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Dec 31, 2022

Clearwater Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Clearwater Analytics reported an increase in Q4 revenue and ARR, with strong gross and net revenue retention rates.

Key Takeaways

Clearwater Analytics announced strong Q4 2022 financial results, with revenue reaching $82.7 million, up 18.5% year-over-year. The company's ARR grew to $323.5 million, a 16.4% increase year-over-year, and it maintained a high gross revenue retention rate of 98% and a net revenue retention rate of 106%.

Q4 2022 revenue increased by 18.5% year-over-year to $82.7 million.

ARR reached $323.5 million, up 16.4% year-over-year.

Gross revenue retention rate was 98%, and net revenue retention rate was 106%.

The company completed the acquisition of JUMP Technology, contributing $2.7 million in revenue during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$82.7M
Previous year: $69.8M
+18.5%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: $0.06
+16.7%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$324M
Previous year: $278M
+16.5%
Gross Revenue Retention Rate
98%
Previous year: 98%
+0.0%
Net Revenue Retention Rate
106%
Previous year: 111%
-4.5%
Gross Profit
$59.7M
Previous year: $49.6M
+20.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$251M
Previous year: $255M
-1.5%
Free Cash Flow
$16.6M
Total Assets
$484M
Previous year: $344M
+40.5%

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Forward Guidance

Clearwater Analytics provided guidance for Q1 2023 and Full Year 2023, projecting revenue of $83 million for Q1 and $361 million to $364 million for the full year. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $20 million for Q1 and $97 million to $98 million for the full year.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected Q1 2023 revenue of $83 million.
  • Projected full year 2023 revenue between $361 million and $364 million.
  • Q1 2023 year-over-year growth of approximately 17%.
  • Full year 2023 year-over-year growth between approximately 19% to 20%.
  • Full year Adjusted EBITDA between $97 million and $98 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Equity-based compensation is estimated at approximately $80 million.
  • Equity-based compensation for JUMP Technology post-acquisition is estimated at approximately $25 million.
  • Depreciation and Amortization is estimated at approximately $9 million.
  • Non-GAAP effective tax rate of 25%.
  • Diluted non-GAAP share count of approximately 255 million.