Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 14% to $67 million, exceeding expectations [5][13] - Customer base grew by 19% year-over-year to over 5,700 ARR customers [5] - Non-GAAP operating loss was 2% due to increased investments in sales and R&D [14] - Generated $5 million of normalized free cash flow, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The growth in revenue was driven by a 19% increase in customers, particularly in the below $100,000 ARR cohort [13] - NRR for over $100,000 customers increased by 400 basis points year-over-year to 111% [13] - 52% of ARR is contracted under multiyear contracts, up from 42% last year, indicating improved customer retention [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Remaining performance obligations (RPO) totaled $253 million at the end of Q1, up 18% year-over-year [14] - The company continues to monitor global macroeconomic developments, with no material impact from tariffs observed so far [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming an AI-first organization, with new product launches aimed at maximizing ROI for customers [12][10] - Investments in sales and R&D are expected to yield higher margins and faster growth moving forward [12] - The launch of App Intelligence and AI Chatbots traffic intelligence is part of the strategy to provide comprehensive digital visibility [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to achieve profit and cash flow targets, despite current investments [15] - The company maintains its revenue guidance for 2025, expecting total revenue in the range of $285 million to $288 million, representing 15% year-over-year growth [16] - Management is optimistic about the commercial pipeline for new AI products and the overall customer reaction to recent launches [10][12] Other Important Information - The company has completed an accelerated recruitment of new salespeople, with over 80% expected to be fully ramped by Q3 [6] - The integration of AI chatbot traffic data into the platform has generated strong customer interest and engagement [22][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about the quality of new hires and productivity ramp - Management expressed satisfaction with the quality of new hires and outlined metrics for measuring productivity [20][21] Question: Early indications of customer interest in AI chatbot traffic data - Customers have shown excitement and engagement with the new AI chatbot traffic data, indicating a strong demand for insights [22][24] Question: Visibility on deals supporting revenue reacceleration - Management discussed the diverse roles within the sales team and the varying sales cycles for different customer segments [29][30] Question: Impact of SearchMonitor acquisition on guidance - The acquisition is not expected to materially impact guidance, as it is a small business [31] Question: Trends in larger clients and NRR - A slight decline in NRR was attributed to last year's significant upsell activity, with ongoing engagement from large clients [36][38] Question: Changes in guidance philosophy - Management confirmed that there have been no significant changes to guidance philosophy despite market uncertainties [33] Question: Execution priorities for the year - The focus is on driving enterprise motion and expanding existing customer relationships [73] Question: Engagement and pipeline for AI chatbot traffic product - The product is currently in beta, with positive customer engagement and plans for monetization in the near future [83]

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Similarweb shares have lost about 43.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of -0.6%. What's Next for Similarweb? While Similarweb has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? Similarweb (SMWB) came out with a ...

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue reached $67.1 million, representing a 14% year-over-year growth[8] - Q1 2025 non-GAAP gross margin was 80%[8] - The company's Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) totaled $252.7 million, with 69% expected to be recognized over the next 12 months[8] - Q1 2025 Revenue Annualized (Q1 2025 Revenue * 4) is $268 million[8] - The company's dollar-based net retention rate (NRR) for $100K+ ARR customers was 111% in Q1 2025[8] - Non-GAAP operating loss was $(1.3) million in Q1 2025, representing a -2% operating margin[68] - Non-GAAP Normalized Free Cash Flow was $4.9 million in Q1 2025, a 7% margin[68] Customer Base - The company has over 5,700 customers[26] - 61% of total ARR comes from customers with $100K+ ARR[8] - 52% of ARR is from multi-year subscriptions[8] Market Opportunity - The company estimates its addressable market to be $55 billion[32]

