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DigitalOcean(DOCN) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report

Customer Growth and Revenue - As of June 30, 2024, DigitalOcean had approximately 638,000 active customers categorized as Learners, Builders, and Scalers, with a significant increase in Builders and Scalers contributing to revenue growth[68]. - Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) increased from 90.84inQ22023to90.84 in Q2 2023 to 99.45 in Q2 2024, indicating a strong ability to attract higher spending customers[68][78]. - Annual Run-Rate Revenue (ARR) reached 781millionasofJune30,2024,upfrom781 million as of June 30, 2024, up from 682 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 14.6% year-over-year[68][79]. - Revenue from Builders and Scalers accounted for 87% of total revenue in Q2 2024, up from 86% in Q2 2023, highlighting the importance of these customer segments[69]. - The number of Scalers increased to approximately 18,000 as of June 30, 2024, up from 16,000 in the previous year, while Builders rose to approximately 143,000 from 134,000[69]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, increased by 22.7million,or1322.7 million, or 13%, to 192.5 million compared to 169.8millionforthesameperiodin2023,drivenbya9169.8 million for the same period in 2023, driven by a 9% increase in ARPU to 99.45[91]. - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased by 42.3million,or1342.3 million, or 13%, to 377.2 million compared to 334.9millionforthesameperiodin2023[94].NetincomeattributabletocommonstockholdersforthethreemonthsendedJune30,2024,was334.9 million for the same period in 2023[94]. - Net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was 19.1 million, compared to a net loss of 0.7millioninthesameperiodof2023[88].GAAPnetincomeattributabletocommonstockholdersforthethreemonthsendedJune30,2024,was0.7 million in the same period of 2023[88]. - GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was 19,138 thousand, compared to a loss of 665thousandforthesameperiodin2023[113].NonGAAPnetincomeforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2024,was665 thousand for the same period in 2023[113]. - Non-GAAP net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 90,352 thousand, an increase from 74,405thousandforthesameperiodin2023,representingagrowthofapproximately21.574,405 thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 21.5%[113]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, rose by 7.8 million, or 12%, to 75.1million,primarilyduetoincreaseddepreciationandamortizationcosts[91].Grossprofitmarginimprovedto6175.1 million, primarily due to increased depreciation and amortization costs[91]. - Gross profit margin improved to 61% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, up from 60% in the same period of 2023, attributed to ongoing cost optimization efforts[91]. - Research and development expenses decreased by 4.5 million, or 12%, to 34.0millionforthethreemonthsendedJune30,2024,mainlyduetoreducedpersonnelcosts[92].Salesandmarketingexpensesincreasedby34.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, mainly due to reduced personnel costs[92]. - Sales and marketing expenses increased by 4.0 million, or 25%, to 20.1millionforthethreemonthsendedJune30,2024,drivenbyhigherpersonnelandadvertisingcosts[92].Generalandadministrativeexpensesdecreasedby20.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, driven by higher personnel and advertising costs[92]. - General and administrative expenses decreased by 8.0 million, or 16%, to 40.8millionforthethreemonthsendedJune30,2024,largelyduetoareductioninstockbasedcompensation[92].CashFlowandInvestmentsNetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitieswas40.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, largely due to a reduction in stock-based compensation[92]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities was 138.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase from 100.4millionin2023[99].Netcashprovidedbyinvestingactivitieswas100.4 million in 2023[99]. - Net cash provided by investing activities was 12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a significant decrease from 243.7millionin2023[100].Netcashusedinfinancingactivitieswas243.7 million in 2023[100]. - Net cash used in financing activities was 24.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 365.0millionin2023,primarilyduetostockrepurchases[101].AsofJune30,2024,thecompanyhad365.0 million in 2023, primarily due to stock repurchases[101]. - As of June 30, 2024, the company had 443.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, primarily consisting of cash and money market funds[97]. Tax and Other Financial Metrics - Income tax expense increased by 14.0million,or17114.0 million, or 171%, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, due to U.S. pre-tax income creating a tax expense compared to a tax benefit in 2023[96]. - The company utilized a tax rate of 16% for the fiscal year 2024, compared to 17% for 2023, reflecting a strategic adjustment in tax planning[116]. - Stock-based compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2024, totaled 44,563 thousand, down from 64,023thousandinthesameperiodof2023,indicatingareductionofapproximately30.564,023 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 30.5%[113]. - Non-GAAP diluted net income per share for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was 0.48, compared to 0.44forthesameperiodin2023,reflectinganincreaseof9.10.44 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of 9.1%[114]. Strategic Initiatives - The company continues to invest in its platform and product offerings, particularly in IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and AI/ML markets, to drive future growth[73]. - The company is actively pursuing strategies to attract more Builders and Scalers, including marketing initiatives and acquisitions like Cloudways and Paperspace, which enhance its service offerings[72]. - The company approved an additional repurchase program of up to 140 million of common stock through fiscal year 2025[97]. Market and Risk Assessment - Approximately 38% of revenue in Q2 2024 was generated from North America, with 28% from Europe, 23% from Asia, and 11% from the rest of the world, showcasing a diverse revenue base[68]. - There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023[117].