Financial Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue was $194 million, an increase of 28% compared to $152 million in the same period of 2023[118]. - Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was less than $1 million, improving from a net loss of $5 million in the same period of 2023[118]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue reached $539 million, representing a 24% increase from $436 million in the same period of 2023[118]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue was $193.883 million, an increase of $41.870 million or 28% compared to $152.013 million in the same period in 2023[141]. - Cloud communications revenue increased by $18.608 million or 15% to $138.826 million, while messaging surcharges rose by $23 million or 73% to $55.057 million[141][142]. - Revenue from messaging surcharges rose by $60 million, or 73%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to increased messaging volumes[155]. - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $538 million, an increase of $102 million, or 24%, compared to $436 million in the same period in 2023[154]. - Total cost of revenue increased by $73 million, or 28%, to $335 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, influenced by higher pass-through messaging surcharges[156]. - Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $203 million, up $29 million, or 17%, from $174 million in the same period in 2023[156]. Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $74.032 million, an increase of $8.386 million or 13% compared to $65.646 million in 2023[143]. - Research and development expenses rose by $5 million or 22% to $30.171 million, driven by higher headcount expenses[145]. - Sales and marketing expenses increased by $1 million or 5% to $26.285 million, also due to higher headcount expenses[146]. - General and administrative expenses increased by $1.733 million or 11% to $17.576 million, driven entirely by higher headcount expenses[146]. - Total operating expenses increased by $21 million, or 11%, to $221 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreasing from 46% to 41%[158]. - Research and development expenses rose by $12 million, or 16%, to $87 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to higher facilities expenses[157]. Profitability Metrics - Gross profit increased by $13.635 million or 23% to $73.134 million, resulting in a gross margin of 38%, down from 39% in the prior year[143]. - Non-GAAP gross profit for Q3 2024 was $80,142 thousand, up from $65,696 thousand in Q3 2023, representing a 22% increase[182]. - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 2024 was 58%, compared to 55% in Q3 2023, indicating a 3 percentage point improvement[182]. - Non-GAAP net income for Q3 2024 was $12,791 thousand, significantly higher than $6,347 thousand in Q3 2023, reflecting a 102% increase[187]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $23,971,000, up from $13,758,000 in the prior year, representing a 74% increase[193]. - Non-GAAP gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $224,582 thousand, compared to $192,338 thousand for the same period in 2023, a 17% increase[182]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $75 million and marketable securities of $5 million[166]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $47 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $19 million in the same period in 2023[172]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $20,464,000, down from $23,001,000 in the same period last year[196]. - Free cash flow for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $14,245,000, compared to $18,190,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 16%[196]. - The company expects its cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, along with cash flows from operations, to be sufficient for anticipated cash needs for at least the next 12 months[169]. Debt and Financing - The company repurchased approximately $140 million of 2026 Convertible Notes for about $128 million in cash, resulting in a gain of $10 million recorded in net gain on extinguishment of debt[119][120]. - The company increased its revolving credit commitments from $50 million to $100 million as of May 1, 2024[121]. - As of September 30, 2024, the applicable weighted average interest rate on the Credit Facility was 7.71%, with $25 million in outstanding borrowings[122]. - The company increased its Credit Facility from $50 million to $100 million on May 1, 2024, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.71% as of September 30, 2024[203]. - The company carries the Convertible Notes at face value less unamortized discount on its balance sheet[204]. Taxation - The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 228.7%, significantly higher than 4.1% in the same period of 2023[135]. - The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 228.7%, significantly higher than 4.1% in 2023, primarily due to operating losses outside the U.S.[148][150]. - The company reported a Non-GAAP effective income tax rate of 15.