LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2024-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (the “Company” or “CWH”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Camping World Holdings, Inc. stated, “Our combined new and used same store unit sales returned to positive growth for the first time in 10 quarters, with our record new unit market share⁽¹⁾ a direct result of our relentless focus on product development and affordability. I’m very encouraged by our October-to-date same store volume trends, with used units tracking to flat year-over-year, and new units remaining solidly up by a double-digit percentage, providing significant momentum as we focus on an improved 2025.”

Matt Wagner, President of Camping World Holdings, Inc. commented, “As we drive toward 2025, our calculated approach to inventory has yielded market leading results. We believe this rigor will lead to a meaningful recovery in used unit volume next year, in excess of low double digits, as we lap our deliberate conservatism around used inventory procurement from 2024, with modest growth in new units. We see average selling prices modestly increasing year-over-year, with vehicle gross margins within our historical range and SG&A as a percentage of gross profit improving by mid to high single digits.”

Mr. Lemonis concluded, “The strength and stability of our Good Sam and fixed operations businesses are proven differentiators throughout any cycle. As a growth company, we believe our standout momentum positions us exceptionally well for dealership M&A and organic growth in 2025 and beyond.”

Third Quarter-over-Quarter Operating Highlights

• Revenue was $1.7 billion for the third quarter, a decrease of $4.6 million, or 0.3%.
• New vehicle revenue was $824.9 million for the third quarter, an increase of $145.7 million, or 21.5%, and new vehicle unit sales were 19,943 units, an increase of 4,738 units, or 31.2%. Used vehicle revenue was $447.2 million for the third quarter, a decrease of $143.0 million, or 24.2%, and used vehicle unit sales were 14,065 units, a decrease of 3,060 units, or 17.9%. Combined new and used vehicle unit sales were 34,008, an increase of 1,678 units, or 5.2%.
• Average selling price of new vehicles declined 7.4% during the third quarter driven primarily by lower cost of 2024 model year travel trailers and discounting of pre-2024 model year new vehicles. Average selling price of used vehicles declined 7.7% during the third quarter due to discounting of used vehicles in response to declines in new vehicle prices.
• Same store new vehicle unit sales increased 28.8% for the third quarter and same store used vehicle unit sales decreased 20.5%. Combined same store new and used vehicle unit sales increased 2.3%.
• Products, services and other revenue was $224.8 million, a decline of $10.8 million, or 4.6%, driven largely by the divestiture of our RV furniture business in May 2024 and fewer used vehicles sold led to a decline in retail product attachment to vehicle sales.
• Gross profit was $498.5 million, a decrease of $24.6 million, or 4.7%, and total gross margin was 28.9%, a decrease of 134 basis points. The gross profit and gross margin decline was mainly driven by the lower average selling prices on new and used vehicles, which was partially offset by the lower average cost of new and used vehicles, and a nonrecurring $5.5 million exit arrangement with a service partner for Good Sam Services and Plans in 2023. These decreases were partially offset by improved gross margins for products, services and other driven largely by the divestiture of our RV furniture business in May 2024.
• Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $414.2 million, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 0.3% and SG&A Excluding Equity-based Compensation⁽²⁾ was relatively unchanged at $408.7 million, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 0.3%. These decreases were driven by $5.4 million of reduced employee compensation costs excluding equity-based compensation, $1.3 million of reduced nonbillable service work, and $1.0 million of reduced rent expense, partially offset by $3.3 million of additional advertising expenses and $3.0 million of increased expenses from other outside service providers, such as professional fees, consultants, and software service providers.
• Floor plan interest expense was $22.4 million, an increase of $2.6 million, or 12.9%, and other interest expense, net was $35.9 million, an increase of $0.6 million, or 1.8%. These increases were primarily as a result of higher principal balances, and, to a lesser extent an increase in the average floor plan borrowing rate.
• Net income was $8.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of $22.8 million, or 73.9%. Adjusted EBITDA⁽²⁾ was $67.5 million, a decrease of $27.5 million, or 28.9%. These decreases were driven primarily by the $24.6 million decrease in gross profit.
• Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock was $0.09, a decrease of $0.23, or 71.9%. Adjusted earnings per share - diluted⁽²⁾ of Class A common stock was $0.13, a decrease of $0.26, or 66.7%.
• The total number of our store locations was 207 as of September 30, 2024, a net decrease of two store locations from September 30, 2023, or 1.0%.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Information

