ (118.3 ) $ (58.2 ) $ (199.1 ) $ (118.3 )
Net Loss Per Share $ (0.49 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (0.52 )
Non-GAAP Results
Gross Margin 40.9 % 43.0 % 43.7 % 41.6 %
Net Loss $ (54.2 ) $ (19.3 ) $ (95.2 ) $ (53.7 )
Net Loss Per Share $ (0.22 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.39 ) $ (0.23 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ (55.8 ) $ (28.2 ) $ (102.0 ) $ (80.5 )
Devices Sold 2.7 3.4 4.8 6.3

For additional information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Second Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights

Second Quarter 2018 Operational Highlights

Third Quarter 2018 Guidance

Full Year 2018 Guidance

For additional information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Fitbit will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to discuss its results. Investors may access a live webcast of the call through the Investor section of Fitbit’s website at investor.fitbit.com. The call can also be accessed by dialing (888) 468-2440 or (719) 325-4750, access code 7830797. A replay of the call will be archived on Fitbit’s website for the following six months.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding our outlook for the third quarter 2018 and full year 2018; the rate of decline in tracker sales; expected device mix; trends in revenue, average selling price, operating expenses, capital expenditures, free cash flow, gross margins, non-GAAP basic net (loss) income per share, stock-based compensation expense and non-GAAP effective tax rate; growth in the EMEA region; channel inventory levels; future product launches; product supply, including supply of Versa; consumer and retail demand for smartwatches and trackers; and any potential financial impact of tariffs. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors, including: the effects of the highly competitive market in which we operate, including competition from much larger technology companies; our ability to anticipate and satisfy consumer preferences in a timely manner; our ability to successfully develop and timely introduce new products and services or enhance existing products and services; retail and customer acceptance of existing and new products; any inability to accurately forecast consumer demand and adequately manage our inventory; our ability to ship products on the timelines we anticipate and unexpected delays; our ability to detect, prevent or fix quality issues in our products or services; uncertain ability to retain employees; our reliance on third-party suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics providers, and our limited control over such parties; delays in procuring components and product from these third parties or their suppliers; the ability of third parties to successfully manufacture and ship in a timely manner quality products; seasonality; product liability issues, security breaches or other defects, which may adversely affect product performance, our reputation and brand awareness and overall market acceptance of our products and services; ability to integrate acquired technologies and employees into our operations, particularly in new geographies; warranty claims; the fact that the market for connected health and fitness devices is relatively new and unproven; the ability of our channel partners to sell our products; litigation and related costs; privacy; the impact of changes in tax law; the impact of tariffs; and other general market, political, economic and business conditions.

Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our financial results are included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the full year ended December 31, 2017, and our most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained herein are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and we do not assume any obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.

Disclosure of Material Information

Fitbit announces material information to its investors using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and on its Investor Relations page on the company’s website at http://investor.fitbit.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures in this press release: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP operating loss before income taxes, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP diluted net loss per share, non-GAAP free cash flow, and adjusted EBITDA. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We use non-GAAP measures to internally evaluate and analyze financial results. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and enable comparison of our financial results with other public companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures.

There are limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. In particular, many of the adjustments to our GAAP financial measures reflect the exclusion of certain items, specifically stock-based compensation expense, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, interest income, net and the related income tax effects of the aforementioned exclusions, that are recurring and will be reflected in our financial results for the foreseeable future. In addition, these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. A reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation.

Guidance for non-GAAP financial measures excludes Jawbone litigation costs, stock-based compensation, impact of restructuring, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and tax effects associated with these items. We have not reconciled guidance for non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures because certain items that impact these measures are uncertain, out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable effort.

