Commvault Announces Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Financial Results
Commvault [Nasdaq: CVLT] reported strong fiscal 2025 Q1 results, with total revenue up 13% year-over-year to $224.7 million. The company saw significant growth in key areas:
- Total ARR grew 17% to $803 million
- Subscription revenue increased 28% to $124.1 million
- Subscription ARR rose 27% to $636 million
Commvault's financial outlook for Q2 FY2025 projects total revenues between $218-222 million and subscription revenue of $120-124 million. For the full FY2025, the company expects:
- Total revenues of $915-925 million
- 15% year-over-year ARR growth
- Subscription revenue of $522-527 million
- Free cash flow of at least $200 million
Commvault [Nasdaq: CVLT] ha riportato risultati solidi per il primo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025, con un fatturato totale in crescita del 13% rispetto all'anno precedente, arrivando a $224,7 milioni. L'azienda ha registrato una crescita significativa in aree chiave:
- Il totale dell'ARR è cresciuto del 17% a $803 milioni
- Il fatturato da abbonamenti è aumentato del 28% a $124,1 milioni
- L'ARR da abbonamenti è aumentato del 27% a $636 milioni
Le prospettive finanziarie di Commvault per il secondo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025 prevedono ricavi totali tra $218 e $222 milioni e un fatturato da abbonamenti di $120-124 milioni. Per l'intero anno fiscale 2025, l'azienda prevede:
- Ricavi totali di $915-925 milioni
- Una crescita dell'ARR del 15% anno su anno
- Un fatturato da abbonamenti tra $522-527 milioni
- Flusso di cassa libero di almeno $200 milioni
Commvault [Nasdaq: CVLT] reportó resultados sólidos para el primer trimestre del año fiscal 2025, con un ingreso total que aumentó un 13% en comparación con el año anterior, alcanzando los $224.7 millones. La compañía experimentó un crecimiento significativo en áreas clave:
- El ARR total creció un 17% a $803 millones
- Los ingresos por suscripción aumentaron un 28% a $124.1 millones
- El ARR por suscripción subió un 27% a $636 millones
Las proyecciones financieras de Commvault para el segundo trimestre del año fiscal 2025 indican ingresos totales entre $218-222 millones y un ingreso por suscripción de $120-124 millones. Para todo el año fiscal 2025, la compañía espera:
- Ingresos totales de $915-925 millones
- Un crecimiento del ARR del 15% en comparación con el año anterior
- Ingresos por suscripción entre $522-527 millones
- Flujo de caja libre de al menos $200 millones
Commvault [Nasdaq: CVLT]는 2025 회계 연도 1분기 강력한 실적을 보고하며 총 수익이 전년 대비 13% 증가한 $224.7 백만을 기록했습니다. 회사는 주요 분야에서 상당한 성장을 보였습니다:
- 총 ARR이 17% 증가해 $803 백만에 도달했습니다
- 구독 수익이 28% 증가하여 $124.1 백만이 되었습니다
- 구독 ARR은 27% 증가하여 $636 백만에 이르렀습니다
Commvault의 2025 회계 연도 2분기 재정 전망은 총 수익이 $218-222 백만, 구독 수익이 $120-124 백만 사이가 될 것으로 예측하고 있습니다. 2025 회계 연도 전체에 대해 회사는 다음을 예상합니다:
- 총 수익이 $915-925 백만
- 전년 대비 ARR 성장률이 15%
- 구독 수익 $522-527 백만
- 최소 $200 백만의 자유 현금 흐름
Commvault [Nasdaq: CVLT] a annoncé de solides résultats pour le premier trimestre de l'exercice 2025, avec des revenus totaux en hausse de 13 % par rapport à l'année précédente, atteignant 224,7 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a connu une croissance significative dans des domaines clés :
- Le revenu annuel récurrent total a augmenté de 17 % pour atteindre 803 millions de dollars
- Le revenu d'abonnement a augmenté de 28 % pour atteindre 124,1 millions de dollars
- Le revenu annuel récurrent d'abonnement a augmenté de 27 % pour atteindre 636 millions de dollars
Les prévisions financières de Commvault pour le deuxième trimestre de l'exercice 2025 projettent des revenus totaux compris entre 218 et 222 millions de dollars et des revenus d'abonnement de 120 à 124 millions de dollars. Pour l'ensemble de l'exercice 2025, l'entreprise prévoit :
- Des revenus totaux de 915 à 925 millions de dollars
- Une croissance de l'ARR de 15 % par rapport à l'année précédente
- Des revenus d'abonnement de 522 à 527 millions de dollars
- Un flux de trésorerie disponible d'au moins 200 millions de dollars
