CareCloud Inc (CCLD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Profitability Amid Revenue Challenges

GuruFocus.com
03-14
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $24.1 million, a 56% increase year-over-year.
  • Net Income: $7.9 million, an all-time high for the company.
  • Free Cash Flow: $13.2 million, a year-over-year increase of nearly 250%.
  • Revenue: $110.8 million for the year 2024, compared to $117.1 million in 2023.
  • Fourth Quarter Revenue: $28.2 million, compared to $28.4 million in the same period last year.
  • Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDA: $7.1 million, a 73% increase year-over-year.
  • GAAP Net Income for Q4 2024: $3.3 million, compared to a net loss of $43.7 million in the same period last year.
  • Cash from Operations: $20.6 million for the year 2024.
  • Cash Balance as of December 31, 2024: Approximately $5.1 million.
  • Working Capital: $5.2 million, compared to a deficit of $57,000 in the prior year.
  • Guidance for 2025 Revenue: Expected to be between $111 million and $114 million.
  • Guidance for 2025 Adjusted EBITDA: Projected to be between $26 million and $28 million.
  • Guidance for 2025 Earnings Per Share: Expected to range between $0.10 and $0.13.
  • Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with CCLD.

Release Date: March 13, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • CareCloud Inc (NASDAQ:CCLD) achieved record-breaking profitability in 2024, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 56% year-over-year to $24.1 million.
  • The company reported a significant increase in free cash flow, reaching $13.2 million, a year-over-year increase of nearly 250%.
  • CareCloud Inc (NASDAQ:CCLD) successfully converted Series A preferred shares into common stock, simplifying its capital structure and eliminating dividend obligations.
  • The company anticipates positive earnings per share in 2025 for the first time since going public in 2014, reflecting strong business transformation and operational discipline.
  • CareCloud Inc (NASDAQ:CCLD) is leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance provider efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and optimize patient outcomes, positioning itself for sustained innovation and growth.

Negative Points

  • Despite achieving record profitability, CareCloud Inc (NASDAQ:CCLD) experienced a modest decline in revenue for 2024.
  • The company has not completed a significant acquisition in almost four years, which may impact growth opportunities.
  • There is a natural attrition in the client base due to consolidation of practices and provider retirements, which needs to be offset by new client acquisitions.
  • Some sellers in the acquisition market continue to have inflated expectations, which could pose challenges for CareCloud Inc (NASDAQ:CCLD) in pursuing value-driven acquisitions.
  • The company faces the challenge of maintaining profitability while investing in innovation and expanding its offerings in a competitive market.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide insights into the revenue and EBITDA guidance for 2025, and what are the key growth drivers? A: Stephen Snyder, Co-CEO: We anticipate revenue growth between $111 million and $114 million, marking a shift back to growth after previous declines. Key drivers include upselling RCM and digital health solutions to existing clients, leveraging specialty-specific EHR products, and potential acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $26 million and $28 million, reflecting disciplined cost management and innovation investments.

Q: What is the current status and future outlook for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)? A: Stephen Snyder, Co-CEO: We have re-entered the acquisition market, signaling our readiness to pursue strategic opportunities. The focus is on acquiring smaller and mid-sized medical billing companies that can benefit from our technology and operational infrastructure. We aim for value-driven acquisitions with rational pricing, avoiding aggressive multiples.

Q: How is CareCloud expanding its user base and offerings? A: Stephen Snyder, Co-CEO: Our user base is diverse, with about one-third in primary care and the rest across various specialties. Most clients use our integrated platform, and we see opportunities in upselling digital health solutions and AI-driven tools. We aim to expand our specialty-based EHR solutions to enhance clinical efficiency and patient care.

Q: Can you explain the Series A preferred stock conversion and its impact? A: Stephen Snyder, Co-CEO: The conversion involved 3.5 million shares of Series A preferred stock into common stock at a premium, aligning interests with common shareholders and eliminating $10 million in annual dividend obligations. Approximately 1 million shares remain, which continue to pay dividends. This move simplifies our capital structure and enhances shareholder value.

Q: What are the expected preferred dividend payments for the upcoming quarters? A: Stephen Snyder, Co-CEO: Going forward, annualized preferred dividend payments will be about $5.5 million. For the first quarter, payments will be adjusted due to the timing of the conversion. The remaining Series A and B shares will continue to receive dividends, with potential for future adjustments or redemptions.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus.

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