UK based meal delivery leader Deliveroo has raised its full-year earnings projection, showcasing resilience amid a challenging market landscape that resulted in a 6% decrease in total order numbers.
Deliveroo anticipates achieving adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) within the range of £60-80 million ($76-$102 million) for the year. This updated forecast is a significant improvement from the prior outlook of £20-50 million.
In the first half of the year, Deliveroo demonstrated robust performance by surpassing EBITDA expectations, achieving £39 million. The company’s margin notably improved, reaching 1.1% for the period. This remarkable progress comes after experiencing a margin of 0.2% in the latter half of 2022 and even a negative margin of 1.5% a year ago.
The company boasts a net cash balance of £948 million at the end of the reporting period. In a move to enhance shareholder value, Deliveroo has decided to return £250 million of capital to its shareholders.
Deliveroo experienced a 3% upswing in the total gross transaction value of orders. This growth is attributed to inflation affecting restaurant and grocery prices, which offset the decrease in order volumes.
Founder and CEO Will Shu emphasized the company’s exceptional financial performance amidst challenging market dynamics. He expressed pride in Deliveroo’s accomplishment of reaching adjusted EBITDA profitability ahead of the established plan. Additionally, Shu highlighted the company’s progress towards generating consistent positive free cash flow.
Investors have responded positively to Deliveroo’s achievements, as evidenced by the 44% increase in the company’s shares throughout the current year.
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