Chegg Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
“We are reinventing
Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights
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Total Net Revenues of
$72.7 million , a decrease of 49% year-over-year -
Chegg Skilling Revenues of
$17.7 million , an increase of 11% year-over-year - Gross Margin of 57%
- Non-GAAP Gross Margin of 60%
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Net Loss was
$32.8 million -
Non-GAAP Net Loss was
$0.7 million -
Adjusted EBITDA was
$12.9 million
Full Year 2025 Highlights
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Total Net Revenues of
$376.9 million , a decrease of 39% year-over-year -
Chegg Skilling Revenues of
$68.7 million , a decrease of 7% year-over-year - Gross Margin of 60%
- Non-GAAP Gross Margin of 62%
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Net Loss was
$103.4 million -
Non-GAAP Net Income was
$3.9 million -
Adjusted EBITDA was
$68.5 million
For more information about non-GAAP net (loss) income, non-GAAP gross margin and adjusted EBITDA, and a reconciliation of non-GAAP net (loss) income to net loss, gross margin to non-GAAP gross margin and adjusted EBITDA to net loss, see the sections of this press release titled, “Use of Non-GAAP Measures,” “Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA,” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Business Outlook
First Quarter 2026
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Chegg Skilling Revenues in the range of
$17.5 million to$18.0 million -
Total Net Revenues in the range of
$60 million to$62 million - Gross Margin between 57% and 58%
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Adjusted EBITDA in the range of
$11 million to$12 million
For more information about the use of forward-looking non-GAAP measures, a reconciliation of forward-looking net loss to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter 2026, see the below sections of the press release titled “Use of Non-GAAP Measures,” and “Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.”
An updated investor presentation and investor data sheet can be found on Chegg’s Investor Relations website https://investor.chegg.com (such items are not incorporated into any filings
Prepared Remarks -
Thank you, Tracey, and thank you everyone for joining Chegg’s fourth quarter 2025 earnings call. This is a period of reinvention at
We are already seeing positive early signs. In Q4 Chegg Skilling delivered
Given the global demand for workforce skilling has already reached
To capture the growth opportunity we see ahead, we are expanding our course catalog with high-demand technical, AI, language, and professional skills while simultaneously broadening our global footprint across B2B distribution channels. As part of this strategy, we are excited to announce new partnerships with
To support this opportunity, I am thrilled to announce
We have made significant progress in the reinvention of
To achieve that, our 2026 priorities are straightforward:
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Accelerate the growth of our skilling business by expanding our offerings and network of partners, domestically and through
Europe - Increase free cash flow to invest in the future growth of skilling
- And strengthen our balance sheet by ending the year with zero debt and a meaningful cash balance.
We are encouraged by the results we are seeing in the skills business and are excited about the path ahead. We successfully transformed our business from a print textbook rental business to an online learning company and now we are transitioning from a D2C business to a B2B skills learning platform. We are excited about the work we have done so far, and we look forward to updating you again next quarter.
With that, I’ll turn it over to David.
Prepared Remarks -
Thank you, Dan and good afternoon.
Today, I will be presenting our financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2025, along with the company’s outlook for the first quarter of 2026. We are introducing our new revenue breakout to provide transparency into our Chegg Skilling business. The historical revenue breakout for the past three years can be found on our data sheet on our investor relations website.
We delivered a good fourth quarter. We exceeded our revenue expectations and surpassed the high-end of our adjusted EBITDA guidance by
In the fourth quarter, we delivered
Moving on to expenses, non-GAAP operating expenses were
Our adoption of AI, along with our new business structure, has enabled us to significantly lower expenses while preserving our ability to grow. We overhauled our cost structure to improve efficiency and create capacity for reinvestment in Chegg Skilling. We are on track to reduce total non-GAAP expenses to less than
Our strategic investments in AI have allowed us to significantly reduce CapEx without compromising quality. Q4 CapEx was
Free cash flow in the fourth quarter was negative
Looking at the balance sheet, we concluded the quarter with cash and investments of
Before I move to guidance, I’d like to quickly address the delisting notice we received from the NYSE. The notice has no immediate impact on our listing status, and we have ample time and multiple avenues available to regain compliance, including a potential reverse stock split. Our primary focus is on strengthening the fundamentals of the business. We believe that executing on our priorities will be the most effective path to restoring compliance and delivering long-term shareholder value.