The following are explanations of the adjustments that are reflected in one or more of our non-GAAP financial measures:

About Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE: FIT)

Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals. As the leading global wearables brand, Fitbit designs products and experiences that track and provide motivation for everyday health and fitness. Fitbit’s diverse line of innovative and popular products include Fitbit Blaze®, Fitbit Charge 2®, Fitbit Alta HR™, Fitbit Alta®, Fitbit Ace™, Fitbit Flex 2®, and Fitbit Zip® activity trackers, as well as the Fitbit Ionic™ and Fitbit Versa™ smartwatches, Fitbit Flyer™ wireless headphones and Fitbit Aria 2™Wi-Fi Smart Scale. Fitbit products are carried in over 39,000 retail stores and in 86 countries around the globe. Powered by one of the world’s largest social fitness networks and databases of health and fitness data, the Fitbit platform delivers personalized experiences, insights and guidance through leading software and interactive tools, including the Fitbit and Fitbit Coach apps, and the Fitbit OS for smartwatches. Fitbit Health Solutions develops health and wellness solutions designed to help increase engagement, improve health outcomes, and drive a positive return for employers, health plans and health systems.

Fitbit and the Fitbit logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fitbit, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Additional Fitbit trademarks can be found at www.fitbit.com/legal/trademark-list. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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FITBIT, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
Revenue $ 299,344 $ 353,299 $ 547,209 $ 652,241
Cost of revenue 180,329 204,054 314,071 384,697
Gross profit 119,015 149,245 233,138 267,544
Operating expenses:
Research and development 87,047 80,543 176,383 168,301
Sales and marketing 100,845 100,732 172,897 191,906
General and administrative 30,211 31,379 66,299 62,125
Total operating expenses 218,103 212,654 415,579 422,332
Operating loss (99,088 ) (63,409 ) (182,441 ) (154,788 )
Interest income, net 2,177 193 3,527 1,289
Other income, net 2,258 303 2,775 836
Loss before income taxes (94,653 ) (62,913 ) (176,139 ) (152,663 )
Income tax expense (benefit) 23,615 (4,673 ) 23,006 (34,344 )
Net loss $ (118,268 ) $ (58,240 ) $ (199,145 ) $ (118,319 )
Net loss per share:
Basic $ (0.49 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (0.52 )
Diluted $ (0.49 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (0.52 )
Shares used to compute net loss per share:
Basic 242,898 230,322 241,227 228,788
Diluted 242,898 230,322 241,227 228,788

FITBIT, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

June 30, 2018

December 31, 2017

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 328,116 $ 341,966
Marketable securities 252,347 337,334
Accounts receivable, net 242,038 406,019
Inventories 140,430 123,895
Income tax receivable 78,385 77,882
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 63,227 97,269
Total current assets 1,104,543 1,384,365
Property and equipment, net 110,185 104,908
Goodwill 61,058 51,036
Intangible assets, net 27,740 22,356
Deferred tax assets 3,528 3,990
Other assets 16,147 15,420
Total assets $ 1,323,201 $ 1,582,075
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 155,970 $ 212,731
Accrued liabilities 377,058 452,137
Deferred revenue 28,116 35,504
Income taxes payable 22,729 928
Total current liabilities 583,873 701,300
Long-term deferred revenue 4,719 6,928
Other liabilities 55,650 49,884
Total liabilities 644,242 758,112
Stockholders’ equity:
Class A and Class B common stock 25 24
Additional paid-in capital 1,006,639 956,060
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 4,679 (9 )
Accumulated deficit (332,384 ) (132,112 )
Total stockholders’ equity 678,959 823,963
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,323,201 $ 1,582,075
FITBIT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss $ (118,268 ) $ (58,240 ) $ (199,145 ) $ (118,319 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for inventory obsolescence 1,677 4,412 8,014 8,409
Depreciation 13,116 10,059 23,572 19,199
Write-off of property and equipment 226 5,851 7,485 5,250
Amortization of intangible assets 2,057 1,376 3,805 2,753
Stock-based compensation 25,857 21,966 49,498 44,459
Deferred income taxes 500 21,142 (1,299 ) 16,137
Other (144 ) 1,010 (419 ) 1,428
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:
Accounts receivable (27,787 ) (21,752 ) 164,195 261,165
Inventories 3,090 54,293 (24,217 ) 81,486
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,986 ) (49,348 ) 37,624 (50,324 )
Fitbit Force recall reserve (159 ) (205 ) (291 ) (500 )
Accounts payable 19,971 (40,340 ) (64,184 ) (216,959 )
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities (3,886 ) 8,210 (74,033 ) (43,963 )
Deferred revenue (3,613 ) (2,477 ) (9,623 ) (5,477 )
Income taxes payable 21,974 (1,867 ) 21,801 (1,516 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (67,375 ) (45,910 ) (57,217 ) 3,228
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment (15,908 ) (11,660 ) (28,524 ) (39,817 )
Purchases of marketable securities (83,408 ) (188,017 ) (224,812 ) (317,678 )
Sales of marketable securities 22,975 9,550 73,770 13,806
Maturities of marketable securities 88,534 173,116 236,575 351,144
Acquisition, net of cash acquired (13,646 )
Net cash provided by investing activities 12,193 (17,011 ) 43,363 7,455
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Repayment of debt (747 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 9,746 8,826 10,738 11,407

