Vroom releases Q1 Results, names new CEO

This week, Vroom Inc. released its first-quarter results, which showed the online used car retailer outdid expectations for total sales, profit, and revenue. It also named a new Chief Executive Officer as part of its “business realignment plan” and hopes the plan will cut costs and improve operations. 

Vroom said that in Q1, sales increased 26% year-over-year (YoY), totaling 19,473. Gross profit rose 60% YoY to $34.3 million, and revenue reached $675.4 million, 60% higher YoY.

Vrooms’s Chief Financial Officer, Robert Krakowiak, said the company is “pleased” with its Q1 results. He said “came in ahead of guidance as we delivered higher than anticipated eCommerce results, expense control, and immediate benefits from acquiring United Auto Credit Corporation.”

Krakowiak added that Vroom would be “focusing on prioritizing unit economics overgrowth throughout our business” throughout the year. According to its business realignment plan, Vroom reportedly “expects to achieve approximately $135.0 to $165.0 million of cost reductions and operating improvements across its operations for the remainder of 2022.”

Vroom also announced this week it has appointed Tom Shortt to serve as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer after Paul Hennessy resigned to “pursue other opportunities.” Shortt was formerly Vroom’s Chief Operating Officer and previously served as Vice President for Walmart and Home Depot retail chains. 

In an announcement this week, Shortt stated he is “excited about the future for Vroom” and is looking forward to the company’s investor event that is scheduled for May 26. 

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