Looking ahead at Q1 guidance, we expect:
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$17.5 to$18.0 million of revenue from our Chegg Skilling business. We expect double-digit growth for the year and anticipate stronger performance in the second half than in the first, driven by continued investment in the business and the addition of new distribution partners. -
Total revenue between
$60 and$62 million ; - Gross margin to be in the range of 57 to 58 percent;
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And adjusted EBITDA between
$11 and$12 million .
In 2026, our capital allocation strategy is focused on optimizing free cash flow, strengthening our cash position, and eliminating our debt to create a more flexible and resilient balance sheet. We will also evaluate opportunities to deploy capital through a disciplined approach that supports sustainable growth and generates long-term shareholder value.
In closing, we have taken deliberate actions to strengthen the company for long-term success. We are leaner, more efficient, and poised for double digit revenue growth in our Chegg Skilling business and meaningful free cash flow in 2026. We believe we are turning the corner and are on a clear path toward future growth, profitability, and increased shareholder value.
With that, I will turn the call over to the operator for your questions.
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About
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement Chegg’s financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
As presented in the “Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA,” “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA,” and “Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow” tables below, each of the non-GAAP financial measures excludes or includes one or more of the following items:
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense is a non-cash expense that varies in amount from period to period and is dependent on market forces that are often beyond
Amortization of intangible assets
Acquisition-related compensation costs
Acquisition-related compensation costs include compensation expense resulting from the employment retention of certain key employees established in accordance with the terms of the acquisitions. In most cases, these acquisition-related compensation costs are not factored into management's evaluation of potential acquisitions or
Amortization of debt issuance costs
The difference between the effective interest expense and the contractual interest expense are excluded from management's assessment of our operating performance because management believes that these non-cash expenses are not indicative of ongoing operating performance.
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
We utilize a non-GAAP effective tax rate for evaluating our operating results, which is based on our current mid-term projections. This non-GAAP tax rate could change for various reasons including, but not limited to, significant changes resulting from tax legislation, changes to our corporate structure and other significant events.
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges represent expenses incurred in conjunction with a reduction in workforce.
Impairment expense
Impairment expense represents the impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and property and equipment.
Impairment of lease related assets
The impairment of lease related assets represents impairment charge recorded on the ROU asset and leasehold improvements associated with the closure of our offices. The impairment of lease related assets is the result of an event that is not considered a core-operating activity and we believe its exclusion provides investors with a better comparison of period-over-period operating results.
Content and related assets charge
The content and related assets charge represents a write off of certain content and related assets. The content and related assets charge is excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because it is the result of a discrete event that is not considered core-operating activities.
Gain on sale of equity investment
The gain on sale of equity investment represents a one-time event to record the sale of our equity investment in
Impairment of equity investment
The impairment of equity investment represents a one-time event to record an impairment charge on our equity investment. The impairment of equity investment is a non-cash expense and we believe the exclusion from non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with a better comparison of period-over-period results.
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
The difference between the carrying amount of early extinguished debt and the reacquisition price is excluded from management's assessment of our operating performance because management believes that these non-cash gains are not indicative of ongoing operating performance.
Loss contingency
We record a contingent liability for a loss contingency related to legal matters when a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. The loss contingency is excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because they are the result of discrete events that are not considered core-operating activities.
Effect of shares for stock plan activity
The effect of shares for stock plan activity represents the dilutive impact of outstanding stock options, RSUs and PSUs, to the extent such shares are not already included in our weighted average shares outstanding.
