Elastic Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Elastic Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch®, has reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on October 31, 2024. Below is a detailed summary of the financial metrics, segment performance, and other key developments.
Key Financial Metrics
Metric | Q2 FY2025 | YoY Change | Consensus Estimates |
---|---|---|---|
Total Revenue | $365M | +18% | $354.27M |
Elastic Cloud Revenue | $169M | +25% | N/A |
GAAP Net Loss Per Share | ($0.25) | N/A | N/A |
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share | $0.59 | N/A | $0.38 |
Elastic delivered robust financial performance by exceeding consensus revenue and EPS estimates. The company's non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.59 exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.38, showcasing improved profitability.
Revenue Breakdown by Segment
Segment | Q2 FY2025 Revenue | YoY Change |
---|---|---|
Total Revenue | $365M | +18% |
Elastic Cloud | $169M | +25% |
The increase in Elastic Cloud revenue reflects strong growth, highlighting the success of strategic investments in cloud solutions.
Key Developments and Operational Highlights
- Announced CFO transition: Janesh Moorjani to depart, with Eric Prengel appointed as interim CFO.
- Significant customer growth, with the number of customers having an annual contract value (ACV) greater than $100,000 increasing to over 1,420.
- Product innovations include:
- Introduction of Better Binary Quantization in Elasticsearch.
- Launch of AutoOps from Opster acquisition for enhanced Elastic Cloud management.
- Integration of Cloud Detection and Response into AI-driven security solutions.
- Achieving 100% OpenTelemetry-native observability.
- Expansion of the Elastic AI Ecosystem with several significant technology integrations.
Comments from Company Officers
Ash Kulkarni, CEO of Elastic, emphasized the company's solid financial performance, driven by key customer wins across all solution areas. Notably, he highlighted ongoing innovation momentum, especially in Generative AI applications.
Forward Guidance
Elastic has provided forward guidance for Q3 FY2025, with revenue expected between $367 million and $369 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS projected to be between $0.46 and $0.48. For fiscal 2025, total revenue is forecasted to range between $1.451 billion and $1.457 billion, with non-GAAP diluted EPS between $1.68 and $1.72.
Stock Price Movement
Following the earnings release, Elastic's stock price appreciated by approximately 6.3%, reflecting positive market reception to the strong quarterly performance.
Elastic's Q2 FY2025 results demonstrate the company's successful strategy in cloud solutions and AI integration, positioning it well for continued growth in the upcoming quarters.
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