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units

(4,808 ) (2,107 ) (9,987 ) (5,234 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 4,938 6,719 4 6,173
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (50,244 ) (56,202 ) (13,850 ) 16,856
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents 631 532
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 378,360 374,279 341,966 301,320
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 328,116 $ 318,708 $ 328,116 $ 318,708
FITBIT, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
Non-GAAP gross profit:
GAAP gross profit $ 119,015 $ 149,245 $ 233,138 $ 267,544
Stock-based compensation expense 2,032 1,492 3,130 1,510
Impact of restructuring 37
Intangible assets amortization 1,516 1,319 3,032 2,638
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 122,563 $ 152,056 $ 239,300 $ 271,729
Non-GAAP gross margin (as a percentage of revenue):
GAAP gross margin 39.8 % 42.2 % 42.6 % 41.0 %
Stock-based compensation expense 0.7 0.4 0.6 0.2
Impact of restructuring
Intangible assets amortization 0.5 0.4 0.6 0.4
Non-GAAP gross margin 40.9 % 43.0 % 43.7 % 41.6 %
Non-GAAP research and development:
GAAP research and development $ 87,047 $ 80,543 $ 176,383 $ 168,301
Stock-based compensation expense (15,090 ) (12,648 ) (29,762 ) (26,992 )
Impact of restructuring (2,744 )
Non-GAAP research and development $ 71,957 $ 67,895 $ 146,621 $ 138,565
Non-GAAP sales and marketing:
GAAP sales and marketing $ 100,845 $ 100,732 $ 172,897 $ 191,906
Stock-based compensation expense (3,911 ) (3,987 ) (7,358 ) (7,235 )
Impact of restructuring (2,000 )
Intangible assets amortization (470 ) (630 )
Non-GAAP sales and marketing $ 96,464 $ 96,745 $ 164,909 $ 182,671
Non-GAAP general and administrative:
GAAP general and administrative $ 30,211 $ 31,379 $ 66,299 $ 62,125
Stock-based compensation expense (4,824 ) (3,839 ) (9,249 ) (7,994 )
Litigation expense (1,533 ) (765 ) (1,419 )
Impact of restructuring (1,594 )
Intangible assets amortization (71 ) (58 ) (143 ) (115 )
Non-GAAP general and administrative $ 25,316 $ 25,949 $ 56,142 $ 51,003
Non-GAAP operating expenses:
GAAP operating expenses $ 218,103 $ 212,654 $ 415,579 $ 422,332
Stock-based compensation expense (23,825 ) (20,474 ) (46,369 ) (42,221 )
Litigation expense (1,533 ) (765 ) (1,419 )
Impact of restructuring (6,338 )
Intangible assets amortization (541 ) (58 ) (773 ) (115 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 193,737 $ 190,589 $ 367,672 $ 372,239
FITBIT, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
Non-GAAP operating loss and loss before income taxes:
GAAP operating loss $ (99,088 ) $ (63,409 ) $ (182,441 ) $ (154,788 )
Stock-based compensation expense 25,857 21,966 49,498 43,731
Litigation expense 1,533 765 1,419
Impact of restructuring 6,375
Intangible assets amortization 2,057 1,377 3,805 2,753
Non-GAAP operating loss (71,174 ) (38,533 ) (128,373 ) (100,510 )
