Five9 Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Five9 reported record first-quarter revenue of $137.9 million, a 45% increase year-over-year. The company's performance was driven by success with enterprises, product innovation, and go-to-market execution. Five9 raised its 2021 guidance for both revenue and bottom line.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2021 increased 45% to a record $137.9 million, compared to $95.1 million for the first quarter of 2020.
GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2021 was $(12.3) million, or $(0.18) per basic share, compared to GAAP net loss of $(7.4) million, or $(0.12) per basic share, for the first quarter of 2020.
Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2021 was $16.1 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $11.1 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2021 was $22.2 million, or 16.1% of revenue, compared to $14.1 million, or 14.9% of revenue, for the first quarter of 2020.
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Forward Guidance
Five9 provides guidance based on current market conditions and expectations, subject to various cautionary factors, including risks and uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positive Outlook
- Full year 2021 revenue is expected to be in the range of $548.5 to $551.5 million.
- GAAP net loss for the full year 2021 is projected to be in the range of $(63.4) to $(60.4) million, or $(0.91) to $(0.87) per basic share.
- Non-GAAP net income for the full year 2021 is expected to be in the range of $65.2 to $68.2 million, or $0.89 to $0.93 per diluted share.
- Second quarter of 2021 revenue is projected to be in the range of $131.5 to $132.5 million.
- GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2021 is projected to be in the range of $(25.9) to $(24.9) million, or $(0.38) to $(0.36) per basic share.
Challenges Ahead
- Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2021 is expected to be in the range of $9.1 to $10.1 million, or $0.13 to $0.14 per diluted share.