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Dec 31, 2020

LiveRamp Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Total revenue increased by 17% and ATS was adopted by over 325 publishers worldwide

Key Takeaways

LiveRamp announced strong Q3 results with a 17% increase in total revenue. The company's Authenticated Traffic Solution (ATS) saw significant adoption, and they achieved a record operating performance, including their first double-digit non-GAAP operating margin.

Total revenue was $120 million, up 17% compared to the prior year period.

Subscription revenue was $93 million, up 15% compared to the prior year period and contributed 78% of total revenue.

GAAP gross margin of 69% expanded 6 percentage points. Non-GAAP gross margin of 73% expanded 4 percentage points.

GAAP loss per share was $0.18, and non-GAAP earnings per share was $0.14.

Total Revenue
$120M
Previous year: $102M
+17.2%
EPS
$0.14
Previous year: -$0.03
-566.7%
Subscription Net Retention
105%
Platform Net Retention
110%
Gross Profit
$82.7M
Previous year: $64.3M
+28.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$663M
Previous year: $767M
-13.5%
Free Cash Flow
$14M
Previous year: $13M
+7.5%
Total Assets
$1.26B
Previous year: $1.34B
-6.3%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, LiveRamp expects revenue of approximately $116 million, a GAAP operating loss of approximately $31 million, and a non-GAAP operating income of up to $1 million. For fiscal 2021, LiveRamp expects revenue of approximately $440 million, a GAAP operating loss of approximately $101 million, and a non-GAAP operating income of up to $16 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of approximately $116 million, an increase of approximately 10% year-over-year (Q4 2021)
  • Non-GAAP operating income of up to $1 million (Q4 2021)
  • Revenue of approximately $440 million, an increase of approximately 16% year-over-year (Fiscal 2021)
  • Non-GAAP operating income of up to $16 million (Fiscal 2021)

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP operating loss of approximately $31 million (Q4 2021)
  • GAAP operating loss of approximately $101 million (Fiscal 2021)