Asana Posts First Ever Positive Operating Margin, Signs Largest Heal In History

Core Insights - Asana Inc's shares dropped 17.71% despite a recent earnings beat, indicating market concerns despite positive financial results [1] Financial Performance - Asana reported total revenue of $187 million, reflecting an 8.6% growth year-on-year and a 1.0% beat to the midpoint of its guidance [2] - The operating margin was 4.3%, significantly higher than the guidance midpoint of 1.3%, with management projecting a midpoint of 4.7% for the next quarter and raising the full-year operating margin guidance to 5.5% from 5.0% [3] - Non-GAAP earnings were 5 cents per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of 2 cents per share [4] Customer Metrics - The number of customers with $100,000+ annual recurring revenue (ARR) reached 728, a 20% increase year-on-year [2] - Net Revenue Retention (NRR) declined by 1 point quarter-on-quarter across core customers and $100K+ customers, attributed to macro pressures [5] Deal Activity - Asana secured its largest deal in history worth $100 million, extending the contract term from one year to three years, although this resulted in a lower average annual contract value [7] - Billings were reported at $175 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $213 million, while remaining performance obligations (RPO) growth of 11% missed expectations of 13% [6] Guidance and Market Sentiment - Management adjusted the revenue guidance range for the full year to $775-$790 million, citing macroeconomic risks [6] - Analysts have varied ratings on Asana, with Piper Sandler maintaining an Overweight rating and raising the price target from $17 to $19, while RBC Capital Markets reiterated an Underperform rating with a price target of $10 [9]