Effect of shares related to convertible senior notes
The effect of shares related to convertible senior notes represents the dilutive impact of our convertible senior notes, to the extent such shares are not already included in our weighted average shares outstanding.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property and equipment.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which include, without limitation, that there continues to be a large market for the high-quality, proven, and differentiated learning expertise and experience that
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except for number of shares and par value) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
31,146 |
|
|
$ |
161,475 |
|
|
Short-term investments |
|
41,674 |
|
|
|
154,249 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of |
|
15,604 |
|
|
|
23,641 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
16,331 |
|
|
|
17,100 |
|
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Other current assets |
|
15,667 |
|
|
|
81,094 |
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Total current assets |
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120,422 |
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|
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437,559 |
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Long-term investments |
|
12,392 |
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|
|
212,650 |
|
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Property and equipment, net |
|
115,168 |
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|
|
170,648 |
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Intangible assets, net |
|
6,041 |
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|
|
10,347 |
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Right of use assets |
|
13,188 |
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|
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22,256 |
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Other assets |
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9,613 |
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|
|
15,491 |
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Total assets |
$ |
276,824 |
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$ |
868,951 |
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Liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
3,258 |
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$ |
15,159 |
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Deferred revenue |
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29,675 |
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39,217 |
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Accrued liabilities |
|
53,059 |
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115,360 |
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Current portion of convertible senior notes, net |
|
53,765 |
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|
358,605 |
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Total current liabilities |
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139,757 |
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528,341 |
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Long-term liabilities |
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Convertible senior notes, net |
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— |
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127,344 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
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15,205 |
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18,509 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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2,239 |
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1,776 |
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Total long-term liabilities |
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17,444 |
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147,629 |
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Total liabilities |
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157,201 |
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675,970 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock, |
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111 |
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105 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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1,145,371 |
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1,114,550 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(32,997 |
) |
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(32,233 |
) |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(992,862 |
) |
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(889,441 |
) |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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119,623 |
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|
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192,981 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
276,824 |
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$ |
868,951 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
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Three Months Ended
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Years Ended
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net revenues |
$ |
72,659 |
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$ |
143,484 |
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$ |
376,908 |
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$ |
617,574 |
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|
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Cost of revenues(1) |
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30,999 |
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45,599 |
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152,151 |
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|
|
180,927 |
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Gross profit |
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41,660 |
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|
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97,885 |
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224,757 |
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436,647 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development(1) |
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16,958 |
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41,008 |
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93,453 |
