Travelzoo Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

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Travelzoo Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

, /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

  • Revenue of $23.9 million, up 13% year-over-year
  • Consolidated operating profit of $2.1 million
  • Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of $2.4 million
  • Cash flow from operations of $1.3 million
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.12

Travelzoo, the club for travel enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Consolidated revenue was $23.9 million, up 13% from $21.1 million year-over-year. In constant currencies, revenue was $23.5 million, up 12% year-over-year. Travelzoo’s reported revenue consists of advertising and commerce revenues, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by Travelzoo members, and membership fees.

In Q2, Travelzoo invested significantly in acquiring more Club Members when we saw that we can achieve a payback and positive return on investment (ROI) within the quarter. Marketing costs were expensed immediately. Membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period of 12 months. The effect is a sizable reduction in EPS. We refer to our investor presentation.

Net income attributable to Travelzoo was $1.4 million for Q2 2025, or $0.12 per share, compared with $0.23 per share in the prior-year period.

Non-GAAP operating profit was $2.4 million. Non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles ($16,000), stock option expenses ($339,000), and severance-related expenses ($6,000). Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tabular reconciliation below.

“We will continue to leverage Travelzoo’s global reach, trusted brand, and strong relationships with top travel suppliers to negotiate more Club Offers for Club Members and add new benefits, such as our popular complementary airport lounge access worldwide in case of a delayed flight,” said Holger Bartel, Travelzoo’s Global CEO. “Travelzoo members are affluent, active, and open to new experiences. We inspire travel enthusiasts to travel to places they never imagined they could. Travelzoo is the must-have membership for those who love to travel as much as we do.”

Travelzoo North America

North America business segment revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $16.1 million. Operating profit for Q2 2025 was $2.8 million, or 17% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $3.7 million or 26% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Travelzoo Europe

Europe business segment revenue increased 7% year-over-year to $6.4 million. Operating loss for Q2 2025 was $883,000, or 14% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $512,000, or 9% of revenue in the prior-year period. The reported operating loss occurred because we acquired more Club Members.

Jack’s Flight Club

Jack’s Flight Club is a membership subscription service in which Travelzoo has a 60% ownership interest. Revenue increased 33% year-over-year to $1.4 million. The number of premium subscribers increased 15% year-over-year. Jack’s Flight Club’s revenue from subscriptions is recognized ratably over the subscription period (quarterly, semi-annually, annually). Operating profit for Q2 2025 was $156,000, compared to an operating loss of $34,000 in the prior-year period.

New Initiatives

New Initiatives business segment revenue, which includes Licensing and Travelzoo META, was $19,000. Operating loss for Q2 2025 was $31,000.

In 2020, Travelzoo entered into royalty-bearing licensing agreements with local licensees for the exclusive use of Travelzoo’s brand, business model, and members in  Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore. Under these arrangements, Travelzoo’s existing members in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore will continue to be owned by us as the licensor. Licensing revenue from the licensee in Australia was $10,000 for Q2 2025. Licensing revenue from the licensee in Japan was $7,000 for in Q2 2025. Licensing revenue is expected to increase going forward.

Reach

Travelzoo reaches 30 million travelers. This includes Jack’s Flight Club. Comparisons to prior periods are no longer meaningful due to strategic developments of the Travelzoo membership.

Income Taxes

The reported income tax provision and reserves for Q2 2025 are $740,000. Travelzoo intends to utilize available net operating losses (NOLs) to largely offset its tax liability for Q2 2025.

Balance Sheet

Deferred revenue increased and is expected to continue to increase as membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period.

As of June 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $11.2 million. Cash flow from operations was $1.3 million.

Share Repurchase Program

During Q2 2025, the Company repurchased 172,088 shares of its outstanding common stock.

Looking Ahead

For Q3 2025, we expect year-over-year revenue growth to continue. We expect revenue growth to accelerate as a trend in subsequent quarters, as membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period of 12 months, as we acquire new members, and as more Legacy Members become Club Members. Over time, we expect profitability to substantially increase as recurring membership fees revenue will be recognized. In the short-term, fluctuations in reported net income are possible. We might see attractive opportunities to increase marketing. We expense marketing costs immediately.

