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Mar 31, 2022

DigitalOcean Q1 2022 Earnings Report

DigitalOcean's Q1 2022 performance reflected strong growth and free cash flow amidst an uncertain macro environment.

Key Takeaways

DigitalOcean reported a strong start to 2022 with revenue of $127.3 million, a 36% year-over-year increase. The company's ARR reached $524 million, representing a 35% year-over-year growth. DigitalOcean generated a 4% free cash flow margin and net dollar retention rate of 117%.

Revenue increased by 36% year-over-year, reaching $127.3 million.

ARR grew by 35% year-over-year, ending the quarter at $524 million.

Net Dollar Retention Rate was 117%, up from 107% in Q1 2021.

Average Revenue Per Customer increased by 28% year-over-year to $68.90.

Total Revenue
$127M
Previous year: $93.7M
+35.9%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: -$0.07
-200.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$524M
Previous year: $388M
+35.1%
Average Revenue per User
$68.9
Previous year: $53.7
+28.4%
Net Dollar Retention Rate
117%
Previous year: 107%
+9.3%
Gross Profit
$80.6M
Previous year: $54.1M
+48.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$465M
Previous year: $560M
-17.0%
Free Cash Flow
$5.03M
Previous year: -$2.61M
-293.0%
Total Assets
$1.96B
Previous year: $893M
+119.1%

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Forward Guidance

DigitalOcean expects revenue between $133 to $135 million, non-GAAP operating margin of 10% to 11%, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.09 to $0.10 for the second quarter of 2022. For the full year 2022, the company expects revenue of $564 to $568 million, non-GAAP operating margin of 13% to 15%, free cash flow in the range of 8% to 10% of revenue, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.70 to $0.71.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue of $133 to $135 million is expected for Q2 2022.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin of 10% to 11% is expected for Q2 2022.
  • Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.09 to $0.10 is expected for Q2 2022.
  • Total revenue of $564 to $568 million is expected for full year 2022.
  • Free cash flow in the range of 8% to 10% of revenue is expected for full year 2022.

Challenges Ahead

  • A reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance measures to corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort.
  • Stock-based compensation expense-related charges are impacted by the timing of employee stock transactions.
  • Future fair market value of our common stock can affect guidance.
  • Future hiring and retention needs can affect guidance.
  • These factors could be material to our results computed in accordance with GAAP.