Intapp(INTA) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1, cloud annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew to $401 million, up 30% year over year, representing 80% of total ARR of $504 million [4][16] - SaaS revenue was $98 million, up 27% year over year, while total revenue reached $139 million, up 17% year over year [4][17] - Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 77.7%, up from 76.3% a year ago, reflecting cloud efficiency gains [19] - Non-GAAP operating income increased to $20.9 million from $15.1 million in Q1 of the previous year [19] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $13.2 million, with cash and cash equivalents at $273.4 million [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - SaaS now contributes 70% of total revenue, up more than five points year over year [17] - License revenue totaled $29.2 million, up 2% year over year, while professional services revenue decreased by 8% to $12.3 million [17] - The company saw strong demand for cloud solutions, with notable growth in client acquisitions and contract expansions [17][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a cloud net revenue retention rate of 121%, indicating strong retention and upsell among existing cloud clients [20] - The number of clients with ARR of at least $100,000 increased to 813, up from 707 in the previous year [20] - Total remaining performance obligations (RPO) reached $715.2 million, up 30% year over year [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its vertical AI capabilities and cloud adoption, leveraging partnerships, particularly with Microsoft [4][9] - The strategy includes enhancing compliance capabilities and integrating AI into workflows to differentiate from competitors [6][30] - The company aims to drive growth through new client acquisitions and expanding existing client relationships, particularly in the legal and financial services sectors [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about continued growth opportunities, driven by digitalization, cloud adoption, and compliance demand [16][21] - The company anticipates SaaS revenue between $412 million and $416 million for the full fiscal year 2026, with total revenue expected between $569.3 million and $573.3 million [21] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a prudent approach to guidance while capitalizing on market trends [38] Other Important Information - The company announced a $150 million share repurchase program, with $50 million repurchased in the first quarter [18] - The partner ecosystem is seen as a critical component for driving long-term cloud growth and client satisfaction [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the net revenue retention of 121%? - Management attributed the retention to successful upsell and cross-sell efforts, along with low churn rates and strong product adoption [24][26] Question: How is GenAI impacting client behavior? - Management noted that clients are experimenting with various AI tools and are excited about the potential ROI from AI integration [28][30] Question: How much of the ARR acceleration is due to industry-specific changes? - Management indicated that trends such as market consolidation in legal and private equity investments in accounting are contributing to growth [35][36] Question: What are the common reasons for clients remaining on-premise? - Management highlighted regulatory concerns and the need for trusted partners to navigate compliance issues as key factors [41][44] Question: How is the Microsoft partnership influencing deal dynamics? - The partnership has enhanced co-selling opportunities, accelerated deal sizes, and improved win rates due to integrated marketing and technology collaboration [76][80]