NASDAQ$DBX
Dropbox Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Dropbox reported steady revenue growth and an increase in non-GAAP earnings, despite a decline in GAAP net income due to restructuring costs.
Dropbox's Q4 FY24 revenue reached $643.6 million, reflecting a 1.4% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP EPS improved to $0.73 from $0.50 in the prior year, while GAAP EPS declined to $0.34 due to restructuring-related expenses. The company reported an operating margin of 13.7% (GAAP) and 36.9% (non-GAAP). Free cash flow remained strong at $210.5 million, supported by disciplined financial management.
- Revenue increased 1.4% year-over-year to $643.6 million.
- GAAP net income declined to $102.8 million due to restructuring expenses.
- Non-GAAP net income improved to $222.6 million, with an EPS of $0.73.
- Free cash flow remained strong at $210.5 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Dropbox · Revenue · Quarterly
$644M
Forward guidance
Dropbox expects to continue investing in AI-powered solutions while maintaining a disciplined approach to cost management.
Tailwinds
- Focus on AI-powered product Dash for Business is gaining traction.
- Ongoing cost optimizations expected to enhance profitability.
- Growing demand for cloud storage and collaboration solutions.
- Share repurchase program supports shareholder value.
- Strong free cash flow position allows continued investment in growth initiatives.
Headwinds
- Impact of foreign exchange rates may pressure revenue growth.
- Ongoing restructuring expenses could weigh on short-term profitability.
- Competitive landscape in cloud storage remains challenging.
- Macroeconomic uncertainties could affect enterprise spending.
- Paying user growth remains relatively modest.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-1.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.7%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.4%
Avg return
30 days after
38%
12 / 32 earnings
Positive
+22.5%
Q4 2019
Best reaction
-22.6%
Q4 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +15.2% | +4.5% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.7% | -1.2% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.6% | +7.6% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.7% | -0.3% | -0.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -16.2% | -16.6% | -16.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.1% | +0.1% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.5% | +3.7% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.8% | +3.0% | -8.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -22.6% | -25.2% | -26.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.6% | -1.0% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +6.3% | +7.5% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.2% | +6.6% | +19.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -12.2% | -11.9% | -17.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.5% | +4.4% | +12.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.8% | +1.4% | -10.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.6% | -7.8% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -7.6% | -13.3% | -7.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -9.5% | -7.1% | -22.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.5% | +3.0% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.6% | +2.8% | +14.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.7% | -3.8% | +11.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.2% | -0.4% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | -10.9% | -15.3% | -14.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.5% | +8.8% | +8.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +22.5% | +12.7% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.7% | -8.0% | -11.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.9% | -11.5% | -8.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.7% | -6.3% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -8.0% | -4.5% | -14.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.2% | -5.4% | -14.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.6% | -8.2% | -15.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.4% | -5.9% | -4.6% | |
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| Q4 2016 | — | — | — | |
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