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Jul 31, 2023

Box Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported a revenue increase of 6% year-over-year, with GAAP operating margin and EPS exceeding expectations, and marked the fourth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability.

Key Takeaways

Box, Inc. announced its Q2 2024 financial results, reporting a revenue of $261.4 million, up 6% year-over-year. The company's GAAP operating margin was 4%, and the non-GAAP operating margin was 25%, both exceeding guidance. Cash from operations was $33 million, up 15% year-over-year, and free cash flow was $21 million, also up 15% year-over-year. The company also expanded its stock repurchase program by $100 million.

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $261.4 million, a 6% increase year-over-year.

Remaining performance obligations (RPO) as of July 31, 2023, were $1.138 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year.

GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $194.4 million, or 74.4% of revenue.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $0.36.

Total Revenue
$261M
Previous year: $246M
+6.3%
EPS
$0.36
Previous year: $0.28
+28.6%
Gross Profit
$194M
Previous year: $181M
+7.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$396M
Previous year: $349M
+13.5%
Free Cash Flow
$20.6M
Previous year: $18M
+14.4%
Total Assets
$1.07B
Previous year: $1.07B
+0.2%

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Forward Guidance

Box anticipates revenue between $261 million and $263 million for Q3 FY24, projecting a 5% year-over-year increase, or 7% on a constant currency basis. The company expects a GAAP operating margin of approximately 4.5% and a non-GAAP operating margin of about 25.5%. GAAP net income per share is projected to be between $0.03 and $0.04, while non-GAAP diluted net income per share is expected to range from $0.37 to $0.38. The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding are anticipated to be around 149 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $261 million to $263 million, up 5% year-over-year at the high-end of the range, or 7% growth on a constant currency basis.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 4.5%, and non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 25.5%.
  • GAAP net income per share attributable to common stockholders is expected to be in the range of $0.03 to $0.04.
  • Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders is expected to be in the range of $0.37 to $0.38.
  • Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding are expected to be approximately 149 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • The following guidance includes the expected impact of FX headwinds, assuming present foreign currency exchange rates.
  • GAAP EPS guidance includes an expected negative impact of $0.04 from unfavorable exchange rates.
  • Non-GAAP EPS guidance includes an expected negative impact of $0.04 from unfavorable exchange rates.
  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $261 million to $263 million, up 5% year-over-year at the high-end of the range, or 7% growth on a constant currency basis.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 4.5%, and non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 25.5%.