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Mar 31

DigitalOcean Q1 2025 Earnings Report

DigitalOcean reported strong revenue and net income growth in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

DigitalOcean delivered a robust quarter with 14% revenue growth and a 170% surge in net income, fueled by AI-driven customer expansion and product innovation.

Revenue reached $211 million, a 14% increase year-over-year.

Net income rose to $38.2 million, representing an 18% margin.

Adjusted EBITDA margin came in at 41%, totaling $86.3 million.

AI Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) continued to grow over 160% YoY.

Total Revenue
$211M
Previous year: $185M
+14.1%
EPS
$0.56
Previous year: $0.43
+30.2%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$843M
Previous year: $739M
+14.0%
Average Revenue per User
$109
Previous year: $95.2
+14.0%
Net Dollar Retention Rate
100%
Gross Profit
$129M
Previous year: $112M
+15.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$360M
Previous year: $419M
-14.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$821K
Previous year: $34M
-102.4%
Total Assets
$1.64B
Previous year: $1.49B
+10.5%

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Forward Guidance

DigitalOcean projects Q2 revenue of $215.5–$217.5 million with stable profit margins.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 revenue expected to grow to $215.5–$217.5 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin guided between 38% and 40%.
  • Non-GAAP EPS guidance of $0.42 to $0.47.
  • Full-year revenue guidance remains at $870–$890 million.
  • Strong product adoption expected to support continued growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted free cash flow turned negative this quarter.
  • Incremental costs from Atlanta data center impacted cash flows.
  • Decline in net cash from operating activities versus Q1 2024.
  • Stock repurchase activity reduced cash reserves.
  • No clear geographic revenue breakdown provided.