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Oct 31, 2022

Braze Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a strong quarter with revenue growth and strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

Braze reported a robust fiscal third quarter with a 45.6% increase in revenue year-over-year, driven by new customers, upsells, and renewals. The company continues to invest in technology and customer engagement strategies to drive loyalty and retention.

Revenue increased by 45.6% year-over-year, reaching $93.1 million.

Subscription revenue grew to $89.0 million, while professional services revenue was $4.1 million.

Dollar-based net retention remained strong at 126%.

Total customer count increased to 1,715, with 148 customers having ARR of $500,000 or more.

Total Revenue
$93.1M
Previous year: $64M
+45.6%
EPS
-$0.15
Previous year: -$0.16
-6.3%
Net Retention Rate
126%
Total Customers
1.72K
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
69.7%
Gross Profit
$64M
Previous year: $44.8M
+42.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$45.4M
Previous year: $42M
+8.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$28.1M
Previous year: -$2.81M
+899.1%
Total Assets
$677M
Previous year: $184M
+268.0%

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Forward Guidance

Braze provided revenue guidance of $95.0 - 96.0 million for the fiscal fourth quarter and $352.0 - 353.0 million for the full fiscal year 2023. Non-GAAP operating loss is expected to be $(18.5) - (19.5) million for Q4 and $(71.5) - (72.5) million for the full year.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue guidance of $95.0 - 96.0 million for Q4.
  • Full year revenue guidance of $352.0 - 353.0 million.
  • Focus on continued robust investment.
  • Engagement with customer community.
  • Creating a generational brand.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-GAAP operating loss guidance of $(18.5) - (19.5) million for Q4.
  • Non-GAAP operating loss guidance of $(71.5) - (72.5) million for the full year.
  • Uncertainty regarding reconciling items such as stock-based compensation expense.
  • Impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in Braze’s stock price.
  • Factors could be material to Braze’s results calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income