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Core Insights - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. reported revenue of $253.42 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.1% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.10, up from $0.06 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $251.36 million by 0.82%, while the EPS met the consensus estimate [1] Revenue Breakdown - Subscription revenue was $87.86 million, slightly below the five-analyst average estimate of $88.08 million [4] - Hardware and other revenue amounted to $7.75 million, also below the five-analyst average estimate of $9.24 million [4] - Transaction-based revenue reached $157.81 million, surpassing the five-analyst average estimate of $154.10 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Lightspeed POS have returned +9.5% over the past month, compared to a +13.4% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Viewpoint - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and showing an increase from $0.06 per share a year ago [1] - The company has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates, achieving this three times in the last four quarters [1] Financial Performance - Lightspeed POS generated revenues of $253.42 million for the quarter ended March 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.82% and up from $230.22 million year-over-year [2] - The company has also topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters [2] Stock Performance - Lightspeed POS shares have declined approximately 29.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of only -0.6% [3] - The stock's immediate price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call [3] Future Outlook - Current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.13 on revenues of $283.93 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.55 on revenues of $1.17 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Lightspeed POS is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, to which Lightspeed POS belongs, is currently ranked in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

[Financial and Operational Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20and%20Operational%20Highlights) This section details Lightspeed's financial performance for Q4 and full fiscal year 2025, alongside key operational achievements and metric revisions [Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Fourth%20Quarter%20Financial%20Highlights) In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, Lightspeed's total revenue grew 10% year-over-year to $253.4 million, driven by a 14% increase in transaction-based revenue. The company reported a significant net loss of ($575.9) million, primarily due to a ($556.4) million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. However, Adjusted EBITDA improved to $12.9 million from $4.4 million in the prior year, and Adjusted Income rose to $15.0 million Q4 FY2025 Financial Performance (vs. Q4 FY2024) | Metric | Q4 FY2025 | Q4 FY2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | $253.4M | $230.2M | +10% | | Subscription Revenue | $87.9M | $81.3M | +8% | | Transaction-based Revenue | $157.8M | $139.0M | +14% | | **Net Loss** | ($575.9M) | ($32.5M) | - | | *includes Goodwill Impairment* | *($556.4M)* | *$0* | - | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $12.9M | $4.4M | +193% | | **Adjusted Income** | $15.0M | $8.5M | +76% | | **Adjusted Income per Share** | $0.10 | $0.06 | +67% | | **Cash at End of Period** | $558.5M | - | - | [Full Fiscal Year Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Full%20Fiscal%20Year%20Financial%20Highlights) For the full fiscal year 2025, Lightspeed achieved a milestone by exceeding $1 billion in revenue for the first time, with total revenue reaching $1,076.8 million, an 18% increase year-over-year. Similar to the fourth quarter, the full-year net loss was substantial at ($667.2) million due to the goodwill impairment. Adjusted EBITDA saw a significant turnaround, reaching $53.7 million compared to just $1.3 million in fiscal 2024 Full Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Performance (vs. FY2024) | Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | $1,076.8M | $909.3M | +18% | | Subscription Revenue | $344.8M | $322.0M | +7% | | Transaction-based Revenue | $697.3M | $545.5M | +28% | | **Net Loss** | ($667.2M) | ($164.0M) | - | | *includes Goodwill Impairment* | *($556.4M)* | *$0* | - | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $53.7M | $1.3M | +4031% | | **Adjusted Income** | $69.5M | $24.5M | +183% | | **Adjusted Income per Share** | $0.45 | $0.16 | +181% | [Fourth Quarter Operational Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Fourth%20Quarter%20Operational%20Highlights) Operationally, the fourth quarter saw key product enhancements, including a generative AI web builder and improved kitchen display systems. ARPU grew 13% to ~$489, driven by unified POS and payments adoption. Gross Payment Volume (GPV) increased 19% to $7.9 billion. The company also announced a change in how it defines and counts 'Customer Locations', which will increase reported ARPU going forward - Key product releases included a generative AI web builder, PO Sync for NuORDER, omni gift cards, and enhancements to the Kitchen Display System[7](index=7&type=chunk) Q4 FY2025 Key Performance Indicators (YoY) | KPI | Q4 FY2025 | Q4 FY2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **ARPU** | ~$489 | ~$431 | +13% | | **Total GTV** | $20.6B | $20.7B | - | | **GPV** | $7.9B | $6.6B | +19% | | **Gross Profit** | $111.8M | $99.7M | +12% | | **Gross Margin** | 44% | 43% | +1 ppt | | Subscription Gross Margin | 81% | 77% | +4 ppts | - The company is revising its definition of a 'Customer Location' to treat POS and eCommerce solutions as a single omnichannel product. This changes the total count from **~162,000** to **~144,000** as of March 31, 2025, and increases the monthly ARPU from **~$489** to **~$545**[7](index=7&type=chunk)[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Over the last twelve months, Lightspeed repurchased **~18.7 million shares** (**~12%** of shares outstanding) for **~$219 million**[1](index=1&type=chunk)[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Financial Outlook](index=3&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook) This section outlines Lightspeed's strategic investments and financial guidance for fiscal year 2026 [Fiscal 2026 Strategy and Investments](index=3&type=section&id=Fiscal%202026%20Strategy%20and%20Investments) For fiscal 2026, Lightspeed plans to significantly increase investments to drive growth. The company will expand its outbound sales team to over 150 representatives and boost product and technology development investment by over 35%. These initiatives are aimed at increasing customer locations in its core markets (retail in North America, hospitality in Europe) and expanding software revenue, with benefits expected to materialize in the latter half of the year - The company plans to grow its outbound sales team to **over 150 representatives** by the end of Fiscal 2026[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Investment in product and technology development will increase by **over 35%** in Fiscal 2026[9](index=9&type=chunk)[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The strategic focus remains on retail customers in North America and hospitality customers in Europe[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Fiscal 2026 Guidance](index=4&type=section&id=Fiscal%202026%20Guidance) Lightspeed provided its financial outlook for the first quarter and full fiscal year of 2026. For the full year, the company expects revenue growth of 10-12% and Adjusted EBITDA between $68 million and $72 million. The outlook is consistent with the three-year targets for gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA CAGR presented at its Capital Markets Day Financial Outlook for Fiscal 2026 | Metric | Q1 2026 Outlook | Full Year 2026 Outlook | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $285M - $290M | Approx. 10% - 12% growth | | **Gross Profit Growth** | Approx. 13% | Approx. 14% | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $14M - $16M | $68M - $72M | - The outlook aligns with the three-year target gross profit CAGR of **15-18%** and Adjusted EBITDA CAGR of **approximately 35%**[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Outlook Assumptions and Forward-Looking Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Outlook%20Assumptions%20and%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) This section details key assumptions for Lightspeed's financial outlook and long-term targets [Financial Outlook Assumptions](index=5&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook%20Assumptions) The company's financial outlook is based on several key assumptions, including stable macroeconomic conditions, continued customer adoption of its unified POS and payments platform, and success in its growth strategy focused on retail in North America and hospitality in Europe. It also accounts for risks such as inflation, interest rate changes, consumer spending trends, and geopolitical instability - Assumes continued uptake of unified POS and payments solutions and successful pricing strategies[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Relies on the ability to attract and retain key personnel, especially outbound sales staff, and manage customer churn[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Acknowledges risks from macroeconomic factors (inflation, interest rates), geopolitical events (wars in Ukraine and Israel-Hamas), and exchange rate fluctuations[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Long-Term Financial Outlook](index=6&type=section&id=Long-Term%20Financial%20Outlook) Lightspeed's long-term targets are built on assumptions of sustained growth in its core markets, with a projected 10-15% CAGR in customer locations in its two growth engines through fiscal 2028. The outlook also assumes continued ARPU growth, operating efficiencies, and a gross margin range of 42-45% over time, while acknowledging significant investment requirements and market risks - Targets a three-year Customer Location CAGR of **~10-15%** between fiscal 2025 and 2028 in its retail (North America) and hospitality (Europe) growth engines[23](index=23&type=chunk) - Expects gross margin to be within a range of **~42-45%** over time[23](index=23&type=chunk) - Plans for **over $50 million** in incremental investment in its product and technology roadmap in Fiscal 2026[23](index=23&type=chunk) [Company Overview and Performance Metrics](index=8&type=section&id=Company%20Overview%20and%20Performance%20Metrics) This section defines Lightspeed's non-IFRS financial measures and key performance indicators [Non-IFRS Measures and Ratios](index=9&type=section&id=Non-IFRS%20Measures%20and%20Ratios) The company uses several non-IFRS measures like Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow to provide a clearer view of its core operating performance by excluding items such as