AvePoint Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT) reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with SaaS revenue reaching $51.3 million, a 44% year-over-year growth. Total revenue was $74.5 million, up 25% from the same period last year. The company's gross profit increased to $54.1 million, and non-GAAP operating income was $6.6 million. AvePoint also raised its full-year outlook for total ARR, total revenues, and non-GAAP operating income. The company's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments stood at $219.3 million as of March 31, 2024.
Strong SaaS revenue growth of 44% year-over-year
Total revenue increased by 25% from the first quarter of 2023
Robust gross profit and non-GAAP operating income
Raised full-year outlook for total ARR, total revenues, and non-GAAP operating income
Healthy cash position with $219.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments
GAAP operating loss of $(3.2) million
Lower than expected total revenues and non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024
Insights
Examining AvePoint's financial results for Q1 2024 reveals significant year-over-year growth across key metrics. The reported 25% increase in total revenue to
The boost in non-GAAP operating income from a loss to a gain of
The growth posted by AvePoint is notably above industry average, where some competitors in the data management space face challenges in maintaining high growth rates. Additionally, the investment in FedRAMP Authorized products and compliance achievements, such as HITRUST CSF, signifies a strategic positioning to cater to specialized and regulated markets, which could open doors to new government and healthcare contracts – sectors with rigorous data governance needs.
With the global data governance market projected to grow, AvePoint's expansion in ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) by 23% positions them to capitalize on this trend. However, it's important to monitor whether the company can maintain its dollar-based net retention rate of
The introduction of new analytical capabilities in AvePoint's tyGraph product appears to target enhanced internal collaboration and efficiency. By focusing on readiness for Copilot for Microsoft 365, AvePoint is aligning with Microsoft's ecosystem, which may foster customer loyalty and increase stickiness. In the tech sector, the ability to integrate and complement existing major platforms can be a significant growth lever.
Looking at AvePoint's technology offerings from an investor's perspective, continuous product innovation and maintaining certifications such as FedRAMP and HITRUST could be indicative of a competitive edge in a market that is increasingly prioritizing data security and compliance.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT), a global leader in robust data management and data governance, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
“Our first quarter was a very strong start to the year, as we outperformed our guidance for total revenues and non-GAAP operating income, while delivering strong growth in total and net new ARR,” said Dr. Tianyi Jiang (TJ), CEO and Co-Founder, AvePoint. “Our performance was again driven by the robust capabilities of our platform, as well as the growing recognition among customers and partners of the need – now more important than ever – for a strong data foundation, which in turn is critical to deploying a successful AI strategy. We are laser focused on steady execution as we continue capitalizing on the massive opportunity ahead of us.”
First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
- Revenue: Total revenue was
$74.5 million , up25% from the first quarter of 2023. Within total revenue, SaaS revenue was$51.3 million , up44% from the first quarter of 2023.
- Gross Profit: GAAP gross profit was
$54.1 million , compared to$41.7 million for the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP gross profit was$55.2 million , compared to$42.6 million for the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP gross margin was74.1% , compared to71.5% for the first quarter of 2023.
- Operating Income/(Loss): GAAP operating loss was
$(3.2) million , compared to$(8.8) million for the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP operating income was$6.6 million , compared to a non-GAAP operating loss of$(0.3) million for the first quarter of 2023.
- Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments:
$219.3 million as of March 31, 2024.
- Cash from operations: for the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company generated
$7.8 million of cash from operations, compared to$1.3 million generated in the prior year period.
First Quarter 2024 Key Performance Indicators and Recent Business Highlights
- ARR as of March 31, 2024 was
$274.5 million , up23% year-over-year.
- Adjusted for FX, dollar-based gross retention rate was
87% , while dollar-based net retention rate was110% . On an as-reported basis, dollar-based gross retention rate was86% , while dollar-based net retention rate was110% .
- Added three new FedRAMP (moderate) Authorized products to the more than 20 that have achieved this certification to support the US Public Sector; also achieved compliance with HITRUST CSF v11.0.1 for the AvePoint Confidence Platform, supporting the global healthcare industry and evolving its existing SOC 2 Type II certifications.
- Announced new analytical capabilities of the Company’s tyGraph product that enable customers to identify areas of high collaboration within the organization and pinpoint for readiness for Copilot for Microsoft 365.
Financial Outlook
The company is raising its full year outlook for total ARR, total revenues and non-GAAP operating income.
