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Mar 31
GoDaddy Q1 2025 Earnings Report
GoDaddy delivered solid top-line growth and profitability in Q1 2025, bolstered by strong cash generation and a new $3B share repurchase authorization.
Key Takeaways
GoDaddy posted $1.19B in revenue and $219.5M in net income for Q1 2025, reflecting robust operating performance. The company completed a significant share buyback program and initiated a new repurchase plan through 2027.
Total revenue grew to $1.19B, with Applications & Commerce revenue up 17% YoY.
Net income reached $219.5M, including a one-time $34.6M income tax benefit.
Free cash flow rose to $411.3M, a 26% increase YoY.
A new $3B share repurchase program was announced after retiring over 25% of shares since 2022.
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Forward Guidance
GoDaddy expects Q2 2025 revenue between $1.195B and $1.215B and reaffirms FY 2025 guidance with continued margin expansion and strong free cash flow.
Positive Outlook
- Q2 revenue projected to grow 7% YoY at midpoint.
- A&C revenue expected to grow in the mid-teens.
- NEBITDA margin expected to remain strong at ~31%.
- Free cash flow for FY25 expected to exceed $1.5B.
- Strong capital allocation with ongoing repurchases supports shareholder value.
Challenges Ahead
- Customer count declined YoY from 20.99M to 20.48M.
- EPS figure not explicitly adjusted (non-GAAP EPS not disclosed).
- Core Platform revenue grew only 3.1% YoY, indicating slower momentum.
- Restructuring and other costs still incurred ($2.1M in Q1).
- No segmental breakdown for revenue by product lines like domains or hosting.