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Jul 31, 2023

Braze Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Revenue grew 33.6% year-over-year, driven by new customers, upsells and renewals, and achieved a dollar-based net retention of 120%.

Key Takeaways

Braze reported a strong second quarter in fiscal year 2024, with revenue reaching $115.1 million, a 33.6% increase year-over-year. The company demonstrated strong top-line growth and operating efficiency, driven by new customers, upsells, and renewals.

Revenue was $115.1 million, up 33.6% year-over-year.

Subscription revenue was $109.7 million, compared to $81.7 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Dollar-based net retention was 120% for the trailing 12 months.

Total customers increased to 1,958 as of July 31, 2023, from 1,599 as of July 31, 2022.

Total Revenue
$115M
Previous year: $86.1M
+33.6%
EPS
-$0.04
Previous year: -$0.16
-75.0%
Net Retention Rate
120%
Previous year: 126%
-4.8%
Total Customers
1.96K
Previous year: 1.6K
+22.5%
Gross Profit
$79.6M
Previous year: $58.8M
+35.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$77.3M
Previous year: $80.9M
-4.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$18.7M
Previous year: -$24.7M
-24.3%
Total Assets
$732M
Previous year: $702M
+4.3%

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Forward Guidance

Braze is initiating guidance for the fiscal third quarter ending October 31, 2023, and updating guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue Q3 2024 Guidance: $116.5 - 117.5 million
  • Revenue FY 2024 Guidance: $451.5 - 454.5 million
  • Non-GAAP operating loss Q3 2024 Guidance: $(15.5) - (16.5) million
  • Non-GAAP operating loss FY 2024 Guidance: $(47.0) - (49.0) million
  • Believes 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 Q3 2024 Guidance: $(13.0) - (14.0) million
  • Non-GAAP net loss FY 2024 Guidance: $(37.0) - (39.0) million
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share Q3 2024 Guidance: $(0.13) - (0.14)
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share FY 2024 Guidance: $(0.37) - (0.39)
  • Uncertainty regarding reconciling items such as stock-based compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in Braze’s stock price.

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