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170,431 |
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Sales and marketing(1) |
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14,140 |
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|
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27,901 |
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|
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68,754 |
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|
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108,329 |
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General and administrative(1) |
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44,834 |
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|
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56,296 |
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177,406 |
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217,756 |
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Impairment expense |
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— |
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|
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— |
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|
|
2,000 |
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|
|
677,239 |
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|
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Total operating expenses |
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75,932 |
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|
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125,205 |
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341,613 |
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1,173,755 |
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Loss from operations |
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(34,272 |
) |
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|
(27,320 |
) |
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|
(116,856 |
) |
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(737,108 |
) |
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Interest expense, net and other income, net: |
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Interest expense, net |
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(41 |
) |
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(631 |
) |
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(590 |
) |
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(2,590 |
) |
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Other income, net |
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871 |
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|
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25,847 |
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|
|
17,304 |
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|
|
51,332 |
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Total interest expense, net and other income, net |
|
830 |
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25,216 |
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16,714 |
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48,742 |
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Loss before benefit from (provision for) income taxes |
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(33,442 |
) |
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(2,104 |
) |
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(100,142 |
) |
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(688,366 |
) |
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Benefit from (provision for) income taxes |
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639 |
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(4,021 |
) |
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(3,279 |
) |
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(148,702 |
) |
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Net loss |
$ |
(32,803 |
) |
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$ |
(6,125 |
) |
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$ |
(103,421 |
) |
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$ |
(837,068 |
) |
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Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
$ |
(0.30 |
) |
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$ |
(0.06 |
) |
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$ |
(0.96 |
) |
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$ |
(8.10 |
) |
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Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted |
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109,360 |
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104,513 |
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107,484 |
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103,300 |
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(1) Includes share-based compensation expense and restructuring charges as follows: |
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Share-based compensation expense: |
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Cost of revenues |
$ |
32 |
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$ |
336 |
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$ |
503 |
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$ |
1,786 |
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Research and development |
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875 |
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|
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4,220 |
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|
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6,812 |
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|
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28,044 |
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Sales and marketing |
|
348 |
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|
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1,500 |
|
|
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2,174 |
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|
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7,466 |
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General and administrative |
|
5,515 |
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|
|
9,291 |
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|
|
22,375 |
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|
|
47,318 |
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Total share-based compensation expense |
$ |
6,770 |
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$ |
