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Navigation firm TomTom Q1 operating result turns to loss on higher R&D costs

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By Reuters | Updated: April 17, 2024

April 17 (Reuters) – Digital mapping specialist TomTom (TOM2.AS) said on Wednesday its operating result turned to a wider-than-expected loss in the first quarter, weighed down by an increase in research and development costs.

The Amsterdam-based company posted a loss before interest and taxes of 4.9 million euros ($5.2 million) for the first three months of 2024, versus a profit of 2.6 million euros last year.

Analysts were expecting a loss of 2 million euros on average, a company-compiled consensus showed.

TomTom’s revenue fell 1% to 139.3 million euros, missing expectations of 144 million euros.

Its automotive business, which represents around 60% of the total revenue, reported a 6% drop in operational revenue due to lower car production volumes.

The location data pioneer, which started by providing a navigational tool for turn-by-turn directions, has gone through major restructuring and is now developing high-definition self-driving maps that integrate consumer data and advanced driver assistance systems.

($1 = 0.9414 euros)

@ Thomson Reuters 2024

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