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Female and minority founders spent the most time fundraising to raise the least amount of money SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Racially diverse, all-female startup founding teams spent the longest time fundraising in 2023 at an average of 25 weeks — a 75% increase year-over-year (YoY) — raising the least money of all demographics, an average of $460K. Although all demographics raised less in 2023 than years prior, underrepresented founders faced the most adversity. The fifth annual Funding Divi ...

Dropbox's (DBX) expanding AI-powered product portfolio has been playing a key catalyst in driving up the paid user base. It exited the first quarter of 2024 with 18.16 million paying users, marking sequential growth of roughly 35,000. As of Mar 31, 2024, DBX had more than 700 million registered users. Dropbox's strategy of leveraging AI to develop products that organize all cloud content is a positive. Its longterm growth prospect is driven by a strong partner base that includes the likes of Google, Slack, ...

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Shares of Dropbox (DBX) have gained 3.3% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $23.73, 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 $30 indicates a potential upside of 26.4%. The average comprises nine short-term price targets ranging from a low of $24 to a high of $37, with a standard deviation of $4.58. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase ...

Investing in the internet is still a spectrum for growth as a seemingly unlimited number of businesses can benefit from what is one of the greatest inventions of our lifetime.There will always be up-and-coming or emerging investments in this regard and after posting strong Q1 results on Thursday, several internet-related stocks are starting to stand out.Dropbox (DBX)  - Zacks Rank #2 (BUY) Current Stock Price: $23 Serving more than 700 million registered users across 180 countries, Dropbox’s cloud-based pla ...

Financial Performance - Total annual recurring revenue (Total ARR) increased to $2,556 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $2,523 million as of December 31, 2023, and $2,468 million as of March 31, 2023[220]. - Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $631.3 million, an increase of $20.2 million or 3.3% compared to $611.1 million in the same period of 2023[258]. - Free cash flow (FCF) for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $166.3 million, up from $138.0 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting improved operating efficiencies[237]. - Gross profit increased to $525.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $494.3 million in 2023, resulting in a gross margin of 83%[254]. - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $132.3 million, compared to $69.0 million in the same period of 2023, representing a significant increase[254]. - Operating expenses decreased to $382.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from $410.2 million in 2023, with a notable reduction in research and development costs[254]. - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $35.6 million to $175.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $139.9 million in the same period of 2023[282]. User Growth and Engagement - The number of paying users grew to 18.16 million as of March 31, 2024, up from 18.12 million as of December 31, 2023, and 17.90 million as of March 31, 2023[227]. - Average revenue per paying user (ARPU) increased for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, driven by a higher mix of sales towards premium subscription plans[230]. - Average revenue per user (ARPU) increased to $139.59 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $138.97 in the same period of 2023[232]. - The overall growth rate of paying users has declined, and future growth may be lower relative to prior periods[224]. - The business relies on retaining and upgrading paying users, with fluctuations in renewals and upgrades potentially harming future revenue growth[316]. - The company has observed an increase in new customers opting for monthly plans rather than annual plans, which may lead to fluctuations in subscription renewals[318]. Market and Competitive Environment - The company operates in a highly competitive market, facing challenges from major players like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, which may hinder its ability to compete effectively[336]. - Pricing sensitivity among users may negatively impact conversion rates, especially if competitors offer lower-priced alternatives[339]. - Macroeconomic factors such as inflation and layoffs have historically impacted users' technology spending, potentially affecting the conversion of registered users to paying users[323]. - The company’s financial condition may be adversely affected by risks and uncertainties, including economic downturns and user retention issues[314]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - Cost of revenue decreased by $11.0 million or 9.4% to $105.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to reduced infrastructure costs[259]. - The company expects free cash flow to generally increase in future periods as subscription sales grow and operating efficiencies improve[236]. - The company plans to continue investing in sales and marketing to grow its user base and increase brand awareness[248]. - Research and development expenses decreased by $16.1 million or 6.8% to $219.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $235.2 million in the same period of 2023[261]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $10.4 million or 8.7% to $108.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $119.2 million in the same period of 2023[263]. - General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.7 million or 3.0% to $54.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $55.8 million in the same period of 2023[264]. Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Net cash provided by investing activities was $113.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily driven by $117.2 million in net investment activity inflows[288]. - Net cash used in financing activities was $352.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily consisting of $279.4 million for the repurchase of common stock[291]. - The company repurchased and retired 11.1 million shares of Class A common stock for an aggregate amount of $281.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024[272]. - As of March 31, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $548.9 million and short-term investments of $627.0 million[269]. - The company has a $500.0 million credit facility for additional working capital flexibility, with no amounts outstanding as of March 31, 2024[273]. Risks and Challenges - The impact of macroeconomic factors, including inflation and interest rates, may adversely affect the company's financial performance[210]. - The company has faced privacy and data security breaches, which could harm its reputation and customer relationships, impacting revenue[324]. - The company may incur impairment charges related to unused office space as it reduces its physical footprint in response to the Virtual First model[363]. - The company’s technical infrastructure must expand to accommodate the growing user base and the volume of information stored, which constitutes a significant portion of its capital and operating expenses[351]. - The company may face challenges in successfully integrating acquired businesses, which could adversely affect its operations and financial condition[389]. Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The shift to remote work under the Virtual First model is expected to yield cost savings in areas such as events, travel, and utilities[212]. - The company expects cash tax obligations to increase in the foreseeable future due to the utilization of remaining net operating loss and research credit carryforwards[279]. - The company has invested significantly in research and development to enhance platform quality and user adoption, but there is no assurance that these investments will meet user demand[344]. - The introduction of new products and features, including AI technologies, may not succeed and could strain operational resources[331]. - International expansion may require significant investment and expose the company to various regulatory and economic risks[372].

Dropbox (DBX) reported first-quarter 2024 non-GAAP earnings of 58 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.37% and increasing 38.1% year over year.Revenues of $631.3 million increased 3.3% year over year and beat the consensus mark by 0.40%.Total annual recurring revenues came in at $2.556 billion, up 3.6% year over year.Quarter DetailsDropbox exited the first quarter of 2024 with 18.16 million paying users, marking a sequential growth of roughly 35,000. The average revenue per paying use ...

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