NASDAQ$DOCU

DocuSign Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

DocuSign's first quarter results reflected a solid start to the year, with traction on their strategic objectives.

DocuSign announced its Q1 fiscal year 2024 results, showcasing a 12% year-over-year increase in total revenue, reaching $661.4 million. Subscription revenue also grew by 12% to $639.3 million. The company's billings increased by 10% year-over-year, amounting to $674.8 million. GAAP net income per share was $0.00, while non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.72.

  • Total revenue was $661.4 million, up 12% year-over-year.
  • Subscription revenue reached $639.3 million, a 12% increase year-over-year.
  • Billings totaled $674.8 million, reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.72, compared to $0.38 in the same period last year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$661M

Previous: $589M+12.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.72

Previous: $0.38+89.5%
Total Billings

$675M

Previous: $614M+10.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$19.1M

Previous: -$21.7M+12.2%
Free Cash Flow

-$18.5M

Previous: -$49.1M+62.3%
Net Income

$539K

Previous: -$27.4M+102.0%
Operating Income

-$4.65M

Previous: -$19.2M+75.8%
Gross Profit

$525M

Previous: $456M+15.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$940M

Previous: $638M+47.4%
Total Assets

$3.13B

Previous: $2.57B+21.6%

Revenue & EPS history

DocuSign · Revenue · Quarterly

$661M

Q1 2024+12.3%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 14 of 15 quarters(93%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

DocuSign · $661M total across 2 segments · Q1 2024

  • Subscription
    $639M+12.3%
  • Professional Services
    $22.1M+13.6%

Forward guidance

The company expects total revenue between $675 million and $679 million for the quarter ending July 31, 2023. They also anticipate subscription revenue between $658 million and $662 million, and billings between $646 million and $656 million.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenue is expected to be between $675 million and $679 million.
  • Subscription revenue is projected to be between $658 million and $662 million.
  • Billings are anticipated to be between $646 million and $656 million.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin is forecasted to be between 81% and 82%.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be between 24% and 25%.

Headwinds

  • Stock-based compensation expense cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted at this time.
  • Global macro-economic conditions, including inflation and market volatility, could impact financial results.
  • The company's ability to compete effectively in an evolving market is subject to uncertainty.
  • Data breaches or cyberattacks could negatively affect technology systems.
  • Failure to manage growth and future expenses may impact profitability.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

-0.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.1%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

16 / 33 earnings

Positive

+27.4%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-41.5%

Q3 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2027-7.3%-11.3%
Q4 2026+1.8%+2.6%-3.8%
Q3 2026-7.7%-3.2%-8.8%
Q2 2026+4.7%+3.4%-8.5%
Q1 2026+0.0%+1.4%+2.3%
Q4 2025+14.8%+14.6%-0.5%
Q3 2025+27.4%+14.1%+7.4%
Q2 2025+3.1%-5.0%+11.2%
Q1 2025-2.8%-2.7%+1.7%
Q4 2024+6.7%+11.5%+13.3%
Q3 2024+5.0%+18.2%+15.4%
Q2 2024-4.9%-12.1%-20.2%
Q1 2024-0.3%-3.4%-13.1%
Q4 2023-24.3%-15.5%-14.0%
Q3 2023+16.8%+37.9%+29.6%
Q2 2023+16.1%+10.5%-13.3%
Q1 2023-26.8%-36.4%-26.2%
Q4 2022-23.5%-21.8%+4.0%
Q3 2022-41.5%-39.9%-34.0%
Q2 2022+4.3%-1.9%-13.3%
Q1 2022+16.3%+20.8%+39.0%
Q4 2021-1.1%-0.7%+0.1%
Q3 2021+11.7%+7.9%+2.1%
Q2 2021-18.4%-22.5%-17.7%
Q1 2021-5.3%-3.8%+29.5%
Q4 2020+3.1%-5.4%+20.8%
Q3 2020+8.0%+4.0%+7.9%
Q2 2020+20.1%+27.9%+33.2%
Q1 2020-9.7%-10.2%-2.2%
Q4 2019-2.1%-1.7%-4.2%
Q3 2019-4.4%+0.5%-1.4%
Q2 2019-10.8%-16.8%-30.2%
Q1 2019+1.0%+7.8%-4.2%
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017

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