A conference call to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2024 financial results is scheduled for October 29, 2024, at 7:30 am Central Time. Investors and analysts can participate on the conference call by dialing 1-844-826-3035 (international callers please dial 1-412-317-5195) and using conference ID# 10193590. 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. The Company’s position as sole managing member of CWGS, LLC includes periods where the Company has held a minority economic interest in CWGS, LLC. As of September 30, 2024, the Company owned 53.1% of CWGS, LLC. Accordingly, the Company consolidates the financial results of CWGS, LLC and reports a non-controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements. Unless otherwise indicated, all financial comparisons in this press release compare our financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 to our financial results from the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

About Camping World Holdings, Inc.

Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is the world’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Through Camping World and Good Sam brands, our vision is to build a business that makes RVing and other outdoor adventures fun and easy. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and stockholders 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 highly specialized services and plans, including roadside assistance, protection plans and insurance, uniquely enables us to connect with our customers as stewards of an outdoor and recreational lifestyle. With RV sales and service locations in 43 states, Camping World has grown to become the prime destination for everything RV. For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements about macroeconomic and industry trends, inventory strategy, business plans and goals, dealership M&A, and future financial results and position, including vehicle margins and volume. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations.

These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: general economic conditions, including inflation and interest rates; the availability of financing to us and our customers; fuel shortages, high prices for fuel or changes in energy sources; the success of our manufacturers; changes in consumer preferences; risks related to our strategic review of our Good Sam business; competition in our industry; risks related to acquisitions, new store openings and expansion into new markets; our failure to maintain the strength and value of our brands; our ability to manage our inventory; fluctuations in our same store sales; the cyclical and seasonal nature of our business; our dependence on the availability of adequate capital and risks related to our debt; risks related to COVID-19; our ability to execute and achieve the expected benefits of our cost cutting or restructuring initiatives; our reliance on our fulfillment and distribution centers; natural disasters, including epidemic outbreaks; our dependence on our relationships with third party suppliers and lending institutions; risks associated with selling goods manufactured abroad; our ability to retain senior executives and attract and retain other qualified employees; risks associated with leasing substantial amounts of space; risks associated with our private brand offerings; we may incur asset impairment charges for goodwill, intangible assets or other long-lived assets; tax risks; our private brand offerings exposing us to various risks; regulatory risks; data privacy and cybersecurity risks; risks related to our intellectual property; the impact of ongoing or future lawsuits against us and certain of our officers and directors; risks related to climate change and other environmental, social and governance matters; and risks related to our organizational structure.

These and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024, and our other reports filed with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change, except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Future declarations of quarterly dividends, if any, are subject to the determination and discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors based on its consideration of various factors, including the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, level of indebtedness, anticipated capital requirements, contractual restrictions, restrictions in its debt agreements, restrictions under applicable law, receipt of excess tax distributions from CWGS Enterprises, LLC, its business prospects and other factors that the Company’s Board of Directors may deem relevant.

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Comparison of Certain Trends to Pre-COVID-19 Pandemic Periods

New vehicle gross margins in the third quarter of 2024 were within the range of gross margins for the pre-COVID-19 pandemic periods presented in the table below. Additionally, used vehicle gross margins were negatively impacted in the third quarter of 2024 from the discounting necessary to maintain used vehicles as a lower cost alternative for our customers. Beginning primarily in the fourth quarter of 2023, we adjusted our acceptable procurement cost of used vehicles to reflect the lower average market price of RVs that was driven by the lower cost 2024 models.

The following table presents vehicle gross margin and unit sales mix for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and pre-COVID-19 pandemic periods for the three months ended September 30, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 (unaudited):