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Mar 31
Toast Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Toast reported a profitable Q1 2025 with strong revenue growth, record ARR, and over 6,000 new restaurant locations added.
Key Takeaways
Toast delivered strong first-quarter performance driven by significant growth in ARR, profitability metrics, and expansion into enterprise accounts like Applebee’s and Topgolf.
Net income reached $56 million, a turnaround from a loss of $83 million last year.
Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled year-over-year to $133 million.
Annualized Recurring Run-Rate (ARR) rose 31% to $1.7 billion.
Toast added over 6,000 net new restaurant locations in Q1.
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Forward Guidance
Toast expects continued growth with robust ARR and profitability through 2025, driven by enterprise wins and expansion of new verticals.
Positive Outlook
- Q2 Non-GAAP gross profit guidance: $435M–$445M
- Q2 Adjusted EBITDA forecast: $130M–$140M
- FY2025 gross profit guidance raised to $1.775B–$1.795B
- FY2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $540M–$560M
- Strong growth expected from Applebee’s and Topgolf deals
Challenges Ahead
- Macroeconomic risks could impact restaurant industry spend
- Stock-based comp remains a significant cost item
- Competition in POS and fintech for restaurants remains intense
- Hardware segment continues to operate at a loss
- International and retail verticals still early-stage
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income