Commvault [Nasdaq: CVLT] hat solide Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 veröffentlicht, mit einem Gesamterlös, der im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 13% auf $224,7 Millionen gestiegen ist. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete ein signifikantes Wachstum in wichtigen Bereichen:
- Der gesamte ARR wuchs um 17% auf $803 Millionen
- Die Einnahmen aus Abonnements stiegen um 28% auf $124,1 Millionen
- Der Abonnement-ARR stieg um 27% auf $636 Millionen
Der finanzielle Ausblick von Commvault für das 2. Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 prognostiziert Gesamterlöse zwischen $218-222 Millionen und Abonnement-Einnahmen von $120-124 Millionen. Für das volle Geschäftsjahr 2025 erwartet das Unternehmen:
- Gesamterlöse von $915-925 Millionen
- Eine ARR-Wachstumsrate von 15% im Jahresvergleich
- Abonnement-Einnahmen von $522-527 Millionen
- Freier Cashflow von mindestens $200 Millionen
- Total revenue increased 13% year-over-year to $224.7 million
- Total ARR grew 17% to $803 million
- Subscription revenue rose 28% to $124.1 million
- Subscription ARR increased 27% to $636 million
- Operating cash flow was $44.7 million, with free cash flow of $43.8 million
- Company projects 15% year-over-year ARR growth for full FY2025
- Full FY2025 free cash flow expected to be at least $200 million
- Share repurchases of $51.4 million may impact cash reserves
Insights
Commvault's Q1 FY2025 results demonstrate robust growth and financial health, signaling positive momentum for the data management solutions provider. The 13% year-over-year revenue growth to
The subscription revenue growth of
Profitability metrics also paint a positive picture. The non-GAAP operating margin of
Looking ahead, the guidance for Q2 and full-year FY2025 suggests continued growth, with full-year revenue expected between
Overall, Commvault's financial performance and outlook appear strong, positioning the company well in the competitive data management and protection market. However, investors should monitor the broader economic environment and potential impacts on enterprise IT spending, which could affect Commvault's growth trajectory.
Commvault's impressive financial results underscore the growing importance of data resilience and recovery solutions in today's digital landscape. The company's focus on empowering customers to "regularly test their readiness and quickly recover their data and applications" is resonating strongly in a market increasingly concerned with cybersecurity threats and data integrity.
The
The strong ARR growth, particularly in subscriptions, indicates that Commvault is not only acquiring new customers but also expanding its footprint within existing accounts. This 'land and expand' strategy is important in the enterprise software market, where vendor lock-in and switching costs can be significant.
However, it's important to note that the data management and protection space is highly competitive, with players like Veeam, Rubrik and Cohesity also vying for market share. Commvault's ability to maintain its growth trajectory will depend on continued innovation in areas such as AI-driven data insights, multi-cloud data management and ransomware protection.
The emphasis on testing and rapid recovery in CEO Sanjay Mirchandani's statement suggests that Commvault is focusing on differentiating through robust disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities. This approach could be particularly appealing to enterprises grappling with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and stringent regulatory requirements around data protection and availability.
As organizations continue to generate and rely on vast amounts of data, Commvault's position as a leader in data resilience solutions bodes well for its future prospects, provided it can continue to innovate and adapt to evolving customer needs and technological shifts.
"The need for resilience is paramount and we are leading the charge," said Sanjay Mirchandani, Commvault's President and CEO. "Our ability to empower customers globally, to regularly test their readiness and quickly recover their data and applications is not only a differentiator, but enabled Commvault to start the fiscal year strong, generating
Notes are contained at the end of this Press Release.
Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Highlights -
- Total revenues were
, up$224.7 million 13% year over year - Total annualized recurring revenue ("ARR")1 grew to
, up$803 million 17% year over year - Subscription revenue was
, up$124.1 million 28% year over year - Subscription ARR1 grew to
, up$636 million 27% year over year - Income from operations (EBIT) was
, an operating margin of$18.4 million 8.2% - Non-GAAP EBIT2 was
, an operating margin of$48.3 million 21.5% - Operating cash flow was
, with free cash flow2 of$44.7 million $43.8 million - First quarter share repurchases were
, or approximately 471,000 shares of common stock$51.4 million
Financial Outlook for Second Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 20253 -
We are providing the following guidance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025:
- Total revenues are expected to be between
and$218 million $222 million - Subscription revenue is expected to be between
and$120 million $124 million - Non-GAAP operating margin2 is expected to be between
19% and20%
We are providing the following updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2025:
- Total revenues are expected to be between
and$915 million $925 million - Total ARR1 is expected to grow
15% year over year - Subscription revenue is expected to be between
and$522 million $527 million - Subscription ARR1 is expected to grow between
23% and25% year over year - Non-GAAP operating margin2 is expected to be between
20% and21% - Free cash flow2 is expected to be at least
$200 million
The above statements are based on the incorporation of actual first quarter results and current targets. These statements are forward looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions discussed in detail below. We do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
Conference Call Information
Commvault will host a conference call today, July 30, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss quarterly results. The live webcast and call dial-in numbers can be accessed by registering under the "Events" section of Commvault's website. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Revenue Overview
($ in thousands)
Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'24 | Q1'25 | |||||
Revenue Summary: | |||||||||
Subscription | $ 97,290 | $ 97,757 | $ 114,247 | $ 119,873 | $ 124,080 | ||||
Perpetual license | 13,155 | 14,388 | 14,874 | 15,196 | 13,736 | ||||
Customer support | 76,915 | 77,019 | 76,812 | 77,025 | 76,288 | ||||
Other services | 10,790 | 11,833 | 10,875 | 11,198 | 10,568 | ||||
Total revenues | $ 198,150 | $ 200,997 | $ 216,808 | $ 223,292 | $ 224,672 |
Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'24 | Q1'25 | |||||
Y/Y Growth: | |||||||||
Subscription | 11 % | 25 % | 31 % | 27 % | 28 % | ||||
Perpetual license | (26) % | (27) % | (25) % | (13) % | 4 % | ||||
Customer support | (5) % | (1) % | (1) % | — % | (1) % | ||||
Other services | (4) % | (1) % | 6 % | (20) % | (2) % | ||||
Total revenues | — % | 7 % | 11 % | 10 % | 13 % |
Constant Currency
($ in thousands)
The constant currency impact is calculated using the average foreign exchange rates from the prior year period and applying these rates to foreign-denominated revenues in the current corresponding period. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Subscription | Perpetual | Customer | Other | Total | |||||
Q1'24 Revenue As Reported (GAAP) | $ 97,290 | $ 13,155 | $ 76,915 | $ 10,790 | $ 198,150 | ||||
Q1'25 Revenue As Reported (GAAP) | $ 124,080 | $ 13,736 | $ 76,288 | $ 10,568 | $ 224,672 | ||||
% Change Y/Y (GAAP) | 28 % | 4 % | (1) % | (2) % | 13 % | ||||
Constant Currency Impact | $ 694 | $ 25 | $ 478 | $ (32) | $ 1,165 | ||||
% Change Y/Y Constant Currency | 28 % | 5 % | — % | (2) % | 14 % |
Revenues by Geography
($ in thousands)
Our
Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'24 | Q1'25 | ||||||||||
Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | Revenue | Y/Y | |||||
$ 122,124 | — % | $ 120,300 | 4 % | $ 125,052 | 16 % | $ 131,069 | 7 % | $ 138,725 | 14 % | |||||
International | 76,026 | 1 % | 80,697 | 12 % | 91,756 | 6 % | 92,223 | 14 % | 85,947 | 13 % | ||||
Total revenues | $ 198,150 | — % | $ 200,997 | 7 % | $ 216,808 | 11 % | $ 223,292 | 10 % | $ 224,672 | 13 % |
Total ARR and Subscription ARR1
($ in thousands)
Q1'24 | Q2'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'24 | Q1'25 | |||||
Total ARR1 | $ 686,028 | $ 711,462 | $ 752,480 | $ 769,946 | $ 802,709 | ||||
Subscription ARR1 | $ 499,580 | $ 529,590 | $ 571,125 | $ 596,667 | $ 635,910 |
Income from Operations (EBIT)
- Income from operations (EBIT) was
, an operating margin of$18.4 million 8.2% - Non-GAAP EBIT2 was
, an operating margin of$48.3 million 21.5%
GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Income2
- GAAP net income was
, or$18.5 million per diluted share$0.41 - Non-GAAP net income2 was
, or$38.4 million per diluted share$0.85
Cash Summary and Share Repurchases
- Cash flow from operations was
in the first quarter$44.7 million - As of June 30, 2024, ending cash and cash equivalents was approximately
$287.9 million - During the first quarter, Commvault repurchased
, or approximately 471,000 shares, of common stock at an average share price of approximately$51.4 million per share$109.06
Table I | |||
Commvault Systems, Inc. (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | |||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Revenues: | |||
Subscription | $ 124,080 | $ 97,290 | |
Perpetual license | 13,736 | 13,155 | |
Customer support | 76,288 | 76,915 | |
Other services | 10,568 | 10,790 | |
Total revenues | 224,672 | 198,150 | |
Cost of revenues: | |||
Subscription | 17,540 | 12,363 | |
Perpetual license | 337 | 412 | |
Customer support | 14,263 | 14,957 | |
Other services | 7,648 | 7,818 | |
Total cost of revenues | 39,788 | 35,550 | |
Gross margin | 184,884 | 162,600 | |
Operating expenses: | |||
Sales and marketing | 95,950 | 84,127 | |
Research and development | 33,104 | 31,431 | |
General and administrative | 30,795 | 26,959 | |
Restructuring | 4,679 | — | |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,928 | 1,603 | |
Total operating expenses | 166,456 | 144,120 | |
Income from operations | 18,428 | 18,480 | |
