NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):
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Revenue of $20.7 million, down 2% year-over-year
Consolidated operating profit of $4.9 million, up 8% year-over-year
Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of $5.3 million
Cash flow from operations of $7.7 million
Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26
Travelzoo, the club for travel enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. Consolidated revenue was $20.7 million, down 2% year-over-year. In constant currencies, revenue was $20.6 million. Travelzoo's reported revenue consists of advertising revenues and commissions, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by Travelzoo members, and membership fees.
Net income attributable to Travelzoo was $3.2 million for Q4 2024, or $0.26 per share, compared with $0.27 in the prior-year period. Net income attributable to Travelzoo from continuing operations was $3.2 million for Q4 2024, or $0.26 per share, compared with $0.24 in the prior-year period.
Non-GAAP operating profit was $5.3 million. Non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles ($93,000), stock option expenses ($0.4 million). Please refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tabular reconciliation below.
"We will continue to leverage Travelzoo's global reach, trusted brand, and strong relationships with top travel suppliers to negotiate more Club Offers for Club Members," said Holger Bartel, Travelzoo's Global CEO. "Travelzoo members are affluent, active, and open to new experiences. We inspire travel enthusiasts to travel to places they never imagined they could. Travelzoo is the must-have membership for those who love to travel as much as we do."
Cash Position As of December 31, 2024, consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $17.7 million. Net cash provided by operations was $7.7 million.
Travelzoo North America North America business segment revenue increased 1% year-over-year to $13.9 million. Operating profit for Q4 2024 was $4.6 million, or 33% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $4.0 million in the prior-year period.
Travelzoo Europe Europe business segment revenue decreased 13% year-over-year to $5.4 million, caused primarily by fluctuations in Germany. In constant currencies, Europe business segment revenue was $5.3 million. Operating profit for Q4 2024 was $159,000, or 3% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $832,000 in the prior-year period.
Jack's Flight Club Jack's Flight Club is a membership subscription service in which Travelzoo has a 60% ownership interest. As the number of premium subscribers continues to grow, revenue increased 19% year-over-year to $1.3 million. Jack's Flight Club's revenue from subscriptions is recognized ratably over the subscription period (quarterly, semi-annually, annually). Non-GAAP operating profit for Q4 2024 was $208,000. Non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles ($58,000) related to the acquisition of Travelzoo's ownership interest in Jack's Flight Club in 2020.
New Initiatives New Initiatives business segment revenue, which includes Licensing and Travelzoo META, was $19,000. Operating loss for Q4 2024 was $36,000.
In June 2020, Travelzoo entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement with a local licensee in Japan for the exclusive use of Travelzoo's brand, business model, and members in Japan. In August of 2020, Travelzoo entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement with a local licensee in Australia for the exclusive use of Travelzoo's brand, business models, and members in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Under these arrangements, Travelzoo's existing members in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore will continue to be owned by Travelzoo as the licensor. Travelzoo recorded $7,000 in licensing revenue from the licensee in Japan in Q4 2024. Travelzoo recorded $12,000 in licensing revenue from the licensee in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore in Q4 2024. Licensing revenue is expected to increase in the future.
Reach Travelzoo reaches 30 million travelers. This includes Jack's Flight Club. Comparisons to prior periods are no longer meaningful due to strategic developments of the Travelzoo membership.
Discontinued Operations In March 2020, Travelzoo decided to exit its Asia Pacific business and operate it as a licensing business going forward. Consequently, the Asia Pacific business has been classified as discontinued operations.
Income Taxes A provision of $1.5 million for income taxes was recorded for Q4 2024, compared to an income tax expense of $1.6 million in the prior-year period. Travelzoo intends to utilize available net operating losses (NOLs) to largely offset its actual tax liability for 2024.
Share Repurchase Program During Q4 2024, the Company repurchased 135,792 shares of its outstanding common stock.
Looking Ahead For Q1 2025, we expect revenue to increase at a higher pace. The pro rata portion of membership fee revenue will already add 5% incremental growth this quarter. This percentage is expected to increase over subsequent quarters, as membership fee revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period, we acquire new members, and more Legacy Members become Club Members. For the whole year, we expect substantially higher revenue growth. Over time, we expect profitability to further increase as recurring membership fee revenue will be recognized.
