Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) Technologies experienced a significant decrease in revenues and home sales for the third quarter of 2023, but managed to return to profitability due to operational improvements. The company reported Q3 revenues at $980 million, marking a 71% decrease from the same period in 2022. The sharp decline was also reflected in the number of homes sold during the quarter, which stood at 2,687, a 68% drop from Q3 2022.
Despite these setbacks, Opendoor saw a positive contribution margin, attributing this turnaround to improved cost structures, market share gains, and efficient customer acquisition channels. The firm's inventory was valued at $1.3 billion by the end of the quarter, with 3,136 homes purchased during this period.
In terms of specific financial figures, Opendoor reported an adjusted net loss of $(75) million and a net loss of $(106) million. However, it achieved a gross profit of $96 million and a contribution profit of $43 million. The company's gross margin stood at 9.8%, while its adjusted EBITDA was recorded at $(49) million.
The return to profitability despite significant decreases in revenue and home sales underscores Opendoor's strategic operational improvements and cost efficiency measures. The company's ability to gain market share through scaled customer acquisition channels has also played a pivotal role in its financial performance for Q3 2023.
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