Benzinga·2025-11-07 17:51Core Insights - CyberArk Software Ltd. reported better-than-expected quarterly results with expanding subscription revenue, indicating strong business fundamentals despite acquisition-related costs impacting free cash flow ahead of its merger with Palo Alto Networks [1] Financial Performance - CyberArk's revenue reached $342.8 million, operating profit was $64.8 million, and EPS was $1.20, surpassing estimates of $338.3 million, $54.3 million, and $1.04 respectively [2] - Subscription revenue increased by 60% year-over-year to $280.1 million, now accounting for 82% of total revenue, while total recurring revenue rose 46% year-over-year to $326.3 million, representing 95% of total revenue [3] Free Cash Flow - Free cash flow was reported at $42.4 million with a 12% margin, below estimates of $66.3 million and a 20% margin; adjusted for acquisition-related costs, FCF improved to $51.3 million, or a 15% margin [4] Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) - Total annual recurring revenue (ARR) was $1.341 billion, up 45% year-over-year, exceeding expectations of $1.334 billion; total net new ARR (NNARR) was $67 million, a 16% increase year-over-year [5] - Subscription ARR stood at $1.16 billion, representing 86% of total ARR, up 58% year-over-year, while subscription NNARR reached $70 million, up 21% year-over-year [6] Updated Forecasts - D.A. Davidson updated its 2025 and 2026 estimates, projecting 2025 EPS of $4.48 and revenue of $1.36 billion, increasing to $5.56 EPS and $1.58 billion in revenue for 2026 [7]