Bandwidth Q3 Earnings Fall Short of Estimates, Revenues Decline

Core Insights - Bandwidth Inc. (BAND) reported mixed results for Q3 2025, with revenues exceeding estimates but net loss missing expectations [1][4][10] Revenue Performance - Quarterly revenues decreased to $191.9 million from $193.9 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower revenues from political campaign messaging, although this was offset by strong demand for digital engagement and messaging services in sectors like healthcare and financial services [2][5] - The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $189.8 million [5] Profitability Metrics - On a GAAP basis, the company reported a net loss of $1.24 million or 4 cents per share, compared to a net income of $0.41 million or 1 cent per share in the same quarter last year, attributed to declining sales and higher operating expenses [3][10] - Non-GAAP net income was $11.4 million or 36 cents per share, down from $12.8 million or 43 cents per share year-over-year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents [4][10] Operating Efficiency - Non-GAAP gross margin remained stable at 58%, supported by a favorable product mix [6] - Adjusted EBITDA was $24.3 million, exceeding guidance and slightly up from $24 million in the prior-year period [6] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash from operating activities for the quarter was $50.9 million, an increase from $47.4 million in the previous year [7] - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $73.4 million, with convertible senior notes totaling $247.3 million [7] Future Outlook - Bandwidth anticipates continued growth, projecting revenues for 2025 in the range of $747-760 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 9-11% [8] - Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between $89-92 million, an increase from the previous estimate of $86-$91 million [8] - The company expects growing adoption of voice AI and strength in software revenues to drive overall revenue growth in Q4 [9]