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WW International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

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WW International Inc.
WW International Inc.
  • End of Period Subscribers of 3.7 million

  • Revenues of $192.9 million

  • Gross margin of 67.1%; adjusted gross margin of 69.1%

  • Operating Loss of $39.0 million; adjusted operating income of $35.7 million

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) (“WeightWatchers,” “WW,” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

“For over six decades, WeightWatchers has been the trusted leader in weight management, offering a full spectrum of science-backed, proven weight management solutions. With our expanded clinical offering, iconic trusted brand, and global community of members, we are well-equipped to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving market,” said Tara Comonte, Interim CEO. “We do, however, have significant work to do to better unify our solutions and enhance our member experience. I am fully committed to leading our team through this next phase, as we seek to drive meaningful progress in these strategic priorities and return the Company to sustainable growth.”

“The execution of our cost reduction initiatives continues to yield results, including another quarter of record adjusted gross margin,” said Heather Stark, the Company’s CFO. “We remain on track to deliver on our 2024 adjusted operating income guidance and deliver on our overall cost savings targets. Our current actions are driving improved profitability and liquidity as we work to turn around the business.”

Q3 2024 Consolidated Results

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% Change

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

Adjusted for

 

September 28,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

Constant

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

Currency(1)

(in millions except percentages and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscription Revenues, net

$191.2

 

 

$203.5

 

 

(6.0

%)

 

(6.4

%)

Other Revenues, net(2)

 

1.6

 

 

 

11.4

 

 

(85.6

%)

 

(85.7

%)

Revenues, net

$192.9

 

 

$214.9

 

 

(10.2

%)

 

(10.6

%)

Gross Profit

$129.5

 

 

$141.8

 

 

(8.6

%)

 

(9.1

%)

Non-GAAP Adjustments(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Restructuring Charges(3)

 

3.8

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Gross Profit(1)

$133.3

 

 

$142.2

 

 

(6.2

%)

 

(6.6

%)

Operating (Loss) Income

($39.0

)

 

$30.6

 

 

100.0

%*

 

100.0

%*

Non-GAAP Adjustments(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise Rights Acquired Impairments

 

57.0

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Net Restructuring Charges(3)

 

13.8

 

 

 

6.0

 

 

 

 

 

Former CEO Separation Expenses

 

3.9

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted Operating Income(1)

$35.7

 

 

$36.6

 

 

(2.5

%)

 

(4.2

%)

Net (Loss) Income

($46.2

)

 

$43.7

 

 

100.0

%*

 

100.0

%*

EPS

($0.58

)

 

$0.54

 

 

100.0

%*

 

100.0

%*

Non-GAAP Adjustments(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Franchise Rights Acquired Impairments

 

0.65

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Net Restructuring Charges(3)

 

0.13

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

 

 

Former CEO Separation Expenses

 

0.04

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EPS(1)

$0.24

 

 

$0.60

 

 

(60.6

%)

 

(61.7

%)



Total Paid Weeks

 

48.6

 

 

 

52.5

 

 

(7.4

%)

 

N/A

Digital(4) Paid Weeks

 

40.4

 

 

 

42.8

 

 

(5.6

%)

 

N/A

Workshops + Digital(5) Paid Weeks

 

7.2

 

 

 

9.1

 

 

(21.2

%)

 

N/A

Clinical(6) Paid Weeks

 

1.0

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

91.3

%

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of Period Subscribers(7)

 

3.7

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

(8.8

%)

 

N/A

Digital Subscribers

 

3.0

 

 

 

3.3

 

 

(7.3

%)

 

N/A

Workshops + Digital Subscribers

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

(21.2

%)

 

N/A

Clinical Subscribers

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.0

 

 

71.5

%

 

N/A

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Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
*Note: Percentage in excess of 100.0% and not meaningful
(1)   See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” attached to this release for further detail on adjustments to GAAP financial measures.
(2)   “Other Revenues, net” (formerly known as “Product Sales and Other, net”) consist of revenues from licensing and publishing, franchise fees with respect to commitment plans and royalties, and other revenues. Prior to fiscal 2024, “Other Revenues, net” included sales of consumer products.
(3)   See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” attached to this release for further detail on the Company’s previously disclosed 2024, 2023, and 2022 restructuring plans, and the reversal of certain of the charges associated therewith.
(4)   “Digital” refers to providing subscriptions to the Company’s digital product offerings.
(5)   “Workshops + Digital” refers to providing subscriptions for unlimited access to the Company’s workshops combined with the Company’s digital subscription product offerings.
(6)   “Clinical” refers to providing subscriptions to the Company’s clinical product offerings provided by WeightWatchers Clinic (formerly referred to as Sequence) combined with the Company’s digital subscription product offerings.
(7)   “Subscribers” refers to Digital subscribers, Workshops + Digital subscribers, and Clinical subscribers who participate in recurring bill programs in Company-owned operations.

