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TEAM: Strong Results, Weak Guidance
The Motley Fool· 2025-05-01 21:31
Core Insights - Atlassian reported a revenue increase of 14% year-over-year, reaching $1.19 billion, and earnings per share rose by 9% to $0.89, exceeding expectations [2][3] - The company experienced a significant 25% growth in cloud revenue, indicating a successful transition to a cloud-based suite [3] - Despite strong quarterly results, the outlook for the upcoming quarter is cautious, with expected revenue between $1.349 billion and $1.359 billion, which is below Wall Street's consensus estimate of $1.36 billion [4] Financial Metrics - Revenue for Q3 2024 was $1.19 billion, while Q3 2025 is projected at $1.36 billion, reflecting a 14% increase [2] - Earnings per share increased from $0.89 to $0.97, a 9% rise [2] - The number of cloud customers generating over $10,000 annually grew by 14% to 50,715 [2][5] - Services revenue rose from $703.0 million to $880.4 million, marking a 25% increase [2] Market Reaction - Following the earnings report, Atlassian's shares fell by 15% in after-market trading, indicating investor concern over the cautious outlook [6] - Investors are particularly focused on the company's future growth prospects and management's insights during the upcoming conference call [7] Long-term Outlook - The transition to cloud services is expected to take years to fully materialize, suggesting potential volatility in the short term [8] - Despite current challenges, there remains optimism for long-term growth in the cloud sector [8]
Motorola Solutions(MSI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 21:00
Motorola Solutions (MSI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Tim Yocum - Vice President-Investor RelationsGreg Brown - Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerJason Winkler - Executive VP & CFOAlyssa Shreves - Vice President - Equity ResearchJoseph Cardoso - Vice President, Equity ResearchJamie Reynolds - Senior Equity Research AssociateMahesh Saptharishi - Executive VP & CTOJack Molloy - Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerTomer Zilberman - Equity Research Associ ...
Motorola Solutions(MSI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 21:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record first quarter revenue, operating earnings, and cash flow, with revenue growth of 6% compared to the previous year [7][11] - GAAP operating earnings were $582 million, representing 23% of sales, an increase from 21.7% in the prior year [11] - Non-GAAP operating earnings were $716 million, up 12% year-over-year, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 28.3%, an increase of 160 basis points [11][12] - GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $2.53, up from a loss of $0.23 in the year-ago quarter, while non-GAAP EPS was $3.18, a 13% increase from $2.81 [11][12] - Operating cash flow for Q1 was $510 million, up $128 million from last year, and free cash flow was $473 million, an increase of $137 million [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Software and Services segment, sales increased by 9%, driven by strong adoption of software applications [7][14] - The Products and SI segment saw a 4% increase in sales, with significant operating margin expansion due to growth in higher-tier public safety devices and lower material costs [8][14] - Notable achievements included various large orders in both segments, indicating strong demand across product lines [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America Q1 revenue was $1.9 billion, up 9%, while international revenue was $676 million, down 3% due to currency headwinds and lower LMR revenue from Ukraine [15] - Ending backlog for Q1 was $14.1 billion, down 2% year-over-year, driven by strong LMR shipments and revenue recognition [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its public safety ecosystem with new products and solutions, including recent acquisitions and product launches [8][24] - Investments in video and software are expected to drive meaningful revenue growth, with a strong emphasis on cloud and SaaS offerings [18][19] - The company is navigating tariff-related cost increases through supply chain actions and cost-saving measures [18][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning, noting that customers continue to prioritize investments in safety and security [9][21] - The outlook for Q2 includes expected sales growth of approximately 4% and non-GAAP EPS guidance between $3.32 and $3.37 [17] - For the full year, the company anticipates revenue growth of 5.5% and non-GAAP EPS between $14.64 and $14.74 [17] Other Important Information - The company successfully renewed its $2.25 billion revolving credit facility, enhancing its financial flexibility [20] - The introduction of new technologies like SVX and Assist is expected to transform public safety operations and drive further adoption of higher-tier radios [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the video product revenue performance in the quarter? - Video revenue grew nicely, with software leading that growth, and the cloud video offer, Alta, performing well [27][28] Question: Are you seeing any change in customer behavior due to tariffs? - There has been no significant change in customer behavior, and the company is proactively managing tariff impacts [30][31] Question: Can you comment on demand trends and the full-year revenue guide? - Demand remains strong, with record orders in Q1, and the company does not see any softening in demand [36][38] Question: What are the early demand signals for the new SVX product? - There is high interest from customers, with some planning to upgrade to the APEX NEXT family of radios after seeing the SVX demonstration [47][48] Question: How is the company navigating the current budget cycle and federal grant awards? - The public safety technology continues to be prioritized, and state and local budgets appear to be in good shape [84][85]
Atlassian (TEAM) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 21:00
Atlassian (TEAM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, and thank you for joining Atlassian's earnings conference call for the third quarter of fiscal year twenty twenty five. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded and will be available for replay on the Investor Relations section of Atlassian's website following this call. I will now hand the call over to Martin Lamb, Atlassian's Head of Investor Relations. Speaker1 Welcome to Atlassian's third quarter of fis ...
Amazon(AMZN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 21:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $155.7 billion, a 10% increase year over year excluding foreign exchange impacts [5][29] - Operating income reached $18.4 billion, up 20% year over year, exceeding guidance by approximately $400 million [5][29] - Trailing twelve-month free cash flow was $25.9 billion [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America segment revenue was $92.9 billion, an 8% increase year over year [30] - International segment revenue was $33.5 billion, also an 8% increase year over year excluding foreign exchange impacts [30] - Worldwide paid units grew by 8% year over year [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advertising revenue grew 19% year over year, contributing significantly to profitability [34] - AWS revenue was $29.3 billion, a 17% increase year over year, with an annualized revenue run rate exceeding $117 billion [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining broad selection and low prices for customers, especially in uncertain economic conditions [49][51] - Investments are being made in fulfillment and transportation networks to improve delivery speeds and cost structure [37][40] - The company is diversifying production locations to mitigate risks associated with tariffs and supply chain disruptions [51] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the unpredictability of demand due to economic factors such as tariffs and inflation [4][10] - The company remains optimistic about capturing market share and improving customer experiences despite challenges [14][49] - Future growth in AWS is anticipated, particularly in AI services, with a multi-billion dollar annual run rate business growing at triple-digit percentages [25][44] Other Important Information - The company introduced Alexa Plus, a more capable version of its personal assistant, which is expected to enhance user engagement [26][71] - The backlog for AWS reached $189 billion, up 20% year over year, with a weighted average remaining life of 4.1 years [88] Q&A Session Summary Question: AWS and AI workload supply-demand imbalance - Management indicated that AI business is growing rapidly, but capacity constraints are limiting revenue potential [44] Question: Strategic priorities amid global trade uncertainty - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining low prices and broad selection while managing inventory effectively [49] Question: AWS revenue fluctuations and competitive growth - Management explained that revenue can be unpredictable due to varying sales cycles and the impact of AI on demand [56][62] Question: Operational focus for upcoming peak seasons - Management highlighted the need for effective inventory management and support for sellers to ensure smooth operations during key events [81] Question: Q2 EBIT guidance and tariff-related costs - Management confirmed that there are some tariff-related costs expected in Q2, but they are not significant due to pre-buying strategies [83][84] Question: AWS backlog and enterprise migration strength - Management reported a backlog of $189 billion for AWS, indicating strong future demand despite ongoing migration challenges [88]
Amazon(AMZN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 21:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $155.7 billion, a 10% increase year over year excluding foreign exchange impacts [6][28] - Operating income reached $18.4 billion, up 20% year over year, exceeding guidance by approximately $400 million [6][28] - Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months was $25.9 billion [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America segment revenue was $92.9 billion, an 8% increase year over year [29] - International segment revenue was $33.5 billion, also an 8% increase year over year excluding foreign exchange impacts [29] - Worldwide paid units grew by 8% year over year [29] - Advertising revenue grew by 19% year over year, contributing significantly to profitability [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - AWS revenue was $29.3 billion in Q1, a 17% increase year over year, with an annualized revenue run rate exceeding $117 billion [36] - The backlog for AWS was reported at $189 billion, up about 20% year over year, with a weighted average remaining life of 4.1 years [89] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining broad selection and low prices for customers, especially in light of tariff uncertainties [50][52] - Investments are being made in fulfillment and transportation networks to improve delivery speeds and cost structure [37][40] - The company is diversifying production locations to mitigate risks associated with tariffs and supply chain disruptions [52] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's ability to navigate uncertain economic conditions and maintain customer trust through low prices and fast delivery [40][52] - The company is closely monitoring macroeconomic factors, including tariffs, and is prepared for various outcomes [35][39] - There is a strong focus on AI and cloud services, with expectations for significant growth in these areas over the next decade [18][36] Other Important Information - The company has launched Alexa Plus, a next-generation personal assistant, which is expected to enhance user experience significantly [25][73] - The company is investing heavily in AI capabilities, with a multi-billion dollar annual revenue run rate for its AI business [24][44] Q&A Session Summary Question: AWS and AI workload supply-demand imbalance - Management noted that the AI business is currently a multi-billion dollar annual run rate, growing triple digits year over year, but capacity constraints are limiting revenue potential [44] Question: Strategic priorities amid global trade uncertainty - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining broad selection and low prices while managing inventory effectively to ensure smooth operations during peak periods [50][82] Question: AWS revenue fluctuations and competitive growth - Management explained that revenue can be lumpy due to the unpredictable nature of enterprise sales cycles and the rapid growth of AI workloads [58][64] Question: AWS margin performance and future outlook - Management attributed strong AWS margins to growth and efficiency improvements, while also noting that margins will fluctuate based on ongoing investments [70] Question: Alexa's evolution and user behavior - Management highlighted the enhanced capabilities of Alexa Plus and the need for users to adapt to new functionalities, which are expected to improve user engagement [73][78]
Amazon falls short on cloud revenue for third straight quarter
CNBC· 2025-05-01 20:21
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an unveiling event in New York on Feb. 26, 2025. Amazon announced a rebuilt Alexa voice assistant known as Alexa+, which will have generative artificial intelligence (AI) features.Amazon's cloud business grew at a slower pace than expected in the first quarter, a third straight revenue miss.Revenue at Amazon Web Services increased 17% to $29.27 billion, while analysts polled by StreetAccount had expected $29.42 billion. The growth slowed from 18.9% in the fourth quarter.A ...
