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Dec 31, 2023

Clearwater Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Clearwater Analytics' Q4 2023 financial results were announced, featuring revenue growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Clearwater Analytics reported a strong Q4 2023 with revenue reaching $99.0 million, a 20% increase year-over-year. The company's adjusted EBITDA margin was 30.3%, and free cash flow was $22.5 million. Clearwater Analytics ended the year with $379.1 million in Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR), reflecting a 17.2% year-over-year growth.

Revenue for Q4 2023 reached $99.0 million, representing a 20% increase year-over-year.

The company's Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew to $379.1 million, a 17.2% increase year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 2023 was 30.3%.

Gross Revenue Retention Rate stood at 98%, while Net Revenue Retention Rate was 107%.

Total Revenue
$99M
Previous year: $82.7M
+19.8%
EPS
$0.1
Previous year: $0.07
+42.9%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$379M
Previous year: $324M
+17.2%
Gross Revenue Retention Rate
98%
Previous year: 98%
+0.0%
Net Revenue Retention Rate
107%
Previous year: 106%
+0.9%
Gross Profit
$70.7M
Previous year: $59.7M
+18.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$222M
Previous year: $251M
-11.6%
Free Cash Flow
$22.5M
Previous year: $16.6M
+35.7%
Total Assets
$559M
Previous year: $484M
+15.5%

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Forward Guidance

Clearwater Analytics anticipates revenue of approximately $100.5 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $28.8 million for the first quarter of 2024. For the full year 2024, the company projects revenue between $431 million and $437 million and an adjusted EBITDA between $135 million and $137 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be approximately $100.5 million for Q1 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be $28.8 million for Q1 2024.
  • Full year 2024 revenue is projected to be between $431 million and $437 million.
  • Full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $135 million to $137 million.
  • The company anticipates a year-over-year revenue growth of approximately 17% to 19% for the full year 2024.

Challenges Ahead

  • Certain components of the guidance are provided on a non-GAAP basis without a reconciliation to GAAP.
  • The company does not have access to certain information needed to provide a GAAP reconciliation.
  • Guidance includes estimates for total equity-based compensation expense and depreciation and amortization.
  • The non-GAAP effective tax rate is projected at 25%.
  • The diluted non-GAAP share count is estimated to be approximately 258 million.