Interest income, net 2,177 193 3,527 1,289
Other income, net 2,258 303 2,775 836
Non-GAAP operating loss before income taxes $ (66,739 ) $ (38,037 ) $ (122,071 ) $ (98,385 )
Non-GAAP net loss and net loss per share:
Net loss $ (118,268 ) $ (58,240 ) $ (199,145 ) $ (118,319 )
Stock-based compensation expense 25,857 21,966 49,498 43,731
Litigation expense 1,533 765 1,419
Impact of restructuring 6,375
Intangible assets amortization 2,057 1,377 3,805 2,753
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments 36,121 14,056 49,888 10,335
Non-GAAP net loss $ (54,233 ) $ (19,308 ) $ (95,189 ) $ (53,706 )
GAAP diluted shares 242,898 230,322 241,227 228,788
Other dilutive equity awards
Non-GAAP diluted shares 242,898 230,322 241,227 228,788
Non-GAAP diluted net loss per share $ (0.22 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.39 ) $ (0.23 )
Non-GAAP free cash flow:
Net cash provided by operating activities $ (67,375 ) $ (45,910 ) $ (57,217 ) $ 3,228
Purchases of property and equipment (15,908 ) (11,660 ) (28,524 ) (39,817 )
Non-GAAP free cash flow $ (83,283 ) $ (57,570 ) $ (85,741 ) $ (36,589 )
Net cash provided by investing activities $ 12,193 $ (17,011 ) $ 43,363 $ 7,455
Net cash used in financing activities $ 4,938 $ 6,719 $ 4 $ 6,173
FITBIT, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
Adjusted EBITDA:
Net loss $ (118,268 ) $ (58,240 ) $ (199,145 ) $ (118,319 )
Stock-based compensation expense* 25,857 21,966 49,498 43,731
Litigation expense 1,533 765 1,419
Impact of restructuring 6,375
Depreciation and intangible assets amortization 15,173 11,435 27,377 21,952
Interest income, net (2,177 ) (193 ) (3,527 ) (1,289 )
Income tax expense (benefit) 23,615 (4,673 ) 23,006 (34,344 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ (55,800 ) $ (28,172 ) $ (102,026 ) $ (80,475 )
Stock-based compensation expense:
Cost of revenue $ 2,032 $ 1,492 $ 3,130 $ 1,510
Research and development 15,090 12,648 29,761 27,333
Sales and marketing 3,911 3,987 7,358 7,622
General and administrative 4,824 3,839 9,249 7,994
Total stock-based compensation expense* $ 25,857 $ 21,966 $ 49,498 $ 44,459
* A portion of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended July 1, 2017 was allocated to and included in "Impact of restructuring," thus explaining the difference between the total by function presented in this table compared to the amounts presented in the above tables.
FITBIT, INC.
REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
United States $ 182,451 $ 199,201 $ 321,947 $ 369,621
Americas, excluding United States 15,838 24,412 31,938 44,380
Europe, Middle East, and Africa 65,969 108,601 130,507 196,373
APAC 35,086 21,085 62,817 41,867

Total

$ 299,344 $ 353,299 $ 547,209 $ 652,241

Fitbit, Inc.

Investor Contact:

Tom Hudson, 415-604-4106

[email protected]

Media Contact:

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