For the second quarter of 2024, the Company expects:
- Total revenues of
$73.8 million to$75.8 million , or year-over-year growth of15% at the midpoint. - Non-GAAP operating income of
$3.6 million to$4.6 million .
For the full year 2024, the Company now expects:
- Total ARR of
$316.8 million to$321.8 million , or year-over-year growth of21% at the midpoint. - Total revenues of
$314.3 million to$320.3 million , or year-over-year growth of17% at the midpoint. - Non-GAAP operating income of
$30.0 million to$32.0 million .
Quarterly Conference Call
AvePoint will host a conference call today, May 9, 2024, to review its first quarter 2024 financial results and to discuss its financial outlook. The call is scheduled to begin at 4:30pm ET. You may access the call and register with a live operator by dialing 1 (833) 816-1428 for US participants and 1 (412) 317-0520 for outside the US. The passcode for the call is 1888574. Investors can also join by webcast by visiting https://ir.avepoint.com/events. The webcast will be available live, and a replay will be available following the completion of the live broadcast for approximately 90 days.
About AvePoint
Securing the Future. AvePoint is a global leader in data management and data governance, and over 21,000 customers worldwide rely on our solutions to modernize the digital workplace across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes over 3,500 managed service providers, value added resellers and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement AvePoint’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, the company uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses (including percentage of revenue figures), non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin. The company has included a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release. These reconciliations adjust the related GAAP financial measures to exclude stock-based compensation expense and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. The company believes the presentation of its non-GAAP financial measures provides a better representation as to its overall operating performance. The presentation of AvePoint’s non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for its financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and AvePoint’s non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
Disclosure Information
AvePoint uses the https://ir.avepoint.com/ website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws including statements regarding the future performance of and market opportunities for AvePoint. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: changes in the competitive and regulated industries in which AvePoint operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting AvePoint’s business and changes in AvePoint’s ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and ability to identify and realize additional opportunities, and the risk of downturns in the market and the technology industry. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of AvePoint’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its registration statement on Form S-1 and related prospectus and prospectus supplements filed with the SEC. Copies of these and other documents filed by AvePoint from time to time are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and AvePoint does not assume any obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements after the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. AvePoint does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this press release to the terms “AvePoint”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to AvePoint, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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| AvePoint, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| SaaS | $ | 51,311 | $ | 35,512 | ||||
| Term license and support | 10,005 | 10,904 | ||||||
| Services | 10,481 | 9,747 | ||||||
| Maintenance | 2,737 | 3,409 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 74,534 | 59,572 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue: | ||||||||
| SaaS | 9,770 | 7,895 | ||||||
| Term license and support | 416 | 461 | ||||||
| Services | 10,073 | 9,351 | ||||||
| Maintenance | 183 | 183 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 20,442 | 17,890 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 54,092 | 41,682 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 29,939 | 26,851 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 16,868 | 14,648 | ||||||
| Research and development | 10,486 | 9,015 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 57,293 | 50,514 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (3,201 | ) | (8,832 | ) | ||||
| Other income, net | 3,404 | 1,628 | ||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 203 | (7,204 | ) | |||||
| Income tax expense | 2,157 | 1,978 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,954 | ) | $ | (9,182 | ) | ||
| Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (238 | ) | 15 | |||||
| Net loss available to common shareholders | $ | (1,716 | ) | $ | (9,197 | ) | ||
| Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||
| Basic and diluted shares used in computing loss per share | 181,495 | 182,818 | ||||||
| AvePoint, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except par value) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 215,489 | $ | 223,162 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 3,795 | 3,721 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 73,404 | 85,877 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 11,037 | 12,824 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 303,725 | 325,584 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 4,906 | 5,118 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 18,692 | 19,156 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 10,165 | 10,546 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 12,887 | 13,908 | ||||||
| Deferred contract costs | 52,595 | 54,675 | ||||||
| Other assets | 10,848 | 13,595 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 413,818 | $ | 442,582 | ||||
| Liabilities, mezzanine equity, and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 7,347 | $ | 1,384 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 40,917 | 53,766 | ||||||
