Mar 31, 2022

Freshworks Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Freshworks' Q1 2022 earnings showcased strong revenue growth and business efficiency.

Key Takeaways

Freshworks reported a strong start to the year with Q1 revenue growth of 42% year-over-year. The company launched Freshworks CRM for e-commerce, increased net dollar retention to 115%, and maintained business efficiency with $1.4 million in net cash from operating activities.

Total revenue was $114.6 million, representing 42% growth year-over-year.

Net dollar retention rate increased to 115%, up 1 percentage point quarter-over-quarter.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.4 million.

The number of customers contributing more than $5,000 in ARR increased by 27% year-over-year to 15,639.

Total Revenue
$115M
Previous year: $80.6M
+42.3%
EPS
-$0.01
Previous year: $0.089
-111.2%
Customers Paying >$5k ARR
15.64K
Net Dollar Retention Rate
115%
Previous year: 112%
+2.7%
Gross Profit
$92.2M
Previous year: $63.9M
+44.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$603M
Previous year: $121M
+399.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.4M
Previous year: $5.79M
-124.2%
Total Assets
$1.39B

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Forward Guidance

Freshworks provided estimates for the second quarter and full year 2022 based on current market conditions and expectations.

Positive Outlook

  • Second Quarter 2022 Total revenue of $117.0 million - $119.0 million
  • Second Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations of $18.5 million - $16.5 million
  • Second Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.08 - $0.06
  • Full Year 2022 Total revenue of $495.5 million - $501.5 million
  • Full Year 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations of $43.5 million - $37.5 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Second Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations of $18.5 million - $16.5 million
  • Second Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.08 - $0.06
  • Full Year 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations of $43.5 million - $37.5 million
  • Full Year 2022 Non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.18 - $0.16
  • These estimates are subject to various important cautionary factors referenced in the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements”