Mar 31, 2021

Veritone Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Veritone exceeded top- and bottom-line guidance and reported record revenue.

Key Takeaways

Veritone reported record revenue of $18.3 million for Q1 2021, a 54% increase year-over-year. The growth was driven by strong contributions from aiWARE SaaS Solutions and Advertising. GAAP net loss was $30.6 million, while non-GAAP net loss improved to $3.9 million.

Posted record revenue of $18.3 million, up 54% year over year.

aiWARE SaaS Solutions and Advertising revenues grew to $4.7 million and $10.3 million, respectively.

Gross profit increased 56% year over year to $13.5 million.

Non-GAAP net loss improved 41% year over year to $3.9 million.

Total Revenue
$18.3M
Previous year: $11.9M
+53.7%
EPS
-$0.12
Previous year: -$0.25
-52.0%
Gross Profit
$13.5M
Cash and Equivalents
$127M
Previous year: $49.2M
+159.2%
Total Assets
$191M

Veritone

Veritone

Forward Guidance

Veritone provided guidance for Q2 2021 and full year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $18.8 million to $19.2 million for Q2 2021, representing a 43% increase year over year at the midpoint.
  • Non-GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of $5.0 million to $4.5 million for Q2 2021, representing a 17% improvement year over year at the midpoint.
  • The Company increased its 2021 revenue expectations to be in the range of $78.5 million to $83.5 million, representing a year-over-year increase of over 40% at the midpoint.
  • aiWARE SaaS Solutions revenue is expected to grow over 65% year over year in 2021.
  • The Company narrowed its 2021 non-GAAP net loss expectations to be in the range of $17.0 million to $14.0 million, representing a 25% improvement year over year at the midpoint.