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 11.0% for the same period in 2023[189]. Foreign Operations and Currency Risk - Approximately 12% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was generated outside North America, compared to 15% in the same period of 2023[207]. - A hypothetical 10% adverse change in foreign currency exchange rates would have negatively impacted the net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, by approximately $2.3 million[207]. - The company does not currently engage in any hedging activity to reduce potential exposure to currency fluctuations, although it may consider this in the future[207]. Legal Matters - The company is involved in multiple lawsuits regarding the failure to bill, collect, and remit certain taxes and surcharges associated with 911 services[213]. - The lawsuits include claims from jurisdictions such as San Francisco, Cook and Kane Counties in Illinois, and the State of New York[214]. - The company intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuits and believes it has meritorious defenses[215]. - Future litigation may be necessary to defend proprietary rights or recover amounts owed, which could adversely impact the company[216]. Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-based compensation increased to $11,449 thousand in Q3 2024 from $6,942 thousand in Q3 2023, a 65% rise[187]. - The company reported stock-based compensation of $11,449,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $6,942,000 in the same period last year, marking a 65% increase[193]. Internal Controls and Accounting Policies - There were no material changes to critical accounting policies compared to the previous annual report filed on February 28, 2024[198]. - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that materially affected the company during the quarter ended September 30, 2024[210].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue reached $194 million, marking a 28% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA growing to $24 million, representing a 74% increase [19][24] - Cloud communications revenue was $139 million, up 15% from last year, with a net retention rate of 117%, an increase of 6 percentage points from the previous quarter [19][22] - Non-GAAP gross margin was a record 58%, up approximately 3 percentage points from the prior year's quarter [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct enterprise customer revenue grew 30% year-over-year, driven by the flexibility of the Maestro platform [20] - Programmable services category revenue grew 55% year-over-year, with messaging representing 24% of cloud communications revenue [21] - Global communications plans revenue grew 5% year-over-year, reflecting stable momentum [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial messaging revenue grew 32% year-over-year, demonstrating the ability to acquire new customers and take market share [21] - Political campaign messaging contributed approximately 2 percentage points to the net retention rate [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced plans to develop a nomadic emergency services solution for markets outside the U.S. and a new number reputation management solution [3][12] - The focus on multichannel messaging and RCS (Rich Communications Services) positions the company as a leader in the messaging market [13][14] - The universal platform enhances customer experience and operational efficiency, supporting various enterprise strategies [8][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to continue building a durable franchise as a trusted provider in enterprise cloud communications [17] - The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting revenue of $742 million and adjusted EBITDA of $79 million, reflecting a 65% profitability growth over last year [25][26] Other Important Information - The company hosted its first user conference, Reverb24, which engaged over 100 customers in person and 1,400 streaming globally, showcasing its capabilities and culture [2] - The company is focused on long-term profitable growth and innovation, with a strong R&D roadmap [26] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: What do you see playing out with RCS versus SMS volumes on the messaging side? - Management indicated that it is still early days for RCS and RBM, and there is uncertainty about how different channels will balance out over time [31] Question: What was the cause of higher voice usage than expected? - Management noted broad usage in voice across different enterprise verticals, with contact centers being a focus [32] Question: What feedback are you getting from customers regarding the universal platform? - Management highlighted the importance of integrations with major UCaaS, CCaaS, and AI platforms, which resonate well with customers [35] Question: What are the key drivers of messaging growth excluding political contributions? - Management reported that commercial messaging grew 18% in the third quarter, driven by deliverability and customer service [37] Question: Which product announcement is most likely to move the needle soonest? - Management speculated that removing friction from processes like porting and providing a universal user experience would be immediately relevant to decision-makers [43] Question: How is the company addressing skepticism regarding one-time political messaging benefits? - Management emphasized the ongoing growth in commercial revenue and the strong performance relative to competitors [45][46] Question: Is AI driving more volume in voice already? - Management confirmed that AI has already begun to be adopted and is growing as part of the Maestro platform [55]

