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Kaltura(KLTR) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-10 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $43.9 million, down 1% year-over-year, but above the guidance range of $42.8 million to $43.6 million [34] - Subscription revenue was $42 million, flat year-over-year, also exceeding the guidance range of $40.8 million to $41.6 million [34] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $4.2 million, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of profitability, up 72% from $2.4 million in Q3 2024 [40] - Non-GAAP net profit was $2 million, an improvement of $2 million year-over-year [40] - Cash flow from operations was $9.3 million, consistent with forecasts for strong cash flow in the second half of the year [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The EE&T segment generated total revenue of $32.4 million, a slight increase year-over-year, with subscription revenue up 1% to $31.8 million [38] - The M&T segment saw total revenue of $11.5 million, down 4% year-over-year but up 3% sequentially, with subscription revenue also down 4% year-over-year [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New subscription bookings included 12 six-digit deals with notable new customers, indicating strong market interest [20] - The gross retention rate in EE&T remained strong, while M&T's gross retention rate improved sequentially [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced the acquisition of ESOF.ai to enhance its AI capabilities and transition from a video company to a rich media-powered, AI-infused customer and employee experience company [6][9] - The strategic focus is on developing immersive virtual agents that will enhance customer and employee engagement through real-time video experiences [10][11] - The company aims to achieve double-digit revenue growth and a rule of 30 combination between revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028 or sooner [30][48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the upcoming fourth quarter, expecting a sequential increase in total revenue for the first time this year [29] - The company anticipates continued strong cash flow and adjusted EBITDA growth, with a forecast for another record high in Q4 [45] - Management acknowledged challenges in customer projects that delayed revenue recognition but expects improvements in the fourth quarter [72][73] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 14.4 million shares from Goldman Sachs at a 25% discount, representing 9.2% of outstanding shares [18] - Following the share repurchase and ESOF acquisition, the company expects to end the year with approximately $60 million in gross cash [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on the investments for the new product and integration - Management indicated that the focus is on long-term strategic value rather than immediate returns, with a gradual rollout expected over the next year [51][52] Question: Signs of AI technology adoption affecting video content creation - Management noted increased interest in AI offerings like Genie and ContentLab, with several deals closed in Q3 and more expected [66][67] Question: Updates on revenue recognition delays with customers - Management clarified that delays were due to customer-related issues, not Kaltura's delivery, and expects resolution in Q4 [72][74]