Interest income | 1,802 | 780 | |
Interest expense | (104) | (96) | |
Other income, net | 528 | 341 | |
Income before income taxes | 20,654 | 19,505 | |
Income tax expense | 2,127 | 6,876 | |
Net income | $ 18,527 | $ 12,629 | |
Net income per common share: | |||
Basic | $ 0.42 | $ 0.29 | |
Diluted | $ 0.41 | $ 0.28 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||
Basic | 43,678 | 44,057 | |
Diluted | 44,986 | 44,975 |
Table II | ||||
Commvault Systems, Inc. (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||
June 30, | March 31, | |||
2024 | 2024 | |||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 287,871 | $ 312,754 | ||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 203,176 | 222,683 | ||
Assets held for sale | 37,680 | 38,680 | ||
Other current assets | 22,385 | 21,009 | ||
Total current assets | 551,112 | 595,126 | ||
Deferred tax assets, net | 115,984 | 111,181 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 8,482 | 7,961 | ||
Operating lease assets | 10,922 | 10,545 | ||
Deferred commissions cost | 63,579 | 62,837 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 5,769 | 1,042 | ||
Goodwill | 150,072 | 127,780 | ||
Other assets | 29,012 | 27,441 | ||
Total assets | $ 934,932 | $ 943,913 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 427 | $ 299 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 94,313 | 117,244 | ||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 4,671 | 4,935 | ||
Deferred revenue | 347,130 | 362,450 | ||
Total current liabilities | 446,541 | 484,928 | ||
Deferred revenue, less current portion | 192,671 | 168,472 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 3,254 | 1,717 | ||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 7,081 | 7,155 | ||
Other liabilities | 3,576 | 3,556 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 281,809 | 278,085 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 934,932 | $ 943,913 |
Table III | |||
Commvault Systems, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Net income | $ 18,527 | $ 12,629 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,957 | 1,632 | |
Noncash stock-based compensation | 26,404 | 23,724 | |
Noncash change in fair value of equity securities | (70) | (341) | |
Noncash operating lease expense | 1,579 | 1,235 | |
Deferred income taxes | (4,794) | — | |
Amortization of deferred commissions cost | 7,458 | 6,319 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 19,681 | 28,057 | |
Operating lease liabilities | (2,302) | (1,163) | |
Other current assets and Other assets | (2,203) | (1,393) | |
Deferred commissions cost | (8,269) | (5,600) | |
Accounts payable | 129 | 178 | |
Accrued liabilities | (23,011) | (19,530) | |
Deferred revenue | 9,438 | (7,213) | |
Other liabilities | 168 | 503 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 44,692 | 39,037 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Purchase of property and equipment | (863) | (1,147) | |
Purchase of equity securities | (473) | (312) | |
Business combination, net of cash acquired | (21,000) | — | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (22,336) | (1,459) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Repurchase of common stock | (51,392) | (51,030) | |
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans | 5,340 | 1,201 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (46,052) | (49,829) | |
Effects of exchange rate — changes in cash | (1,187) | (938) | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (24,883) | (13,189) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 312,754 | 287,778 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 287,871 | $ 274,589 | |
Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities | |||
Issuance of common stock for business combination | $ 4,900 | $ — | |
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets | $ 1,968 | $ 1,029 |
Table IV | |||
Commvault Systems, Inc. (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | |||
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation: | |||
GAAP income from operations | $ 18,428 | $ 18,480 | |
Noncash stock-based compensation4 | 22,396 | 23,724 | |
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5 | 1,363 | 1,014 | |
Restructuring6 | 4,679 | — | |
Amortization of intangible assets7 | 573 | 314 | |
Litigation settlement8 | 675 | — | |
Business combination costs9 | 189 | — | |
Non-GAAP income from operations | $ 48,303 | $ 43,532 | |
GAAP net income | $ 18,527 | $ 12,629 | |
Noncash stock-based compensation4 | 22,396 | 23,724 | |
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5 | 1,363 | 1,014 | |
Restructuring6 | 4,679 | — | |
Amortization of intangible assets7 | 573 | 314 | |
Litigation settlement8 | 675 | — | |
Business combination costs9 | 189 | — | |
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment10 | (10,000) | (5,154) | |
Non-GAAP net income | $ 38,402 | $ 32,527 | |
GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ 0.41 | $ 0.28 | |
Noncash stock-based compensation4 | 0.50 | 0.53 | |
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5 | 0.03 | 0.02 | |
Restructuring6 | 0.10 | — | |
Amortization of intangible assets7 | 0.01 | 0.01 | |
Litigation settlement8 | 0.02 | — | |
Business combination costs9 | — | — | |
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment10 | (0.22) | (0.12) | |
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ 0.85 | $ 0.72 | |
GAAP diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 44,986 | 44,975 |
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation: | |||
GAAP cash provided by operating activities | $ 44,692 | $ 39,037 | |
Purchase of property and equipment | (863) | (1,147) | |
Non-GAAP free cash flow | $ 43,829 | $ 37,890 |
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT), non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP free cash flow, annualized recurring revenue (ARR) and subscription ARR. This financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Commvault believes these non-GAAP operating measures are useful to investors, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, in evaluating Commvault's ongoing operational performance. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided its revenues on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.
