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AKAMAI REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Prnewswire· 2025-05-08 20:01
First quarter revenue of $1.015 billion, up 3% year-over-year and up 4% when adjusted for foreign exchange*Security and cloud computing revenue represented 69% of total revenue in the first quarter and combined grew 10% year-over-year and 11% when adjusted for foreign exchange*GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.82, down 26% year-over-year and down 23% when adjusted for foreign exchange*, and non-GAAP net income per diluted share* of $1.70, up 4% year-over-year and up 6% when adjusted for foreign exchan ...
Insights Into CyberArk (CYBR) Q1: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
ZACKS· 2025-05-08 14:21
Core Insights - CyberArk (CYBR) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 5.3% and revenues projected at $305.66 million, which is a 38% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 3.7%, indicating analysts' reassessment of their initial forecasts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions to the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3] Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Maintenance and professional services' to reach $61.53 million, a decrease of 5.5% from the prior-year quarter [5] - 'Revenues- Perpetual license' is projected at $2.24 million, indicating a significant decline of 42.3% from the previous year [5] - The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Subscription' stands at $241.62 million, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 160.6% [5] Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) - Total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is estimated to reach $1.19 billion, up from $811 million in the same quarter last year [6] - Maintenance Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is projected at $183.14 million, slightly down from $190 million reported in the previous year [6] - Subscription Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is expected to be $989.08 million, compared to $621 million a year ago [7] Stock Performance - Over the past month, CyberArk shares have returned +3%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a +11.3% change, indicating that CYBR is likely to perform in line with the overall market in the near term [8]
N-ABLE(NABL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:32
N-Able (NABL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Griffin Gyr - Investor Relations ManagerJohn Pagliuca - CEO, President & DirectorTim O’Brien - EVP & CFOBrian Essex - Executive DirectorJason Ader - Co-Group Head - Technology, Media & CommunicationsJoe Vandrick - Associate Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Mike Cikos - Senior AnalystMatt Hedberg - Managing Director & Software Research AnalystKeith Bachman - Senior Research Analyst Operator everyone. Than ...
N-ABLE(NABL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:30
N-Able (NABL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 everyone. Thank you for your patience. The Enable First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call will begin shortly. During the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask a question by pressing star followed by one on your telephone keypad. Thank you. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Enable First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is Angela, and I'll be coordinating your call today. I will now hand you ove ...
Fortinet(FTNT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 21:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a revenue growth of 14%, reaching $1,540,000,000, with product revenue increasing by 12% to $459,000,000 [14][15] - Total billings grew 14% to $1,600,000,000, driven by 18% growth in unified SaaS and 29% growth in AI-driven SecOps [14][15] - The operating margin reached a record 34%, exceeding the high end of guidance by 320 basis points [17][31] - Free cash flow was a record $783,000,000, representing a margin of 51% [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Unified SaaS billing growth was 18%, accounting for 25% of total business, while secure operations and unified SaaS saw strong growth with security service edge billing growth over 110% [7][14] - Security subscriptions revenue increased by 16%, while support and related service revenues grew by 12% [15][16] - AI-driven security operations accounted for 10% of the business, with a 29% increase in revenue [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - EMEA was the best-performing geography with mid-teens growth, particularly in financial services and government sectors, which grew over 20% [24][25][101] - The number of new logos increased by 14% to over 6,300, driven by investments in channel partners [14][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the number one player in the SASE market, leveraging its strong SASE strategy and unified operating system [19][20] - Continued investment in AI capabilities is expected to drive growth, with over 500 issued and pending AI patents [10] - The company is focusing on expanding its offerings in OT security and AI as key growth drivers over the next five years [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong demand for cybersecurity solutions despite geopolitical uncertainties, with a growing pipeline and robust close rates [26][27] - The company is maintaining its full-year guidance to account for potential top-line risks associated with the evolving geopolitical environment [29][31] - The management noted that the firewall upgrade cycle is expected to gain momentum in the second half of 2025 [30] Other Important Information - The company announced a transition in CFO roles, with Keith Jensen stepping down and Christiana Ohlgart taking over [3][4] - The company has not seen significant impacts from U.S. tariffs in Q1 and does not expect meaningful impacts in Q2 [27][73] Q&A Session Summary Question: Dynamics behind maintenance and services revenue - Management explained that the slight decline was affected by Q4 having two more days than Q1, impacting daily revenue rates [38][39] Question: Guidance for the next quarter - Management indicated that while there is good momentum, they are being cautious due to geopolitical uncertainties [46][47] Question: Customer hesitancy in purchasing - Management noted that while there is hesitancy, they have not seen delays yet, and positive feedback from channel activities is expected to resolve this [54][55] Question: Large transactions and their drivers - Management confirmed that large transactions are primarily driven by SD WAN deployments, with customers buying additional solutions [67] Question: Impact of tariffs on margins - Management stated that they do not expect significant impacts from tariffs in Q1 or Q2, as only a few products are subject to tariffs [73][75] Question: Changes in channel partner behavior ahead of tariffs - Management reported no specific acceleration of deals due to tariffs, although there were inquiries about potential price increases [77][79] Question: Upcoming refresh cycle assumptions - Management indicated that smaller customers are buying more, while larger customers' strategies vary based on consolidation or upgrading [119][120]
