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Jan 31, 2020

DocuSign Q4 2020 Earnings Report

DocuSign's Q4 2020 financial results were announced, showcasing substantial year-over-year growth.

Key Takeaways

DocuSign reported a strong Q4 2020 with total revenue of $274.9 million, a 38% increase year-over-year, and billings of $366.9 million, a 40% increase year-over-year. The company's GAAP net loss per share was $0.26, while non-GAAP net income per share was $0.12. DocuSign also announced its intent to acquire Seal Software for $188 million in cash.

Total revenue increased by 38% year-over-year, reaching $274.9 million.

Billings grew by 40% year-over-year, totaling $366.9 million.

The company announced its intent to acquire Seal Software to enhance its Agreement Cloud with AI capabilities.

Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.12, compared to $0.06 in the same period last year.

Total Revenue
$275M
Previous year: $200M
+37.6%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $0.06
+100.0%
Total Billings
$367M
Previous year: $262M
+39.9%
Gross Profit
$207M
Cash and Equivalents
$241M
Free Cash Flow
$15.5M
Total Assets
$1.89B

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Forward Guidance

The company expects total revenue between $280 million and $284 million for the quarter ending April 30, 2020. They anticipate subscription revenue between $266 million and $270 million and billings between $279 million and $289 million. For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2021, DocuSign projects total revenue between $1.272 billion and $1.276 billion, subscription revenue between $1.210 billion and $1.214 billion, and billings between $1.430 billion and $1.450 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue is projected to be $280 to $284 million.
  • Subscription revenue is expected to be $266 to $270 million.
  • Billings are forecasted to be $279 to $289 million.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin is anticipated to be 78% to 80%.
  • Company anticipates continued growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses are expected to be 47% to 49%.
  • Non-GAAP research and development expenses are projected to be 13% to 15%.
  • Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses are expected to be 9% to 11%.
  • Non-GAAP interest and other income (expense) is projected to be $2 to $3 million.
  • Provision for income taxes is expected to be $1.5 to $2.5 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income