Financial Performance
5Y price score: (123)
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10Y return: (89.8)%
US$ Per
Share
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13.4
52-week range
21.7
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Forecast:
Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
85.8 %
Dividend Yield TTM
8.5 %
Market cap $
$ 53.1
Price / Earnings TTM
12
Price / Book TTM
(4.1)
PEG TTM
(0.3)
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
18.2 %
(85.5) %
(89.8) %
Free cash flow per share growth
261.4 %
(12.9) %
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Earnings per share growth
(35.3) %
101.1 %
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Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2023 Q2 (Aug 10, 2023)
1) Strategy & Leadership - MarketWise is focusing on enhancing its content delivery and subscriber engagement, utilizing a new live webcast format to connect with audiences. - The company is committed to maintaining expense discipline while exploring new subscriber acquisition strategies, particularly through innovative marketing campaigns. - Amber Mason emphasized the importance of finding the right messaging to attract new high-quality subscribers, especially in a changing market environment.
2) Financial & Segment Results - Q2 2023 GAAP revenues were $103.6 million, down 19% YoY, with billings declining 18.2% to $96.2 million. - Adjusted cash flow from operations improved to $29 million, up from $26.8 million YoY, reflecting successful cost management. - The adjusted cash flow from operations margin for H1 2023 was 17%, an increase from 11% in H1 2022. - The paid subscriber base decreased to 750,000, a 16.4% decline YoY, while average revenue per user (ARPU) fell to $490 from $580.
3) Problems / Headwinds - Market volatility and economic uncertainty have continued to impact subscriber engagement and overall financial performance. - The company noted a decline in consumer engagement, leading to slower subscriber acquisition and a decrease in the pace of additional subscription purchases. - Despite some positive trends in engagement and conversions, the overall market conditions remain challenging.
4) Operational or Product Plans - MarketWise is launching new AI-driven products, such as Predictive Alpha Prime, which have shown promising initial results. - The company plans to strategically increase direct marketing spend as market conditions improve, aiming to enhance subscriber acquisition. - Continued focus on operational efficiencies and potential M&A opportunities to complement existing operations and enhance shareholder value.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle - While MarketWise does not provide formal guidance, there are signs of cautious optimism regarding subscriber growth and engagement metrics. - The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to shareholders despite current market challenges. - Future revenue growth may lag behind billings due to the subscription model's inherent delays in revenue recognition.
Bottom line: MarketWise is navigating a challenging environment with a focus on cost management and innovative product offerings. While subscriber numbers have declined, there are signs of stabilization and potential growth, making it a pivotal time for investors to monitor the company's strategic initiatives and market engagement efforts.
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MarketWise, Inc. is a company. Founded in 1999. As of July 20, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $53065866 with a current stock price of $20.11.
