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Mar 31, 2023

DigitalOcean Q1 2023 Earnings Report

DigitalOcean reported strong first-quarter results, demonstrating a compelling balance of growth and profitability, and returned capital to shareholders through buybacks.

Key Takeaways

DigitalOcean announced its Q1 2023 financial results, with revenue growing 30% year-over-year to $165.1 million. The company reported a net loss of $34.9 million, or $(0.37) per share, and a non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.28. They generated $36 million in operating cash flow and $26 million in adjusted free cash flow. Additionally, DigitalOcean returned $266 million to shareholders by repurchasing nearly 8 million shares.

Revenue was $165.1 million, up 30% year-over-year.

ARR ended the quarter at $669.1 million, representing 28% year-over-year growth.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $34.9 million.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.28.

Total Revenue
$165M
Previous year: $127M
+29.7%
EPS
$0.28
Previous year: $0.07
+300.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$669M
Previous year: $524M
+27.7%
Average Revenue per User
$88.4
Previous year: $68.9
+28.2%
Net Dollar Retention Rate
107%
Previous year: 117%
-8.5%
Gross Profit
$93.3M
Previous year: $80.6M
+15.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$20.9M
Previous year: $465M
-95.5%
Free Cash Flow
$25.7M
Previous year: $5.03M
+411.7%
Total Assets
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.96B
-19.0%

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Forward Guidance

Based on information available as of May 9, 2023, DigitalOcean expects for the second quarter of 2023 total revenue of $169.5 to $170.5 million, adjusted EBITDA margin of 37% to 38%, non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.40 to $0.41, and fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 103 million shares. For the full year 2023, the company expects total revenue of $700 to $720 million, adjusted EBITDA margin of 38% to 39%, adjusted free cash flow margin in the range of 21% to 22% of revenue, non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $1.70 to $1.73 and fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 103 to 105 million shares.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue of $169.5 to $170.5 million for Q2 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 37% to 38% for Q2 2023.
  • Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.40 to $0.41 for Q2 2023.
  • Total revenue of $700 to $720 million for full year 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 38% to 39% for full year 2023.

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.
  • The future fair market value of our common stock is difficult to predict.
  • Our future hiring and retention needs are difficult to predict and subject to constant change.
  • These factors could be material to our results computed in accordance with GAAP.