In 2024, we introduced a membership fee for Travelzoo. Legacy Members, who joined before 2024, were exempt from the fee during 2024. Legacy Members represent more than 95% of Travelzoo's reach. In 2025, Legacy Members continue to receive certain travel offers. But Club Offers and new benefits are only available to Club Members. We generally see Legacy Members being excited to become Club Members.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures Management calculates non-GAAP operating income when evaluating the financial performance of the business. Travelzoo's calculation of non-GAAP operating income, also called "non-GAAP operating profit" in this press release and today's earnings conference call, excludes the following items: amortization of intangibles, stock option expenses and severance-related expenses. This press release includes a table which reconciles GAAP operating income to the calculation of non-GAAP operating income. Non-GAAP operating income is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Conference Call Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2024 results today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please visit http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations to
download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call
access the webcast
About Travelzoo We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work in partnership with thousands of top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give us access to irresistible deals.
Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenues
$ 20,678
$ 21,149
$ 83,902
$ 84,477
Cost of revenues
2,761
2,698
10,469
10,934
Gross profit
17,917
18,451
73,433
73,543
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing
8,256
8,496
34,466
37,774
Product development
644
580
2,407
2,113
General and administrative
4,183
4,896
18,058
18,084
Total operating expenses
13,083
13,972
54,931
57,971
Operating income
4,834
4,479
18,502
15,572
Other income (expense), net
(86)
398
588
1,541
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
4,748
4,877
19,090
17,113
Income tax expense
1,484
1,618
5,404
5,105
Income from continuing operations
3,264
3,259
13,686
12,008
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
—
465
—
460
Net income
3,264
3,724
13,686
12,468
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
64
5
118
102
Net income attributable to Travelzoo
$ 3,200
$ 3,719
$ 13,568
$ 12,366
Net income attributable to Travelzoo—continuing operations
$ 3,200
$ 3,254
$ 13,568
$ 11,906
Net income attributable to Travelzoo—discontinued operations
$ —
$ 465
$ —
$ 460
Income per share—basic
Continuing operations
$ 0.27
$ 0.24
$ 1.08
$ 0.80
Discontinued operations
$ —
$ 0.03
$ —
$ 0.03
Net income per share—basic
$ 0.27
$ 0.27
$ 1.08
$ 0.83
Income per share—diluted
Continuing operations
$ 0.26
$ 0.24
$ 1.06
$ 0.80
Discontinued operations
$ —
$ 0.03
$ —
$ 0.03
Net income per share—diluted
$ 0.26
$ 0.27
$ 1.06
$ 0.83
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—basic
11,831
13,873
12,594
14,897
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—basic
11,831
13,873
12,594
14,897
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—diluted
12,358
13,946
12,852
14,964
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—diluted
12,358
13,946
12,852
14,964
Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 17,064
$ 15,713
Accounts receivable, net
12,825
12,965
Prepaid income taxes
736
629
Prepaid expenses and other
1,148
1,461
Total current assets
31,773
30,768
Deposits and other
374
1,115
Deferred tax assets
3,380
3,196
Restricted cash
675
675
Operating lease right-of-use assets
5,655
6,015
Property and equipment, net
423
578
Intangible assets, net
1,498
2,091
Goodwill
10,944
10,944
Total assets
$ 54,722
$ 55,382
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 6,134
$ 4,546
Merchant payables
16,294
20,622
Accrued expenses and other
3,404
3,658
Deferred revenue
6,545
2,044
Income tax payable
1,619
766
Operating lease liabilities
2,472
2,530
Liabilities from discontinued operations
28
24
Total current liabilities
36,496
34,190
Long-term tax liabilities
7,851
4,681
Long-term operating lease liabilities
5,646
6,717
Other long-term liabilities
376
911
Total liabilities
50,369
46,499
Common stock
118
136
Tax indemnification
(9,537)
(9,537)
Note receivable from shareholder
—
(1,753)
