Apr 30, 2022

Zuora Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported first quarter fiscal 2023 results with subscription revenue and total revenue exceeding guidance.

Key Takeaways

Zuora's first quarter fiscal 2023 demonstrated the resilience of the recurring revenue model with total revenue increasing 16% year-over-year to $93.2 million and subscription revenue increasing 21% year-over-year to $78.5 million.

Total revenue was $93.2 million, an increase of 16% year-over-year.

Subscription revenue was $78.5 million, an increase of 21% year-over-year.

GAAP loss from operations was $23.7 million, compared to a loss from operations of $17.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.

Free cash flow was $3.7 million compared to $8.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.

Total Revenue
$93.2M
Previous year: $80.3M
+16.0%
EPS
-$0.03
Previous year: -$0.02
+50.0%
Dollar-based retention rate
110%
Previous year: 103%
+6.8%
Gross Profit
$57M
Previous year: $47.6M
+19.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$351M
Previous year: $101M
+246.8%
Free Cash Flow
$3.72M
Previous year: $8.6M
-56.7%
Total Assets
$669M
Previous year: $414M
+61.6%

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Forward Guidance

Zuora provided guidance for the second quarter and full year fiscal 2023, reflecting the impact of the Silver Lake investment.

Positive Outlook

  • Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Subscription revenue expected to be $82.0M - $83.0M
  • Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Total revenue expected to be $96.5M - $98.5M
  • Full Year Fiscal 2023 Subscription revenue expected to be $339.0M - $341.0M
  • Full Year Fiscal 2023 Total revenue expected to be $402.0M - $406.0M
  • Fiscal Year 2023 ARR Growth expected to be 21% or higher

Challenges Ahead

  • Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Non-GAAP loss from operations expected to be ($2.0M) - ($1.0M)
  • Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Non-GAAP net loss per share expected to be ($0.06) - ($0.05)
  • Full Year Fiscal 2023 Non-GAAP loss from operations expected to be ($2.0M) - $0.0M
  • Full Year Fiscal 2023 Non-GAAP net loss per share expected to be ($0.19) - ($0.15)
  • Fiscal Year 2023 Free Cash Flow expected to be $6.0M - $9.0M

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income