The chart below shows how UDMY performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, UDMY sees a -1.02% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.21% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.34%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Beat Expectations: Udemy, Inc. beat earnings expectations with reported EPS of $0.1, exceeding expectations of $0.07.
Revenue Growth Analysis: Full-year revenue growth of 8% year over year, despite a two-point headwind from foreign exchange (FX).
Strong Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA significantly exceeded the high end of guidance, reflecting disciplined execution and operational efficiency.
Enterprise Customer ARR Growth: ARR growth from large enterprise customers was four points higher than from SMB customers, indicating a successful strategic focus on larger clients.
Record High Deal Closures: Closed nearly fifty deals over $100,000 in ARR, the highest for any quarter this year, showcasing strong demand from large enterprises.
Customer Retention Insights: Large enterprise customers showed higher retention rates compared to SMB customers, indicating strong customer relationships and satisfaction.
Enterprise Revenue Growth: Udemy Business revenue increased 18% for the year, demonstrating growth in the enterprise segment.
Strong Financial Health: The company ended the year with $356 million in cash and positive free cash flow of $38 million, indicating strong financial health.
Improved Gross Margin: Gross margin for Udemy Business segment improved to 75%, up 600 basis points from the prior year, due to changes in instructor revenue share.
Course Content Expansion: The marketplace remains vibrant with instructors adding over 5,000 courses each month, indicating ongoing content growth and engagement.
Negative
Consumer Revenue Decline: Udemy's consumer revenue declined by 5% year over year, indicating challenges in the consumer segment.
Revenue Growth with FX Headwind: Despite an overall revenue growth of 8%, the company faced a 2% headwind from foreign exchange (FX) impacts, which could affect future performance.
Transition Year Outlook: The company anticipates 2025 to be a transition year, suggesting potential instability or slower growth ahead as they implement strategic changes.
Consumer Revenue Decline: Udemy's consumer revenue for Q4 was down 7% year over year, reflecting ongoing struggles in attracting individual course purchases.
2025 Growth Outlook: The guidance for 2025 indicates flat to only 2% growth, which is a significant slowdown compared to previous years, particularly in the consumer segment where revenue is expected to decline by approximately 6%.
SMB Sales Capacity Reduction: The company is reducing SMB sales capacity by $20 million, which may hinder growth in that segment and overall revenue generation.
Customer Retention Challenges: The net dollar retention rate for both total and large enterprise customers declined by a single point, indicating potential challenges in retaining existing customers.
Restructuring Charges Impact: The company recognized $5 million in non-recurring restructuring charges in Q4, which may signal underlying operational issues that need addressing.
Udemy, Inc. (NASDAQ:UDMY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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