Bandwidth (BAND) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 26.47%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this enterprise software developer would post earnings of $0.28 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.29, delivering a surprise of 3.57%.Over the last four quarter ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2024 reached $194 million, a 28% increase year-over-year[6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 grew to $24 million, representing a 74% increase year-over-year[6] - Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $193,883,000, representing a 27.6% increase from $152,013,000 in the same period last year[25] - Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $203,447,000, up from $174,107,000, indicating a year-over-year increase of 16.9%[25] - The company reported a net income of $413,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $5,130,000 in the same period last year[25] - Non-GAAP net income for Q3 2024 was $12,791,000, compared to $6,347,000 in Q3 2023, reflecting a 101.4% increase[34] - The company reported a net income (loss) of $413,000 for Q3 2024, a significant improvement from a loss of $5,130,000 in Q3 2023[34] Margins and Profitability - Gross margin for Q3 2024 was 38%, compared to 39% in Q3 2023[5] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 2024 was 58%, up from 55% in Q3 2023[5] - Non-GAAP gross profit for Q3 2024 was $73,134,000, up from $59,499,000 in Q3 2023, representing a 22.9% increase[32] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 2024 was 58%, compared to 55% in Q3 2023, indicating an improvement in profitability[32] - The company had a gross profit margin of 38% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from 40% in the same period of 2023[32] Cash Flow and Expenses - Free cash flow for Q3 2024 was $14 million, compared to $18 million in Q3 2023[5] - Free cash flow for Q3 2024 was $14,245,000, down from $18,190,000 in Q3 2023, showing a decrease of 10.5%[38] - Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $30,171,000, a 21.5% increase compared to $24,792,000 in the prior year[25] - The company recognized total stock-based compensation expense of $35,148,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $22,325,000 in the prior year[26] - Total stock-based compensation for Q3 2024 was $11,449,000, up from $6,942,000 in Q3 2023, indicating a 64.5% increase[37] Guidance and Future Outlook - Bandwidth raised its full-year 2024 revenue guidance to a range of $737 million to $747 million[11] - Fourth quarter 2024 revenue guidance is set between $198 million and $208 million[11] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets decreased to $198,662,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from $252,775,000 as of December 31, 2023[28] - Total liabilities decreased to $693,173,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to $803,658,000 as of December 31, 2023[28] - Cash and cash equivalents were $74,940,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from $131,987,000 at the end of 2023[28] Taxation - Non-GAAP effective income tax rate was 15.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 11.0% for the same period in 2023[36] - The estimated tax effects of adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $(6,654,000), compared to $(4,661,000) for the same period in 2023[36] Strategic Initiatives - The company introduced a next-generation Universal Platform to enhance global communication capabilities[7] - Bandwidth registered as an RBM partner with Google to enable RCS across key markets[8] - A high-volume patient engagement platform switched to Bandwidth for improved text messaging services[9]

Core Insights - Bandwidth Inc. reported record revenue and profitability for Q3 2024, exceeding guidance ranges and raising full-year 2024 guidance for both revenue and profitability [1][3][5] - Total revenue for Q3 2024 reached $194 million, a 28% increase year-over-year, while Adjusted EBITDA grew to $24 million, representing a 74% increase [3][4] - The company introduced a next-generation Universal Platform and expanded its ecosystem of bring-your-own-carrier (BYOC) integrations, enhancing its service offerings [4][5] Financial Highlights - Q3 2024 revenue: $194 million compared to $152 million in Q3 2023 [3] - Gross margin for Q3 2024 was 38%, down from 39% in Q3 2023, while Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 58% from 55% [3][15] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $24 million, up from $14 million in Q3 2023 [3][17] - Free cash flow for Q3 2024 was $14 million, compared to $18 million in Q3 2023 [3][18] Customer and Operational Highlights - The new Universal Platform aims to provide a consistent global experience for real-time communications, featuring upgraded capabilities and a modernized global network [4] - Bandwidth has become an RCS Business Messaging partner with Google, enabling Rich Communication Services across key markets [4] - A high-volume patient engagement platform and a large credit union have recently adopted Bandwidth's services for text messaging and voice services, respectively [4] Financial Outlook - Bandwidth's Q4 2024 revenue guidance is set between $198 million and $208 million, with full-year 2024 revenue guidance between $737 million and $747 million [5] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance for Q4 2024 is between $19 million and $21 million, with full-year 2024 guidance between $78 million and $80 million [5]

