Guidewire Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Guidewire announced strong Q4 2023 financial results, marked by a 10% increase in total revenue to $270.0 million and GAAP net income of $12.2 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss. The company saw record demand for its cloud platform, contributing to a 15% growth in ARR and a 17% increase in Fully Ramped ARR.
Total revenue increased by 10% year-over-year, reaching $270.0 million.
GAAP net income was $12.2 million, a substantial turnaround from a $31.0 million loss in the same quarter of the previous year.
Non-GAAP net income was $62.8 million, compared to $2.2 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
ARR grew by 15% and Fully Ramped ARR grew by 17%, driven by strong cloud sales.
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Forward Guidance
Guidewire provided guidance for Q1 2024 and FY 2024, including ARR, total revenue, and operating income (loss) expectations.
Positive Outlook
- ARR between $766 million and $769 million for Q1 2024.
- Total revenue between $197 million and $202 million for Q1 2024.
- ARR between $846 million and $858 million for fiscal year 2024.
- Total revenue between $976 million and $986 million for fiscal year 2024.
- Non-GAAP operating income between $62 million and $72 million for fiscal year 2024.
Challenges Ahead
- Operating loss between $(63) million and $(58) million for Q1 2024.
- Non-GAAP operating loss between $(25) million and $(20) million for Q1 2024.
- Operating loss between $(100) million and $(90) million for fiscal year 2024.
- Operating cash flow between $95 million and $125 million for fiscal year 2024.
- No specific EPS guidance provided.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income