Dec 31, 2021

Sprout Social Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Sprout Social had a strong Q4, exceeding guidance with significant year-over-year growth in revenue and ARR, driven by investments in market leadership and R&D.

Key Takeaways

Sprout Social reported Q4 2021 financial results, with total revenue of $53.3 million, a 43% increase year-over-year. The company's ARR reached $224.2 million, up 42% compared to the previous year. While GAAP operating and net losses were reported, the company saw positive net cash generated by operating activities and free cash flow.

Total revenue reached $53.3 million, a 43% increase year-over-year.

ARR grew to $224.2 million, up 42% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.

GAAP operating loss was ($9.7) million, while non-GAAP operating loss was ($2.6) million.

The number of customers grew to 31,762, up 19% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$53.3M
Previous year: $37.3M
+42.6%
EPS
-$0.05
Previous year: -$0.06
-16.7%
Customers
610
Cash and Equivalents
$107M
Previous year: $115M
-6.5%
Free Cash Flow
$2.21M
Previous year: -$2M
-210.7%
Total Assets
$265M
Previous year: $240M
+10.5%

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Forward Guidance

For Q1 2022, Sprout Social expects total revenue between $56.1 and $56.2 million, representing 38% year-over-year growth, and a non-GAAP operating loss between ($2.2) million and ($1.8) million. For the full year 2022, the company anticipates total revenue between $249 and $250 million, a 33% increase year-over-year, and a non-GAAP operating loss between ($7.4) and ($6.0) million.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue growth of 38% year-over-year is expected for Q1 2022.
  • Full year 2022 revenue is projected to grow by 33% year-over-year.
  • Operating margin improvement is expected for the full year 2022.
  • Continued investment in R&D and go-to-market efforts is planned.
  • Attractive unit economics are expected to contribute to financial performance.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-GAAP operating loss is expected for Q1 2022, between ($2.2) million and ($1.8) million.
  • Non-GAAP operating loss is also anticipated for the full year 2022, between ($7.4) and ($6.0) million.
  • The financial outlook is subject to change based on various assumptions.
  • The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may impact financial performance and customer demand.
  • Unavailability of reliable estimates for certain items makes reconciliation to GAAP measures difficult.