Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 39% year over year, exceeding prior guidance by nearly 350 basis points, and representing an 1,800 basis point increase compared to Q1 of last year [24] - Adjusted operating margin was 44%, an 800 basis point increase compared to the first quarter of last year [26] - Rule of 40 score increased from 81 in Q4 to 83 in Q1 [5][27] - Adjusted free cash flow was $370 million, representing a margin of 42% [41] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - US revenue grew 55% year over year, making up 71% of overall business [4][28] - US commercial revenue grew 71% year over year and 19% sequentially, surpassing a billion-dollar annual run rate for the first time [24][25] - US Government revenue grew 45% year over year and 9% sequentially [26][35] - International commercial revenue declined 5% year over year and 11% sequentially [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer count grew 39% year over year to 769 customers [29] - Revenue from the top 20 customers increased 26% year over year to $70 million per customer [29] - Total remaining deal value in the US commercial business grew 127% year over year [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging AI to drive business outcomes and enhance enterprise autonomy [15][18] - Continued investment in AIP and technical hiring is expected to increase expenses significantly in 2025 [39] - The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for AI in both commercial and government sectors [12][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver tangible impact for customers amid economic uncertainty [13] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for its products, particularly in the US market [12][44] - Management highlighted the importance of adaptability in the current business environment [12][46] Other Important Information - The company closed $930 million in commercial TCV bookings, representing 84% growth year over year [31] - Adjusted gross margin was 82% for the quarter [39] - The company ended the quarter with $5.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does Palantir plan to sustain its competitive advantage in AI? - The advantage lies in ontology, which positions AIP to capture the expanding capabilities of raw LLMs and turn them into business value [53][54] Question: How will the current US administration's focus on reducing federal spend impact contracts? - The government is focusing on eliminating ineffective spending, which could benefit Palantir as it provides effective solutions [55][56] Question: Is there an opportunity to gain more share of budgets in the government sector? - The company is optimistic about gaining more budget share as meritocracy increases within government agencies [61][62] Question: Are there opportunities for software to add value in European defense buildup? - The company is interested in helping Europe with manufacturing challenges related to rearmament, but recognizes that Europe is still catching up on AI [68][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record high adjusted EBITDA of $23 million, nearly 15% higher than last year's first quarter record of $20 million, with adjusted EBITDA reaching 36% of revenue [7][15] - First quarter revenue was $63.4 million, a 2% decline compared to the same period last year [16] - First quarter gross margin increased to 74% from 73% in the prior year [16][17] - GAAP operating income was $17.2 million compared to $14.1 million in the first quarter of last year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenue grew 9%, driven by demand for software authentication, app shielding, and e-signature solutions [8][15] - In the security business, subscription revenue grew 7%, while overall security revenue declined 5% [20] - Digital agreements revenue grew 9%, with subscription revenue increasing by 13% [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The revenue mix by region remained consistent, with EMEA accounting for 49%, the Americas for 33%, and Asia Pacific for 18% [23] - The company expects potential tariff-related costs of up to $1 million for the full year 2025, primarily affecting hardware revenue [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue optimizing its cost structure and driving efficient revenue growth while maintaining profitability commitments [7][12] - There is a focus on operational excellence and a balanced capital allocation strategy, including potential increases in capital return to shareholders and targeted M&A [14][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving double-digit subscription revenue growth for the full year 2025 despite macroeconomic uncertainties [24][26] - The company is monitoring the impact of tariffs and foreign currency fluctuations but remains optimistic about its core business [25][61] Other Important Information - The company generated $29 million in cash from operations and ended the quarter with $105 million in cash on hand [13][23] - The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, totaling approximately $4.6 million [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on hardware revenue - Management indicated that Europe is the largest market for hardware, with minimal tariff impact observed to date [32][34] Question: Quantifying the impact of large deals slipping into Q2 - Management clarified that the two large contracts would not impact Q1 ARR as their start date was April 1 [40] Question: Confidence in maintaining guidance amid macro uncertainty - Management noted a strong start to the year in terms of bookings, contributing to their confidence in maintaining guidance [44][46] Question: Adjusted EBITDA margin expectations for the full year - Management explained that Q1 typically has a favorable revenue mix, and they expect a shift in the mix for the remainder of the year [50][52] Question: Revenue derived from outside the US - Approximately 