Wix-WIX's Q1 Earnings Lag, Top Line Up Y/Y on AI Innovation & User Growth

Core Insights - Wix.com Ltd reported non-GAAP EPS of $1.55 for Q1 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 1.66, but up from $1.29 in the same quarter last year [1] - Quarterly revenues increased by 13% year over year to$ 473.7 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $471.8 million and management's guidance of$ 469- $473 million [2] Financial Performance - Creative Subscriptions revenues, accounting for 71.3% of total revenues, rose by 11% year over year to$ 337.7 million, while Business Solutions revenues increased by 18% to $136 million [4] - Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 69% from 68% in the prior year, with Creative Subscriptions achieving 84% and Business Solutions at 31% [6] - Non-GAAP operating income was reported at$ 99.8 million, compared to $69.4 million in the previous year [6] User Engagement and Market Position - As of March 31, 2025, Wix had 288 million registered users, with shares gaining 8.7% over the past year, outperforming the Zacks Computer-IT Services sector's growth of 8.1% [3] - Partners' revenues increased by 24% year over year to$ 171.6 million, driven by the Wix Studio platform's strong adoption [5] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Cash flow from operations was $145.5 million, up from$ 113.8 million in the previous year, with free cash flow at $142.4 million [9] - The company repurchased$ 200 million worth of shares in January 2025 and has authorized an additional $200 million for share repurchase, totaling$ 400 million [9] Future Outlook - Wix maintains its 2025 revenue growth guidance of 12-14%, estimating revenues between $1.97 billion and$ 2 billion [10] - For Q2 2025, revenues are expected to be between $485 million and$ 489 million, indicating an 11-12% growth from the prior year [12]