Sep 30, 2022

Freshworks Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Freshworks' Q3 2022 earnings showcased strong revenue growth and improved operating efficiency.

Key Takeaways

Freshworks reported a strong third quarter with revenue reaching $128.8 million, a 33% increase year-over-year (37% adjusting for constant currency). The company demonstrated improved operating efficiency with a reduced GAAP loss from operations. Key metrics included a 19% increase in customers contributing more than $5,000 in ARR and a net dollar retention rate of 107%.

Total revenue was $128.8 million, up 33% year-over-year (37% adjusting for constant currency).

GAAP loss from operations improved to $(58.3) million, compared to $(140.3) million in Q3 2021.

Customers contributing more than $5,000 in ARR increased by 19% year-over-year.

Net dollar retention rate was 107%.

Total Revenue
$129M
Previous year: $96.6M
+33.3%
EPS
-$0.01
Previous year: -$0.04
-75.0%
Customers Paying >$5k ARR
16.71K
Previous year: 14.08K
+18.7%
Net Dollar Retention Rate
107%
Previous year: 117%
-8.5%
Gross Profit
$105M
Previous year: $74.4M
+40.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$432M
Previous year: $1.18B
-63.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$7.2M
Previous year: -$4.2M
+71.4%
Total Assets
$1.36B
Previous year: $1.49B
-8.4%

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Forward Guidance

Freshworks provided estimates for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 based on current market conditions and expectations, with revenue growth rates adjusted for constant currency.

Positive Outlook

  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Revenue: $129.2 - $131.2 million (27%-28% growth adjusting for constant currency)
  • Full Year 2022 Revenue: $494.0 - $496.0 million (36%-37% growth adjusting for constant currency)
  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations: ($10.5) - ($8.5) million
  • Full Year 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations: ($30.0) - ($28.0) million
  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP net loss per share: ($0.05) - ($0.03)

Challenges Ahead

  • Full Year 2022 Non-GAAP net loss per share: ($0.13) - ($0.11)
  • Estimates are subject to cautionary factors referenced in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section.
  • Revenue and non-GAAP loss from operations are based on exchange rates as of October 28, 2022.
  • Estimates have not been reconciled for non-GAAP loss from operations to GAAP loss from operations or non-GAAP net loss per share to GAAP net loss per share due to uncertainty of future expenses.
  • Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements.