Amplitude (NasdaqCM:AMPL) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Casey - CFOIan Black - Equity Research AssociateJohn Gomez - Equity Research AssociateJohn Streppa - Head of Investor RelationsNate Steinberg - Investment Banking AssociateSpenser Skates - CEOWillow Miller - Senior Equity Research AssociateYC Wong - Senior Equity Research AssociateNone - Video NarratorConference Call ParticipantsBilly Fitzsimmons - Director and Senior Research AnalystClark Wright - Resea ...

Amplitude (NasdaqCM:AMPL) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Casey - CFOIan Black - Equity Research AssociateJohn Gomez - Equity Research AssociateJohn Streppa - Head of Investor RelationsNate Steinberg - Investment Banking AssociateSpenser Skates - CEOWillow Miller - Senior Equity Research AssociateNone - Video NarratorConference Call ParticipantsBilly Fitzsimmons - Director and Senior Research AnalystClark Wright - Research AnalystGeorge McGeehan - Equity Resear ...

Amplitude (NasdaqCM:AMPL) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker6Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Amplitude's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. I'm John Streppa, Head of Investor Relations, and joining me today are Spenser Skates, CEO and Co-founder of Amplitude, and Andrew Casey, Chief Financial Officer. During today's call, management will make forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our financial outlook for the first quarter and full year 20 ...

Summary of Amplitude Conference Call Company Overview - Amplitude focuses on enhancing digital engagement for clients through detailed analytics of user interactions with applications, including mobile, web, and desktop platforms [3][4] - The company has evolved from core analytics to a broader platform approach, integrating capabilities like Experimentation, Session Replay, Guides, and Surveys [5] Core Business Insights - Amplitude's customer base is diverse, with over 30% being digital native companies, while also expanding into traditional enterprises like First American Title and retail giants like Walmart [8][9] - The company is increasingly appealing to various roles within organizations, including Chief Product Officers, Chief Digital Officers, and Chief Marketing Officers, indicating a broadening of its market reach [32] AI Integration - AI is viewed as a significant opportunity for Amplitude, with the potential to enhance developer productivity and increase the need for instrumentation [11][12] - The company is implementing agenda capabilities to optimize the use of its platform, allowing for increased productivity in experimentation and analysis [12][13] Customer Composition and ARR - 67% of Amplitude's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) comes from multi-product customers, indicating a strong opportunity for cross-selling within the existing customer base [19][21] - The company has reduced the percentage of its install base that needs to be renewed from 89% to 72%, with a target of closer to 60% in the near future, which should improve sales productivity [27][28] Sales Strategy and Go-to-Market Improvements - Amplitude has shifted its sales strategy to focus on value-based selling and multi-year contracts, which has led to improved customer engagement and reduced churn [24][26] - The sales team is being trained to sell the entire platform rather than just individual products, enhancing the overall value proposition to customers [25] Financial Performance and Growth Strategy - The company aims to grow revenues faster than expenses, targeting operational leverage and positive operating income in the coming years [38][40] - Recent improvements in the sales pipeline and customer conversations indicate a positive outlook heading into year-end [52] M&A Strategy - Amplitude is focused on acquiring technology and teams that can quickly fill gaps in its capabilities, rather than pursuing large transformative acquisitions [41][42] - Recent acquisitions have been aimed at enhancing product offerings, such as Guides and Surveys, and improving the overall technology stack [43] Talent Acquisition - The company is actively working to attract top talent, particularly in AI, leveraging strong relationships within the startup community [45] - There is a growing pool of talent from universities that are well-versed in AI tools, which Amplitude is tapping into [46] Conclusion - Amplitude is positioned to leverage its diverse customer base, AI integration, and improved sales strategies to drive future growth and enhance its market presence [55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenue was $78 million, up 9% year-over-year [11][50] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased to $312 million, up $13 million from the previous quarter [11][50] - Non-GAAP operating income was $0.2 million, with free cash flow for the year at almost $12 million [11][54] - Gross margin for Q4 was 77%, consistent with Q4 2023 [52][120] - Net income per share was $0.02 based on 135.7 million diluted shares, compared to $0.04 with 129.2 million diluted shares a year ago [54][122] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customers with more than $100,000 in ARR grew to 591, an increase of 16% year-over-year [11][51] - In-period net revenue retention (NRR) was 100%, a 2-point increase sequentially, while trailing 12-month NRR was 97% [51][119] - 67% of new land ARR in targeted accounts came from multi-product deals, indicating a strong cross-sell opportunity [30][97] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The macro environment remains challenging, particularly for new logos, but churn rates are stabilizing [40][109] - The company is focused on larger enterprises, defined as those with over 1,000 employees or generating over $100 million in revenue [44][113] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build an extensible platform that allows customers to create mission-critical workflows [44][112] - 2025 is positioned as the year of the Amplitude platform, emphasizing integrated solutions over standalone products [12][78] - A new strategic enterprise accounts team has been created to focus on top customers and prospects, enhancing relationships and driving higher gross bookings [27][95] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects continued pressure in the lower end of the market but is optimistic about improving churn rates [40][109] - The company plans to reinvest in its platform opportunity and is confident in its ability to build a durable growth model [56][126] - For Q1 2025, revenue is expected to be between $78.5 million and $80.5 million, representing an annual growth rate of 10% at the midpoint [57][125] Other Important Information - The company launched new products, including Guides and Surveys, just four months after acquiring Command AI, indicating a strong pace of innovation [20][87] - The company is seeing strong demand for its new products, with record-breaking sign-ups on launch day [92][91] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the increase in net new ARR? - The increase in net new ARR is attributed to a focus on enterprise coverage and the maturation of sales cycles, with a component of ARR from Command AI contributing approximately $2 million [61][63][62] Question: What is the potential for cross-sell with Command AI? - The early feedback on the Guides and Surveys product indicates a compelling upsell opportunity, with expectations of a 20% to 50% uplift on analytics contracts [64][66][68]