Zillow Group, Inc. ZG reported healthy third-quarter 2024 results, wherein both the top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company witnessed a revenue expansion year over year, backed by strong momentum in all segments.
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The company has a solid brand position in the residential real estate industry. It boasts 233 million average monthly unique users across the Zillow ecosystem of apps and sites. Zillow’s advanced technology, such as its New Construction marketplace Real Time Touring and software solutions from ShowingTime+, are gaining strong popularity.
Net Income
In the reported quarter, net loss on a GAAP basis was $20 million or 8 cents per share compared with a net loss of $28 million or 12 cents per share in the prior-year quarter.
On a non-GAAP basis, the company’s net income was $89 million or a gain of 35 cents per share, compared with $83 million of 33 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Non-GAAP net income for the reported quarter beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents.
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Revenues
Quarterly net sales improved to $581 million from $496 million reported in the year-ago quarter. Healthy growth in the residential and rental segment boosted the top line. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $558 million.
Residential revenues were $405 million, up 12% year over year from $362 million reported in the year-ago quarter, backed by solid growth in Premier Agent Business. Growth in the New Construction business, healthy demand for ShowingTime+ software solutions and contributions from Follow Up Boss also supported net sales in this vertical.
Rental revenues in the September quarter improved 24% year over year to $123 million, backed by strong signups for multi-family properties. During the quarter, multifamily properties advertising in Zillow reached 47,000, up 34% year over year.
The mortgages segment generated $39 million in revenues, up from $24 million in the year-ago quarter, driven by solid growth in purchase loan origination.
Other Details
Gross profit for the third quarter was $441 million compared with $386 million in the prior-year quarter, with respective margins of 76% and 78%. Operating expenses for the quarter were $486 million compared with the year-earlier quarter’s tally of $439 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $127 million, up from $107 million in the year-ago quarter, driven primarily by higher-than-expected Residential revenues and cost management.
Cash Flow & Liquidity
Zillow Group generated $306 million in cash from operating activities in the first nine months of 2024 compared with $268 million in the prior-year period. As of Sept. 30, 2024, the company had $1.07 billion in cash and cash equivalents with $418 million of convertible senior notes, current portion.
Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Zillow Group expects total revenues in the range of $525-$540 million. Residential revenues are expected to be in the band of $364-$374 million. Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be in the range of $90-$105 million. Management expects double-digit revenue growth for 2024, with expansion of adjusted EBITDA margin.
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Zillow Group currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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