share-based compensation, goodwill impairment, and amortization. These supplemental metrics are used by management to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and are believed to be useful for investors - Non-IFRS measures are used to supplement IFRS results and highlight underlying business trends[27](index=27&type=chunk) - Key non-IFRS measures include **Adjusted EBITDA**, **Adjusted Income**, and **Adjusted Free Cash Flow**[27](index=27&type=chunk) - **Adjusted EBITDA** excludes items like interest, taxes, D&A, share-based compensation, and goodwill impairment to show core operating performance[28](index=28&type=chunk) [Key Performance Indicators](index=11&type=section&id=Key%20Performance%20Indicators) Lightspeed tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate its business, including Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), Customer Locations, Gross Payment Volume (GPV), and Gross Transaction Volume (GTV). A significant change was announced for the 'Customer Location' metric; starting after March 31, 2025, physical and eCommerce sites for a single customer will be counted as one location, reflecting the unified omnichannel product strategy - Key KPIs are **ARPU**, **Customer Locations**, **GPV** (payments processed by Lightspeed), and **GTV** (total transactions on the platform)[49](index=49&type=chunk)[51](index=51&type=chunk)[54](index=54&type=chunk)[55](index=55&type=chunk) - The definition of 'Customer Location' is being updated. Previously, a customer with a physical store and an e-commerce site counted as two locations. Prospectively, this will be counted as a single location[52](index=52&type=chunk)[53](index=53&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=17&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) This section presents Lightspeed's condensed consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss](index=17&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Loss%20and%20Comprehensive%20Loss) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, total revenues increased by 18% to $1.077 billion. However, the company recorded a net loss of ($667.2) million, a significant increase from the ($164.0) million loss in the prior year. This was driven by a ($556.4) million goodwill impairment charge and total operating expenses of $1.146 billion Fiscal Year Ended March 31 (in thousands of US dollars) | Line Item | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | $1,076,826 | $909,270 | | **Gross Profit** | $450,205 | $385,250 | | **Goodwill Impairment** | ($556,440) | $0 | | **Operating Loss** | ($696,007) | ($203,019) | | **Net Loss** | ($667,196) | ($163,964) | | **Net Loss per Share** | ($4.34) | ($1.07) | [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=18&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 31, 2025, Lightspeed's total assets stood at $1.826 billion, down from $2.575 billion the previous year. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in Goodwill from $1.349 billion to $798 million following the impairment charge. Cash and cash equivalents also decreased to $558.5 million from $722.1 million. Total liabilities remained relatively stable at $162.2 million Assets and Liabilities as of March 31 (in thousands of US dollars) | Line Item | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash and cash equivalents** | $558,469 | $722,102 | | **Goodwill** | $797,962 | $1,349,235 | | **Total Assets** | $1,826,203 | $2,575,154 | | **Total Liabilities** | $162,236 | $162,753 | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | $1,663,967 | $2,412,401 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=19&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For fiscal year 2025, cash used in operating activities was ($32.8) million, a significant improvement from ($97.7) million in the prior year. Investing activities provided $8.0 million in cash, while financing activities used ($138.7) million, largely due to ($132.3) million spent on share repurchases. This resulted in a net decrease in cash of ($163.6) million for the year Cash Flows for Fiscal Year Ended March 31 (in thousands of US dollars) | Line Item | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash flows used in operating activities** | ($32,762) | ($97,667) | | **Cash flows from investing activities** | $8,042 | $25,950 | | **Cash flows used in financing activities** | ($138,676) | ($6,226) | | *Shares repurchased and cancelled* | *($132,317)* | *$0* | | **Net decrease in cash** | ($163,633) | ($78,052) | | **Cash at end of year** | $558,469 | $722,102 | [Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS Measures and KPI Details](index=20&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20IFRS%20to%20Non-IFRS%20Measures%20and%20KPI%20Details) This section provides detailed reconciliations of IFRS to non-IFRS financial measures and customer location metrics [Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Income Reconciliation](index=20&type=section&id=Adjusted%20EBITDA%20and%20Adjusted%20Income%20Reconciliation) The reconciliation from Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Income highlights the impact of non-cash and non-operational expenses. For fiscal year 2025, the Net Loss of ($667.2) million was adjusted for major items including a $556.4 million goodwill impairment, $101.0 million in depreciation & amortization, and $56.6 million in share-based compensation, resulting in an Adjusted EBITDA of $53.7 million and Adjusted Income of $69.5 million FY2025 Reconciliation from Net Loss (in thousands of US