Freshworks Inc Class A
Q4 2024 Earnings
Market Reaction
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Did FRSH Beat Earnings? Q4 2024 Results
Freshworks closed out 2024 on a strong note, posting Q4 revenue of $194.57 million, up 21.5% year over year and ahead of the $192.29 million consensus estimate, while adjusted earnings per share of $0.14 beat the $0.12 consensus by 16.86%. The standout driver behind the profitability beat was a dramatic expansion in non-GAAP operating income, which surged to $40.31 million from just $11.54 million a year earlier, pushing non-GAAP operating margin to 20.7% from 7.2%. Cash generation reinforced the picture, with Q4 adjusted free cash flow of $41.70 million and a full-year cash and marketable securities balance of $1.07 billion. Not everything pointed upward, however; net dollar retention slipped to 103% from 108% a year ago, hinting at softer expansion revenue trends heading into 2025. The company guided full-year 2025 revenue of $809.00 million to $821.00 million, reflecting 12-14% growth, a step down from 2024's pace, with non-GAAP EPS expected in the range of $0.52 to $0.54.
- 22% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2024
- Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 20.7% from 7.2% year-over-year
- Adjusted free cash flow margin of 21% in Q4
- Customers contributing more than $5,000 in ARR grew 11% YoY to 22,558
- Companies migrating from legacy vendors to Freshworks solutions
“Freshworks outperformed its previously provided estimates again in Q4 across all our key metrics, delivering another strong quarter with revenue growing 22% year over year to $194.6 million, operating cash flow margin of 21%, and an adjusted free cash flow margin of 21%.”
Freshworks CEO, on the earnings call
Forward Guidance & Outlook
For Q1 2025, Freshworks expects revenue of $190.0-$193.0 million (15-17% YoY growth, 16-18% constant currency), non-GAAP operating income of $32.5-$34.5 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.12-$0.14. For full year 2025, the company expects revenue of $809.0-$821.0 million (12-14% YoY growth, 13-15% constant currency), non-GAAP operating income of $131.0-$139.0 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.52-$0.54.
FRSH YoY Financials
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