Core Viewpoint - Bandwidth Inc. will report its financial results for Q3 2024 on October 31, 2024, before market open, and will host a live video webinar for investors [1] Company Overview - Bandwidth Inc. is a leading global enterprise cloud communications company that provides voice calling, text messaging, and emergency services [1] - The company operates in over 65 countries and covers more than 90% of global GDP, serving major clients like AWS, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, and others [1] - Bandwidth is recognized as a pioneer in the cloud communications sector, being the first global Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) provider to offer a combination of composable APIs, AI capabilities, and an owner-operated network [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bandwidth Inc. has launched a hurricane relief program to support communities in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, which includes a $100,000 donation and employee volunteer efforts [1][2]. Group 1: Relief Program Details - The company has made an immediate donation of $100,000 to four key charitable organizations involved in recovery efforts: American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, Asheville Humane Society, and Forsyth Humane Society [2]. - Bandwidth is offering a 2:1 matching program for donations made by its 1,100 employees worldwide [2]. - The company is supporting "Bandwidth Cares" employee volunteer workdays to assist in impacted communities [2]. - Bandwidth is inviting its customers and partners to participate in these relief efforts [2]. Group 2: Company Background - Bandwidth Inc. is a global cloud communications software company that provides solutions for voice calling, text messaging, and emergency services, covering over 65 countries and more than 90% of global GDP [3]. - The company is recognized as a leader in the Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) sector, offering a unique combination of APIs, AI capabilities, and a robust owner-operated network [3].

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Core Insights - Bandwidth, Inc. has launched a bring-your-own-carrier (BYOC) program integrated with the Bandwidth Maestro platform, providing enterprises with enhanced options for managing communication challenges [1][2] - The BYOC program allows businesses to select carriers that best fit their needs, independent of the software service used, thus increasing flexibility and control over communication costs [2][3] - Bandwidth's cloud-native network facilitates direct-to-carrier integrations, enabling enterprises to replace legacy telecom carriers and on-premise devices, leading to cost savings and improved communication experiences [3] Market Demand and Growth Potential - The company is experiencing strong demand for its communication services across various sectors, including healthcare, retail, e-commerce, fintech, and civic engagement, which are essential for long-term growth [4] - Bandwidth's stock has appreciated by 26.1% over the past year, contrasting with a 2.6% decline in the industry, indicating positive market performance [5] Competitive Positioning - Bandwidth currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting a stable outlook in the market [6] - The company is positioned alongside other firms like Arista Networks and Ubiquiti, which have higher Zacks Ranks, indicating a competitive landscape in the cloud networking and communication solutions sector [6][7]

Core Insights - Bandwidth Inc. has launched the largest ecosystem of bring-your-own-carrier (BYOC) integrations, providing enterprises with enhanced communication solutions [1][2] - The BYOC model allows enterprises to decouple telephony from software-as-a-service platforms, leading to improved functionality, quality, flexibility, and cost savings [2][3] Group 1: BYOC Ecosystem - Bandwidth's BYOC offerings enable enterprises to select from a wide range of technology partners, simplifying integration and enhancing customer and employee experiences [1][2] - The platform supports a cloud-native network with direct-to-carrier integrations, facilitating the replacement of legacy telecom systems and on-premises equipment [2][3] Group 2: Integration and Features - The Maestro platform allows enterprises to reduce IT development time significantly and manage complex call flows through a user-friendly Visual Builder [3] - Key integrations in the Bandwidth BYOC ecosystem include partnerships with major technology providers such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, among others [3][4] Group 3: Future Developments - Bandwidth is continuously expanding its BYOC ecosystem, with upcoming partnerships planned with Kore.AI and Omilia to enhance AI-driven customer service solutions [4][5]