Mar 31, 2024

Sprout Social Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Sprout Social's financial performance in Q1 2024, marked by revenue growth and strategic leadership transition.

Key Takeaways

Sprout Social reported a 29% increase in revenue, reaching $96.8 million in Q1 2024. The company grew its customer base with over $10,000 and $50,000 in ARR, while also announcing a CEO succession plan.

Revenue increased by 29% year-over-year, reaching $96.8 million.

The number of customers contributing over $10,000 in ARR grew by 24% year-over-year.

The number of customers contributing over $50,000 in ARR grew by 44% year-over-year.

CEO succession plan was announced, with Ryan Barretto succeeding Justyn Howard.

Total Revenue
$96.8M
Previous year: $75.2M
+28.7%
EPS
$0.1
Previous year: $0.06
+66.7%
Customers
1.45K
Previous year: 1.01K
+43.8%
Gross Profit
$74.4M
Cash and Equivalents
$69.2M
Previous year: $78.4M
-11.8%
Free Cash Flow
$11.3M
Previous year: $7.9M
+43.4%
Total Assets
$390M
Previous year: $310M
+25.9%

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Forward Guidance

For Q2 2024, Sprout Social anticipates revenue between $98.5 million and $98.6 million, with non-GAAP operating income between $4.6 million and $5.0 million, and non-GAAP net income per share between $0.07 and $0.08. For the full year 2024, revenue is projected to be between $405.0 million and $406.0 million, with non-GAAP operating income between $28.0 million and $29.0 million, and non-GAAP net income per share between $0.45 and $0.46.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects revenue growth of greater than 24% for Q2 2024.
  • Anticipates non-GAAP operating income between $4.6 million and $5.0 million for Q2 2024.
  • Projects non-GAAP net income per share between $0.07 and $0.08 for Q2 2024.
  • Forecasts full year 2024 revenue between $405.0 million and $406.0 million.
  • Estimates full year 2024 non-GAAP operating income between $28.0 million and $29.0 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Q1 underperformance was factored into the reduced 2024 revenue forecast.
  • Enterprise seasonality was underestimated, impacting Q1 results.
  • Sales execution headwinds were self-induced during Q1.
  • There is no assurance that the company will achieve the projected results.
  • The company does not provide guidance for operating loss, net loss per share, or operating margin.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income