Sprout Social announced strong Q1 2021 results, exceeding guidance with a 34% increase in total revenue to $40.8 million and the addition of a record number of net-new customers. The company also achieved positive free cash flow for the first time and raised its 2021 guidance.
Total revenue increased by 34% year-over-year to $40.8 million.
The number of customers grew to 28,122 as of March 31, 2021.
GAAP operating loss improved to ($6.2) million, compared to ($10.9) million in the first quarter of 2020.
Company generated positive free cash flow for the first time, reaching $3.4 million.
For Q2 2021, Sprout Social expects total revenue between $43.0 and $43.1 million, representing 37% growth. Non-GAAP operating loss is projected between ($5.4) million and ($5.0) million, with a non-GAAP net loss per share of between ($0.10) and ($0.09). For the full year 2021, the company updated guidance to total revenue between $176 and $177 million, representing 32% to 33% growth. Non-GAAP operating loss is expected between ($18.5) and ($18.0) million, and non-GAAP net loss per share is projected between ($0.35) and ($0.34).