15,347 |
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$ |
31,864 |
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$ |
84,614 |
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Restructuring charges: |
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Cost of revenues |
$ |
443 |
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|
$ |
559 |
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$ |
2,099 |
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$ |
762 |
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Research and development |
|
5,073 |
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|
|
8,478 |
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|
|
15,376 |
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|
|
11,387 |
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Sales and marketing |
|
2,559 |
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|
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1,724 |
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|
|
4,793 |
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|
|
2,630 |
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General and administrative |
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12,490 |
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|
5,002 |
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29,271 |
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9,824 |
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Total restructuring charges |
$ |
20,565 |
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$ |
15,763 |
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$ |
51,539 |
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$ |
24,603 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(in thousands) |
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Years Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net (loss) income |
$ |
(103,421 |
) |
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$ |
(837,068 |
) |
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$ |
18,180 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Share-based compensation expense |
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31,864 |
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84,614 |
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133,502 |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
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78,637 |
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78,344 |
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129,718 |
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Deferred tax assets |
|
1,011 |
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|
143,319 |
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26,575 |
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Gain on early extinguishments of debt |
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(7,838 |
) |
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(19,515 |
) |
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(85,926 |
) |
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Loss contingency |
|
— |
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— |
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|
7,000 |
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Impairment expense |
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
677,239 |
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|
|
3,600 |
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Loss from write-offs of property and equipment |
|
1,959 |
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|
|
5,795 |
|
|
|
4,137 |
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Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
500 |
|
|
|
2,147 |
|
|
|
3,156 |
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|
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Operating lease expense, net of accretion |
|
3,641 |
|
|
|
5,864 |
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|
|
6,079 |
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Realized (gain) loss on sale of investments |
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(752 |
) |
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|
27 |
|
|
|
2,106 |
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|
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Impairment of lease related assets |
|
7,315 |
|
|
|
5,557 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
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Impairment of equity investment |
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
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Other non-cash items |
|
1,423 |
|
|
|
656 |
|
|
|
(1,228 |
) |
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Change in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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8,439 |
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|
|
7,771 |
|
|
|
(7,799 |
) |
|
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
67,560 |
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|
|
(41,732 |
) |
|
|
3,476 |
|
|
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Other assets |
|
358 |
|
|
|
1,130 |
|
|
|
10,829 |
|
|
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Accounts payable |
|
(9,660 |
) |
|
|
(12,376 |
) |
|
|
13,057 |
|
|
|
Deferred revenue |
|
(10,677 |
) |
|
|
(15,885 |
) |
|
|
(1,585 |
) |
|
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
(60,913 |
) |
|
|
47,103 |
|
|
|
(7,342 |
) |
|
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Other liabilities |
|
(1,956 |
) |
|
|
(7,785 |
) |
|
|
(11,337 |
) |
|
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
15,490 |
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|
125,205 |
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|
246,198 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(28,123 |
) |
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|
(74,953 |
) |
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|
(83,052 |
) |
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Proceeds from disposition of textbooks |
|
— |
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|
|
— |
|
|
|
9,787 |
|
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|
Purchases of investments |
|
(793 |
) |
|
|
(170,950 |
) |
|
|
(637,939 |
) |
|
|
Proceeds from sale of investments |
|
181,158 |
|
|
|
70,077 |
|
|
|
394,533 |
|
|
|
Maturities of investments |
|
130,055 |
|
|
|
171,671 |
|
|
|
597,197 |
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of equity investments |
|
— |
|
|
|
15,500 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
