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Zoom(ZM) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-21 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 FY26 grew approximately 3% year over year to $1,175 million, exceeding guidance by $8 million [18] - Enterprise revenue increased approximately 6% year over year, now representing 60% of total revenue, up two points year over year [19] - Average monthly churn improved to 2.8%, a 40 basis point improvement year over year, marking the lowest churn rate for Q1 [19] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 was 79.2%, slightly lower than the previous year due to AI investments [20] - Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $1.43, exceeding guidance by $0.12 and up $0.08 from Q1 of last year [22] - Deferred revenue grew 5% year over year to $1,430 million, in line with the high end of the previously provided range [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adoption of Zoom AI Companion grew with monthly active users up nearly 40% quarter over quarter [8] - Zoom Phone revenue grew in the mid-teens, indicating strong performance and market expansion [12] - The number of Zoom contact center customers grew 65% year over year, with Zoom Virtual Agent landing its largest deal to date [13] - Total WorkVivo customer count grew 106% year over year, driven partly by a partnership with Meta [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Americas revenue grew 4% year over year, EMEA grew 1%, and APAC grew 2% [20] - The customer experience offering has rapidly evolved, with a triple-digit million ARR business growing in high double digits [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on AI-powered innovation to redefine modern work and deliver cost savings and productivity gains [6] - A strategic partnership with Bell Canada was announced, enhancing channel capabilities [16] - The company aims to drive value for customers while navigating an uncertain macro environment, emphasizing an AI-first strategy [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong demand across the business, with no significant impact from macroeconomic conditions on online business [44] - The outlook for enterprise business is cautious due to elongating deal cycles and increased scrutiny on deal terms [44] - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance by $15 million, reflecting increased product value [25] Other Important Information - The company accelerated its share buyback plan, purchasing 5.6 million shares for $418 million, indicating a commitment to delivering shareholder value [24] - The company expects to recognize 61% of total RPO as revenue over the next twelve months, up from 59% in Q1 of last year [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Adoption of Zoom AI Companion in SMB segment - Management noted that the number of active users has significantly increased, with more customers realizing the value of AI features [31][32] Question: Customer traction with higher price SKUs in contact center - Management highlighted that Q1 was the largest quarter for ARR contribution from the contact center, with many customers opting for elite SKUs due to AI value [40][42] Question: Competitive dynamics in core video meeting solutions - Management emphasized that employee preference for Zoom remains high, and the total cost of ownership is favorable compared to competitors [48][49] Question: Early reception of online monthly pro pricing increase - Management indicated that the pricing increase reflects incremental value delivered to customers, with no significant churn observed [66][67] Question: Trends in enterprise deal elongation and down sells - Management reported continued low churn rates in enterprise and online segments, with no significant down sells noted [114]
Sidetrade introduces first-ever AI Cash Collection Agent, autonomous and interactive
Globenewswire· 2025-05-21 15:42
New AI-native agent shifts Order-to-Cash from smart automation to autonomous execution, live today throughout global finance teams Sidetrade, the global leader in AI-powered Order-to-Cash applications, has today unveiled a seismic breakthrough in enterprise finance; the world’s first-ever AI Cash Collection Agent, operating live and autonomously from a digital standpoint. Powered by Sidetrade’s Data Lake, the new Aimie orchestrates Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, executing phone calls, interacting with debto ...
微软 Build 2025:AI 智能体的时代正式开启
硬AI· 2025-05-20 13:49
图 点击 上方 硬AI 关注我们 硬·AI 作者 | Voxscript 编辑 | 硬 AI 2025年 5 月 19 日,西雅图 在今日举行的 微软 Build 2025 开发者大会 上,CEO Satya Nadella 发表了开场主旨演讲,正式拉开了 "智能代理(Agentic AI)时代" 的序幕。这不仅是一场关于 AI 的大会,更是一场关于未来应用构建方式的 革命。 · Chat :融合 Web 与工作数据进行推理 · Search :跨平台搜索(支持 Google Drive、Jira 等) · Notebooks :结构化地收集对话、页面、邮件、文档 01 GitHub Copilot迈入"智能体时代" Nadella在演讲一开始就抛出重磅信息: GitHub Copilot 不再只是一个代码补全工具,而是一个可以独立 执行开发任务的"智能编程伙伴" 。 "Copilot已从代码补全,进化到聊天、跨文件编辑,今天我们迈入新的阶段—— 自主代理( Agents) 。 " ——Satya Nadella 开发者可以将完整任务分配给 Copilot,它会自动计划、执行,并提交 PR。例如添加网站新功能 ...
Cadence Rises 27% in a Month: How Should You Play the Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-05-20 12:36
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock surged 27.3% in the past month, outperforming the Computer-Software industry, the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 composite’s growth of 25.3%, 22.6% and 15.3%, respectively.Price PerformanceImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThe trigger has been the company’s stellar first-quarter results, with the stock gaining 12% since April 28. The stock closed last trading session at $320.30 and is now much closer to its 52-week high of $328.99. So, the quest ...
一文读懂老黄ComputeX演讲:这不是产品发布,这是“AI工业革命动员令”
华尔街见闻· 2025-05-19 13:50
2025年5月19日,英伟达创始人兼CEO黄仁勋在Computex 2025大会上,发表了一场长达两小时的重磅主题演讲。 从AI基础设施、芯片平台、企业AI,到机器人与数字孪生……老黄描绘了一个正在崛起的 AI工厂(AI Factory)新时代 。 过去,数据中心服务于传统应用;而今天的AI数据中心, 不再只是"数据中心" ,而是 AI工厂(AI Factory) :一个以电力为输入、以"Token"为产出的新型 智能工厂。 "英伟达不再只是技术公司,我们现在是一家 AI基础设施公司 。" 他强调,这是一场继电力、互联网之后的 第三次基础设施革命 —— 智能基础设施 。 "这不是一台服务器,这是一个AI工厂。你对它输入能源,它就会给你Token。" 此外,此次发布会还迎来GB200 系统升级。 英伟达计划Q3推出GB300,该芯片推理性能提升 1.5 倍、HBM内存提升 1.5 倍、网络带宽提升 2 倍,并与上一 代保持物理兼容性,实现100%液冷。 NVLink Fusion:开放芯片互联生态 重磅芯片发布:Grace Blackwell GB200 与 NVLink 架构 黄仁勋展示了NVLink Spi ...
