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In-line figures across the board
Huddlestock Fintech reported its 3Q22 earnings this morning delivering figures largely spot on our estimate. The company is moving slowly but steadily with its technology offering, while consulting remains the main revenue growth driver. The outlook provided in the 3Q presentation is rather positive, however previously stated proforma revenue guidance is likely not to be met, in our view. We see our more conservative estimate of NOK 64m in proforma revenues as more realistic. We will make limited changes to our estimates that should bring no change in the recommendation.
Figures as expected
Huddlestock issued its 3Q accounts this morning delivering 3Q revenue of NOK 11.6m, spot on our estimate. Pro-forma revenue that includes the contribution from Tracs (acquisition not yet finalized) is at NOK 14.4m. Adj. EBITDA was booked at negative NOK 0.8m vs. our estimate of negative NOK 0.3m on somewhat higher personnel costs. Still, when compared to previous quarters the company managed to achieve some cost reduction. Adj. EPS was also on par with our estimate and the company is closer to break even. Cash position at the end-3Q22 stands at NOK 3.4m vs. NOK 4.5m at the end-2Q22. This should be improved following the entrance of strategic investor Njord Group, likely in 4Q22.
Slowly but moving forward with the technology solutions
The third quarter saw the first clients going live on Huddlestock Trader via Solaris Brokerage-as-a-Service offering. Overall, the technology segment brought revenue of NOK 2.5m. Generally, this should be recurring and would account for close to 20% of proforma revenue in 3Q. The company notes good activity in this field with several client leads in the pipeline for technology solutions.
Uncertainty whether revenue guidance of NOK 75m will be reached
Previously, Huddlestock guided proforma revenue of NOK 75m for 2022. In 3Q presentation we find no update on the guidance. Still, seeing proforma revenues YTD at NOK 45m, we view it rather challenging to deliver on this ambition. Our current estimates imply more conservative proforma revenues of around NOK 64m for 2022 which might be slightly increased following the report but still fall short of the management’s earlier guidance.