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Sep 30, 2023

Confluent Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Confluent announced strong Q3 2023 financial results with revenue up 32% year over year and the company's first positive non-GAAP EPS.

Key Takeaways

Confluent reported a strong third quarter with a 32% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $200 million. The company achieved its first positive non-GAAP EPS and improved operating margins, demonstrating efficient growth and strong demand for its data streaming platform.

Total revenue was $200 million, up 32% year-over-year.

Confluent Cloud revenue reached $92 million, a 61% increase year-over-year.

Remaining performance obligations totaled $824 million, up 24% year-over-year.

The company had 1,185 customers with $100,000 or greater in ARR, a 25% increase year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$200M
Previous year: $152M
+31.9%
EPS
$0.02
Previous year: -$0.13
-115.4%
$100K+ ARR Customers
1.19K
Previous year: 921
+28.7%
Gross Profit
$144M
Previous year: $98.6M
+45.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.87B
Previous year: $503M
+272.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$13.1M
Previous year: -$42.8M
-69.4%
Total Assets
$2.36B
Previous year: $2.31B
+2.1%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2023, Confluent expects total revenue between $204 and $205 million and a non-GAAP operating margin between 0% and 1%. The company anticipates a non-GAAP net income per share of approximately $0.05.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue is expected to be between $204 million and $205 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin is projected to be between 0% and 1%.
  • Non-GAAP net income per share is expected to be $0.05.
  • The company is focused on efficient growth.
  • The company anticipates continued business momentum.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic uncertainty may impact customer spending.
  • Higher interest rates could affect investment decisions.
  • Potential lengthening of sales cycles.
  • Reduced contract sizes are possible.
  • Customers may prefer open-source alternatives.

Revenue & Expenses

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