Cellebrite Announces Third-Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Cellebrite reported a 19% increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to $439.8 million and an 18% increase in revenue to $126.0 million for the third quarter of 2025 [1][6] - The company achieved a net income of $20.2 million, supporting a non-GAAP net income of $36.9 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $37.7 million, resulting in a 29.9% adjusted EBITDA margin [1][6] Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter reached $126.0 million, up 18% year-over-year, with subscription revenue at $112.7 million, reflecting a 21% increase [6][27] - The dollar-based net retention rate for recurring revenue was reported at 117% [6] - GAAP gross profit was $105.7 million, with a gross margin of 83.9%, while non-GAAP gross profit was $106.5 million, yielding a gross margin of 84.5% [6][28] Business Highlights - The CEO highlighted the strong performance in the U.S. Federal business, indicating optimism for growth in 2026 as government budgets are expected to increase [2] - Cellebrite's Autumn 2025 Release introduced new capabilities in its Digital Investigation Platform, including the Guardian Investigate solution, set for general availability in early 2026 [6][10] - The company is also enhancing its flagship digital forensics solution, Inseyets, with improved access to Android and iOS devices [6] Leadership Changes - On October 30, 2025, Holly Windham was appointed as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, bringing extensive legal leadership experience [5][7] Financial Outlook - The CFO indicated strong demand in the U.S. state and local segments, projecting a free cash flow margin of approximately 30% for the full year 2025 [10] - For the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue expectations are between $123 million and $128 million, with full-year revenue projected at $470 million to $475 million [10]