Paysafe reports 8% Y/Y increase in Q3 2023 revenue
Payments platform Paysafe Limited (NYSE:PSFE) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023.
Total revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $396.4 million, an increase of 8%, compared to $366.0 million in the prior year period, reflecting 8% growth in total payment volume. Excluding an $11.9 million favorable impact from changes in foreign exchange rates, total revenue increased 5%.
Revenue from the Merchant Solutions segment increased 6%, led by double-digit growth from e-commerce solutions. Revenue from the Digital Wallets segment increased 12% on a reported basis and 5% on a constant currency basis, as a decline from eCash solutions was more than offset by double-digit growth from classic digital wallets, partly reflecting the company’s initiatives to increase consumer engagement and merchant checkout conversion rates. Growth from the Digital Wallets segment was also supported by new product features and interest revenue on consumer deposits.
Net loss attributable to the Company for the third quarter was $2.5 million, compared to net income of $1.0 million in the prior year period. The decrease in net income reflects an increase in operating income, which was offset by a reduction in other income as a result of foreign exchange and fair value adjustments.
Adjusted net income for the third quarter increased 21% to $35.3 million, compared to $29.2 million in the prior year period as strong growth in Adjusted EBITDA more than offset higher expenses related to depreciation and amortization, interest and taxes.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $116.1 million, an increase of 22%, compared to $95.5 million in the prior year period. Excluding a $3.4 million favorable impact from changes in foreign exchange rates, Adjusted EBITDA increased 18% compared to the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the third quarter increased 320 basis points to 29.3%, compared to 26.1% in the prior year period, reflecting lower credit losses and operating leverage.
Third quarter net cash used in operating activities was $2.5 million, compared to $6.2 million in the prior year period, mainly reflecting the timing of working capital, as well as settlement of funds payable and amounts due to customers. Free cash flow was $105.3 million, compared to $106.5 million in the prior year period, which includes the movement in customer accounts and other restricted cash which was an increase of $99.8 million in the third quarter of 2023, compared to an increase of $110.0 million in the prior year period.
Bruce Lowthers, CEO of Paysafe, commented:
“Paysafe has continued to build momentum through the third quarter led by double-digit growth from our e-commerce solutions and classic digital wallets. Overall, our third quarter results reflect 8% year-over-year revenue growth, 22% Adjusted EBITDA growth and accelerated leverage reduction. These results reaffirm that the execution of our playbook is working and providing the foundation for us to deliver on our strategic initiatives and commitment to achieving our mid-term growth targets. I want to thank our extraordinary team for all their hard work as we continue to realign Paysafe in its pursuit of operational excellence.”