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Investors might want to bet on Docebo Inc. (DCBO) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.The upward trend in estimate revisions for this company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in ...

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da-kukDocebo (NASDAQ:DCBO) recently delivered beneficial guidance, and noted new customers like a Big 4 US-based bank and restructuring efforts. In combination with these net sales growth catalysts, the company has in place a stock repurchase program, which may trigger stock demand in 2024. There are several risks coming from new emerging AI technologies, demand for higher salaries, and net sales lower than expected. With that, I think that DCBO could be trading a bit higher. Docebo Docebo presents itse ...

Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ:DCBO) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 23, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike McCarthy - Vice President, Investor Relations Claudio Erba - Chief Executive Officer Alessio Artuffo - President and Chief Operating Officer Sukaran Mehta - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ryan MacDonald - Needham Rob Young - Canaccord Genuity Suthan Sukumar - Stifel Josh Bear - Morgan Stanley Kevin Kumar - Goldman Sachs Richard Tse - National Bank Financial Operator Good mo ...

For the quarter ended December 2023, Docebo Inc. (DCBO) reported revenue of $49.28 million, up 26.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.25, compared to $0.10 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.69% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $48.46 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.14, the EPS surprise was +78.57%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street ...

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Revenue Performance - Subscription revenue for Q4 2023 was $46.5 million, representing 94% of total revenue and an increase of 28% year-over-year[5] - Total revenue for Q4 2023 reached $49.3 million, a 27% increase compared to the same period last year[5] - Total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023, was $49.28 million, a 26.4% increase from $38.96 million in the same period of 2022[26] - Gross profit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, was $146.34 million, up from $114.73 million in 2022, reflecting a growth of 27.5%[26] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) as of December 31, 2023, was $194.3 million, up $37.2 million or 24% from $157.1 million in 2022[11] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased to $194.3 million in 2023, representing a 23.7% growth compared to $157.1 million in 2022[32] Profitability Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 was $6.5 million, representing 13.2% of total revenue, compared to $2.3 million or 5.8% of total revenue in Q4 2022[5] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 was $6,500,000, up from $2,260,000 in Q4 2022, reflecting a 187.2% increase and 13.2% of total revenue[35] - Net income for Q4 2023 was $3.2 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.05 per share in the same quarter last year[5] - Net income for Q4 2023 was $3,222,000, compared to $1,600,000 in Q4 2022, representing a 101.4% increase[35] - Adjusted net income for the fiscal year 2023 was $21,159,000, significantly higher than $2,296,000 in 2022, marking an increase of 820.5%[39] Customer and Contract Metrics - The number of customers increased to 3,759 as of December 31, 2023, up from 3,394 at the end of 2022, marking a 10.8% growth[9] - Average Contract Value rose to $51,689 as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 11.7% from $46,288 in 2022[11] - Average Contract Value rose to $51.7 thousand in 2023, an increase of 11.7% from $46.3 thousand in 2022[32] - The Net Dollar Retention Rate as of December 31, 2023, was 104%, down from 109% in 2022[11] - Net Dollar Retention Rate decreased to 104% in 2023, down from 109% in 2022, indicating a 5% decline[32] Cash Flow and Working Capital - Free Cash Flow for Q4 2023 was $7.0 million, representing 14.2% of total revenue, compared to $2.0 million or 5.1% of total revenue in Q4 2022[5] - Free cash flow for Q4 2023 was $7,004,000, compared to $1,972,000 in Q4 2022, indicating a 254.5% increase and 14.2% of total revenue[45] - Cash flow from operating activities for the fiscal year 2023 was $15,964,000, compared to $2,288,000 in 2022, reflecting a significant increase[43] - Working capital decreased to $21.5 million in 2023 from $178.7 million in 2022, a decline of 88.0%[40] - Free cash flow as a percentage of total revenue for the fiscal year 2023 was 11.1%, up from 0.8% in 2022[45] Balance Sheet Highlights - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 66.7% to $71.95 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $216.29 million in 2022[28] - Total assets fell by 44.2% to $158.38 million in 2023 from $283.67 million in 2022[28] - Total liabilities increased by 17.7% to $107.65 million in 2023, up from $91.46 million in 2022[28] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to expand its use of AI across its platform and enter new markets as part of its growth strategy[18] Shareholder Information - The weighted average number of common shares for Q4 2023 was 31,900,115 (basic) and 32,858,853 (diluted), down from 33,087,982 and 34,064,465 respectively in Q4 2022[39] - Share-based compensation for the fiscal year 2023 was $6,049,000, an increase from $4,834,000 in 2022, representing a 25.2% rise[39] Other Financial Metrics - Operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2023, was $1.08 million, compared to a loss of $0.075 million in the same period of 2022[26] - Acquisition-related compensation paid in Q4 2023 was $669,000, while transaction-related expenses paid were $90,000[45]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net ARR added during the quarter was $10.1 million, reflecting a solid growth in ARR of 26% year-over-year [49][80] - Total revenue for Q3 grew to $46.5 million, an increase of 26% from the prior year, exceeding guidance [79] - Subscription revenue increased by 27% to $43.6 million, representing 94% of total revenue [79][62] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was reported at 9.7%, above the guided range of 7.5% to 8% [111] - Gross profit margin improved by 40 basis points year-over-year to 81.1% [81] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ACV for new customers increased to approximately $70,500 from $61,000 in the previous quarter, driven by enterprise customer expansion [69] - Enterprise customers with deal values over $100,000 in ARR accounted for approximately 55% of gross ARR generated in Q3 [69] - Customer retention metrics held relatively flat from the previous quarter, indicating stability in customer relationships [70][38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market was more active compared to Europe, which experienced seasonal slowdowns [50] - The company is seeing significant opportunities in the public sector, with ongoing progress towards FedRAMP certification expected to be completed in 2024 [102][76] - The government sector is being targeted through partnerships with system integrators, enhancing the company's reach in this market [71][76] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving growth through selective M&A and efficient capital return to shareholders [54] - There is a strategic emphasis on expanding partnerships with system integrators and technology companies to broaden market reach [71] - The company aims to enhance its product offerings and capabilities, particularly in the enterprise and government sectors [32][78] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that larger, more complex deals are taking time to finalize, but the enterprise pipeline remains strong [63] - The company is confident in its ability to continue driving sustainable long-term growth despite macroeconomic challenges [78] - There is an expectation for total revenues in Q4 to range between $48.3 million and $48.5 million, indicating continued growth [86] Other Important Information - The company reported a net income of $4 million for Q3, down from $10.3 million in the same quarter last year [84] - The company repurchased a total of 1,333,361 common shares for cancellation at an average price of $38.43 [85] - The launch of new platform updates, including the Docebo Community Hub and Docebo Learning Site, is aimed at enhancing customer engagement and learning experiences [89][52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on the enterprise sales cycles and pipeline shape? - Management highlighted that they are navigating complexities in enterprise deals, focusing on sales mastery and customer training as primary use cases [28][30] Question: What is the status of SMB churn and its impact on metrics? - Management indicated that SMB customers are cautious, but the focus remains on mid-market and enterprise segments where retention metrics are stronger [34][36] Question: Can you provide a sneak preview of NRR for Q4? - Management stated that gross retention is holding flat, with strong upsell and cross-sell motions observed during the quarter [132] Question: What is driving the expansion into internal enterprise opportunities? - Management noted a shift in decision-making dynamics, with CFOs and CIOs increasingly involved in selecting technology solutions that meet both internal and external needs [127][139]