Nutanix(US:NTNX)2025-12-04 21:16Financial Performance - Total revenue increased from $590,956,000 in Q4 2024 to $670,576,000 in Q4 2025, representing a growth of approximately 13.4%[19] - Net income rose significantly from $29,926,000 in Q4 2024 to $62,096,000 in Q4 2025, marking an increase of about 107.5%[19] - Gross profit improved from $508,286,000 in Q4 2024 to $583,106,000 in Q4 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 14.7%[19] - Total revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $670.6 million, representing a 13.5% increase from $591.0 million in the same period of 2024[41] - Net income for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $62.1 million, compared to $29.9 million for the same period in 2024, indicating a significant increase of 107.4%[118] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased to $2,284,051,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2025, up from $1,942,946,000 in the prior year, reflecting strong subscription growth[134] - Gross profit for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $583,106,000, with a gross margin of 87.0%, compared to $508,286,000 and 86.0% in the same period of 2024[134] - Operating income for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $49,335,000, resulting in an operating margin of 7.4%, up from $27,250,000 and 4.6% in the prior year[134] - Free cash flow for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $174,506,000, compared to $151,920,000 in the prior year[134] Revenue Breakdown - Subscription revenue increased from $560.7 million in Q4 2024 to $637.8 million in Q4 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 13.8%[41] - Professional services revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was approximately $28.9 million, compared to $27.3 million in the same period of 2024, marking a growth of about 5.9%[43] - Revenue from the United States for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $386.0 million, up from $332.7 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a growth of 15.9%[121] - Product revenue increased by approximately $47.1 million, or 16%, for the three months ended October 31, 2025, primarily due to increased software revenue driven by growth in software renewals and customer acquisition[188] - Support, maintenance, and other services revenue rose by approximately $32.5 million, or 11%, for the three months ended October 31, 2025, supported by a 10% growth in the end customer base[189] Expenses and Investments - Research and development expenses increased from $173,959,000 in Q4 2024 to $187,482,000 in Q4 2025, indicating a commitment to enhancing solutions and technology[19] - The company plans to continue investing in sales and marketing functions, focusing on major accounts and pipeline growth[11] - The company plans to continue investing in solution development and sales and marketing efforts to capitalize on market opportunities while improving operating cash flow[133] - Sales and marketing expenses increased by $31,832,000 (13%) for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher personnel-related costs from an 8% growth in headcount[197] - Research and development expenses rose by $13,523,000 (8%) for the three months ended October 31, 2025, driven by a 13% increase in R&D headcount and higher bonus and benefits costs[198] - General and administrative expenses increased by $7,380,000 (14%) for the three months ended October 31, 2025, mainly due to higher legal and outside services costs and a 9% growth in G&A headcount[199] Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents rose from $769,502,000 as of July 31, 2025, to $780,421,000 as of October 31, 2025[17] - Total assets increased from $3,283,194,000 as of July 31, 2025, to $3,323,992,000 as of October 31, 2025[17] - Cash provided by operating activities increased from $161,751,000 in 2024 to $196,825,000 in 2025, reflecting a growth of 21.6%[25] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period increased from $716,994,000 in 2024 to $780,436,000 in 2025, marking a rise of 8.8%[25] - The company’s cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and available borrowing capacity will be sufficient to meet anticipated cash needs for at least the next 12 months[209] Shareholder Information - The weighted average shares used in computing net income per share attributable to Class A common stockholders, diluted, increased from 288,829 to 296,518[19] - The company repurchased approximately 0.7 million shares of Class A common stock for about $50.0 million at a weighted average price of $71.07 per share during the three months ended October 31, 2025[101] - As of October 31, 2025, approximately $411.5 million remained available for future share repurchases under the authorized program[101] - The company had 1.0 billion shares of Class A common stock authorized, with approximately 270.7 million shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2025[99] Debt and Financing - The company issued $862.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.50% convertible senior notes due 2029 in December 2024[68] - The company entered into a revolving credit agreement in February 2025 for a senior secured revolving credit facility of $500.0 million, maturing in February 2030[85] - As of October 31, 2025, the company had no borrowings under the Revolver and was in compliance with the financial covenant requiring a total leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.75:1.00[89][88] Market and Economic Conditions - Macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and geopolitical issues, may impact customer buying patterns and sales cycles[166] - The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of the Nutanix Cloud Platform, with subscription term-based licenses typically ranging from one to five years[167] Compliance and Investigations - The company is cooperating with the DOJ regarding an investigation into historical conduct by a former employee, but does not expect this matter to materially affect its financial position[98]