Pure Storage Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Pure Storage announced a solid quarter with revenue of $403.7 million, up 2% year-over-year. The company is pleased with the sustained strong growth and momentum of their subscription services which offers customers a cloud-like experience with more flexibility and compelling total cost of ownership.
Revenue was $403.7 million, up 2% year-over-year.
Subscription services revenue was $131.4 million, up 37% year-over-year.
GAAP operating loss was $(64.1) million; non-GAAP operating income was $11.2 million.
Free cash flow was $25.7 million, up $5.8 million year-over-year.
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Forward Guidance
Pure’s current view of fiscal Q3 outcomes, which should not be viewed as guidance, is that total revenue will be approximately flat sequentially. In Q3, the company expects recurring revenue and sales of their Evergreen and unified subscription services will continue to show strong growth. The company estimates that operating margin during Q3 will be slightly below break even, near negative 2%.
Positive Outlook
- Total revenue will be approximately flat sequentially.
- Recurring revenue is expected to show strong growth.
- Sales of Evergreen subscription services will continue to show strong growth.
- Sales of unified subscription services will continue to show strong growth.
- The company continues to exercise solid operating discipline throughout the organization.
Challenges Ahead
- The significant global economic contraction caused by COVID-19 continues to create variability.
- Operating margin during Q3 will be slightly below break even.
- Operating margin during Q3 will be near negative 2%.
- Pure is not providing formal guidance.
- Q3 outcomes should not be viewed as guidance.
Revenue & Expenses
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