In 2024, we introduced a membership fee for Travelzoo. Legacy Members, who joined prior to 2024, continue to receive certain travel offers. However, Club Offers and new benefits are only available to Club Members, who pay the membership fee. Therefore, we are seeing many Legacy Members become Club Members over time—in addition to new members who join.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management calculates non-GAAP operating income when evaluating the financial performance of the business. Calculation of non-GAAP operating income, also called “non-GAAP operating profit” in this press release and today’s earnings conference call, excludes the following items: amortization of intangibles, stock option expenses, and severance-related expenses. This press release includes a table which reconciles GAAP operating income to the calculation of non-GAAP operating income. Non-GAAP operating income is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Conference Call

Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2025 results today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please visit http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations to

  • download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call
  • access the webcast.

About Travelzoo

We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work in partnership with thousands of top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give us access to irresistible deals.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words “expect”, “predict”, “project”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

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Travelzoo

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenues

$        23,906

$        21,141

$        47,046

$        43,126

Cost of revenues

5,163

2,520

9,335

5,160

Gross profit

18,743

18,621

37,711

37,966

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing

11,483

9,386

21,708

17,984

Product development

698

603

1,332

1,169

General and administrative

4,502

4,621

8,807

9,211

Total operating expenses

16,683

14,610

31,847

28,364

Operating income

2,060

4,011

5,864

9,602

Other income, net

162

176

790

315

Income from operations before income taxes

2,222

4,187

6,654

9,917

Income tax expense

740

1,267

1,912

2,772

Net income

1,482

2,920

4,742

7,145

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest

80

(7)

172

(18)

Net income attributable to Travelzoo

$          1,402

$          2,927

$          4,570

$          7,163

Net income per share—basic

$            0.13

$            0.23

$            0.39

$            0.54

Net income per share—diluted

$            0.12

$            0.23

$            0.38

$            0.54

Shares used in per share calculation—basic

11,139

12,895

11,617

13,191

Shares used in per share calculation—diluted

11,505

12,976

12,088

13,300

Travelzoo

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

June 30,
2025

December 31,
2024

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$             10,441

$            17,064

Accounts receivable, net

11,500

12,825

Prepaid income taxes

503

736

Income taxes receivable

324

Prepaid expenses and other

1,392

1,148

Total current assets

24,160

31,773

Deposits and other

304

374

Deferred tax assets

3,591

3,380

Restricted cash

757

675

Operating lease right-of-use assets

5,204

5,655

Property and equipment, net

320

423

Intangible assets, net

1,455

1,498

Goodwill

10,944

10,944

Total assets

$             46,735

$            54,722

Liabilities and Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$               6,130

$              6,162

Merchant payables

12,419

16,294

Accrued expenses and other

5,596

3,404

Deferred revenue

8,459

6,545

Income tax payable

1,619

Operating lease liabilities

2,564

2,472

Total current liabilities

35,168

36,496

Long-term tax liability reserve

8,792

7,851

Long-term operating lease liabilities

4,856

5,646

Other long-term liabilities

376

Total liabilities

48,816

50,369

Common stock

111

118

Tax indemnification

(9,537)

(9,537)

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

7,934

14,284

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(5,576)

(5,327)

Total Travelzoo stockholders’ equity (deficit)

(7,068)

(462)

Non-controlling interest

4,987

4,815

Total stockholder’s equity (deficit)

(2,081)

4,353

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

$             46,735

$            54,722

Travelzoo

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$          1,482

$          2,920

$          4,742

$         7,145

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

106

175

182

558

Stock-based compensation

339

688

709

783

Deferred income tax

1

(12)

5

(27)

Net foreign currency effects

(188)

(14)

(295)

(11)

Provision of loss (net recoveries) on accounts receivable and refund reserve

(83)

26

123

(7)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

1,309

(150)

1,743

(385)

Prepaid income taxes

301

(390)

238

(327)

Prepaid expenses, deposits and other

277

(49)

(144)

