Core Insights - Braze reported a 20% year-over-year revenue increase to $162.1 million for fiscal Q1 2026, with a non-GAAP operating margin improvement of over 900 basis points and a non-GAAP net income of $7 million [1][5] Financial Performance - The company achieved a non-GAAP operating margin of 2%, a significant turnaround from a negative 7% in the prior-year period, and generated free cash flow of $23 million, despite acquisition-related expenses [4][5] - Non-GAAP R&D spending rose by $2 million to $25 million, representing 15% of revenue, while sales and marketing expenses increased by $4 million to $64 million, accounting for 39% of revenue [4] Strategic Developments - Braze acquired OfferFit, an AI decisioning platform, which is expected to contribute approximately $11 million to $12 million in fiscal 2026 revenue, equating to about 2% incremental growth [2][3] - The acquisition enhances Braze's AI product suite and positions the company for increased wallet share capture against competitors [3] Pricing Strategy - The company implemented a new pricing model in May, shifting from data point-based limits to API rate-based usage, which has already shown positive results in sales cycles and customer satisfaction [6][7] - This pricing overhaul is expected to facilitate workload expansion and strengthen Braze's competitive differentiation [8] Future Outlook - For fiscal Q2 2026, management projects revenue between $171 million and $172 million, reflecting an 18% year-over-year growth rate, with a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 1% [9] - The fiscal 2026 revenue guidance is set at $702 million to $706 million, indicating a 19% growth at the midpoint, with OfferFit contributing an estimated 2% incremental uplift [9]

Braze, Inc. BRZE reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter on Thursday.The company posted quarterly earnings of 7 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 5 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $162.06 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $158.66 million.Braze lowered its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from 31 cents to 35 cents, but raised its FY2026 sales outlook from $686.00 million-$691.00 million to $702.00 million-$706.00 million. ...

Braze, Inc. (BRZE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to loss of $0.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 40%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.05 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.12, delivering a surprise of 140%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed ...

Revenue and Growth - Revenue for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $162.1 million, representing a year-over-year growth of 19.6% from $135.5 million in the same period of 2024[129] - Revenue for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $162.1 million, a 19.6% increase from $135.5 million in the same period of 2024, primarily driven by a $24.8 million increase in subscription revenue[162] - Total customers grew to 2,342 as of April 30, 2025, from 2,102 as of April 30, 2024, indicating a strong customer acquisition strategy[162] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had 2,342 customers, with a dollar-based net retention rate of 109% for the trailing 12 months[137] - Approximately 46% of revenue for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was generated outside of the United States, compared to 44% in the same period of 2024[139] Financial Performance - Net losses for the three months ended April 30, 2025, were $35.6 million, compared to $35.7 million in the same period of 2024[129] - The company incurred a net loss of $35.6 million for the three months ended April 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $35.7 million in the same period of 2024[160] - Gross profit increased by $20.3 million, or 22.3%, to $111.2 million, with a gross margin improvement to 68.6% from 67.1%[164] - Operating cash flow for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $24.1 million, up from $19.4 million in the prior year[172] - Other income, net, increased by $0.5 million, or 9.3%, to $5.7 million, driven by higher investment income from marketable securities[168] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Non-GAAP free cash flow was $22.9 million for the three months ended April 30, 2025, up from $11.4 million in the same period of 2024[129] - Free cash flow for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $22.9 million, an increase from $11.4 million for the same period in 2024, driven by higher collections from new contracts and renewals[180] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $539.8 million, with $307.8 million invested in government and corporate debt securities[191] - The company assesses liquidity primarily through cash on hand and projected timing of billings under contracts, believing current resources will meet requirements for at least the next 12 months[181] Expenses and Investments - Operating expenses are expected to increase as the company expands its operations and invests in sales and marketing to drive growth[152] - Research and development expenses rose by $2.4 million, or 7.1%, to $36.8 million, reflecting continued investment in platform enhancements[166] - General and administrative expenses surged by $13.7 million, or 51.2%, to $40.5 million, largely due to increased professional services and legal costs related to acquisitions[167] - The cost of revenue increased by $6.3 million, or 14.2%, to $50.9 million, primarily due to higher hosting and messaging fees[163] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue investing in research and development to enhance its platform and expand its channel offerings, particularly in artificial intelligence capabilities[140] - The company expects free cash flow to fluctuate in future periods due to changes in operating expenses and macroeconomic factors affecting collection efforts[180] Customer Retention and Turnover - The decline in the dollar-based net retention rate from 117% to 109% was attributed to customer turnover and renewals at lower subscription levels due to macroeconomic conditions[138] - The company employs a land-and-expand business model, which allows for growth as customers increase their usage of the platform[128] Foreign Currency and Risk Management - The company does not currently face significant foreign currency risk as most sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, with only sales in Japan denominated in Yen[193] - The company uses derivative financial instruments, primarily forward exchange contracts, to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations[194] Seasonality - The company experienced seasonality in cost of revenue, with the highest increase in messaging volume typically occurring in the fourth quarter due to holiday season activity[185]

Braze (BRZE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call June 05, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Christopher Ferris - Head - IRBill Magnuson - Chairman, Co-Founder, President & CEOIsabelle Winkles - Chief Financial OfficerArjun Bhatia - Co-Group Head - Technology, Media & CommunicationsPinjalim Bora - Executive Director - Equity ResearchBrett Huff - Managing DirectorDerrick Wood - Managing DirectorNick Altmann - Director - U.S. Software Equity Research Conference Call Participants Gabriela Borges - AnalystDavid Hynes Jr. ...

Braze (BRZE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call June 05, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Welcome to the Braze fiscal first quarter twenty twenty six earnings conference call. My name is Luke, and I'll be your operator for today's call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, we'll conduct a question and answer session. I'll now turn the call over to Christopher Ferris, Vice President of Braze Investor Relations. Speaker1 Thank you, operator. Good afternoon, and thank you for ...

Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights • Revenue was $162.1 million compared to $135.5 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, up 19.6% year-over year, driven primarily by new customers, upsells, and renewals. • Subscription revenue in the quarter was $154.9 million compared to $130.1 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, and professional services and other revenue was $7.2 million compared to $5.4 million in the first quarter of the ...

Q1 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Results June 5, 2025 Braze Financial Highlights 1. Represents quarterly GAAP revenue multiplied by 4 YoY REVENUE GROWTH 2,342 CUSTOMERS IN OVER 75 COUNTRIES DOLLAR-BASED NET RETENTION 109% RATE 96% SUBSCRIPTION REVENUE $36M GAAP NET LOSS Data as of April 30, 2025 or the three months ended, as applicable $648M QUARTERLY REVENUE RUN RATE 1 20% 2 Forward Looking Statements and Disclaimer This presentation contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit and marg ...

Braze, Inc. (BRZE) closed the last trading session at $34.73, gaining 11.2% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $50.16 indicates a 44.4% upside potential.The mean estimate comprises 19 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $9.15. While the lowest estimate of $38 indicates a 9.4% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects t ...

Shares of Braze, Inc. (BRZE) have gained 10.8% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $33.66, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $51.37 indicates a potential upside of 52.6%.The mean estimate comprises 19 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $10.18. While the lowest estimate of $38 indicates a 12.9% increase from the current p ...