[Similarweb Q1 2025 Earnings Release](index=1&type=section&id=Similarweb%20Q1%202025%20Earnings%20Release) [Financial & Business Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20%26%20Business%20Highlights) The company reported accelerated revenue growth and expanded its customer base, achieving its sixth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow - Revenue growth accelerated to **14% in Q1 2025**, up from 12% in Q1 2024[1](index=1&type=chunk) - The company launched several new products during the quarter, including App Intelligence, AI Chatbot data, and three new AI Agents to enhance its market intelligence offerings[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Q1 2025 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Q1%202025%20Financial%20Highlights) Q1 2025 Key Financial Metrics (vs. Q1 2024) | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | $67.1M | $59.0M | +14% YoY | | **GAAP Operating Loss** | $(9.3)M | $(2.7)M | Increased Loss | | **GAAP Operating Margin** | (14)% | (5)% | Decreased | | **GAAP Net Loss per Share** | $(0.11) | $(0.03) | Increased Loss | | **Non-GAAP Operating (Loss)/Profit** | $(1.3)M | $2.8M | Profit to Loss | | **Non-GAAP Operating Margin** | (2)% | 5% | Decreased | | **Non-GAAP Net Loss/Profit per Share** | $(0.02) | $0.04 (basic) | Profit to Loss | [Q1 2025 Business & Operational Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Q1%202025%20Business%20%26%20Operational%20Highlights) Key Business Metrics as of March 31, 2025 | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Customers** | 5,767 | 4,846 (approx) | +19% YoY | | **Customers with ARR > $100k** | 411 | 377 (approx) | +9% YoY | | **Overall NRR** | 101% | 98% | +3 p.p. | | **NRR for Customers > $100k ARR** | 111% | 107% | +4 p.p. | | **Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO)** | $252.7M | $213.6M | +18% YoY | | **Multi-year Subscriptions (% of ARR)** | 52% | 42% | +10 p.p. | Cash Flow Performance (Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024) | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Cash from Operating Activities** | $4.9M | $10.1M | | **Free Cash Flow** | $4.4M | $9.7M | | **Normalized Free Cash Flow** | $4.9M | $9.7M | [Financial Outlook](index=3&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook) The company provided positive full-year guidance, projecting 15% revenue growth and a return to Non-GAAP operating profitability for FY 2025 Full Year 2025 Guidance | Metric | Guidance Range | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | $285.0M - $288.0M | | **YoY Growth (Midpoint)** | ~15% | | **Non-GAAP Operating Profit** | $1.0M - $4.0M | Second Quarter 2025 Guidance | Metric | Guidance Range | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | $68.6M - $69.0M | | **Non-GAAP Operating Loss** | $(1.0)M - $(0.5)M | [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The statements show a slight decrease in total assets, an increased GAAP net loss driven by higher expenses, and positive net cash from operations [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Key Balance Sheet Items (in thousands) | Account | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash and cash equivalents** | $59,567 | $63,869 | | **Total current assets** | $126,918 | $141,356 | | **Total assets** | $237,687 | $242,911 | | **Deferred revenue (current)** | $109,170 | $108,232 | | **Total liabilities** | $213,705 | $215,403 | | **Total shareholders' equity** | $23,982 | $27,508 | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)](index=10&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income%20(Loss)) Q1 Income Statement Summary (in thousands) | Account | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $67,087 | $58,982 | | **Gross Profit** | $53,117 | $46,286 | | **Total Operating Expenses** | $62,408 | $48,970 | | **Loss from Operations** | $(9,291) | $(2,684) | | **Net Loss** | $(9,259) | $(2,733) | | **Net Loss Per Share (basic & diluted)** | $(0.11) | $(0.03) | - Total share-based compensation costs increased to **$5.8 million** in Q1 2025 from $4.1 million in Q1 2024, contributing to the higher operating loss[25](index=25&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=12&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Q1 Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | $4,886 | $10,064 | | **Net cash used in investing activities** | $(9,910) | $(4,341) | | **Net cash provided by financing activities** | $562 | $(22,329) | | **Net decrease in cash** | $(4,302) | $(16,842) | | **Cash at end of period** | $59,567 | $54,890 | - Cash used in investing activities increased significantly in Q1 2025 to **$9.9 million**, primarily due to a $9.3 million payment for business combinations[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=15&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) The report reconciles GAAP to non-GAAP results by adjusting for items like share-based compensation and business combination-related costs Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Loss to Non-GAAP Operating Loss (Q1 2025, in thousands) | Line Item | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | **Loss from operations (GAAP)** | **$(9,291)** | | Share-based compensation | $5,809 | | Retention payments (business combinations) | $1,559 | | Amortization of intangibles (business combinations) | $660 | | **Non-GAAP operating loss** | **$(1,263)** | Reconciliation to Free Cash Flow and Normalized Free Cash Flow (Q1 2025, in thousands) | Line Item | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)** | **$4,886** | | Purchases of property and equipment, net | $(501) | | **Free cash flow** | **$4,385** | | Deferred payments (business combinations) | $485 | | **Normalized free cash flow** | **$4,870** |

