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Twilio(TWLO) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-30 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Twilio achieved record revenue of $1.3 billion, representing a 15% year-over-year increase on a reported basis and a 13% increase on an organic basis [15] - Non-GAAP income from operations reached a record $235 million, up 29% year-over-year, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 18% [17] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $248 million, with year-to-date share repurchases totaling $657 million, representing approximately 95% of year-to-date free cash flow [17][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Messaging revenue grew in the high teens for the second consecutive quarter, while voice revenue growth accelerated to the mid-teens, its fastest rate in over three years [15] - Revenue from voice AI customers accelerated to nearly 60% year-over-year, with revenue from the top 10 largest voice AI startup customers increasing more than 10X year-over-year [15][16] - Software add-on revenue, particularly from Twilio Verify, grew more than 25% year-over-year [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from ISV and self-serve customers grew more than 20% year-over-year, indicating strong demand across customer segments [5][16] - International messaging growth was strong at 18%, with Twilio gaining market share through its multi-product capabilities [59] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Twilio aims to be the customer experience layer of the internet, focusing on multichannel communications, contextual data, and AI-driven orchestration [5] - The company is investing in new capabilities such as conversational AI and branded communications, which are expected to drive future growth [5][12] - The acquisition of Stitch, an identity platform for AI agents, is intended to enhance Twilio's authentication capabilities [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's operational rigor and discipline, which has led to exceeding quarterly guidance and raising full-year targets [4][18] - The company remains focused on executing its product and go-to-market initiatives while building on momentum into 2026 [19] - Management noted that while the holiday season presents challenges due to strong prior year comparisons, they are encouraged by the strength across the product portfolio [45] Other Important Information - Twilio's dollar-based net expansion rate was 109%, reflecting improving growth trends [16] - The company incurred $20 million in carrier pass-through fees associated with increased Verizon A2P fees, impacting gross margins [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we think about the functions or features that Stitch complements with Verify? - Management indicated that Stitch helps expand capabilities for trust between businesses and consumers, enhancing the customer engagement journey [22] Question: What drove the strong net customer addition number? - The strong net customer additions were attributed to the end of free tiers for email and marketing campaign APIs, leading to conversions of smaller accounts [25] Question: What are the trends in voice AI adoption? - Voice AI customers grew nearly 60% year-over-year, with strong performance across various customer segments [28] Question: What drove the sequential adds in the non-messaging business? - The net adds were largely driven by email, with strong performance in self-service and voice contributing to overall growth [35] Question: How is Twilio approaching international messaging? - Twilio experienced strong growth in international messaging, leveraging its multi-product capabilities to differentiate from competitors [59] Question: What areas does Twilio plan to invest in for future growth? - Management emphasized ongoing investments in AI, automation, and enhancing the self-service experience to drive growth [63][82]
Twilio(TWLO) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-10-30 21:00
Q3 2025 Earnings Results October 30, 2025 This presentation and the accompanying conference call contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements about our future performance and goals. These statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties as further described in the Appendix, as well as in our most recent periodic reports filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are avai ...