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Apr 30

Braze Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Braze reported strong revenue growth and achieved its first quarter of positive non-GAAP operating income.

Key Takeaways

Braze delivered $162.1 million in revenue in Q1 FY26, with a non-GAAP EPS of $0.07 and positive non-GAAP operating income of $2.8 million. Despite a GAAP net loss of $35.8 million, the company generated significant free cash flow and completed a strategic acquisition.

Revenue reached $162.1 million, driven by customer growth and renewals.

Non-GAAP operating income turned positive at $2.8 million.

Net loss narrowed to $35.8 million with GAAP EPS of -$0.34.

Free cash flow more than doubled to $22.9 million.

Total Revenue
$162M
Previous year: $135M
+19.6%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: -$0.05
-240.0%
Stock-Based Comp
$30.4M
Previous year: $28.3M
+7.5%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
69.3%
Previous year: 67.9%
+2.1%
GAAP Gross Margin
68.6%
Previous year: 67.1%
+2.2%
Gross Profit
$111M
Previous year: $90.9M
+22.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$231M
Previous year: $74.8M
+209.5%
Free Cash Flow
$22.9M
Previous year: $11.4M
+99.9%
Total Assets
$889M
Previous year: $816M
+8.9%

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Forward Guidance

Braze expects revenue to reach $171–172 million in Q2 FY26 with modest non-GAAP profitability, reaffirming its FY26 growth trajectory.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 FY26 revenue guidance set at $171M–$172M.
  • Full-year FY26 revenue guided at $702M–$706M.
  • Non-GAAP EPS projected to be $0.02–$0.03 for Q2.
  • Free cash flow momentum supports financial flexibility.
  • Guidance includes integration of OfferFit acquisition.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP net loss is still expected despite growth.
  • Operating income margin remains low even on a non-GAAP basis.
  • Dollar-based net retention rates declined YoY.
  • Stock-based compensation remains high at over $30M.
  • Customer concentration in high-ARR accounts may pose risk.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income