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Apr 30, 2021

Box Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Box's first quarter of fiscal year 2022 financial results were strong, with revenue guidance raised and non-GAAP operating profit expectations increased for the fiscal year.

Key Takeaways

Box reported a strong start to fiscal year 2022, with revenue increasing by 10% year-over-year to $202.4 million. The company also saw growth in remaining performance obligations and billings, as well as increased profitability.

Revenue reached $202.4 million, a 10% increase year-over-year.

Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) increased by 20% year-over-year, totaling $864.8 million.

GAAP operating margin improved by 8 percentage points year-over-year, although remained negative at -5%.

Free cash flow was $75.9 million, up $36.0 million year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$202M
Previous year: $184M
+10.3%
EPS
$0.18
Previous year: $0.1
+80.0%
Gross Profit
$141M
Cash and Equivalents
$561M
Previous year: $268M
+109.5%
Free Cash Flow
$75.9M
Previous year: $39.8M
+90.7%
Total Assets
$1.31B

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Forward Guidance

Box provided guidance for Q2 FY22 and full year FY22, including revenue, operating margin, and net income per share expectations.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 FY22 Revenue is expected to be in the range of $211 million to $212 million.
  • Q2 FY22 Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 18% to 18.5%.
  • Q2 FY22 Non-GAAP diluted net income per share is expected to be in the range of $0.17 to $0.18.
  • Full Year FY22 Revenue is expected to be in the range of $845 million to $853 million.
  • Full Year FY22 Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 18% to 18.5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Q2 FY22 GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of negative 5% to negative 4.5%.
  • Q2 FY22 GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share are expected to be in the range of $0.13 to $0.12.
  • Q2 FY22 Weighted-average basic and diluted shares outstanding are expected to be approximately 160 million and 167 million, respectively.
  • Full Year FY22 GAAP operating margin is expected to be negative 4%.
  • Full Year FY22 GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share are expected to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.45.