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Apr 30, 2023
Braze Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Reported first quarter revenue growth of 31.3% year-over-year, achieving dollar-based net retention of 122% and positive free cash flow.
Key Takeaways
Braze reported strong first quarter fiscal year 2024 results, with revenue up 31.3% year-over-year to $101.8 million and a dollar-based net retention rate of 122%. The company also generated $21.7 million in free cash flow.
Revenue was $101.8 million, up 31.3% year-over-year.
Subscription revenue was $97.1 million, compared to $72.8 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
Dollar-based net retention was 122% for the trailing 12 months.
Free cash flow was $21.7 million.
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Forward Guidance
Braze is initiating guidance for the fiscal second quarter ending July 31, 2023, and updating guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue Q2 2024 Guidance: $108.0 - 109.0 million
- Revenue FY 2024 Guidance: $442.5 - 446.5 million
- Non-GAAP operating loss Q2 2024 Guidance: $(15.0) - (16.0) million
- Non-GAAP operating loss FY 2024 Guidance: $(54.0) - (58.0) million
- Non-GAAP operating loss margin will be negative 7% or better during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024.
Challenges Ahead
- Non-GAAP net loss Q2 2024 Guidance: $(13.0) - (14.0) million
- Non-GAAP net loss FY 2024 Guidance: $(50.0) - (54.0) million
- Non-GAAP net loss per share Q2 2024 Guidance: $(0.13) - (0.14)
- Non-GAAP net loss per share FY 2024 Guidance: $(0.51) - (0.55)
- Weighted average shares outstanding ~97.4 million for Q2 2024 and ~97.8 million for FY 2024
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