NASDAQ$LZ

Legalzoomcom Inc · Q3 2022 earnings

Q3 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

LegalZoom's Q3 2022 performance reflected a mix of subscription growth and transaction revenue decline, with overall revenue increasing modestly and profitability improving.

LegalZoom reported Q3 2022 results with revenue of $154.4 million, a 4% increase year-over-year. Subscription revenue grew by 25%, while transaction revenue declined by 14%. The company reported a net loss of $10.1 million, an improvement from the $39.7 million loss in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $17.5 million, up from $15.1 million in Q3 2021.

  • Revenue increased by 4% year-over-year to $154.4 million.
  • Subscription revenue grew by 25% year-over-year to $91.4 million.
  • Net loss decreased from $39.7 million to $10.1 million year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $17.5 million, representing 11% of revenue.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$154M

Previous: $148M+4.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.05

Previous: $0.01+400.0%
Adjusted EBITDA margin

11.0%

Previous: 10.0%+10.0%
Adjusted EBITDA

$17.5M

Previous: $15.1M+16.0%
Transaction units

226.0K

No prior period
Business formations

117.0K

Previous: 106.0K+10.4%
Average order value (AOV)

$255.00

Previous: $291.00-12.4%
Average revenue per subscription unit (ARPU)

$259.00

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$16.4M

Previous: -$8.5M-93.4%
Free Cash Flow

-$26.5M

Previous: -$48.2M+44.9%
Net Income

-$10.1M

Previous: -$39.7M+74.5%
Operating Income

-$9.58M

Previous: -$27.5M+65.2%
Gross Profit

$104M

Previous: $101M+3.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$212M

Previous: $311M-31.8%
Total Assets

$426M

Previous: $434M-1.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$19.8M

Previous: $38.1M-48.1%

Revenue & EPS history

LegalZoom · Revenue · Quarterly

$154M

Q3 2022+4.4%vs Q3 2021
Beat estimate in 14 of 15 quarters(93%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

LegalZoom · $149M total across 2 segments · Q3 2022

  • Subscription revenue
    $91.4M+24.7%
  • Transaction revenue
    $57.6M-13.9%

Forward guidance

LegalZoom provided guidance for Q4 2022 and revised full-year 2022 guidance. Revenue for Q4 is expected to be in the range of $145 million to $147 million, with Adjusted EBITDA of $23 million. Full-year revenue is now expected to be in the range of $617 million to $619 million, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $60 million.

Tailwinds

  • Full-year revenue is expected to be between $617 million and $619 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $60 million for the full year.
  • Q4 revenue is expected to be between $145 million and $147 million.
  • Q4 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $23 million.
  • Proactive measures have been taken to strengthen profitability.

Headwinds

  • The company anticipates a weaker operating environment.
  • Transaction revenue decreased by 14% year-over-year.
  • The guidance does not include the impact of potential macroeconomic challenges.
  • Future growth may not be indicative of recent growth.
  • The company faces risks related to sustaining revenue growth and remaining profitable.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2022

Historical avgQ3 2022

+3.6%

Avg return

Earnings day

+3.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.7%

Avg return

30 days after

45%

10 / 22 earnings

Positive

+30.1%

Q1 2023

Best reaction

-23.0%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-2.7%-1.9%-8.8%
Q4 2025-6.7%-7.1%-12.2%
Q3 2025+7.5%-0.5%-7.8%
Q1 2025+23.2%+31.2%+26.5%
Q4 2024+13.2%+14.2%-0.5%
Q3 2024+22.0%+11.0%+8.5%
Q2 2024-0.5%-5.1%+9.4%
Q1 2024-23.0%-17.2%-29.7%
Q4 2023+15.2%+19.1%+34.7%
Q3 2023+8.1%+5.2%+5.7%
Q2 2023-21.2%-18.7%-36.0%
Q1 2023+30.1%+29.4%+53.8%
Q4 2022-0.8%-1.6%+7.8%
Q3 2022+27.3%+20.9%+8.9%
Q2 2022+14.9%+9.3%+1.7%
Q1 2022+9.5%+4.8%+19.0%
Q4 2019-2.4%-0.9%-1.4%
Q4 2021-3.1%+5.0%+4.9%
Q3 2021-19.8%-14.3%-36.1%
Q2 2021-4.1%-5.5%-3.6%
Q1 2021-4.1%-5.5%-3.6%
Q4 2020-4.1%-5.5%-3.6%
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020
Q2 2012
Q1 2012
Q2 2011
Q1 2011

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