– Fathom's Real Estate Agent Network Grew 12% to ~12,224 Agent Licenses; Aiming to Return to 30% Agent Growth in Coming Quarters
CARY, N.C., Aug. 12, 2024 -- Fathom Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FTHM) ("Fathom" or the "Company"), a national, technology-driven, end-to-end real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, and SaaS offerings for brokerages and agents, today reported financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2024.
"In the last few months, we have made significant progress toward achieving our goals for this year," said Fathom Holdings CEO Marco Fregenal. "First, we achieved overall positive Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, and more importantly, our real estate, mortgage, and title brands achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA. Second, we recently launched what we believe to be the most innovative revenue share program in the industry. Our mission has always been to empower Fathom agents to earn and retain more of their hard-earned money. Our new revenue share plans are a natural extension of this commitment. By offering two revenue share options—either through a split or a flat fee model—we provide agents with the flexibility to choose the best fit for their businesses. These additional income streams ensure our agents have the tools and opportunities to thrive in any market condition. Looking ahead, our focus remains on growth initiatives and exploring additional opportunities to attract high-quality agents, teams, and brokerages. Supported by a compelling value proposition and a robust pipeline of opportunities, our goal is to return to 30% agent growth in the coming quarters."
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Fathom's real estate agent network grew 12% to approximately 12,224 agent licenses at June 30, 2024 from approximately 10,930 agent licenses at June 30, 2023.
Fathom completed approximately 10,137 transactions for the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of approximately 8% compared to the second quarter of 2023. Real estate transactions decreased primarily due to the continuation of high mortgage interest rates in the second quarter of 2024. Fathom is addressing this decline by continuing its strategic recruiting efforts, powered by its recently announced new revenue share models and its service commitment to its agents.
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 decreased 11% to $89.2 million, compared to $100.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in total revenue was due to a 12% decrease in brokerage revenue resulting primarily from fewer transactions and an increase in lease transactions compared to sale transactions. Offsetting the decline in total revenue was an 11% increase in other service revenue, driven by improved performance from Fathom's mortgage and title businesses, offset by the absence of the Company's insurance business, which was sold on May 3, 2024.
Segment revenue for the 2024 second quarter, compared with the 2023 second quarter was as follows:
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($ in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |
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Real Estate Brokerage | $ 83.1 | $ 94.7 | |
Mortgage | 3.7 | 2.0 | |
Technology | 1.1 | 0.8 | |
Corporate and other services (a) | 1.3 | 2.6 | |
Total revenue | $ 89.2 | $ 100.1 | |
(a) | Transactions between segments are eliminated in consolidation. Such amounts are eliminated through the Corporate and other services line. |
Our brokerage business gross profit percentage remained relatively constant at 6% for the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023. Excluding our insurance business, the gross profit percentage in our ancillary businesses dipped slightly to 53% in the second quarter of 2024 from 57% in the second quarter of 2023 primarily related to ramp-up costs associated with expanding our mortgage and title businesses. Our overall gross profit percentage, excluding our insurance business improved to 9% in the second quarter of 2024, up from 8% in the second quarter of 2023.
GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $1.3 million, or $0.07 per share, an improvement compared with a loss of $4.3 million, or $0.27 per share, for the second quarter of 2023. The significant reduction in net loss was primarily due to the gain generated from the sale of the Company's insurance business and improved net operating results, partially offset by an increase in non-operating expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA*, a non-GAAP measure, for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $0.2 million, compared to $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2023. The second quarter of 2024 marked the Company's first positive Adjusted EBITDA* quarter since the second quarter of 2023.
First Six Months of 2024 Financial Results
Real estate transactions declined approximately 11% year-over-year to 17,446 transactions in the first half of 2024. The decline in real estate transactions was primarily due to the continuation of high interest rates in the first half of 2024. Fathom is addressing the decline by continuing its strategic recruiting efforts, powered by its recently announced new revenue share models and its service commitment to its agents.
Total revenue for the first six months of 2024 decreased 11% to $159.7 million, compared to $177.6 million for the first six months of 2023. The decrease in total revenue was due to an 11% decrease in brokerage revenue resulting primarily from fewer transactions and an increase in lease transactions compared to sale transactions. The decline in total revenue was partially offset by a 14% increase in Fathom's other service revenue, particularly attributable to Fathom's mortgage business, offset by the absence of approximately two months of revenues from the Company's insurance business, which was sold on May 3, 2024.
