Workiva Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Workiva announced its Q1 2020 financial results, reporting a 22.6% increase in total revenue to $85.8 million compared to Q1 2019. Subscription and support revenue grew by 21.8% to $68.4 million. The company's leadership expressed confidence in its financial position, citing nearly $500 million in unrestricted cash and short-term investments, despite economic uncertainties due to COVID-19.
Total revenue reached $85.8 million, up 22.6% from Q1 2019.
Subscription and support revenue was $68.4 million, a 21.8% increase year-over-year.
Workiva had 3,507 customers as of March 31, 2020, a net increase of 141 customers from March 31, 2019.
Revenue retention rate including add-on revenue was 110.9%.
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Forward Guidance
Workiva is providing guidance for the second quarter but suspending specific guidance for full year 2020. For full year 2020, revenue is expected to grow at a slower pace and operating margin to improve.
Positive Outlook
- Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $80.3 million to $80.8 million for Q2 2020.
- GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $22.1 million to $22.6 million for Q2 2020.
- Non-GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $6.8 million to $7.3 million for Q2 2020.
- GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.51 for Q2 2020.
- Non-GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.14 to $0.15 for Q2 2020.
Challenges Ahead
- The depth and duration of the economic disruption from COVID-19 is unknown.
- Limited visibility on when new deals will close.
- Suspending specific guidance for full year 2020.
- Now expect full year 2020 revenue to grow at a slower pace
- GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.51.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income