The chart below shows how FIVN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, FIVN sees a +6.02% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.44% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.36%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Financial Performance: Annual revenue exceeded $1 billion, showcasing strong financial performance.
Q4 Revenue Growth Acceleration: Fourth quarter revenue growth accelerated to 17% year-over-year, driven by a 19% increase in subscription revenue.
Record EBITDA Margin Achievement: Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 reached a record 23%, contributing to record operating cash flow of $50 million, or 18% of revenue.
Strong Cash Generation: Record free cash flow of $33 million, or 12% of revenue, indicating strong cash generation capabilities.
Enterprise AI Revenue Surge: Enterprise AI revenue grew 46% year-over-year in Q4, highlighting the company's leadership in AI solutions.
Enterprise AI Bookings Surge: AI bookings for enterprise new logos grew nearly 50% year-over-year in Q4, with a 100% attach rate on $1 million-plus ARR deals.
Record New Logo Bookings: Strong enterprise new logo bookings in Q4, driven by the highest number of $1 million-plus ARR new logo wins in any quarter of 2024.
Customer Retention Strength: LTM dollar-based retention rate remained strong at 108%, indicating customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Gross Margin Improvement: Fourth quarter adjusted gross margins increased approximately 220 basis points year-over-year to 63.5%.
Non-GAAP EPS Increase: Fourth quarter non-GAAP EPS was $0.79 per diluted share, up $0.18 year-over-year, reflecting improved profitability.
Strategic Partnerships for Growth: Partnerships with major companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Verint, and Google are driving growth and innovation.
AI Solutions Leadership: Five9 was recognized in the semiannual Baird survey for having the best AI solutions, reinforcing its market leadership.
Strategic AI Growth Potential: The company is well-positioned for continued growth in 2025, with a strong pipeline and strategic focus on AI-driven customer experience.
Negative
Risks and Uncertainties Ahead: The company faces significant risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect future results, including macroeconomic challenges such as inflation and high interest rates.
Commercial Segment Growth Analysis: The commercial business segment grew only in the low single digits on a last twelve months (LTM) basis, indicating a lack of robust growth in this area.
Shift in Performance Metrics: The company has decided to discontinue providing the seat count metric, which may indicate a shift away from traditional performance indicators that investors may have relied upon.
Revenue Decline Concerns: The first quarter guidance indicates a typical sequential decline in revenue, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to maintain growth momentum early in the year.
EPS Decline Forecast: The first quarter non-GAAP EPS is expected to decline by $0.31 sequentially, which is a significant drop and may signal potential challenges in the upcoming quarter.
Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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