Reported Q: Q1 2025 Rev YoY: -30.4% EPS YoY: -1,123.0% Move: +4.58%
Chegg Inc
CHGG
$0.617 4.58%
Exchange NYSE Sector Consumer Defensive Industry Education Training Services
Q1 2025
Published: May 12, 2025

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Reported

Report Date

May 12, 2025

Quarter Q1 2025

Revenue

121.39M

YoY: -30.4%

EPS

-0.17

YoY: -1,123.0%

Market Move

+4.58%

Previous quarter: Q4 2024

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $121.39M down 30.4% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-0.17 decreased by 1% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 55.5%
  • Net income of -17.48M
  • "Q1 was a good quarter for Chegg. We surpassed our revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance generating approximately $16 million in free cash flow, diversified our revenue in two key ways: first, the expansion of our business institution effort, which has expanded from 5 pilots to 15 pilots from Q4 to Q1 and is well on track to reach our goal of 40 by the end of the year." - Nathan Schultz
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Executive Summary

Chegg reported Q1 2025 revenue of $121.4 million, down 30% year over year, as Chegg Study and related subscription services faced ongoing enrollments and traffic headwinds. The quarter featured a notable gross-margin compression to 56% driven by a $16.2 million accelerated depreciation charge, which reduced gross margin by roughly 13 percentage points. Despite the top-line pressure, Chegg generated $19 million of adjusted EBITDA (16% margin) and $15.8 million of free cash flow, aided by ongoing cost discipline and capital-light investments in AI-enabled initiatives. Management signaled a fundamental strategic shift toward two growth vectors: (1) licensing Chegg's question-and-answer content to large language model (LLM) developers and (2) expanding institutional direct contracts (Chegg Study) with universities and other partners. In addition, Busuu continued to exhibit resilience (revenue up 7% YoY, with 29% YoY growth in the B2B segment), and Chegg Skills is positioned for a breakout year with pilots in India (EdifyOnline and Noodle) and anticipated profitability in 2026. The company reiterated a substantial restructuring program aimed at aligning cost structure with reduced revenue, including headcount reductions (about 22% or 248 employees) and real estate rationalization, with planned annualized savings of $165–$175 million in 2025–2026. Near-term guidance for Q2 2025 implies continued revenue pressure but improved gross margin and EBITDA, underscoring a transitional year as Chegg pivots toward licensing, enterprise partnerships, and higher-margin growth initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
121.39M
QoQ: -15.40% | YoY: -30.38%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
67.41M
55.54% margin
QoQ: -31.13% | YoY: -47.27%
Operating Income
Decreasing
-29.00M
QoQ: -6.16% | YoY: -1 064.27%
Net Income
Decreasing
-17.48M
QoQ: -185.45% | YoY: -1 131.27%
EPS
Decreasing
-0.17
QoQ: -190.10% | YoY: -1 123.02%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 121.39 -0.17 -30.4% View
Q4 2024 143.48 -0.06 -23.7% View
Q3 2024 136.59 -2.05 -13.5% View
Q2 2024 163.15 -6.01 -10.8% View
Q1 2024 174.35 -0.01 -7.1% View