Workiva Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Workiva announced strong Q4 2020 results, with total revenue reaching $93.8 million, a 16.9% increase year-over-year. Subscription and support revenue was a key driver, growing by 22.4%. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $8.0 million, an improvement from the previous year's $16.1 million loss, and a non-GAAP net income of $4.6 million, compared to a loss in the prior year. Workiva is raising guidance for fiscal 2021 revenue.
Total revenue for Q4 2020 reached $93.8 million, up 16.9% from Q4 2019.
Subscription and support revenue increased to $81.0 million, a 22.4% rise compared to the previous year.
GAAP loss from operations improved to $5.1 million, compared to a $14.4 million loss in Q4 2019.
Workiva had 3,723 customers as of December 31, 2020, a net increase of 213 customers from December 31, 2019.
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Forward Guidance
Workiva is providing guidance for Q1 2021 and full year 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $100.0 million to $101.0 million for Q1 2021.
- GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $8.5 million to $7.5 million for Q1 2021.
- Non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be in the range of $4.0 million to $5.0 million for Q1 2021.
- Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $409.0 million to $411.0 million for full year 2021.
- GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $71.0 million to $69.0 million for full year 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.23 to $0.21 for Q1 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income per basic share is expected to be in the range of $0.06 to $0.08 for Q1 2021.
- GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $1.63 to $1.59 for full year 2021.
- Non-GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $12.0 million to $10.0 million for full year 2021.
- Non-GAAP net loss per basic share is expected to be in the range of $0.30 to $0.26 for full year 2021.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income