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Jan 31, 2023

Braze Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Braze's Q4 2023 financial results showcased revenue growth and customer base expansion.

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.

Total Revenue
$98.7M
Previous year: $70.4M
+40.1%
EPS
-$0.14
Previous year: -$0.18
-22.2%
Net Retention Rate
124%
Previous year: 128%
-3.1%
Total Customers
1.77K
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
67%
Previous year: 67.2%
-0.3%
Gross Profit
$65.3M
Previous year: $45.7M
+42.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$68.6M
Previous year: $479M
-85.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.9M
Previous year: -$25.7M
-92.6%
Total Assets
$705M
Previous year: $666M
+5.9%

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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

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