533

Accounts payable

(36)

(294)

(180)

714

Merchant payables

(2,790)

(1,101)

(4,441)

(3,779)

Accrued expenses and other

975

765

1,842

526

Deferred revenue

478

(38)

1,720

1,173

Income tax payable

(1,058)

224

(2,007)

278

Other liabilities

187

556

345

753

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,300

3,306

4,582

7,927

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(14)

(48)

(34)

(83)

Net cash used in investing activities

(14)

(48)

(34)

(83)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repurchase of common stock

(2,500)

(6,550)

(11,418)

(10,422)

Exercise of stock options and taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards

(104)

(257)

(104)

(257)

Net cash used in financing activities

(2,604)

(6,807)

(11,522)

(10,679)

Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

289

(73)

432

(311)

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(1,029)

(3,622)

(6,542)

(3,146)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

12,227

16,865

17,740

16,389

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$        11,198

$        13,243

$        11,198

$       13,243

Travelzoo

Segment Information from Continuing Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three months ended June 30, 2025

Travelzoo
North

America

Travelzoo
Europe

Jack’s
Flight Club

New
Initiatives

Consolidated

Revenues from unaffiliated customers

$       15,737

$         6,740

$         1,410

$              19

$          23,906

Intersegment revenues

395

(355)

(40)

Total net revenues

16,132

6,385

1,370

19

23,906

Sales and marketing expenses

6,453

4,427

603

11,483

Other expenses

6,861

2,841

611

50

10,363

Operating profit (loss)

2,818

(883)

156

(31)

2,060

Other income, net

162

Income from operations before income taxes

2,222

Three months ended June 30, 2024

Travelzoo
North

America

Travelzoo
Europe

Jack’s
Flight Club

New
Initiatives

Consolidated

Revenues from unaffiliated customers

$       14,015

$         6,004

$         1,099

$              23

$          21,141

Intersegment revenues

119

(53)

(66)

Total net revenues

14,134

5,951

1,033

23

21,141

Sales and marketing expenses

5,444

3,330

477

135

9,386

Other expenses

4,973

2,109

590

72

7,744

Operating profit (loss)

3,717

512

(34)

(184)

4,011

Other income, net

176

Income from operations before income taxes

4,187

Six months ended June 30, 2025

Travelzoo
North

America

Travelzoo
Europe

Jack’s
Flight Club

New
Initiatives

Consolidated

Revenues from unaffiliated customers

$       30,567

$       13,710

$         2,733

$              36

$          47,046

Intersegment revenues

693

(613)

(80)

Total net revenues

31,260

13,097

2,653

36

47,046

Sales and marketing expenses

12,153

8,329

1,226

21,708

Other expenses

12,695

5,423

1,259

97

19,474

Operating profit (loss)

6,412

(655)

168

(61)

5,864

Other income, net

790

Income from operations before income taxes

6,654

Six months ended June 30, 2024

Travelzoo
North

America

Travelzoo
Europe

Jack’s
Flight Club

New
Initiatives

Consolidated

Revenues from unaffiliated customers

$       28,288

$       12,584

$         2,199

$              55

$          43,126

Intersegment revenues

74

29

(103)

Total net revenues

28,362

12,613

2,096

55

43,126

Sales and marketing expenses

10,551

6,391

882

135

17,959

Other expenses

9,657

4,328

1,347

234

15,566

Operating profit (loss)

8,155

1,894

(133)

(314)

9,602

Other income, net

315

Income from operations before income taxes

9,917

Travelzoo

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

GAAP operating expense

$        16,683

$        14,610

$        31,847

$        28,364

Non-GAAP adjustments:

Amortization of intangibles (A)

16

88

42

405

Stock option expenses (B)

339

688

709

783

Severance-related expenses (C)

6

30

227

30

Non-GAAP operating expense

16,322

13,804

30,869

27,146

GAAP operating income

2,060

4,011

5,864

9,602

Non-GAAP adjustments (A through C)

361

806

978

1,218

Non-GAAP operating income

2,421

4,817

6,842

10,820

SOURCE Travelzoo

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