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Mar 31

Cloudflare Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Cloudflare reported strong revenue growth and signed its largest contract ever in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Cloudflare posted a robust Q1 2025 with $479.1 million in revenue and its highest net new ACV growth in three years, despite a GAAP net loss.

Revenue grew to $479.1 million, driven by strong enterprise demand.

Signed a $100M+ contract, the largest in company history, fueled by Workers platform.

GAAP net loss widened slightly to $38.5 million, while non-GAAP net income reached $58.4 million.

Free cash flow improved to $52.9 million, reflecting operational efficiency gains.

Total Revenue
$479M
Previous year: $379M
+26.5%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.16
+0.0%
Gross Margin
75.9%
Previous year: 77.5%
-2.1%
Free Cash Flow Margin
11%
Previous year: 9%
+22.2%
Gross Profit
$364M
Previous year: $294M
+23.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$204M
Previous year: $254M
-19.6%
Free Cash Flow
$52.9M
Previous year: $35.6M
+48.5%
Total Assets
$3.72B
Previous year: $2.8B
+32.8%

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Forward Guidance

Cloudflare expects continued growth into Q2 2025 and the full fiscal year, supported by strong demand and strategic contract wins.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 revenue expected between $500M and $501M.
  • Q2 non-GAAP operating income forecasted at $62.5M to $63.5M.
  • Q2 non-GAAP EPS projected at $0.18.
  • Full-year revenue outlook raised to $2.090B to $2.094B.
  • Non-GAAP net income for the year expected at $0.79 to $0.80 per share.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued GAAP net losses expected.
  • Gross margin slightly declined from prior year.
  • Stock-based compensation remains a significant expense.
  • Increased operating expenses in R&D and G&A.
  • Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks remain material concerns.