Braze(BRZE) - 2026 Q1 - Quarterly Report

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$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$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$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$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]