LiveOne Reports 5.8% Revenue Drop After Tesla Deal Adjustment, Targets B2B Growth

LiveOne Reports 5.8% Revenue Drop After Tesla Deal Adjustment, Targets B2B Growth

By Marcus Hartley

February 15, 2025 at 01:18 AM

LiveOne has reported its Q4 2024 financial results following the adjustment of its Tesla Premium Connectivity deal. The audio entertainment company's revenue declined 5.8% year-over-year to $29.45 million.

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Key Financial Highlights:

  • Membership services revenue decreased 15.2% to $14.29 million
  • Advertising revenue increased 21.3% to $12.85 million
  • Net loss expanded 150% to $5.64 million
  • Total paid and ad-supported users reached 860,000 (450,000 ad-supported)
  • Direct-billed Premium subscribers increased 78%

Tesla Deal Impact:

  • Tesla stopped $3 per subscriber payments in December 2024
  • "Grandfathered" Premium Connectivity users will continue to be subsidized
  • LiveOne remains available as a standalone service in Tesla vehicles

Future Outlook:

  • Company projects full-year revenue between $112-120 million
  • Potential price increases planned for next 12 months
  • Current Premium subscription: $10.99/month
  • Plus subscription: $3.33/month with annual plan
  • New B2B partnerships in development

Additional Updates:

  • SoundExchange settlement repayment extended to January 2027
  • Outstanding royalties: $4.1 million as of 2024's end
  • Stock closed at 93 cents, down 4%

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