Tenable(US:TENB)2025-04-30 01:38Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $239.1 million, representing an 11% year-over-year growth and exceeding the midpoint of the guided range by $5.1 million [27] - Calculated current billings grew 9% year-over-year to $215.4 million, driven largely by Tenable One and cloud security [26] - Unlevered free cash flow reached a record $87 million during the quarter, reflecting strong operational performance [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Tenable One was a significant driver of new business, accounting for over 30% of new sales in Q1 2025, with notable traction in cloud security [111] - The company added 361 new enterprise platform customers during the quarter, maintaining a net dollar expansion rate of 108% [26][27] - The percentage of recurring revenue remained high at 96% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured major wins in both public and private sectors, including a significant federal contract managing over 1 million assets [20] - The competitive environment showed historically high win rates against traditional vulnerability management players, indicating strong market positioning [51] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its exposure management strategy and enhancing its product offerings, particularly through integrations with third-party tools and data sources [11][12] - There is a strong emphasis on AI capabilities to enhance exposure management solutions, leveraging the extensive data accumulated over two decades [12][87] - The strategic priority includes consolidating vendor solutions for customers, particularly in the public sector, to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [96] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding the economic environment, particularly in the U.S. public sector, due to budget uncertainties and leadership disruptions [33][71] - Despite the cautious outlook, demand generation remains strong, with a robust pipeline of opportunities [44][68] - The company expects operating margins to improve throughout the year, even while absorbing costs from the Vulcan acquisition [36] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 1.6 million shares for $60 million during the quarter, with a total of $175 million in share repurchases since November 2023 [31] - The company is taking a cautious approach to its guidance for the remainder of the year, reflecting increased economic uncertainty [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the incremental caution in guidance? - Management noted ongoing macro uncertainty, particularly in the public sector, and longer lead times for procurement decisions [41][45] Question: How is the competitive environment in vulnerability management? - Management reported historically high win rates against traditional players, indicating strong competitive positioning [51] Question: How does the acquisition of Wiz impact the cloud space? - Management views the acquisition as a market opportunity, with increased activity in RFPs and a shift towards multi-cloud environments [60][62] Question: What are the strategic priorities for the next 100 days? - The focus will be on expanding market opportunities, enhancing the exposure management platform, and leveraging AI for better insights [84][87]