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Peloton surges 13% as higher subscription prices help drive a profitable quarter
Peloton said higher prices and stronger equipment and subscription sales lifted revenue to $630.9 million and produced $26.4 million in net income.
Peloton reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $630.9 million Thursday, beating Wall Street expectations, while net income reached $26.4 million. Earnings per share were 6 cents, slightly below the 7 cents expected.
CEO Peter Stern credited the return to profitability to recent equipment and subscription price hikes. Stern defended the changes as 'timely,' saying the company had "added a tremendous amount of value over the succeeding three or four years."
Subscription revenue grew 2% year over year to $428 million, though paid connected fitness subscribers fell to 2.66 million. Connected fitness revenue reached $202.9 million, exceeding the $196 million estimate.
Expanding its reach, Peloton launched a partnership with Spotify, making more than 1,400 classes available to Spotify Premium subscribers. The company also introduced its first Bike and Tread products for high-traffic gym floors.
Full-Year revenue guidance was raised to between $2.42 billion and $2.44 billion, reflecting management confidence despite subscriber challenges. This updated forecast lifts the lower end of prior guidance.