Fortinet(FTNT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fortinet reported a revenue growth of 14% year-over-year, reaching $1,540,000,000 in Q1 2025, with product revenue increasing by 12% to $459,000,000 [12][14] - The operating margin reached a record 34%, reflecting strong gross margins and cost efficiencies [16][30] - Free cash flow was a record $783,000,000, with a margin of 51%, up six points from the previous year [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Unified SaaS billing grew by 18%, driven by a 110% increase in security service edge billing, accounting for 25% of the business [6][13] - AI-driven security operations revenue increased by 29%, representing 10% of total business [9][10] - Security subscriptions revenue grew by 16%, while support and related service revenues increased by 12% [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - EMEA was the best-performing geography with mid-teens growth, particularly in financial services and government sectors, which grew over 20% [24][95] - The number of new logos increased by 14% to over 6,300, driven by investments in channel partners [13][14] - Large enterprise customers showed a growth of around 30%, with an increase in deals greater than $1,000,000 [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Fortinet aims to maintain its leadership in the firewall market and expand its presence in the SASE and OT security markets [6][10] - The company is focusing on integrating AI capabilities into its products, holding over 500 AI patents, and enhancing its SASE strategy [10][11] - Fortinet is also investing in Sovereign SASE solutions for large enterprises and service providers, ensuring compliance with local regulations [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued adoption of Fortinet solutions despite macroeconomic uncertainties, citing strong customer demand [18][25] - The company is cautious in its guidance due to potential risks from geopolitical factors but remains optimistic about achieving growth targets [28][30] - The upcoming firewall upgrade cycle is expected to gain momentum in the second half of 2025 [29] Other Important Information - The company announced the FortiGate 700 series, a high-performance firewall aimed at mid-sized businesses, which is expected to enhance market share [11] - Infrastructure investments decreased to $67,000,000, reflecting a lower level of real estate investment [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Dynamics behind maintenance and services revenue - Management explained that the slight decline in service revenue was affected by fewer days in Q1 compared to Q4, impacting daily revenue rates [36][38] Question: Lightness in guidance for the next quarter - Management acknowledged some uncertainty in customer purchasing decisions due to geopolitical factors but noted strong close rates and sales momentum [44][45] Question: Conversations with customers regarding hesitancy to commit - Management indicated that while there is hesitancy due to macro news, they have not seen delays in deals yet [50][51] Question: Impact of tariffs on hardware sales - Management stated that tariffs are not expected to have a significant impact on operating margins, as only a few components are subject to tariff charges [68][70] Question: Large transactions and their representation of the Fortinet platform - Management confirmed that large transactions are primarily driven by SD WAN deployments, with customers expanding into the Fortinet security fabric [63][64] Question: Service revenue downtick and customer refresh dynamics - Management noted that the service revenue decline was partly due to customers refreshing appliances without adding new subscriptions [84][91]
Fortinet Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-07 20:05
Core Insights - Fortinet reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 34%, up 570 basis points year over year, and billings growth of 14% year over year [3][5][6]. Financial Performance - Total revenue reached $1.54 billion, reflecting a 14% increase from $1.35 billion in Q1 2024 [5][6]. - Product revenue was $459 million, up 12% from $408.9 million in the same quarter last year [5][6]. - Service revenue amounted to $1.08 billion, a 14.4% increase compared to $944.4 million in Q1 2024 [6]. - Total billings were $1.60 billion, marking a 13.5% increase from $1.41 billion in Q1 2024 [6]. - Remaining performance obligations stood at $6.49 billion, up 11.7% year over year, with an expected revenue recognition of approximately $3.38 billion over the next 12 months [6]. Growth Areas - Unified SASE Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased by 26% to $1.15 billion, while Security Operations ARR grew by 30% to $434.5 million [5][6]. - The company continues to invest in Unified SASE and Security Operations markets, aiming to strengthen its leadership in Secure Networking [3]. Profitability Metrics - GAAP operating income was $453.8 million, with a GAAP operating margin of 29.5%, compared to 23.7% in Q1 2024 [6][29]. - Non-GAAP operating income reached $526.2 million, resulting in a non-GAAP operating margin of 34.2%, up from 28.5% in the previous year [6][32]. - GAAP net income was $433.4 million, with diluted net income per share of $0.56, compared to $299.3 million and $0.39 per share in Q1 2024 [6][29][32]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flow from operations was a record $863 million, compared to $830.4 million in Q1 2024 [5][12]. - Free cash flow also set a record at $783 million, up from $608.5 million in the same quarter last year [12][35]. Guidance - For Q2 2025, Fortinet expects revenue between $1.590 billion and $1.650 billion, and billings between $1.685 billion and $1.765 billion [12]. - For the full fiscal year 2025, revenue is projected to be in the range of $6.650 billion to $6.850 billion [12].
ZS vs. PANW: Which Cybersecurity Stock is the Smarter Pick Now?
ZACKS· 2025-05-07 15:25
Zscaler (ZS) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) are two cybersecurity giants offering solutions, including secure web gateway, zero trust network access, security service edge (SSE) and cloud access security broking solutions.Both Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks are capitalizing on the rapid growth of the cybersecurity space, fueled by the rise of complex attacks, including credential theft and abuse, remote desktop protocol attacks and social engineering-based initial access. Per a Mordor Intelligence report, th ...
CrowdStrike says it will lay off 500 workers
TechCrunch· 2025-05-07 14:25
Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike said on Wednesday that it would lay off 5% of its global workforce, which amounts to about 500 workers. In an 8-K filing, CrowdStrike said the layoffs were part of a "a strategic plan (the 'Plan') to evolve its operations to yield greater efficiencies as the Company continues to scale its business with focus and discipline to meet its goal of $10 billion in ending [Annual Recurring Revenue]." The company also said it was planning to "to hire in key strategic areas throughout ...
Radware(RDWR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 13:32
Radware (RDWR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Yisca Erez - Director of Investor RelationsRoy Zisapel - Co-Founder, CEO, President & DirectorGuy Avidan - Chief Financial OfficerJoseph Gallo - Senior Vice President Operator Welcome to the Radware Conference Call discussing First Quarter twenty twenty five Results. Thank you all for holding. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As ...