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Mar 31, 2022

LiveRamp Q4 2022 Earnings Report

LiveRamp's financial performance reflected a strong quarter with revenue growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

LiveRamp announced its Q4 and fiscal year results, with Q4 revenue up 19% and subscription revenue up 22%. The company intends to repurchase $150 million of stock by December 31, 2022.

Total revenue was $142 million, up 19% year-over-year.

Subscription revenue was $116 million, up 22% year-over-year, contributing 82% of total revenue.

GAAP gross profit was $102 million, up 25% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 72%.

GAAP operating loss was $28 million, compared to a $52 million loss in the prior year period.

Total Revenue
$142M
Previous year: $119M
+18.9%
EPS
-$0.01
Previous year: $0.04
-125.0%
Subscription Net Retention
111%
Previous year: 101%
+9.9%
Platform Net Retention
110%
Previous year: 104%
+5.8%
Gross Profit
$102M
Previous year: $81.6M
+25.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$600M
Previous year: $573M
+4.8%
Free Cash Flow
$57.1M
Total Assets
$1.33B
Previous year: $1.29B
+3.5%

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Forward Guidance

For the first quarter of fiscal 2023, LiveRamp expects revenue of approximately $139 million, a 17% increase year-over-year. They anticipate a GAAP operating loss of approximately $33 million and a non-GAAP operating income of approximately $1 million. For fiscal 2023, revenue is expected to be between $608 million and $625 million, a 15% to 18% increase year-over-year, with a GAAP operating loss of approximately $93 million and non-GAAP operating income of approximately $49 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of approximately $139 million, an increase of 17% year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP operating income of approximately $1 million
  • Revenue of between $608 million and $625 million, an increase of between 15% and 18% year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP operating income of approximately $49 million
  • Intends to repurchase approximately $150 million of its common stock by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP operating loss of approximately $33 million
  • GAAP operating loss of approximately $93 million
  • Uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the associated impact on suppliers, customers and partners
  • Dependence upon customer renewals, new customer additions and upsell within our subscription business
  • Reliance upon partners, including data suppliers

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