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Sep 30, 2023

Clearwater Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Clearwater Analytics reported strong Q3 2023 financial results with record quarterly revenue and increased profitability.

Key Takeaways

Clearwater Analytics announced its Q3 2023 financial results, reporting a 24% year-over-year increase in revenue to $94.7 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA grew by 51% year-over-year to $28.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 30%.

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $94.7 million, an increase of 23.7% from $76.6 million in the third quarter of 2022.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2023 was $28.6 million, up from $18.8 million in the third quarter of 2022.

As of September 30, 2023, annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) reached $362.4 million, an increase of 19.4% from $303.6 million as of September 30, 2022.

Net revenue retention rate was 108%.

Total Revenue
$94.7M
Previous year: $76.6M
+23.7%
EPS
$0.09
Previous year: $0.06
+50.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$362M
Previous year: $304M
+19.4%
Gross Revenue Retention Rate
98%
Previous year: 98%
+0.0%
Net Revenue Retention Rate
108%
Previous year: 103%
+4.9%
Gross Profit
$67.7M
Previous year: $53.8M
+25.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$206M
Previous year: $289M
-28.7%
Free Cash Flow
$30.9M
Previous year: $12.8M
+142.0%
Total Assets
$536M
Previous year: $420M
+27.6%

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Forward Guidance

Clearwater Analytics provided guidance for Q4 2023 and full year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Q4 2023 Revenue: $98.5 million
  • Q4 2023 Year-over-Year Growth: ~19%
  • Q4 2023 Adjusted EBITDA: $28 million
  • Q4 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Margin: ~28%
  • Full Year 2023 Revenue: $367.6 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Full Year 2023 Year-over-Year Growth: ~21%
  • Full Year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA: $104 million
  • Full Year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Margin: ~28%
  • Equity-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes: ~$80 million
  • Equity-based compensation expense related to JUMP Technology acquisition: ~$25 million