90% of security revenue comes from outside the US, while the digital agreements business has a more balanced mix [53] Question: Capital allocation strategy - Management indicated a focus on targeted M&A in the security sector to expand capabilities, alongside potential buybacks or Dutch auctions [70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenue grew 14% year over year, now comprising 80% of total revenue [4][28] - Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 19% for Q1, with operating cash flow at a record $48 million, representing 17% of revenue [4][30] - Free cash flow also hit an all-time high of $35 million, or 12% of revenue [4][30] - Q1 revenue growth was reported at 13% year over year, primarily driven by subscription revenue [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Enterprise subscription revenue grew 20% year over year, contributing significantly to overall subscription revenue growth [4] - Enterprise AI revenue grew 32% year over year, making it the fastest-growing category in the product portfolio [28][15] - The commercial business, representing 10% of total revenue, declined in the single digits on an LTM basis [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total addressable market (TAM) for the core CCaaS market is estimated at $24 billion, with ongoing cloud migrations presenting significant opportunities [16] - The company is experiencing increased volume in new logo wins year over year, despite longer sales cycles for larger deals [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transformation initiatives to bolster long-term competitive positioning and aims to achieve the "Rule of 40" by 2027 [5] - Investment in AI and go-to-market initiatives is prioritized to drive revenue growth and capitalize on an expanding TAM [5][19] - The company is enhancing partnerships, such as with Salesforce, to deliver better AI-powered customer experiences [8][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges macroeconomic challenges, including inflation and uncertainty in consumer spending, which may impact future performance [2][22] - The company remains optimistic about long-term growth opportunities, particularly in the upper end of the market, which is the least penetrated [16] - Management has adopted a more prudent stance in guidance due to heightened macro uncertainty [34] Other Important Information - A 4% reduction in the global workforce was announced, expected to result in annualized compensation-related non-GAAP expense reductions of $20 to $25 million [32] - The company plans to retire $434 million in convertible notes in cash when they mature in June [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will Q1 be the trough for subscription revenue growth? - Management has not provided specific guidance on subscription growth but maintains annual total revenue guidance unchanged at $1.14 billion [38] Question: Can you elaborate on the longer sales cycles due to macro conditions? - Longer sales cycles are primarily observed in the large enterprise market, with some deals slipping into the next quarter [49][51] Question: How does Genius AI fit into the current environment? - The AI revolution is prompting companies to accelerate their AI initiatives, with significant momentum in decision-making observed [60][61] Question: What is the impact of the transformation on different divisions? - The reduction in force affected most departments, but sales capacity remains unaffected, with continued investment in go-to-market initiatives [63] Question: What is driving the growth in BYOT with Salesforce? - The growth is attributed to Salesforce's investment in AI and the simplification of the go-to-market strategy through Five9 Fusion [68] Question: How is the relationship with BT progressing after recent tariff announcements? - The relationship remains strong, with ongoing good activity and deal wins [96]

Financial Objectives and Performance - Block aims to enhance shareholder returns through disciplined capital return strategy and amplifying the long-term value of its business[9] - The company delivered year-over-year gross profit growth of 9% in Q1[14, 15] - Adjusted Operating Income reached $466 million in Q1, a 28% year-over-year increase[14] - The company expects 12% gross profit growth year-over-year for the full year 2025[13, 82] - The company expects Adjusted Operating Income of $1.90 billion for the full year 2025, with a margin of approximately 19% on gross profit[82] Cash App Performance - Cash App's gross profit per monthly transacting active was $81 in Q1 on an annualized basis, up 9% year-over-year[13] - Cash App gross profit grew 10% year-over-year, driven by Cash App Borrow, Cash App Card, and BNPL[34] - Cash App inflows per transacting active grew 8% year-over-year in Q1[40] - Cash App Card monthly actives have grown as a percentage of overall Cash App actives, reaching 45%[43, 44] Square Performance - Square's gross profit grew 9% year-over-year, driven by banking products, software, and integrated payments[69] - Total Square GPV grew 7.2% in Q1, with U S GPV growing 5 6% and International GPV growing 15%[71] - GPV from mid-market sellers (generating over $500,000 in annualized GPV) accounted for 41% of Square's GPV in Q1[77]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total Block gross profit was $2,290,000,000, up 9% year over year [9] - Adjusted EBITDA was $813,000,000, up 15% year over year [12] - Adjusted operating income was $466,000,000, up 28% year over year [12] - Adjusted free cash flow for the trailing twelve months ending in March was $1,530,000,000 compared to $1,070,000,000 a year ago [13] - The company expects gross profit growth of 12% for 2025, with 9.5% in Q2 and low double digits in Q3 [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Square gross profit grew by 9% year over year, driven by GPV growth of 7.2% [10] - Cash App gross profit was up 10% year