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Dec 31, 2019

Rapid7 Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Rapid7 announced strong fourth quarter and full-year results, with significant growth in ARR and revenue.

Key Takeaways

Rapid7 reported a strong Q4 2019, with ARR growing by 35% and revenue growth of 33%. The company exceeded its guidance and saw a 9-point improvement in non-GAAP operating margin.

ARR increased by 35% year-over-year to $338.7 million.

Fourth quarter revenue reached $91.6 million, with a 33% year-over-year growth.

Customer growth was reported at 16% year-over-year.

The company is guiding for a 2020 ARR year-over-year growth between 24% and 26%.

Total Revenue
$91.6M
Previous year: $68.8M
+33.3%
EPS
$0.03
Previous year: -$0.05
-160.0%
Annualized Recurring Revenue
$339M
Previous year: $252M
+34.5%
Number of customers
9.02K
Previous year: 7.81K
+15.5%
ARR per customer
$37.5
Previous year: $32.3
+16.1%
Gross Profit
$66.3M
Cash and Equivalents
$123M
Free Cash Flow
$5.45M
Total Assets
$665M

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Rapid7 Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Rapid7 anticipates annualized recurring revenue between $420.0 and $426.8 million, and revenue between $91.6 to $93.2 million for Q1 2020. For the full year 2020, revenue is expected to be between $396.0 to $404.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Guiding 2020 ARR year-over-year growth between 24% to 26%.
  • Guiding 2020 year-over-year revenue growth between 21% and 24%.
  • Q1 2020 revenue is expected to be between $91.6 to $93.2 million
  • Full-year 2020 revenue is expected to be between $396.0 to $404.0 million
  • Non-GAAP income from operations between $7.0 to $11.0 million

Challenges Ahead

  • First Quarter 2020 non-GAAP loss from operations between $(6.3) to $(5.3) million.
  • First Quarter 2020 non-GAAP net loss per share between $(0.13) to $(0.11).
  • Anticipated GAAP loss from operations $(20.8) to $(19.8) million.
  • Anticipated GAAP net loss $(23.8) to $(22.8) million.
  • Anticipated GAAP net loss per share $(0.47) $(0.45).

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income