| Current portion of deferred revenue | 115,197 | 121,515 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 163,461 | 176,665 | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 8,121 | 9,383 | ||||||
| Long-term portion of deferred revenue | 7,372 | 7,741 | ||||||
| Earn-out shares liabilities | 17,140 | 18,346 | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 4,976 | 5,603 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 201,070 | 217,738 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Mezzanine equity | ||||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | — | 6,038 | ||||||
| Total mezzanine equity | — | 6,038 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Common stock, | 19 | 18 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 677,926 | 667,881 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 2,693 | 3,196 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (469,517 | ) | (460,496 | ) | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 1,627 | 8,207 | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 212,748 | 218,806 | ||||||
| Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and stockholders’ equity | $ | 413,818 | $ | 442,582 | ||||
| AvePoint, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Operating activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,954 | ) | $ | (9,182 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,295 | 1,134 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets expense | 1,420 | 1,749 | ||||||
| Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain) | 580 | (175 | ) | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 9,458 | 8,104 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (72 | ) | (82 | ) | ||||
| Other | (146 | ) | (1,566 | ) | ||||
| Change in value of earn-out and warrant liabilities | (1,490 | ) | 109 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 10,933 | 10,049 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,718 | 3,571 | ||||||
| Deferred contract costs and other assets | 4,447 | 2,987 | ||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses, operating lease liabilities and other liabilities | (14,293 | ) | (12,828 | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue | (4,140 | ) | (2,620 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,756 | 1,250 | ||||||
| Investing activities | ||||||||
| Maturities of investments | 240 | 1,670 | ||||||
| Purchases of investments | (389 | ) | (74 | ) | ||||
| Capitalization of internal-use software | (391 | ) | (259 | ) | ||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (502 | ) | (225 | ) | ||||
| Investment in notes | (500 | ) | (250 | ) | ||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (1,542 | ) | 862 | |||||
| Financing activities | ||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | (13,743 | ) | (1,811 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 784 | 1,131 | ||||||
| Repayments of finance leases | (2 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (12,961 | ) | (690 | ) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash | (926 | ) | 217 | |||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (7,673 | ) | 1,639 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 223,162 | 227,188 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 215,489 | $ | 228,827 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | 984 | $ | 327 | ||||
| Unpaid redemption of noncontrolling interest | $ | 5,926 | $ | — | ||||
| AvePoint, Inc. Non-GAAP Reconciliations (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating income | |||||||||
| GAAP operating loss | $ | (3,201 | ) | $ | (8,832 | ) | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 9,458 | 8,104 | |||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 353 | 399 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP operating income (loss) | $ | 6,610 | $ | (329 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 8.9 | % | -0.6 | % | |||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit | |||||||||
| GAAP gross profit | $ | 54,092 | $ | 41,682 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 871 | 670 | |||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 241 | 242 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit | $ | 55,204 | $ | 42,594 | |||||
| Non-GAAP gross margin | 74.1 | % | 71.5 | % | |||||
| Non-GAAP sales and marketing | |||||||||
| GAAP sales and marketing | $ | 29,939 | $ | 26,851 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (2,284 | ) | (2,201 | ) | |||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | (112 | ) | (157 | ) | |||||
| Non-GAAP sales and marketing | $ | 27,543 | $ | 24,493 | |||||
| Non-GAAP sales and marketing as a % of revenue | 37.0 | % | 41.1 | % | |||||
| Non-GAAP general and administrative | |||||||||
| GAAP general and administrative | $ | 16,868 | $ | 14,648 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (4,967 | ) | (4,382 | ) | |||||
| Non-GAAP general and administrative | $ | 11,901 | $ | 10,266 | |||||
| Non-GAAP general and administrative as a % of revenue | 16.0 | % | 17.2 | % | |||||
| Non-GAAP research and development | |||||||||
| GAAP research and development | $ | 10,486 | $ | 9,015 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (1,336 | ) | (851 | ) | |||||
| Non-GAAP research and development | $ | 9,150 | $ | 8,164 | |||||
| Non-GAAP research and development as a % of revenue | 12.3 | % | 13.7 | % | |||||
FAQ
What was AvePoint's SaaS revenue for the first quarter of 2024?
AvePoint's SaaS revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $51.3 million, representing a 44% year-over-year growth.
What was the total revenue for AvePoint in the first quarter of 2024?
AvePoint's total revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $74.5 million, a 25% increase from the same period last year.
What was AvePoint's Total ARR as of March 31, 2024?
AvePoint's Total ARR as of March 31, 2024, was $274.5 million, up 23% year-over-year.
What is AvePoint's stock symbol?
AvePoint's stock symbol is AVPT.
What was AvePoint's GAAP gross profit for the first quarter of 2024?
AvePoint's GAAP gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $54.1 million, compared to $41.7 million for the same period in 2023.
