The Aaron's Company, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2022 Financial Results, Announces 2023 Outlook, and Updates Multi-Year Strategic Plan

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The Aaron's Company (NYSE: AAN) reported its Q4 and full-year 2022 results on March 1, 2023. Q4 revenues reached $589.6 million, marking a 32.5% increase driven by the BrandsMart acquisition. However, the company posted a net loss of $5.9 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $27.7 million, a 33.0% decline. For the full year, revenues were $2.25 billion with a net loss of $5.3 million. Looking ahead, the 2023 outlook estimates revenues between $2.20 billion and $2.30 billion with adjusted EBITDA of $140.0 million to $160.0 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.70 to $1.10.

Positive

• Q4 revenues of $589.6 million, up 32.5% from the previous year.
• Full-year revenues of $2.25 billion, an increase of 21.9%.
• Non-GAAP net earnings for full year 2022 were $64.8 million.

Negative

• Q4 net loss of $5.9 million, a deterioration of 135.9%.
• Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 decreased by 33.0% to $27.7 million.
• Full year adjusted EBITDA down 29.2% at $165.8 million.

ATLANTA, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) today released its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. Complete financial results are available at investor.aarons.com. Highlights of those results, the 2023 outlook, and the updated multi-year strategic plan are included below and in the attached supplement.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Consolidated Results:

• Revenues were $589.6 million, an increase of 32.5%, benefiting from the BrandsMart acquisition
• Net loss was $5.9 million, a decrease of 135.9%; Non-GAAP net earnings¹ were $2.8 million
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $27.7 million, a decrease of 33.0%
• Diluted loss per share was $0.19; Non-GAAP Diluted EPS¹ was $0.09

Full Year 2022 Consolidated Results:

• Revenues were $2.25 billion, an increase of 21.9%, benefiting from the BrandsMart acquisition
• Net loss was $5.3 million, a decrease of 104.8%; Non-GAAP net earnings¹ were $64.8 million
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $165.8 million, a decrease of 29.2%
• Diluted loss per share was $0.17; Non-GAAP Diluted EPS¹ was $2.07

Full Year 2023 Consolidated Outlook:

• Revenues of $2.20 billion to $2.30 billion
• Adjusted EBITDA (excluding stock-based compensation)^1,2 of $140.0 million to $160.0 million
• Non-GAAP Diluted EPS¹ of $0.70 to $1.10

Multi-Year Strategic Plan:

• Information regarding the Company's updated multi-year strategic plan is available in the Q4 earnings presentation posted on the Company's investor relations website

The Company will host an earnings conference call tomorrow, March 2, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Chief Executive Officer Douglas A. Lindsay will host the call along with President Steve Olsen and Chief Financial Officer C. Kelly Wall. A live audio webcast of the conference call and presentation slides may be accessed at investor.aarons.com and the hosting website at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/576928281. A transcript of the webcast will also be available at investor.aarons.com.

About The Aaron's Company, Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods across its brands: Aaron's, BrandsMart U.S.A., BrandsMart Leasing, and Woodhaven. Aaron's offers a direct-to-consumer lease-to-own solution through its approximately 1,275 Company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states and Canada, as well as its e-commerce platform. BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance retailers in the country with ten retail stores in Florida and Georgia, as well as its e-commerce platform. BrandsMart Leasing offers lease-to-own solutions to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A. Woodhaven is the Company's furniture manufacturing division. For more information, visit investor.aarons.com, aarons.com, and brandsmartusa.com.

1.	Item is a Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" and supporting reconciliation tables in the attached supplement.
2.	In 2022 and prior periods, adjusted EBITDA included stock-based compensation expense. Starting in 2023, adjusted EBITDA will exclude stock-based compensation expense. For comparability, adjusted EBITDA in 2022, excluding stock-based compensation expense, was $177.1 million.

 

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FAQ

What were Aaron's financial results for Q4 2022?

In Q4 2022, Aaron's reported revenues of $589.6 million, a net loss of $5.9 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $27.7 million.

How did Aaron's perform in full year 2022?

For full year 2022, Aaron's achieved revenues of $2.25 billion and a net loss of $5.3 million.

What is the revenue outlook for Aaron's in 2023?

Aaron's expects 2023 revenues between $2.20 billion and $2.30 billion.

What is the adjusted EBITDA forecast for Aaron's in 2023?

The adjusted EBITDA for Aaron's in 2023 is projected to be between $140.0 million and $160.0 million.

What were the non-GAAP EPS estimates for Aaron's in 2023?

Aaron's expects a non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.70 to $1.10 for 2023.