Braze Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Braze reported a 40% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter, reaching $98.7 million, driven by new customers, upsells, and renewals. The company's dollar-based net retention rate was 124%.
Revenue increased by 40% year-over-year to $98.7 million.
Dollar-based net retention was 124% for the trailing 12 months.
GAAP operating loss was $36.5 million, improved from $42.6 million in the prior year.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.01 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $24.5 million in the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
Braze provided guidance for the fiscal first quarter ending April 30, 2023, and the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2024. They also provided guidance on its non-GAAP operating loss margin, which it believes will be negative 7% or better during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue Q1 2024 Guidance: $98.5 - 99.5 million
- Revenue FY 2024 Guidance: $433.0 - 438.0 million
- Non-GAAP operating loss Q1 2024 Guidance: $(19.0) - (20.0) million
- Non-GAAP operating loss FY 2024 Guidance: $(57.0) - (61.0) million
- Non-GAAP operating loss margin is expected to be negative 7% or better during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024.
Challenges Ahead
- Non-GAAP net loss Q1 2024 Guidance: $(17.0) - (18.0) million
- Non-GAAP net loss FY 2024 Guidance: $(53.0) - (57.0) million
- Non-GAAP net loss per share Q1 2024 Guidance: $(0.18) - (0.19)
- Non-GAAP net loss per share FY 2024 Guidance: $(0.55) - (0.59)
- Weighted average shares outstanding Q1 2024 Guidance: ~96.2 million
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income