All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are included in this press release.
Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards. Commvault has also excluded restructuring costs, noncash amortization of intangible assets, litigation settlement, and business combination costs from its non-GAAP results. These expenses are further discussed in Table IV. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses.
Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.
There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature. Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault's operating results. In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault's employees' compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance. The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues, sales and marketing, research and development and general and administrative ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Cost of revenues | $ 1,581 | $ 1,690 | |
Sales and marketing | 9,486 | 9,704 | |
Research and development | 5,164 | 5,347 | |
General and administrative | 6,165 | 6,983 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 22,396 | $ 23,724 |
The table above excludes stock-based compensation expense related to the Company's restructuring activities described below in Note 6.
The components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures. Due to the limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures, Commvault's management assists investors by providing a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Commvault's management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS). In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporates a non-GAAP effective tax rate of
Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income. For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.
Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS.
Non-GAAP free cash flow. Commvault defines this non-GAAP financial measure as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Commvault considers non-GAAP free cash flow a useful metric for Commvault management and its investors in evaluating Commvault's ability to generate cash from its business operations. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP free cash flow.
Forward-looking non-GAAP measures. In this press release, Commvault presents certain forward-looking non-GAAP metrics. Commvault cannot provide a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP metric without unreasonable efforts, as certain financial information, the probable significance of which may be material, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated.
Notes
- Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) is defined as the annualized recurring value of all active contracts at the end of a reporting period. It includes the following contract types: subscription (including term license contracts, SaaS and utility software), maintenance contracts related to perpetual licenses, other extended maintenance contracts (enterprise support), and managed services. It excludes any element of the arrangement that is not expected to recur, primarily perpetual licenses and most professional services. Subscription ARR includes only term license contracts, SaaS and utility software arrangements. Contracts are annualized by dividing the total contract value by the number of days in the contract term, then multiplying by 365.
ARR should be viewed independently of GAAP revenue, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace those items. ARR is not a forecast of future revenue. Management believes that reviewing this metric, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the value of Commvault's recurring revenue streams presented on an annualized basis.
- A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in Financial Statement Table IV included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included under the heading "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
- Commvault does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional explanation.
- Represents noncash stock-based compensation charges associated with restricted stock units granted and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, exclusive of stock-based compensation expense related to Commvault's restructuring activities described below in Note 6.
- Represents additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards.
- These restructuring charges relate primarily to severance and related costs associated with headcount reductions and stock-based compensation related to modifications of existing unvested awards granted to certain employees impacted by the restructuring plan.
- Represents noncash amortization of intangible assets.
- During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we entered into a settlement agreement resulting in a payment of approximately
which resolved certain legal matters. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, approximately$1.5 million was recorded in general and administrative expenses and the remaining$0.7 million was incurred in a prior period that is not presented in the consolidated statements of operations.$0.8 million
- During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Commvault incurred costs related to the acquisition of Appranix, Inc., including legal, accounting and advisory services. Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to other periods.
- The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect Commvault's estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate of
24% for fiscal 2025, and27% for fiscal 2024. Beginning in fiscal 2025, Commvault lowered its estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate from27% to24% . Commvault believes that a24% rate more closely aligns with its effective tax rate expectations over the next few years.
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