Synchronoss Technologies Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of $42.2 million for the first quarter of 2025, a decrease from $43.0 million in the prior year period, primarily due to the expiration of a customer contract in December 2024, despite a 3.3% growth in cloud subscribers year-over-year [5][6]. - Quarterly recurring revenue constituted 93.1% of total revenue, an increase from 91.1% in the prior year period [6]. - Gross profit increased by 3.4% to $29.7 million, resulting in a gross margin of 70.4%, compared to 66.9% in the prior year [6]. - Adjusted gross profit rose by 1.7% to $33.4 million, with an adjusted gross margin of 79.0%, up from 76.3% in the prior year [6]. - The company reported a net loss of $3.8 million, or $(0.37) per diluted share, compared to a net income of $4.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the prior year period [6][23]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 17.0% to $12.7 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.2%, compared to 25.4% in the prior year [6][23]. Operational Highlights - The company successfully executed a $200 million term loan refinancing, extending debt maturity until 2029, which strengthens its capital structure and provides anticipated financial stability [3][5]. - The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance metrics, indicating confidence in achieving its financial targets despite a volatile global economy [3][7]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at $29.1 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $33.4 million as of December 31, 2024 [6][21]. - Free cash flow for the first quarter was $(3.0) million, compared to $(3.3) million in the prior year period, indicating a consistent cash spend during this historically heavy cash outflow period [6][26]. 2025 Financial Outlook - The company reiterated its full-year revenue guidance range of between $170 million and $180 million, with recurring revenue expected to be at least 90% of total revenue [11]. - Adjusted gross margin is projected to be between 78% and 80%, and adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $52 million and $56 million, equating to at least a 30% adjusted EBITDA margin [11]. - Free cash flow is anticipated to be between $11 million and $16 million, excluding the expected federal tax refund of approximately $28 million plus applicable interest [11].