[Similarweb Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results](index=1&type=section&id=Similarweb%20Fourth%20Quarter%20and%20Fiscal%20Year%202024%20Results) [Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20Highlights) The company achieved accelerated revenue growth and its first full year of positive non-GAAP operating profit and free cash flow - Revenue growth accelerated to **15% in 2024** from 13% in 2023[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Achieved the **first full year of positive non-GAAP operating profit and free cash flow**[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The company plans to increase investment in sales and R&D for 2025 to capitalize on the AI revolution[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Fourth%20Quarter%202024%20Financial%20Highlights) Revenue grew 16% year-over-year to $65.6 million, while non-GAAP operating profit and free cash flow decreased Q4 2024 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $65.6M | $56.8M | +16% | | GAAP Operating Loss | $(3.6)M | $(1.1)M | Increased Loss | | GAAP Net Loss per Share | $(0.07) | $(0.04) | Increased Loss | | Non-GAAP Operating Profit | $2.6M | $4.7M | -45% | | Non-GAAP Operating Profit per Share (basic) | $0.03 | $0.06 | -50% | | Free Cash Flow | $2.7M | $3.5M | -23% | [Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Fiscal%20Year%202024%20Financial%20Highlights) Full-year revenue increased by 15% to $249.9 million with a significant turnaround to profitability on a non-GAAP basis Fiscal Year 2024 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $249.9M | $218.0M | +15% | | GAAP Operating Loss | $(9.7)M | $(28.8)M | Reduced Loss | | GAAP Net Loss per Share | $(0.14) | $(0.38) | Reduced Loss | | Non-GAAP Operating Profit/(Loss) | $15.0M | $(4.8)M | Turnaround to Profit | | Non-GAAP Operating Profit per Share (basic) | $0.19 | $(0.06) | Turnaround to Profit | | Free Cash Flow | $27.4M | $(5.4)M | Turnaround to Positive | [Recent Business Highlights](index=3&type=section&id=Recent%20Business%20Highlights) The company saw strong customer growth, improved retention rates, and an increased commitment to multi-year contracts - Total customer count grew **17% year-over-year** to 5,534[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The number of customers with ARR of $100,000 or more grew **11%** to 405, and they now account for **61% of total ARR**[8](index=8&type=chunk) Key Retention and Contract Metrics (as of Q4 2024) | Metric | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Overall NRR | 101% | 98% | +3 p.p. | | NRR for customers with ARR >$100k | 112% | 107% | +5 p.p. | | ARR from multi-year subscriptions | 49% | 42% | +7 p.p. | | Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) | $246.0M | $195.2M | +26% | [Financial Outlook](index=3&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook) The company projects approximately 15% revenue growth for fiscal year 2025 while maintaining non-GAAP operating profitability [Q1 2025 Guidance](index=4&type=section&id=Q1%202025%20Guidance) The company anticipates revenue between $66.0 million and $66.5 million with a slight non-GAAP operating loss for Q1 2025 Q1 2025 Guidance | Metric | Guidance Range | | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $66.0M - $66.5M | | Non-GAAP Operating Loss | $(1.5)M - $(1.0)M | [FY 2025 Guidance](index=3&type=section&id=FY%202025%20Guidance) Full-year 2025 revenue is guided to grow 15% at the midpoint, with non-GAAP operating profit between $1.0 million and $4.0 million Full Year 2025 Guidance | Metric | Guidance Range | | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $285.0M - $288.0M | | Non-GAAP Operating Profit | $1.0M - $4.0M | [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The statements show improved profitability with a reduced net loss and a significant turnaround in cash from operations for fiscal year 2024 [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets increased slightly to $242.9 million, while total liabilities decreased, strengthening the company's equity position Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | Account | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $63,869 | $71,732 | | Total current assets | $141,356 | $146,385 | | Total assets | $242,911 | $239,013 | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Deferred revenue (current) | $108,232 | $99,968 | | Total current liabilities | $177,192 | $184,185 | | Total liabilities | $215,403 | $223,466 | | Total shareholders' equity | $27,508 | $15,547 | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)](index=11&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income%20(Loss)) Revenue grew to $249.9 million in 2024, and the GAAP net loss significantly narrowed to $(11.5) million from the prior year Income Statement Summary (in thousands) | Account | Year Ended Dec 31, 2024 | Year Ended Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $249,913 | $218,019 | | Gross Profit | $195,099 | $170,929 | | Loss from operations | $(9,664) | $(28,807) | | Net loss | $(11,457) | $(29,373) | | Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $(0.14) | $(0.38) | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=13&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash from operating activities was $30.2 million in 2024, a substantial positive shift from a cash use in 2023 Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Account | Year Ended Dec 31, 2024 | Year Ended Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $30,174 | $(3,038) | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(18,700) | $(2,586) | | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $(18,837) | $1,192 | | Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | $(7,863) | $(6,078) | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $63,869 | $71,732 | [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures](index=16&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Measures) This section details adjustments for non-recurring items, reconciling the GAAP operating loss to a non-GAAP profit for FY 2024 [Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Profit](index=16&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Loss%20from%20operations%20(GAAP)%20to%20Non-GAAP%20operating%20(loss)%20profit) The FY 2024 GAAP operating loss of $(9.7) million was adjusted to a $15.0 million non-GAAP profit, mainly via non-cash expenses FY 2024 Operating Profit Reconciliation (in thousands) | Description | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Loss from operations (GAAP) | $(9,664) | | Add: Share-based compensation expenses | $17,615 | | Add: Retention payments related to business combinations | $1,886 | | Add: Amortization of intangible assets | $4,862 | | Add: Secondary offering costs | $350 | | **Non-GAAP operating profit** | **$15,049** | [Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow](index=18&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Net%20cash%20(used%20in)%20provided%20by%20operating%20activities%20(GAAP)%20to%20Free%20cash%20flow%20and%20Normalized%20free%20cash%20flow) Net cash from operations of $30.2 million was adjusted to a free cash flow of $27.4 million for fiscal year 2024 FY 2024 Free Cash Flow Reconciliation (in thousands) | Description | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $30,174 | | Less: Purchases of property and equipment, net | $(1,430) | | Less: Capitalized internal use software costs | $(1,304) | | **Free cash flow** | **$27,440** | | Add: Deferred payments in relation to business combinations | $265 | | **Normalized free cash flow** | **$27,705** |

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