NVIDIA (NVDA) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-05-19 04:00
Summary of NVIDIA 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: NVIDIA (NVDA) - **Event**: 2025 Conference held on May 18, 2025 Key Industry Insights - NVIDIA is positioned at the center of the computer ecosystem, emphasizing its role in creating new markets and growth opportunities [2][3] - The company has transitioned from a chip manufacturer to an essential infrastructure company, particularly in AI [12][13] - The concept of AI infrastructure is compared to historical infrastructures like electricity and the Internet, indicating its future significance [14][16] Core Product Developments - Introduction of new products aimed at revolutionizing computing, particularly in AI and accelerated computing [22][24] - The launch of the **GeForce RTX 50 series**, which achieved the fastest launch in NVIDIA's history, highlighting the growth of PC gaming [28] - Development of **Grace Blackwell**, a new system designed for inference time scaling, which is now in full production [60][61] Technological Innovations - NVIDIA's focus on **accelerated computing** and the importance of libraries, particularly CUDA, in driving innovation [22][30] - Introduction of **NVLink Fusion**, allowing for semi-custom AI infrastructure, enabling integration with various CPUs and ASICs [87][90] - The **DGX Spark** and **DGX Station** are designed for AI-native developers, providing powerful computing capabilities for research and development [97][100][103] Market Opportunities - Emphasis on the telecommunications industry transitioning to software-defined networks, with partnerships for AI integration in 5G and 6G technologies [40][41] - The potential for AI to transform various industries, including telecommunications, genomics, and medical imaging [34][40] Future Vision - NVIDIA envisions a future where AI is integrated into every aspect of infrastructure, similar to how electricity and the Internet became essential [16][17] - The concept of **agentic AI**, which can reason and act, is highlighted as a significant advancement in AI capabilities [50][52] - The company aims to reinvent enterprise IT by integrating AI capabilities into traditional computing environments [108][112] Financial and Market Impact - The AI infrastructure market is projected to be a trillion-dollar opportunity, with NVIDIA's role as a key player in this transformation [21][22] - The company is building AI factories, indicating a shift from traditional data centers to more advanced computing environments [73][74] Partnerships and Collaborations - Collaboration with major companies like TSMC, Foxconn, and various telecommunications firms to enhance AI infrastructure and capabilities [39][42][95] - NVIDIA's ecosystem includes partnerships with companies like Dell, HPI, and ASUS for product development and distribution [98][99] Conclusion - NVIDIA is at the forefront of AI and computing innovation, with a clear roadmap for the future that emphasizes the integration of AI into all aspects of technology and infrastructure [12][13][21]
NICE Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Cloud Revenues, Stock Rises
ZACKS· 2025-05-16 17:31
NICE (NICE) reported adjusted earnings of $2.87 per share in the first quarter of 2025, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.06% and increasing 11% year over year.Non-GAAP revenues of $700.2 million surpassed the consensus mark by 0.12% and rose 6% year over year. The uptick was primarily driven by the continued strength of its cloud business and the ongoing expansion of its customer base.Revenues in the Americas were $590 million, up 6% year over year. The same in EMEA was $74 million in the reported ...
From Google to Expedia, AI travel agents planning future trip far beyond 'assistant' status
CNBC· 2025-05-16 15:00
Group 1 - The shift from traditional user inputs to agentic AI in travel planning is significant, enhancing personalization by providing context-aware recommendations [2][4] - Natural language chat AI agents are more effective in understanding user needs and preferences, allowing for a more tailored travel experience [3][4] - The collaboration between Amadeus, Microsoft, and Accenture has led to the development of a trip planning agent that utilizes conversational interfaces for business travel bookings [7] Group 2 - The implementation of agentic AI aims to autonomously make decisions and adapt to changing environments, posing both opportunities and threats to traditional travel intermediaries [8][10] - AI agents are expected to interact with travel suppliers' AI systems, allowing for comprehensive data access and improved customer service [11][12] - The ultimate goal of these AI agents is to negotiate and present the best travel options, focusing on achieving the best price for consumers [12]
BERNSTEIN:科技的未来 - 具身智能与大语言模型会议要点总结
2025-05-16 05:29
FUTURE OF TECH 15 May 2025 India Technology, Media & Internet Future of Tech - Agentic AI & LLMs - Takeaways from our conference Rahul Malhotra +65 6326 7642 rahul.malhotra@bernsteinsg.com Bernstein hosted its Future of Tech conference in Singapore on 14th May 2025 with a panel discussion on Agentic AI and LLM capabilities. We had COO & Co- Founder of AI Rudder (private, voice AI platform) and Head of AI at Straive (private, AI analytics) to discuss Agentic AI & LLMs and how they will impact the future of T ...
The State of Agentic AI
DDN· 2025-05-15 19:50
AI has been around a line for a long time the modern AI movement started with Alex net in 2012 be he Jensen say it every GTC I'm sure he'll say it tomorrow he always does but in the end the the hockey stick for AI happened with chat GPT two and a half years ago that's the hockey stick that just took this to the roof but since then it's evolved so quickly every year it's changing and moving first how do you take over am's open models you know the Advent of llama the ad of mist all these open models that are ...