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Sep 30, 2024

DigitalOcean Q3 2024 Earnings Report

DigitalOcean's financial performance in Q3 2024 showed revenue growth and profitability.

Key Takeaways

DigitalOcean announced its Q3 2024 financial results, reporting a 12% year-over-year revenue increase to $198 million. The company's net income was $33 million, representing a 17% margin, and adjusted EBITDA reached $87 million, a 44% margin. DigitalOcean raised its full-year revenue guidance while maintaining its free cash flow margin guidance.

Revenue increased by 12% year-over-year, reaching $198 million.

ARR increased by 12% year-over-year, ending the quarter at $798 million.

Net income attributable to common stockholders was $33 million, a 72% year-over-year increase.

Average Revenue Per Customer (ARPU) increased by 11% year-over-year to $102.51.

Total Revenue
$198M
Previous year: $177M
+12.1%
EPS
$0.52
Previous year: $0.44
+18.2%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$798M
Previous year: $713M
+11.9%
Average Revenue per User
$103
Previous year: $92.1
+11.4%
Net Dollar Retention Rate
97%
Previous year: 96%
+1.0%
Gross Profit
$119M
Previous year: $107M
+11.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$440M
Previous year: $79.4M
+454.3%
Free Cash Flow
$26M
Previous year: $56.1M
-53.6%
Total Assets
$1.53B
Previous year: $1.43B
+7.1%

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Forward Guidance

DigitalOcean provided guidance for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2024, and updated its full-year 2024 guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue of $199 to $201 million for Q4 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 34% to 38% for Q4 2024.
  • Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.27 to $0.32 for Q4 2024.
  • Increasing total revenue guidance of $775 to $777 million for full year 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 40% to 41% for full year 2024.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted free cash flow margin in the range of 15% to 17% of revenue for full year 2024.
  • Fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 103 to 104 million shares for Q4 2024.
  • Fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 103 to 104 million shares for full year 2024.
  • Uncertainty regarding expenses that may be incurred in the future.
  • Stock-based compensation expense-related charges are impacted by the timing of employee stock transactions, the future fair market value of our common stock, and our future hiring and retention needs.