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

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

By Marcus Bennett

February 15, 2025 at 01:19 AM

LiveOne has reported Q4 2024 revenue of $29.45 million, marking a 5.8% year-over-year decrease following adjustments to its Tesla Premium Connectivity partnership.

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Key Financial Highlights:

  • Total revenue: $29.45 million (down 5.8% YoY)
  • Membership services revenue: $14.29 million (down 15.2% YoY)
  • Advertising revenue: $12.85 million (up 21.3% YoY)
  • Net loss: $5.64 million (increased 150% YoY)

User Statistics:

  • Total users: 860,000 (paid and ad-supported)
  • Ad-supported users: ~450,000
  • Direct-billed Premium subscribers: 78% increase

Tesla Partnership Changes:

  • Previous arrangement: $3 per Premium Connectivity subscriber ($9.99 monthly package)
  • New terms: Subsidy ended December 2024
  • Existing users: Grandfathered payments continue "in perpetuity"

Future Outlook:

  • Revised fiscal year guidance: $112-120 million
  • Potential price increases planned for next 12 months
  • Current Premium pricing: $10.99 monthly
  • Plus subscription: $3.33/month with annual commitment

Additional Updates:

  • SoundExchange settlement extended to January 2027 ($4.1 million outstanding)
  • Stock performance: LVO shares declined 4% to $0.93
  • Company pursuing new B2B partnerships

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