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Sep 30, 2024

Toast Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Toast delivered a strong performance, marked by significant growth in ARR, GPV, and locations, alongside achieving profitability and strong cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Toast reported a strong third quarter with significant growth in key metrics. The company added approximately 7,000 net new locations, grew ARR by 28% to $1.6 billion, and increased GPV by 24% to $41.7 billion. GAAP net income was $56 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss. The company also provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year, expecting continued growth and profitability.

Added approximately 7,000 net new locations in Q3 2024.

ARR grew 28% year-over-year to $1.6 billion as of September 30, 2024.

GPV increased 24% year-over-year to $41.7 billion.

Net income was $56 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $113 million in Q3 2024.

Total Revenue
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.03B
+26.5%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: -$0.09
-177.8%
Gross Payment Volume
$41.7B
Previous year: $33.7B
+23.7%
Annual Recurring Run-Rate
$1.6B
Previous year: $1.22B
+31.4%
Gross Profit
$322M
Previous year: $226M
+42.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$761M
Previous year: $514M
+48.1%
Free Cash Flow
$97M
Previous year: $37M
+162.2%
Total Assets
$2.23B
Previous year: $1.83B
+21.4%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2024, Toast expects Non-GAAP subscription services and financial technology solutions gross profit in the range of $370 million to $380 million (32-35% growth compared to Q4 2023) and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $90 million to $100 million. For the full year ending December 31, 2024, Toast expects Non-GAAP subscription services and financial technology solutions gross profit in the range of $1,395 million to $1,405 million (32-33% growth compared to 2023, up from 27-29% growth) and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $352 million to $362 million (up from $285 million to $305 million).

Positive Outlook

  • Non-GAAP subscription services and financial technology solutions gross profit growth.
  • Adjusted EBITDA growth.
  • Continued innovation with new product launches.
  • Expansion into new verticals and geographies.
  • Disciplined investments to differentiate the platform.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty around forecasting adjusting items for GAAP reconciliation.
  • Potential impact of unavailable information on future GAAP financial results.
  • Risks and uncertainties described in Toast’s filings with the SEC.
  • Dependence on customer satisfaction, pricing, and competitive offerings.
  • Potential fluctuations in payments volume due to economic conditions.

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