Nutanix Announces Date and Conference Call Information for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-01 20:05
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended April 30, 2025, after U.S. markets close on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Nutanix will host a conference call and earnings webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on the same day to discuss the company’s financial results. Interested parties may access the conference cal ...
Microsoft Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat on Surging Cloud Business
ZACKS· 2025-05-01 15:55
Core Insights - Microsoft reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings of $3.46 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.13% and increasing 17.7% year-over-year [1] - Revenues reached $70.06 billion, a 13.3% year-over-year increase, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.46% [2] - The stock saw a 7% increase in extended trading, driven by strong growth in the Azure cloud infrastructure unit [2] Financial Performance - Commercial bookings increased by 18%, significantly exceeding expectations, driven by Azure commitments from OpenAI [3] - Commercial remaining performance obligation rose 33% to $315 billion, with approximately 40% expected to be recognized in revenues in the next 12 months [3] - Microsoft Cloud revenues were $42.4 billion, growing 21% year-over-year, with a gross margin percentage of 69% [4] Segment Performance - The Productivity & Business Processes segment contributed 42.7% to total revenues, with a 10.4% year-over-year increase to $29.9 billion [5] - M365 commercial cloud revenues increased by 12%, driven by E5 and M365 Copilot, with paid M365 commercial seats growing 7% to 430 million [6] - The Intelligent Cloud segment reported revenues of $26.75 billion, growing 20.8% year-over-year, primarily due to Azure [10] AI and Data Products Growth - Microsoft processed over 100 trillion tokens this quarter, a fivefold increase year-over-year, with Azure AI Foundry adopted by over 70,000 enterprises [20] - GitHub Copilot surpassed 15 million users, representing more than fourfold growth year-over-year [21] - Microsoft Fabric expanded to over 21,000 paid customers, an 80% increase year-over-year [24] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of March 31, 2025, Microsoft had total cash and short-term investments of $79.61 billion, up from $71.55 billion at the end of 2024 [31] - Cash flow from operations was $37 billion, a 16% increase, with free cash flow at $20.3 billion [31] Guidance - For the fiscal fourth quarter, Microsoft expects revenue growth in the productivity and business processes segment between $32.05 billion and $32.35 billion [33] - In Azure, revenue growth is anticipated between 34% and 35% at constant currency [35]
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Meta, Microsoft Soar On AI, Cloud Strength
Seeking Alpha· 2025-05-01 11:00
Group 1: Microsoft - Microsoft shares increased by 7% in premarket trading following strong FQ3 results, with Azure revenue growth of 33%, surpassing market expectations of 31% [3] - The company reported a 20% year-over-year rise in Microsoft Cloud revenue and forecasted continued strength in its cloud and AI businesses through Q4 and into fiscal 2026 [3] Group 2: Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms' shares rose by 5% after reporting a robust Q1 performance, with revenue increasing by 16% year-over-year and profits surging by 35% [4] - The operating margin expanded to 41% from 38% a year earlier, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighting strong business momentum and advancements in AI [4] - Daily active users on the Family of Apps grew by 6% to 3.43 billion, exceeding expectations, while ad impressions rose by 5% year-over-year and the average price per ad increased by 10% [4] Group 3: Tesla - Tesla's board chair Robyn Denholm refuted reports of a CEO search, asserting confidence in Elon Musk's leadership [6] - Analyst Dan Ives suggested that the board's statement was a warning regarding recent issues but believes Musk will remain CEO for at least another five years [7] Group 4: Tools for Humanity - Tools for Humanity, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is launching biometric ID technology in six U.S. cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles [8] - The initiative aims to create a global identity system through iris scanning in exchange for cryptocurrency and digital IDs [8] - Partnerships with Visa and Match Group were also announced to enhance the project's reach [9] Group 5: Amazon - Amazon shares climbed by 4% after announcing a $4 billion investment to expand its rural delivery network across small-town America [11] - The investment aims to improve delivery speed and reach, with earnings expected to be reported later [11]