Sep 30, 2021

Unity Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a 43% year-over-year revenue increase and announced intent to acquire Weta Digital.

Key Takeaways

Unity's Q3 2021 revenue reached $286.3 million, a 43% increase year-over-year, exceeding expectations. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance and announced the acquisition of Weta Digital to enhance its platform with advanced VFX tools.

Revenue was $286.3 million, an increase of 43% from the third quarter of 2020.

Create Solutions and Operate Solutions revenue was $83.7 million and $185.0 million, respectively, an increase of 34% and 54%, respectively, from the third quarter of 2020.

Basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.41, compared to basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.97 in the third quarter of 2020.

Dollar-based net expansion rate as of September 30, 2021 was 142% as compared to 144% as of September 30, 2020.

Total Revenue
$286M
Previous year: $201M
+42.6%
EPS
-$0.06
Previous year: -$0.09
-33.3%
Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate
142%
Previous year: 144%
-1.4%
Customers Contributing $100K+ Revenue
973
Previous year: 739
+31.7%
Gross Profit
$223M
Previous year: $153M
+45.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$755M
Previous year: $1.76B
-57.1%
Free Cash Flow
$34.2M
Previous year: $10.9M
+214.3%
Total Assets
$2.68B
Previous year: $2.61B
+2.8%

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Forward Guidance

Unity is providing the following guidance for the fourth quarter and raising guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Q4 2021 Revenue Guidance: $285 - $290 million
  • 2021 Revenue Guidance: $1,080 - $1,085 million
  • Q4 2021 Year-over-year revenue growth: 29% - 32%
  • 2021 Year-over-year revenue growth: 40%
  • Fully diluted shares outstanding: 329M

Challenges Ahead

  • Q4 2021 Non-GAAP loss from operations: ($20) - ($25) million
  • 2021 Non-GAAP loss from operations: ($59) - ($64) million
  • Q4 2021 Non-GAAP operating margin: (7%) - (9%)
  • 2021 Non-GAAP operating margin: (5%) - (6%)
  • A reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance measures to corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty of expenses that may be incurred in the future