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Dec 31, 2021

Clearwater Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Clearwater Analytics reported strong Q4 2021 results with revenue up 27% year-over-year and a net retention rate of 111%.

Key Takeaways

Clearwater Analytics announced strong fourth quarter results, with revenue reaching $69.8 million, a 27.4% increase year-over-year. The company's gross revenue retention rate remained high at 98%, and the net revenue retention rate improved to 111%. Clearwater Analytics continues to expand into international markets, adding over 100 new clients in 2021.

Q4 2021 revenue reached $69.8 million, up 27.4% year-over-year.

Gross revenue retention rate was 98%.

Net revenue retention rate improved to 111%.

Net income for the quarter was $0.1 million.

Total Revenue
$69.8M
Previous year: $54.8M
+27.4%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: -$0.401
-115.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$278M
Gross Revenue Retention Rate
98%
Net Revenue Retention Rate
111%
Previous year: 109%
+1.8%
Gross Profit
$49.6M
Previous year: $40.7M
+21.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$255M
Total Assets
$344M

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Forward Guidance

Clearwater Analytics provided first quarter and full year 2022 guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • First quarter 2022 revenue is expected to be approximately $70 million, representing a 23% year-over-year growth.
  • Full year 2022 revenue is projected to be between $302 million and $304 million, reflecting approximately 20% year-over-year growth.
  • First quarter 2022 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $17 million and $18 million.
  • Full year 2022 adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $80 million and $82 million.
  • The company anticipates continued growth and expansion in its operations.

Challenges Ahead

  • Equity-based compensation is expected to be approximately $66 million for the full year 2022.
  • Depreciation and amortization are projected to be around $5 million for the full year 2022.
  • Interest expense is estimated to be approximately $2 million for the full year 2022.
  • The non-GAAP effective tax rate is expected to be 29%.
  • The diluted share count is projected to be approximately 255 million.