Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (the “Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Third Quarter Operating Highlights:
- Revenue was a third quarter record $1.917 billion, an increase of $237.8 million, or 14.2%.
- Gross profit was $691.4 million, an increase of $158.2 million, or 29.7%, and gross margin was 36.1%, an increase of 431 basis points.
- Net income was $189.3 million, an increase of $34.5 million, or 22.3%. Net income margin was 9.9% versus 9.2% for the third quarter of 2020.
- Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock was $1.72 and adjusted earnings per share – diluted(2) of Class A common stock was $1.98.
- Adjusted EBITDA(2) was a $288.0 million, an increase of $71.0 million, or 32.7%, and adjusted EBITDA margin(2) was 15.0% for the third quarter versus 12.9% for the third quarter of 2020.
- Vehicle inventories were $1.4 billion, an increase of $433.8 million: new vehicle inventories were $723.6 million, an increase of $166.5 million, and used vehicle inventories were $391.5 million, an increase of $267.3 million.
- On September 30, 2021, we entered into an Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement governing our floor plan facility which allows us to borrow $1.70 billion of floor plan notes payable and, up to $70.0 million under the revolving line of credit, and extended the term to 2026.
2021 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Update
Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World Holdings, Inc. stated, “Our team’s strong performance for the quarter has allowed us to reach a Company-high Trailing Twelve-Month Adjusted EBITDA(2) of $902 million. As a result, we are raising our 2021 fiscal year guidance(3) from Adjusted EBITDA of $840 million to $860 million to a revised Adjusted EBITDA of $915 million to $930 million.”
- Unless otherwise indicated, all financial comparisons in this press release compare our financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 to our financial results from the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.
- Adjusted earnings per share – diluted, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Trailing Twelve-Month Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, see the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section later in this press release. A reconciliation for the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA outlook to the corresponding GAAP measure on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, as we are unable to provide reconciling information with respect to certain items. However, in 2021 the Company expects equity-based compensation of approximately $26-27 million, depreciation and amortization of approximately $62-68 million, other interest expense of approximately $46-48 million, and restructuring charges of approximately $25-27 million, each of which is a reconciling item to Net Income.
- Prior guidance provided on August 3, 2021.
Stock Repurchase Program
On August 3, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company’s stock repurchase program originally approved on October 30, 2020 for an additional $125.0 million of the Company’s Class A common stock resulting in a total of $225.0 million authorized for repurchase. The Board of Directors extended the expiration of the repurchase authorization to August 31, 2023.
During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company repurchased 1,059,723 shares of Class A common stock under this program for approximately $41.3 million, including commissions paid, at a weighted average price per share of $39.02, which is recorded as treasury stock on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2021, the remaining approved amount for repurchases of Class A common stock under the share repurchase program was approximately $116.7 million.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Information
A conference call to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2021 financial results is scheduled for November 3, 2021, at 8:30 am Eastern Time. Investors and analysts can participate on the conference call by dialing (866) 548-4713 or (323) 794-2093 and using conference ID# 7568091. Interested parties can also listen to a live webcast or replay of the conference call by logging on to the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website at http://investor.campingworld.com. The replay of the conference call webcast will be available on the investor relations website for approximately 90 days.
Presentation
This press release presents historical results for the periods presented for the Company and its subsidiaries, which are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), unless noted as a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) and related reorganization transactions (“Reorganization Transactions”) that occurred on October 6, 2016 resulted in the Company as the sole managing member of CWGS Enterprises, LLC (“CWGS, LLC”), with sole voting power in and control of the management of CWGS, LLC. Despite its position as sole managing member of CWGS, LLC, the Company had a minority economic interest in CWGS, LLC through March 11, 2021. As of September 30, 2021, the Company owned 51.3% of CWGS, LLC. Accordingly, the Company consolidates the financial results of CWGS, LLC and reports a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements.
About Camping World Holdings, Inc.
Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is America’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Our vision is to build a long-term legacy business that makes RVing fun and easy, and our Camping World and Good Sam brands have been serving RV consumers since 1966. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers, and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly-trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of programs and services uniquely enable us to connect with our customers as stewards of the RV enthusiast community and the RV lifestyle. With over 185 locations in 40 states, Camping World, and sister brand Gander RV & Outdoors, have grown to become prime destinations for everything RV.
For more information, please visit www.CampingWorld.com.