dollars) | Metric | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | **Net Loss** | **($667,196)** | | Goodwill Impairment | +$556,440 | | Depreciation and Amortization | +$100,991 | | Share-based Compensation | +$56,578 | | Other Adjustments | +$23,372 | | Net Interest Income | -$36,498 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$53,687** | [Customer Locations Reconciliation](index=26&type=section&id=Customer%20Locations%20Reconciliation) The company provided a reconciliation to illustrate the impact of its updated 'Customer Location' definition. Under the previous definition, locations were ~162,000 with an ARPU of ~$489 as of March 31, 2025. Under the new, revised definition which consolidates physical and e-commerce sites, the number of locations is ~144,000, which increases the calculated ARPU to ~$545 Customer Location and ARPU Reconciliation (as of March 31, 2025) | Metric | Previous Definition | Revised Definition | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Customer Locations** | ~162,000 | ~144,000 | | **Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)** | ~$489 | ~$545 |

Core Insights - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. reported total revenue of $1,076.8 million for the fiscal year 2025, marking an 18% increase year-over-year, and $253.4 million for the fourth quarter, a 10% increase year-over-year [1][5] - The company experienced a net loss of $667.2 million for the fiscal year, which included a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $556.4 million [5][6] - Monthly Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) grew 13% year-over-year to approximately $489, while subscription ARPU increased by 11% [1][7] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year was $1,076.8 million, with transaction-based revenue at $697.3 million (up 28% year-over-year) and subscription revenue at $344.8 million (up 7% year-over-year) [5][6] - The gross margin improved to 44%, with gross profit increasing by 12% year-over-year to $111.8 million in the fourth quarter [1][5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year was $53.7 million, compared to $1.3 million in the previous year [5][6] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased approximately 18.7 million shares, representing about 12% of total shares outstanding, for a total of approximately $219 million over the last twelve months [1][5] - The healthy balance sheet and improving cash flow allowed the company to return capital to shareholders while investing strategically in product development [2][5] Strategic Focus - Lightspeed is concentrating on retail customers in North America and hospitality customers in Europe, with plans to grow its outbound sales team to over 150 representatives by the end of Fiscal 2026 [9][10] - The company aims to enhance software revenue and Adjusted EBITDA profitability in Fiscal 2026, with a target gross profit CAGR of approximately 15-18% over the next three years [11][12] Product Development - New product releases included enhancements to the Retail Insights platform, a generative AI web builder, and upgrades to the Kitchen Display System [7][8] - The company is focusing on integrating its POS and payments solutions into a unified platform to drive growth in transaction-based revenue [7][8] Customer Growth - The total Gross Transaction Volume (GTV) processed was $20.6 billion, with a 19% increase in Gross Payment Volume (GPV) to $7.9 billion in the fourth quarter [7][8] - Customer Locations with GTV exceeding $1 million per year grew by 2% year-over-year, while those exceeding $500,000 remained flat [7][8]

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Core Insights - Lightspeed has introduced a Seasonality Forecasting model that enhances demand prediction for retailers by analyzing year-over-year trends, allowing for smarter purchasing decisions and reducing stockouts during peak periods [1][3] - The new model has reportedly led to an increase of approximately $13,000 in gross profit for merchants utilizing Lightspeed Insights, based on typical inventory values [1][7] - Lightspeed's Seasonality Forecasting is integrated directly into its POS platform, eliminating the need for third-party integrations or manual data analysis, thus positioning Lightspeed as a leader in retail innovation [2][5] Inventory Management Enhancements - Retailers face significant challenges in inventory planning, with Lightspeed's tools addressing issues such as inaccurate forecasting, stockouts, and overstocking [3][7] - The implementation of Sales Visualizations allows merchants to dynamically view sales trends through interactive graphs, simplifying complex data and enabling better performance tracking [3][5] - Merchants using Lightspeed Insights experience approximately 26% fewer days out of stock for top-selling items, which can enhance sales by ensuring high-demand products are restocked more quickly [7][10] Product Visibility and Insights - Lightspeed is enhancing the NuORDER's Order Trends feature, providing retail buyers with insights into top-performing products, categories, sizes, and colors, which is now available to U.S.-based NuORDER customers [4][5] - The overall enhancements empower buyers with trend-based insights, helping them stock in-demand products effectively, thereby driving sales and reducing waste [5][6] Geographic Availability - The new Lightspeed Insights features are now available to all Lightspeed Retail merchants across North America, Europe, and beyond, facilitating better inventory planning and increased profitability [5][11]