Cloudflare(US:NET)2025-07-31 22:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved an annual run rate revenue exceeding $2 billion, with quarterly revenue of $512.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 28%, up from 26.5% in the previous quarter [6][26] - The gross margin was reported at 76.3%, consistent with the long-term target range of 75% to 77% [7][30] - Operating income for the quarter was $72.3 million, representing a 27% increase year-over-year, with an operating margin of 14.1% [33] - Free cash flow was $33.3 million, accounting for 6% of revenue, compared to 10% in the same period last year [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of customers paying over $100,000 annually increased by 22% year-over-year, totaling 3,712 customers [7][28] - Revenue contribution from large customers grew to 71% of total revenue, up from 67% in the same quarter last year [28] - The dollar-based net retention rate improved to 114%, up 3% quarter-over-quarter [7][29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from the U.S. represented 49% of total revenue, increasing by 22% year-over-year, while EMEA accounted for 28% with a 29% increase, and APAC represented 15% with a 44% increase [27][28] - The company added over 15,000 paying customers sequentially, totaling approximately 266,000 paying customers, marking a 27% year-over-year increase [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reaccelerating growth through innovation and operational efficiency, with a strong emphasis on large enterprise customers and strategic partnerships [6][26] - The introduction of new product areas, referred to as "Act Four," aims to address the evolving needs of content creators in an AI-driven web [24][22] - The company is positioning itself to facilitate transactions between AI companies and content creators, ensuring a level playing field in the emerging market [72][74] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to continue executing its growth strategy, citing strong performance in the second quarter as evidence of successful initiatives [36][56] - The management highlighted the importance of adapting to changes in the web ecosystem, particularly the shift from search to AI, and the need for new business models for content creators [20][22] - The company anticipates continued momentum in the second half of the year, supported by improvements in sales productivity and capacity [26][56] Other Important Information - The company issued $2 billion in convertible senior notes due in June 2030, which includes a capped call option to protect against dilution [34] - Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) increased by 39% year-over-year, totaling $1.977 billion [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the business model for the Agentic web - Management acknowledged uncertainty in defining the business models but emphasized the potential for various models to emerge as the market evolves [40][41] Question: Discussion on Act One products and their performance - Management highlighted the architectural advantages of Act One products, which allow for efficient handling of DDoS attacks without increasing costs [49][52] Question: Path towards the $5 billion ARR target by FY 2028 - Management confirmed that the company is tracking well against expectations, driven by success with large customers and variable revenue [56][57] Question: Updates on partner momentum and its impact on larger deals - Management noted a shift towards a partner-first sales strategy, which is contributing to the growth of larger deals [63][64] Question: Engagement with foundation model vendors - Management indicated that a significant portion of major AI companies are already customers, utilizing Cloudflare for security and performance optimization [81][84]