 

Q3 2024 Business and Financial Highlights

  • End of Period Subscribers in Q3 2024 were down 8.8% versus the prior year period, driven by declines in the Digital and Workshops + Digital businesses reflecting year to date recruitment declines. Q3 2024 End of Period Clinical Subscribers of 78 thousand increased 71.5% versus the prior year period.

  • Total Paid Weeks in Q3 2024 were down 7.4% versus the prior year period driven by declines in the Digital and Workshops + Digital businesses. Total Paid Weeks benefited from growth in Clinical Paid Weeks.

  • Revenues in Q3 2024 were $192.9 million. On a constant currency basis, Q3 2024 revenues decreased 10.6% versus the prior year period.

    • Subscription Revenues in Q3 2024 were $191.2 million. On a constant currency basis, these revenues decreased 6.4% versus the prior year period primarily driven by lower recruitments and non-Clinical Incoming Subscribers. Additionally, Subscription Revenues were negatively impacted by the continued mix shift from the Workshops + Digital business to the Digital business and a higher mix of Digital Subscribers within their initial, lower-priced commitment periods. Subscription Revenues benefited from $19.1 million of Clinical Subscription Revenues, which increased 90.7% versus the prior year period.

    • Other Revenues in Q3 2024 were $1.6 million. On a constant currency basis, these revenues decreased 85.7% versus the prior year period driven by the discontinuation of the consumer products business at the end of fiscal 2023.

  • Gross Profit in Q3 2024 was $129.5 million, compared to $141.8 million in the prior year period. Adjusted gross profit, which excluded the net impact of $3.8 million of restructuring charges, was $133.3 million. Adjusted gross profit in Q3 2023, which excluded the net impact of $0.4 million of restructuring charges, was $142.2 million.

    • Gross Margin in Q3 2024 was 67.1%, as compared to 66.0% in the prior year period. Adjusted gross margin in Q3 2024 was 69.1%, up from an adjusted gross margin of 66.2% in the prior year period, driven primarily by actions to reduce the fixed cost base within our business and the discontinuation of our lower margin consumer products business at the end of fiscal 2023.

  • Non-Cash Intangible Impairment Charges: During Q3 2024, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of franchise rights acquired totaling $57.0 million. These impairments were primarily driven by an increase in the Company’s weighted average cost of capital reflecting market factors.

  • Operating Loss in Q3 2024 was $39.0 million, compared to operating income of $30.6 million in the prior year period. Adjusted operating income, which excluded $57.0 million of non-cash intangible impairment charges, the net impact of $13.8 million of restructuring charges, and $3.9 million of former CEO separation expenses, was $35.7 million. Adjusted operating income in Q3 2023, which excluded the net impact of $6.0 million of restructuring charges, was $36.6 million.

  • Income Tax Benefit in Q3 2024 was $27.3 million, which reflected the impact of an unusually high negative annual effective tax rate driven by a valuation allowance and small pretax loss reflected in the Company’s full year fiscal 2024 guidance. In the prior year period, income tax benefit was $38.4 million.

  • Net Loss in Q3 2024 was $46.2 million compared to net income of $43.7 million in the prior year period.

  • Diluted Net Loss per share in Q3 2024 was $0.58 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.54 in the prior year period. Q3 2024 adjusted earnings per share, which excluded $0.65 of non-cash intangible impairment charges, $0.13 of net impact of restructuring charges, and $0.04 of former CEO separation expenses, was $0.24. In the prior year period, adjusted earnings per share, which excluded $0.06 of net impact of restructuring charges, was $0.60.

    • Additionally, certain other items affected year-over-year comparability:

      • In Q3 2024, $0.33 per diluted share positive tax impact arising from an unusually high negative annual effective tax rate as a result of a valuation allowance and small pretax loss reflected in the Company’s full year fiscal 2024 guidance.

      • In Q3 2023, $0.54 per diluted share positive tax impact arising from an unusually high negative annual effective tax rate as a result of a valuation allowance and small pretax loss reflected in the Company’s full year fiscal 2023 guidance.