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Sep 30, 2023

Workiva Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Workiva's Q3 2023 earnings were announced, showcasing revenue growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Workiva reported a solid third quarter with a 19% increase in total revenue, driven by a 21% rise in subscription and support revenue. The company's focus on growth and productivity led to improved operating leverage and a commitment to enhanced operating margins and non-GAAP profitability for 2023 and 2024.

Subscription and support revenue increased by 21% compared to Q3 2022.

Total revenue reached $158.2 million, a 19% increase year-over-year.

The number of customers with annual contract values over $300,000 grew by 38% year-over-year.

Subscription revenue retention rate, including add-ons, improved to 112% compared to 107% in Q3 2022.

Total Revenue
$158M
Previous year: $133M
+19.1%
EPS
-$0.65
Previous year: -$0.15
+333.3%
Customers
5.95K
Previous year: 5.54K
+7.3%
Revenue Retention Rate
112%
Previous year: 107%
+4.7%
Customers ACV > 100k
1.56K
Previous year: 1.26K
+24.2%
Gross Profit
$120M
Previous year: $100M
+19.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$405M
Previous year: $229M
+76.4%
Free Cash Flow
$14.1M
Previous year: $3.83M
+267.8%
Total Assets
$1.15B
Previous year: $777M
+48.0%

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Forward Guidance

Workiva provided financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $164 million to $165 million for Q4 2023.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be in the range of $6 million to $7 million for Q4 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net income per basic share is expected to be in the range of $0.21 to $0.23 for Q4 2023.
  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $627 million to $628 million for the full year 2023.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be in the range of $3 million to $4 million for the full year 2023.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $17 million to $16 million for Q4 2023.
  • GAAP net loss per basic share is expected to be in the range of $0.20 to $0.18 for Q4 2023.
  • GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $102 million to $101 million for the full year 2023.
  • GAAP net loss per basic share is expected to be in the range of $2.48 to $2.46 for the full year 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net loss per basic share is expected to be in the range of $0.54 to $0.52 for the full year 2023.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income