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Sep 30, 2021

DigitalOcean Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Revenue growth accelerated, net dollar retention rate increased, and average revenue per customer grew year-over-year.

Key Takeaways

DigitalOcean announced strong third-quarter results with revenue growth accelerating to 37% year-over-year and a net dollar retention rate of 116%. The company is building a foundation for durable 30%+ revenue growth with strong free cash flow generation.

Revenue was $111.4 million, an increase of 37% year-over-year.

ARR ended the quarter at $455 million, an increase of 36% year-over-year.

Net Dollar Retention Rate was 116%, an increase of 1,200 basis points from the third quarter 2020.

Average Revenue Per Customer in the quarter was $61.97, an increase of 28% over the third quarter 2020.

Total Revenue
$111M
Previous year: $81.2M
+37.3%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: -$0.24
-150.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$455M
Previous year: $335M
+36.0%
Average Revenue per User
$62
Previous year: $48.4
+28.0%
Net Dollar Retention Rate
116%
Previous year: 104%
+11.5%
Gross Profit
$67.9M
Previous year: $44.1M
+54.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$590M
Previous year: $121M
+386.4%
Free Cash Flow
$20.7M
Previous year: $1.49M
+1291.6%
Total Assets
$966M

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2021, DigitalOcean expects total revenue of $117 to $119 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 30% to 31%. For the full year 2021, the company expects total revenue of $426 to $428 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 30% to 31%.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue of $117 to $119 million is expected for Q4 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30% to 31% is expected for Q4 2021.
  • Total revenue of $426 to $428 million is expected for the full year 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30% to 31% is expected for the full year 2021.
  • Capital expenditures as a percentage of revenue of 25% to 26%.