Purchases of equity investments |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(11,853 |
) |
|
|
Net cash provided by investing activities |
|
282,297 |
|
|
|
11,345 |
|
|
|
268,673 |
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Proceeds from common stock issued under stock plans |
|
590 |
|
|
|
2,636 |
|
|
|
4,165 |
|
|
|
Payment of taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards |
|
(2,600 |
) |
|
|
(9,239 |
) |
|
|
(16,440 |
) |
|
|
Repayment of convertible senior notes |
|
(424,848 |
) |
|
|
(96,520 |
) |
|
|
(505,986 |
) |
|
|
Proceeds from exercise of convertible senior notes capped call |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
297 |
|
|
|
Payment of withholding tax |
|
(1,621 |
) |
|
|
(3,450 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
Repurchase of common stock |
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,569 |
) |
|
|
(334,806 |
) |
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(428,479 |
) |
|
|
(109,142 |
) |
|
|
(852,770 |
) |
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes |
|
(256 |
) |
|
|
(1,025 |
) |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
(130,948 |
) |
|
|
26,383 |
|
|
|
(337,878 |
) |
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period |
|
164,359 |
|
|
|
137,976 |
|
|
|
475,854 |
|
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period |
$ |
33,411 |
|
|
$ |
164,359 |
|
|
$ |
137,976 |
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA |
||||||||||||||||
|
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
Years Ended
|
||||||||||||
|
|
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
||||||||
|
Net loss |
$ |
(32,803 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,125 |
) |
|
$ |
(103,421 |
) |
|
$ |
(837,068 |
) |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization expense |
|
14,996 |
|
|
|
19,378 |
|
|
|
78,637 |
|
|
|
78,344 |
|
|
|
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes |
|
(639 |
) |
|
|
4,021 |
|
|
|
3,279 |
|
|
|
148,702 |
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
41 |
|
|
|
631 |
|
|
|
590 |
|
|
|
2,590 |
|
|
|
EBITDA |
|
(18,405 |
) |
|
|
17,905 |
|
|
|
(20,915 |
) |
|
|
(607,432 |
) |
|
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
6,770 |
|
|
|
15,347 |
|
|
|
31,864 |
|
|
|
84,614 |
|
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
20,565 |
|
|
|
15,763 |
|
|
|
51,539 |
|
|
|
24,603 |
|
|
|
Impairment of lease related assets |
|
4,311 |
|
|
|
3,368 |
|
|
|
7,315 |
|
|
|
5,557 |
|
|
|
Loss contingency |
|
— |
|
|
|
6,900 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
Impairment of equity investment |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
Impairment expense |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
677,239 |
|
|
|
Content and related assets charge |
|
522 |
|
|
|
2,937 |
|
|
|
522 |
|
|
|
3,666 |
|
|
|
Other income, net |
|
(871 |
) |
|
|
(25,847 |
) |
|
|
(17,304 |
) |
|
|
(51,332 |
) |
|
|
Acquisition-related compensation costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
192 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
12,892 |
|
|
$ |
36,565 |
|
|
$ |
68,521 |
|
|
$ |
149,667 |
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES |
||||||||||||||||
|
(in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts) |
||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
Years Ended
|
||||||||||||
|
|
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
||||||||
|
Cost of revenues |
$ |
30,999 |
|
|
$ |
45,599 |
|
|
$ |
152,151 |
|
|
$ |
180,927 |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
(1,077 |
) |
|
|
(1,077 |
) |
|
|
(4,307 |
) |
|
|
(8,713 |
) |
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
(443 |
) |
|
|
(559 |
) |
|
|
(2,099 |
) |
|
|
(762 |
) |
|
|
Content and related assets charge |
|
(522 |
) |
|
|
(2,937 |
) |
|
|
(522 |
) |
|
|
(3,666 |
) |
|
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
(32 |
) |
|
|
(336 |
) |
|
|
(503 |
) |
|
|
(1,786 |
) |
|
|
Acquisition-related compensation costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
Non-GAAP cost of revenues |
$ |
28,925 |
|
|
$ |
40,685 |
|
|
$ |
144,720 |
|
|
$ |
165,979 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Gross profit |
$ |
41,660 |
|
|
$ |
97,885 |
|
|
$ |
224,757 |
|
|
$ |
436,647 |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
1,077 |
|
|
|
1,077 |
|
|
|
4,307 |
|
|
|
8,713 |
|
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
443 |
|
|
|
559 |
|
|
|
2,099 |
|
|
|
762 |
|
|
|
Content and related assets charge |
|
522 |
|
|
|
2,937 |
|
|
|
522 |
|
|
|
3,666 |
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
32 |
|
|
|
336 |
|
|
|
503 |
|
|
|
1,786 |
|
|
|
Acquisition-related compensation costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP gross profit |
$ |
43,734 |
|
|
$ |
102,799 |
|
|
$ |
232,188 |
|
|
$ |
451,595 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Gross margin % |
|
57 |
% |
|
|
68 |
% |
|
|
60 |
% |
|
|
71 |
% |
|
|
Non-GAAP gross margin % |
|
60 |
% |
|
|
72 |
% |
|
|
62 |
% |
|
|
73 |
% |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
Years Ended
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|||||||||
|
Operating expenses |
$ |
75,932 |
|
|
$ |
125,205 |
|
|
$ |
341,613 |
|
|
$ |
1,173,755 |
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
(6,738 |
) |
|
|
(15,011 |
) |
|
|
(31,361 |
) |
|
|
(82,828 |
) |
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
(20,122 |
) |
|
|
(15,204 |
) |
|
|
(49,440 |
) |
|
|
(23,841 |
) |
|
|
Impairment of lease related assets |
|
(4,311 |
) |
|
|
(3,368 |
) |
|
|
(7,315 |
) |
|
|
(5,557 |
) |
|
|
Loss contingency |
|
— |
|
|
|
(6,900 |
) |
|
|
(7,500 |
) |
|
|
(12,000 |
) |
|
|
Impairment expense |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
|
|
(677,239 |
) |
|
|
Impairment of equity investment |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(6,000 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,291 |
) |
|
|
Acquisition-related compensation costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
(187 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(731 |
) |
|
|
Non-GAAP operating expenses |
$ |
44,761 |
|
|
$ |
84,535 |
|
|
$ |
237,997 |
|
|
$ |
370,268 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Loss from operations |
$ |
(34,272 |
) |
|
$ |
(27,320 |
) |
|
$ |
(116,856 |
) |
|
$ |
(737,108 |
) |
|
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
6,770 |
|
|
|
15,347 |
|
|
|
31,864 |
|
|
|
84,614 |
|
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
20,565 |
|
|
|
15,763 |
|
|
|
51,539 |
|
|
|
24,603 |
|
|
|
Impairment of lease related assets |
|
4,311 |
|
|
|
3,368 |
|
|
|
7,315 |