over year, with gross profit per monthly transacting active reaching $81 [11] - The company saw a pronounced shift in consumer spending behavior, impacting Cash App inflows [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global GPV growth for April was expected to be 9.6% year over year [18] - The company expects high single-digit GPV growth in Q2 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on product velocity and go-to-market strategies to gain market share [7] - Plans to expand Cash App's network, particularly targeting teens and families [7] - The company aims to leverage AI automation to enhance seller engagement and product offerings [7][30] - The launch of Cash App Afterpay is expected to drive growth in the second half of the year [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a more dynamic macro environment and reflected a cautious stance in guidance [14] - The company is prepared to navigate potential short-term volatility while focusing on long-term growth [21] - Management expressed confidence in the growth drivers for the second half of the year, including the expansion of Cash App Borrow [15] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased approximately $600,000,000 in stock so far this year [13] - The first product release event is scheduled to showcase over 100 new products and features [10] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: Can you provide more insight into the company's outlook given macro uncertainties? - Management highlighted internal changes and improvements in systems that are starting to yield results, particularly in Square [25][26] Question: What changed in consumer behavior during the tax refund season? - Management noted a change in Cash App customer behavior, impacting inflows, and reflected this in their guidance [36] Question: Can you elaborate on the Cash Card Afterpay functionality and its early results? - Management expressed excitement about the integration of Afterpay with Cash App, noting strong early adoption and plans for further rollout [44][46] Question: How does the company plan to expand its Borrow product? - Management indicated that the expansion of Borrow is tied to the capabilities of Square Financial Services, allowing for broader access and improved unit economics [51][88] Question: What are the key drivers behind Square's gross profit acceleration this year? - Management pointed to product innovation and enhancements in go-to-market strategies as key drivers for growth [68][70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenue grew 14% year over year, now comprising 80% of total revenue [3][27] - Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 19% for Q1, with operating cash flow at a record $48 million, representing 17% of revenue [3][30] - Free cash flow also hit an all-time high of $35 million, or 12% of revenue [3][30] - Non-GAAP EPS was $0.62 per diluted share, up 29% year over year [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Enterprise subscription revenue grew 20% year over year, contributing significantly to overall subscription revenue growth [3][27] - Enterprise AI revenue increased by 32% year over year, making it the fastest-growing category in the product portfolio [14][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total addressable market (TAM) for the core CCaaS market is estimated at $24 billion, with ongoing cloud migrations expected to drive growth [15] - International business represents about 12% of total revenue, with some resistance noted in international regions towards US vendors [20][83] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reestablish itself as a "Rule of 40" company by targeting adjusted EBITDA above 40 and approaching the same for free cash flow by 2027 [4][43] - Focus on AI and go-to-market initiatives to drive revenue growth and capitalize on an expanding TAM [4][15] - A recent operational review led to a 4% reduction in the global workforce, aimed at improving profitability and reallocating resources towards strategic areas [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about long-term growth despite macroeconomic challenges, including inflation and consumer spending uncertainty [3][20] - The company is maintaining its full-year revenue guidance at $1.14 billion, with a cautious outlook due to macro uncertainties [34][80] Other Important Information - The company has deepened its partnership with Salesforce through the launch of Five9 Fusion, enhancing AI-powered customer experiences [7][66] - The AI blueprint program has shown promising results, with 50% of customers participating purchasing AI products [15][60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will Q1 be the trough for subscription revenue growth this year? - Management has not provided specific guidance on subscription growth but maintains the annual revenue guidance unchanged at $1.14 billion, reflecting stable macro conditions [38][39] Question: Can you elaborate on the longer sales cycles in the enterprise market? - Longer sales cycles are primarily observed in larger enterprise deals, with some deals slipping into the next quarter due to macro conditions [48][51] Question: How does the Genius AI play into the current environment? - The AI revolution is prompting companies to accelerate their AI initiatives, with significant momentum in decision-making and ROI delivery from AI solutions [55][60] Question: What is driving the growth in BYOT (Bring Your Own Telephony)? - The growth in BYOT is driven by Salesforce's investment in AI and the simplification of the go-to-market strategy through Five9 Fusion [66] Question: How has the international business been affected by recent geopolitical events? - International business represents a small portion of total revenue, and while there is some resistance, confidence remains strong among existing customers [83][85]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated