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Sep 30, 2024

Cloudflare Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Cloudflare's Q3 2024 revenue increased by 28% year-over-year, reaching $430.1 million. The company reported a GAAP loss from operations of $30.8 million, but a non-GAAP income from operations of $63.5 million. They added a record 219 large customers.

Key Takeaways

Cloudflare's Q3 2024 showed strong revenue growth, exceeding expectations for revenue, operating margin, and free cash flow. They reached a key inflection point in the transformation of their go-to-market organization and added a record 219 large customers. 35% of the Fortune 500 are now paying Cloudflare customers.

Revenue totaled $430.1 million, up 28% year-over-year.

GAAP loss from operations was $30.8 million, while non-GAAP income from operations reached $63.5 million.

Operating cash flow was $104.7 million, and free cash flow was $45.3 million.

Added a record 219 large customers, with 35% of the Fortune 500 now being paying customers.

Total Revenue
$430M
Previous year: $336M
+28.2%
EPS
$0.2
Previous year: $0.16
+25.0%
Gross Margin
77.7%
Previous year: 76.7%
+1.3%
Free Cash Flow Margin
11%
Previous year: 10%
+10.0%
Gross Profit
$334M
Previous year: $258M
+29.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$183M
Previous year: $94.1M
+94.3%
Free Cash Flow
$45.3M
Previous year: $34.9M
+29.8%
Total Assets
$3.06B
Previous year: $2.59B
+18.3%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, Cloudflare expects total revenue of $451.0 to $452.0 million, non-GAAP income from operations of $57.0 to $58.0 million, and non-GAAP net income per share of $0.18, utilizing weighted average common shares outstanding of approximately 360 million. For the full year fiscal 2024, they expect total revenue of $1,661.0 to $1,662.0 million, non-GAAP income from operations of $220.0 to $221.0 million, and non-GAAP net income per share of $0.74, utilizing weighted average common shares outstanding of approximately 357 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue of $451.0 to $452.0 million is expected for Q4 2024.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations of $57.0 to $58.0 million is expected for Q4 2024.
  • Non-GAAP net income per share of $0.18 is expected for Q4 2024.
  • Total revenue of $1,661.0 to $1,662.0 million is expected for the full year fiscal 2024.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations of $220.0 to $221.0 million is expected for the full year fiscal 2024.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-GAAP net income per share of $0.74 is expected for the full year fiscal 2024.
  • Actual results may differ materially due to various factors.
  • Impact of adverse macroeconomic conditions.
  • Impact of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
  • Risks associated with managing rapid growth.