|
|
|
5,557 |
|
|
|
Loss contingency |
|
— |
|
|
|
6,900 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
Impairment expense |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
677,239 |
|
|
|
Content and related assets charge |
|
522 |
|
|
|
2,937 |
|
|
|
522 |
|
|
|
3,666 |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
1,077 |
|
|
|
1,077 |
|
|
|
4,307 |
|
|
|
10,004 |
|
|
|
Impairment of equity investment |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
Acquisition-related compensation costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
192 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP (loss) income from operations |
$ |
(1,027 |
) |
|
$ |
18,264 |
|
|
$ |
(5,809 |
) |
|
$ |
81,327 |
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
Years Ended
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|||||||||
|
Net loss |
$ |
(32,803 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,125 |
) |
|
$ |
(103,421 |
) |
|
$ |
(837,068 |
) |
|
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
6,770 |
|
|
|
15,347 |
|
|
|
31,864 |
|
|
|
84,614 |
|
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
20,565 |
|
|
|
15,763 |
|
|
|
51,539 |
|
|
|
24,603 |
|
|
|
Loss contingency |
|
— |
|
|
|
6,900 |
|
|
|
7,500 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
Impairment of lease related assets |
|
4,311 |
|
|
|
3,368 |
|
|
|
7,315 |
|
|
|
5,557 |
|
|
|
Gain on early extinguishment of debt |
|
(478 |
) |
|
|
(19,515 |
) |
|
|
(7,838 |
) |
|
|
(19,515 |
) |
|
|
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments |
|
(690 |
) |
|
|
(1,442 |
) |
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
124,740 |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
1,077 |
|
|
|
1,077 |
|
|
|
4,307 |
|
|
|
10,004 |
|
|
|
Impairment expense |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
677,239 |
|
|
|
Content and related assets charge |
|
522 |
|
|
|
2,937 |
|
|
|
522 |
|
|
|
3,666 |
|
|
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
41 |
|
|
|
519 |
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
2,147 |
|
|
|
Impairment of equity investment |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
Gain on sale of equity investment |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,783 |
) |
|
|
Acquisition-related compensation costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
192 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP net (loss) income |
$ |
(685 |
) |
|
$ |
19,021 |
|
|
$ |
3,852 |
|
|
$ |
84,956 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
109,360 |
|
|
|
104,513 |
|
|
|
107,484 |
|
|
|
103,300 |
|
|
|
Effect of shares for stock plan activity |
|
— |
|
|
|
297 |
|
|
|
1,660 |
|
|
|
1,019 |
|
|
|
Effect of shares related to convertible senior notes |
|
— |
|
|
|
9,234 |
|
|
|
2,069 |
|
|
|
9,234 |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP weighted average shares used to compute non-GAAP net (loss) income per share, basic and diluted |
|
109,360 |
|
|
|
114,044 |
|
|
|
111,213 |
|
|
|
113,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Net loss per share |
$ |
(0.30 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.96 |
) |
|
$ |
(8.10 |
) |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
0.29 |
|
|
|
0.23 |
|
|
|
0.99 |
|
|
|
8.85 |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP net (loss) income per share |
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW |
||||||||
|
(in thousands) |
||||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
Years Ended
|
||||||
|
|
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
||||
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
15,490 |
|
|
$ |
125,205 |
|
|
|
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
(28,123 |
) |
|
|
(74,953 |
) |
|
|
Free cash flow |
$ |
(12,633 |
) |
|
$ |
50,252 |
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA |
||||||||||||||||
|
(in thousands) |
||||||||||||||||
|
(unaudited) |
||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
Chegg Skilling |
$ |
16,135 |
|
|
$ |
17,217 |
|
|
$ |
17,583 |
|
|
$ |
17,719 |
|
|
|
Academic Services |
|
105,252 |
|
|
|
87,903 |
|
|
|
60,159 |
|
|
|
54,940 |
|
|
|
Total net revenues |
$ |
121,387 |
|
|
$ |
105,120 |
|
|
$ |
77,742 |
|
|
$ |
72,659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Gross profit |
|
67,414 |
|
|
|
69,642 |
|
|
|
46,041 |
|
|
|
41,660 |
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
(29,002 |
) |
|
|
(36,458 |
) |
|
|
(17,124 |
) |
|
|
(34,272 |
) |
|
|
Net loss |
|
(17,484 |
) |
|
|
(35,663 |
) |
|
|
(17,471 |
) |
|
|
(32,803 |
) |
|
|
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
105,159 |
|
|
|
106,908 |
|
|
|
108,450 |
|
|
|
109,360 |
|
|
|
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
$ |
(0.17 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.33 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.16 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.30 |
) |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Chegg Skilling |
$ |
20,358 |
|
|
$ |
18,887 |
|
|
$ |
18,755 |
|
|
$ |
15,960 |
|
|
|
Academic Services |
|
153,992 |
|
|
|
144,260 |
|
|
|
117,838 |
|
|
|
127,524 |
|
|
|
Total net revenues |
$ |
174,350 |
|
|
$ |
163,147 |
|
|
$ |
136,593 |
|
|
$ |
143,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Gross profit |
|
127,853 |
|
|
|
117,736 |
|
|
|
93,173 |
|
|
|
97,885 |
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
(2,491 |
) |
|
|
(485,007 |
) |
|
|
(222,290 |
) |
|
|
(27,320 |
) |
|
|
Net loss |
|
(1,420 |
) |
|
|
(616,884 |
) |
|
|
(212,639 |
) |
|
|
(6,125 |
) |
|
|
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
102,343 |
|
|
|
102,604 |
|
|
|
103,723 |
|
|
|
104,513 |
|
|
|
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
(6.01 |
) |
|
$ |
(2.05 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
|
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|
RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING NET LOSS TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA |
||||
|
(in thousands) |
||||
|
(unaudited) |
||||
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
Three Months Ending
|
||
|
Net loss |
$ |
(7,700 |
) |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization expense |
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
600 |
|
|
|
EBITDA |
|
6,900 |
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expense |
|
2,900 |
|
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
2,500 |
|
|
|
Other income, net |
|
(800 |
) |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
11,500 |
|
|
|
* Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the three months ending |
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