Segment revenue for the 2024 first six months, compared with the 2023 first six months was as follows:
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($ in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | |
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Real Estate Brokerage | $ 148.5 | $ 167.8 | |
Mortgage | 5.9 | 3.5 | |
Technology | 2.2 | 1.5 | |
Corporate and other services (a) | 3.1 | 4.8 | |
Total revenue | $ 159.7 | $ 177.6 | |
(a) | Transactions between segments are eliminated in consolidation. Such amounts are eliminated through the Corporate and other services line. |
Gross profit percentages for the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 were similar to the quarter-to-date comparisons, excluding the Company's insurance business, which was sold in May 2024. Fathom's brokerage gross profit remained relatively constant at 6%, while its ancillary businesses' gross profit percentage decreased slightly to 52% from 55%. The Company's overall gross profit percentage improved to 9% from 8%.
GAAP net loss for the first six months of 2024 totaled $7.2 million or $0.37 per share, compared with a loss of $10.0 million, or $0.63 per share, for the first six months of 2023. The significant reduction in net loss was primarily due to the gain generated from the sale of the Company's insurance business and improved net operating results, partially offset by an increase in non-operating expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA* loss, a non-GAAP measure, was $1.3 million in the first six months of 2024, compared with an Adjusted EBITDA* loss of approximately $0.9 million for the first six months of 2023. The Adjusted EBITDA* loss for the first six months of 2024 was primarily attributable to the lower total contribution from the Company's brokerage business due to fewer closed transactions, partially offset by growth in the Company's mortgage business.
*Fathom provides Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, because it offers additional information for monitoring the Company's cash flow performance. A table providing a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to its most comparable GAAP measure, as well as an explanation of, and important disclosures about, this non-GAAP measure, is included in the tables at the end of this press release.
Q2 2024 and Recent Highlights
- In August 2024, the Company introduced two innovative agent commission plans, Fathom Max and Fathom Share, complementing its existing plan and showcasing Fathom Realty's reimagined revenue share program. The strategic initiative is designed to enhance agent recruitment and retention, drive accelerated and sustainable growth, and boost long-term profitability for the Company, while reinforcing Fathom's commitment to providing flexible, attractive options for real estate professionals.
- In May 2024, the Company strengthened its financial position by selling its wholly owned subsidiary, Dagley Insurance Agency, for approximately $15.0 million in cash, with $7.8 million received at closing, significantly bolstering its balance sheet.
- In April 2024, Fathom Realty launched Verus Title Elite, a strategic joint venture partnering with top-producing agents and teams across Texas. The initiative is expected to drive increased revenue and profitability for both Verus Title and Fathom Realty, further strengthening the Company's market position in the title services sector.
Financial Outlook
In light of the recent introduction of two new revenue share models and their yet-to-be-determined impact on future revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, the Company has elected to withhold guidance for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. Management plans to reassess and potentially reinstate guidance expectations in the fourth quarter of 2024, allowing time to evaluate the performance of these new models.
Conference Call
Fathom management will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) today (August 12, 2024) to discuss these financial results.
U.S. dial-in: 1-833-685-0908
International dial-in: 1-412-317-5742
Please call the conference telephone number five minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available in listen-only mode simultaneously and available via the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.FathomInc.com.
A telephone replay of the call will be available through August 19, 2024.
U.S. replay dial-in: 1-877-344-7529
International replay dial-in: 1-412-317-0088
Replay ID: 6483169
About Fathom Holdings Inc.
Fathom Holdings Inc. is a national, technology-driven, real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, and SaaS offerings to brokerages and agents by leveraging its proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent. The Company's brands include Fathom Realty, Encompass Lending, intelliAgent, LiveBy, Real Results, Verus Title, and Cornerstone. For more information, visit www.FathomInc.com.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties which we expect will or may occur in the future and may impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including: risks associated with general economic conditions, including rising interest rates; its ability to generate positive operational cash flow; risks associated with the Company's ability to continue achieving significant growth; its ability to continue its growth trajectory while achieving profitability over time; risks related to ongoing and future litigation; and other risks as set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's most recent Form 10-K as filed with the SEC and supplemented from time to time in other Company filings made with the SEC. Copies of Fathom's Form 10-K and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
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