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jamf(JAMF) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Year over year revenue growth was 15%, reaching $176.5 million, exceeding the high end of guidance by $7 million [24][25] - Total ARR grew 14% year over year to $710 million, with security ARR growing 40% year over year to $203 million [26] - Non-GAAP operating income was $33.5 million, representing a 19% margin, a 360 basis point improvement year over year [28] - Trailing twelve month unlevered free cash flow surpassed $100 million for the first time, growing 24% to $102.9 million [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Security bookings drove significant growth, with a notable increase in security ARR due to the inclusion of identity automation and platform solutions [26][27] - The company achieved over $500 million in commercial ARR and over $200 million in security ARR for the first time [5] - The education segment saw integration of identity automation, enhancing sales capabilities and cross-selling opportunities [40][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing strong demand for its security solutions across various sectors, including retail, transportation, and manufacturing [62] - The international market continues to grow, with a significant portion of business coming from channel partners outside the US [58] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a strategic reinvestment plan to support growth areas and improve operational efficiency, particularly in enterprise sales and AI capabilities [17][19] - The vision is to deliver secure, seamless access for every user on any device while enhancing the Apple ecosystem experience [17] - The company aims to exit fiscal 2026 with a rule of 40 run rate, combining revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue and operating income growth, with a third quarter revenue guidance of $176 million to $178 million [31] - The company anticipates continued strong performance from identity automation and expects to see better improvement in the education sector in Q3 [50][51] - Management highlighted the importance of aligning resources to support growth and improve efficiencies, particularly in the small business segment [47] Other Important Information - The company has made enhancements to its go-to-market strategy, focusing on increasing investments in enterprise customers and simplifying approaches for SMBs [18][19] - AI capabilities have been integrated across various functions, driving efficiencies and improving customer engagement [20][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: How quickly will the support for Android drive new sales momentum? - Management indicated that the decision to support Android was driven by customer demand, and there has been good traction and interest since the launch [38][39] Question: What is the revenue contribution from identity automation? - Management noted that identity automation has been integrated into the education business and has generated significant traction, contributing to revenue upside in Q2 [40][41] Question: How does the strategic action plan align with the rule of 40 target? - Management confirmed that the strategic reinvestment plan aims to improve efficiencies and support growth, with no change to the target of achieving the rule of 40 by 2026 [47][48] Question: What is the outlook for the third quarter regarding seasonality? - Management explained that Q2 had some one-time revenue impacts, and they expect a more normal seasonal ramp into Q3, particularly for identity automation [50][51] Question: How is the partner network progressing in the US? - Management highlighted that the channel is increasingly important, with a majority of business coming from international channels, and they believe US channels can reach similar revenue levels [58][59] Question: What changes are being made to sales rep quotas? - Management stated that the focus is on selling platform solutions that blend management and security, with an emphasis on supporting both SMB and enterprise customers [66]