Angi’s second quarter results were met with a significant positive market reaction, as management pointed to the company’s ongoing transition to a more efficient, higher-quality revenue base. CEO Jeffrey W. Kip emphasized that the focus on shedding low-value transactions and optimizing customer acquisition costs led to improved operating margins. Kip highlighted, “Both our adjusted EBITDA and our free cash flow are up materially from 2022, where, in fact, our free cash flow was negative.” The migration to a single technology platform and enhancements to the customer and pro experience were also cited as foundational steps for sustainable profitability.

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While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.

Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Angi’s Q2 Earnings Call

• Sergio Segura (KeyBanc Capital Markets) pressed for clarity on service request trends. CEO Jeffrey W. Kip explained that growth will be led by proprietary channels, while network volume is expected to remain stable.
• Eric Sheridan (Goldman Sachs) asked about the pacing and impact of product initiatives. Kip detailed ongoing upgrades to service request matching, with results expected to phase in over the next year.
• Cory Carpenter (JPMorgan) inquired about the risks and logistics of the professional migration to the new platform. Kip outlined a structured migration process based on successful international implementations, but cautioned that some transition friction is likely.
• Audrey Stuart (RBC) questioned pro capacity and supply constraints. Kip responded that Angi remains a small segment of the overall market and sees room for growth, especially among larger professionals.
• Matthew Condon (Citizens) asked about the apparent gap between marketing spend and service request growth. Kip attributed this to a mix shift toward paid acquisition, while Russakoff emphasized ongoing efforts to maximize aggregate profit rather than any single efficiency metric.

Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

Looking forward, the StockStory team will be monitoring (1) the successful migration of legacy professionals to the unified platform and the resulting changes in revenue per lead, (2) the impact of increased marketing investments—especially in TV and branded campaigns—on customer acquisition and retention, and (3) the company’s progress in expanding the participation of larger professionals. Sustained improvements in both homeowner satisfaction and pro engagement will also be important to watch.

Angi currently trades at $18.05, up from $15.66 just before the earnings. At this price, is it a buy or sell? Find out in our full research report (it’s free).

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