Additional paid-in capital
—
439
Retained earnings
14,284
19,508
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(5,327)
(4,607)
Total Travelzoo stockholders' equity (deficit)
(462)
4,186
Non-controlling interest
4,815
4,697
Total stockholder's equity
4,353
8,883
Total liabilities and equity
$ 54,722
$ 55,382
Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$ 3,264
$ 3,724
$ 13,686
$ 12,468
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
170
476
907
1,893
Stock-based compensation
405
381
1,645
1,568
Deferred income tax
(476)
159
(515)
48
Loss on long-lived assets
—
—
—
10
Net foreign currency effects
132
(115)
(33)
(62)
Provision of loss (net recoveries) on accounts receivable and refund reserves
(81)
(72)
40
(1,016)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
113
(2,231)
(145)
1,086
Prepaid income taxes
354
61
(107)
1,189
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other
319
1,603
950
3,835
Accounts payable
1,286
1,181
1,716
(523)
Merchant payables
(709)
(3,338)
(4,057)
(12,095)
Accrued expenses and other
(661)
(665)
(289)
(685)
Deferred revenue
2,767
(785)
4,557
(191)
Income tax payable
264
456
857
749
Other liabilities
507
547
1,888
2,401
Net cash provided by operating activities
7,654
1,382
21,100
10,675
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from note receivable
—
103
—
216
Purchases of property and equipment
(48)
(38)
(177)
(255)
Net cash used in investing activities
(48)
65
(177)
(39)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock
(2,324)
(5,015)
(18,929)
(16,781)
Proceeds from note receivable and account receivable from shareholder
1,920
3,000
1,753
3,000
Exercise of stock options and taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards
(1,195)
(70)
(1,787)
(369)
Net cash used in financing activities
(1,599)
(2,085)
(18,963)
(14,150)
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(390)
445
(605)
525
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
5,617
(193)
1,355
(2,989)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
12,106
16,582
16,389
19,378
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$ 17,723
$ 16,389
$ 17,744
$ 16,389
Travelzoo
Segment Information from Continuing Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three months ended December 31, 2024
Travelzoo North
America
Travelzoo Europe
Jack's Flight Club
New Initiatives
Consolidated
Revenues from unaffiliated customers
$ 13,834
$ 5,508
$ 1,317
$ 19
$ 20,678
Intersegment revenues
74
(68)
(6)
—
—
Total net revenues
13,908
5,440
1,311
19
20,678
Sales and marketing expenses
4,641
3,110
505
—
8,256
Other expenses
4,689
2,171
656
55
7,571
Operating profit (loss)
$ 4,578
$ 159
$ 150
$ (36)
4,851
Other loss, net
(86)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$ 4,765
Three months ended December 31, 2023
Travelzoo North
America
Travelzoo Europe
Jack's Flight Club
New Initiatives
Consolidated
Revenues from unaffiliated customers
$ 13,534
$ 6,354
$ 1,106
$ 155
$ 21,149
Intersegment revenues
247
(90)
(157)
—
—
Total net revenues
13,781
6,264
949
155
21,149
Sales and marketing expenses
4,899
3,111
423
63
8,496
Other expenses
4,912
2,321
745
196
8,174
Operating profit (loss)
$ 3,970
$ 832
$ (219)
$ (104)
4,479
Other income, net
398
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$ 4,877
Twelve months ended December 31, 2024
Travelzoo North
America
Travelzoo Europe
Jack's Flight Club
New Initiatives
Consolidated
Revenues from unaffiliated customers
$ 54,968
$ 24,113
$ 4,714
$ 107
$ 83,902
Intersegment revenues
124
(42)
(82)
—
—
Total net revenues
55,092
24,071
4,632
107
83,902
Sales and marketing expenses
19,748
12,539
1,898
280
34,465
Other expenses
19,461
8,451
2,690
337
30,939
Operating profit (loss)
$ 15,883
$ 3,081
$ 44
$ (510)
18,498
Other income, net
588
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$ 19,086
Twelve months ended December 31, 2023
Travelzoo North
America
Travelzoo Europe
Jack's Flight Club
New Initiatives
Consolidated
Revenues from unaffiliated customers
$ 54,837
$ 25,291
$ 4,145
$ 204
$ 84,477
Intersegment revenues
1,243
(1,270)
27
—
—
Total net revenues
56,080
24,021
4,172
204
84,477
Sales and marketing expenses
22,029
13,636
1,788
321
37,774
Other expenses
18,797
9,068
2,407
859
31,131
Operating profit (loss)
$ 15,254
$ 1,317
$ (23)
$ (976)
15,572
Other income, net
1,541
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
