Jun 30, 2023

Sprout Social Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Sprout Social's Q2 2023 financial results were announced, exceeding the guidance range.

Key Takeaways

Sprout Social reported revenue of $79.3 million, a 29% increase compared to Q2 2022. The company's ARR reached $326.1 million, up 27% year-over-year. Sprout Social acquired a record 176 customers through their partnership with Salesforce.

Revenue was $79.3 million, up 29% compared to the second quarter of 2022.

ARR from customers contributing >$2,000 in ARR grew 33% year-over-year and represents 96% of total ARR.

ARR was $326.1 million, up 27% compared to the second quarter of 2022.

Non-GAAP net income was $3.8 million, compared to a Non-GAAP net loss of ($1.9) million in the second quarter of 2022.

Total Revenue
$79.3M
Previous year: $61.4M
+29.1%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: -$0.04
-275.0%
Customers > $10k ARR
7.39K
Previous year: 5.8K
+27.4%
Customers
1.12K
Previous year: 755
+48.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$74.4M
Previous year: $68.6M
+8.5%
Free Cash Flow
$6.03M
Previous year: $667K
+804.5%

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Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2023, Sprout Social expects total revenue between $84.1 million and $84.2 million and Non-GAAP operating loss to be between ($2.8) million and ($2.7) million. For the full year 2023, the Company currently expects total revenue to be between $328.6 million and $328.7 million and Non-GAAP operating income between $1.4 million and $1.5 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue to be between $84.1 million and $84.2 million for Q3 2023.
  • Non-GAAP operating loss to be between ($2.8) million and ($2.7) million for Q3 2023.
  • Total revenue to be between $328.6 million and $328.7 million for the full year 2023.
  • Non-GAAP operating income between $1.4 million and $1.5 million for the full year 2023.
  • Expects that Q2 will represent the slowest pace of ARR growth this year.

Challenges Ahead

  • Services revenue will be lower than 2022 levels for Q3 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share of roughly ($0.05) for Q3 2023.
  • Services revenue will be lower than 2022 levels for the full year 2023.
  • Modeled lowest customer tier ARR to zero exiting 2023, which believed reduces forecast risk of this business that has been strategically de-prioritized.
  • The Company does not provide guidance for operating loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure to non-GAAP operating income (loss).