revenue of $271 million, reflecting a 5.8% organic growth, with a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin of 34.3% and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.96, achieving a Rule of 40 score of 40.1% [6][19][20] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately $4 million compared to the previous year, with a 250 basis point improvement in margin [19][20] - Adjusted free cash flow was negative $11 million in Q1, primarily due to a one-time $28 million cash release payment related to the Washington DC office lease and increased interest expenses [20][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The transactional business was a significant driver of overperformance in Q1, with approximately 9% growth in transactional revenue, contributing about $2 million in incremental revenue for the quarter [34][35] - The company has transitioned the majority of its products and customers to third-party cloud solutions, enhancing operational efficiency [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong performance in international markets, particularly in Asia Pacific and Europe, with good sales bookings and customer retention [53] - JustGiving, a platform in the UK, continues to perform well, benefiting from brand recognition and participation in major events [54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve a Rule of 45 by 2030, focusing on organic revenue growth driven by innovation and a strong capital allocation strategy [6][15][26] - The company is investing in AI capabilities to enhance customer engagement and improve internal productivity, with plans to integrate these innovations into existing products [9][10][76] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the social impact market, noting that the company has not seen any negative impact on sales bookings or customer retention despite macroeconomic challenges [6][32][46] - The guidance for 2025 remains unchanged, projecting revenue in the range of $1.5 billion to $1.125 billion, with organic growth of 4.2% to 5.1% [22][23] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 4% of its outstanding shares in Q1 2025, continuing its commitment to return capital to shareholders [12][21] - The transition of CFO duties from Tony Bohr to Chad Anderson was highlighted, with both executives expressing confidence in the company's future [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of federal grant funding on customers - Management clarified that their solutions are not reliant on federal grants, and while some customers may be affected, there has been no impact on sales bookings or customer retention [31][32][46] Question: Performance of the transactional business - The transactional business was a key driver of overperformance in Q1, with strong growth and good performance across the board [34][35] Question: Guidance and macroeconomic considerations - Management maintained that the guidance for the year does not anticipate material changes in the macro environment, expressing optimism for continued growth [41][46] Question: Net new bookings and international market performance - New bookings have increased significantly in Q1, with a positive outlook for international markets, particularly for the JustGiving platform [51][53] Question: Contract renewals and customer retention - Customer retention remains high, with a standard practice of notifying customers well in advance of contract renewals, ensuring smooth transitions [63][66] Question: Share buyback program - The company is on track to meet its share buyback target for 2025 and will continue to evaluate its capital allocation strategy [70][73] Question: Monetization of AI technologies - The company is exploring monetization models for its AI solutions but has not charged separately for these capabilities to date, focusing on delivering value to customers [76][81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company generated revenue of $271 million, reflecting a 5.8% organic growth [7][19] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin was 34.3%, with adjusted EBITDA of $93 million, an increase of approximately $4 million [7][19] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to $0.96 compared to $0.93 in the previous year [20][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The transactional business was a significant driver of overperformance in Q1, with approximately 9% growth in transactional revenue [35][36] - The company has transitioned the majority of its products and customers to third-party cloud services, enhancing operational efficiency [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong performance in both domestic and international markets, with good sales bookings in Asia Pacific and Europe [54][62] - JustGiving, a platform in the UK, continues to perform well, leveraging brand recognition and donor-driven campaigns [54][62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve a Rule of 45 by 2030, focusing on organic revenue growth and margin expansion [7][16] - There is a strong emphasis on innovation, particularly through AI capabilities, to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency [11][62] - The company is transitioning to longer-term contracts, primarily three-year renewals, to provide better predictability for revenue [9][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the social impact market, noting that their solutions are critical for customers amid economic uncertainties [8][32] - The guidance for 2025 remains unchanged, projecting revenue between $1.5 billion and $1.125 billion, with organic growth of 4.2% to 5.1% [22][24] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 4% of its outstanding shares in Q1 2025, continuing its commitment to return capital to shareholders [13][21] - The transition of CFO duties from Anthony Boor to Chad Anderson was highlighted, with a focus on maintaining operational excellence [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of federal grant funding on customers - Management noted that their solutions are not reliant on federal grants, and they have not seen any impact on sales bookings or customer retention [31][32] Question: Performance of the transactional business - The transactional business exceeded expectations, contributing significantly to Q1 performance, with strong bookings and retention [35][36] Question: Guidance and macroeconomic considerations - Management maintained guidance for the year, indicating no material changes in the macro environment affecting their business [42][48] Question: International market performance - The company reported good performance in international markets, particularly with the JustGiving platform in the UK [54][62] Question: AI technology monetization - The company is exploring monetization models for its AI solutions but has not charged separately for existing AI capabilities included in contracts [79][80] Question: Share buyback program - Management confirmed that they are on track to repurchase 3% to 5% of outstanding shares in 2025 and will evaluate the program based on market conditions [70][72]

Company Overview - Blackbaud is a market leader in software for powering social impact, serving over 40,000 customers in 100+ countries[13, 15] - The company facilitates over $100 billion in donations, grants, and investments through its platforms annually and has approximately 2,600 employees[15] - Blackbaud's annual recurring revenue is $11 billion[15] Market Opportunity and Financial Performance - Blackbaud operates in a large and underpenetrated total addressable market (TAM) exceeding $10 billion across various segments[30] - The company has demonstrated improved financial performance with organic revenue growth increasing from 12% in 2020 to 52% in 2024[32] - Non-GAAP gross margin has risen from 590% in 2020 to 615% in 2024[32] - The Rule of 40, defined as non-GAAP organic revenue growth plus non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margin, improved from 277% in 2020 to 337% in 2024[6, 32] Q1 2025 Performance and 2025 Guidance - Q1 2025 organic revenue growth was 58%[60] - The Rule of 40 for Q1 2025 was 401% as reported and 402% on a constant currency basis[63] - The company projects total revenue between $1115 million and $1125 million for 2025, implying organic growth at constant currency of 45% to 54%[68] - Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 349% and 359% for 2025, a 170 bps improvement over FY24[68] - Adjusted free cash flow is projected to be between $185 million and $195 million for 2025[68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q4 were $141.4 million, a 14% year-over-year increase, and $540.7 million for fiscal '25, a 13% increase over fiscal '24 [44] - Subscription revenues were $125 million in Q4, a 16% year-over-year increase, and $469.2 million for the full year, a 15% increase year-over-year [44] - Non-GAAP operating income for fiscal '25 was $96.2 million, or 18% of total revenues, compared to $61.8 million, or 13% of total revenues in fiscal '24 [47] - Non-GAAP net income for Q4 was $13.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to $23.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted share in Q4 of fiscal '24 [48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Consumer Lending business saw momentum with over 20 new deals in Q4, including two large banks with $80 billion and $50 billion in assets [33] - Professional services revenue was $16.4 million in Q4, a 1% year-over-year increase, and $71.5 million for the full year, a 7% increase year-over-year [44] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-U.S. total revenues were $33.3 million in Q4, up 34% year-over-year, and $116.2 million for fiscal '25, up 30% year-over-year [45] - The company ended fiscal '25 with 549 customers contributing over $100,000 to subscription revenues, a 10% increase from fiscal '24 [51] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to evolve into the worldwide leader in AI banking, focusing on leveraging data, analytics, and AI to drive efficiency [6][11] - The strategy includes enhancing the product portfolio with AI-driven solutions and expanding into consumer, small business, and mortgage opportunities [29][34] - The company is focused on executing a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aligning product roadmaps with market needs [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic headwinds have eased, and customers are forecasting growth in loan portfolios and deposit positions [39] - The company expects improved gross bookings growth as the year progresses, leading to subscription revenue growth reacceleration in fiscal '27 [23][39] - Management acknowledged challenges in execution and sales momentum but expressed confidence in overcoming these issues [19][40] Other Important Information - The company closed the acquisition of Sandbox Banking for $52.5 million, which is expected to enhance integration capabilities and reduce implementation timelines [50] - The company introduced a new pricing framework, with approximately 15% of ACV on platform pricing as of January 31, 2025 [53] Q&A Session Summary Question: Customer willingness to invest in 2025 - Management indicated that customers are turning the corner on previous headwinds and are focusing on improving efficiency, which aligns with the company's value proposition [84] Question: Difference between ACV and revenue growth rates - Management explained that revenue growth is a lagging indicator, while ACV growth is a leading indicator, with various headwinds impacting revenue projections for fiscal '26 [85][86] Question: Go-to-market investments and sales capacity - Management confirmed that they are solidifying their internal team and making intentional moves to reaccelerate growth in sales leadership and marketing functions [95][96]