NASDAQ$FRSH

Freshworks Inc · Q3 2022 earnings

Q3 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Freshworks' Q3 2022 earnings showcased strong revenue growth and improved operating efficiency.

Freshworks reported a strong third quarter with revenue reaching $128.8 million, a 33% increase year-over-year (37% adjusting for constant currency). The company demonstrated improved operating efficiency with a reduced GAAP loss from operations. Key metrics included a 19% increase in customers contributing more than $5,000 in ARR and a net dollar retention rate of 107%.

  • Total revenue was $128.8 million, up 33% year-over-year (37% adjusting for constant currency).
  • GAAP loss from operations improved to $(58.3) million, compared to $(140.3) million in Q3 2021.
  • Customers contributing more than $5,000 in ARR increased by 19% year-over-year.
  • Net dollar retention rate was 107%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$129M

Previous: $96.6M+33.3%
EPS (adj)

-$0.01

Previous: -$0.04+75.0%
Customers >$5k ARR

16.7K

Previous: 14.1K+18.7%
Net Dollar Retention Rate

107.0%

Previous: 117.0%-8.5%
Capital Expenditures

-$5.29M

Previous: -$4.06M-30.4%
Free Cash Flow

-$63.1M

Previous: -$111M+43.4%
Net Income

-$57.8M

Previous: -$107M+46.1%
Operating Income

-$58.3M

Previous: -$140M+58.4%
Gross Profit

$105M

Previous: $74.4M+40.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$432M

Previous: $1.18B-63.4%
Total Assets

$1.36B

Previous: $1.49B-8.4%
Stock-Based Comp

$53.9M

Previous: $124M-56.6%

Revenue & EPS history

Freshworks · Revenue · Quarterly

$129M

Q3 2022+33.3%vs Q3 2021
Beat estimate in 13 of 16 quarters(81%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Freshworks provided estimates for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 based on current market conditions and expectations, with revenue growth rates adjusted for constant currency.

Tailwinds

  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Revenue: $129.2 - $131.2 million (27%-28% growth adjusting for constant currency)
  • Full Year 2022 Revenue: $494.0 - $496.0 million (36%-37% growth adjusting for constant currency)
  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations: ($10.5) - ($8.5) million
  • Full Year 2022 Non-GAAP loss from operations: ($30.0) - ($28.0) million
  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP net loss per share: ($0.05) - ($0.03)

Headwinds

  • Full Year 2022 Non-GAAP net loss per share: ($0.13) - ($0.11)
  • Estimates are subject to cautionary factors referenced in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section.
  • Revenue and non-GAAP loss from operations are based on exchange rates as of October 28, 2022.
  • Estimates have not been reconciled for non-GAAP loss from operations to GAAP loss from operations or non-GAAP net loss per share to GAAP net loss per share due to uncertainty of future expenses.
  • Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

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 Q3 2022

Historical avgQ3 2022

-1.6%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.6%

Avg return

5 days after

-4.6%

Avg return

30 days after

35%

8 / 23 earnings

Positive

+35.2%

Q3 2024

Best reaction

-21.6%

Q4 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2025———
Q1 2026-0.5%-6.4%+2.9%
Q4 2025-16.4%-17.1%-6.9%
Q3 2025-2.1%+5.2%+16.1%
Q1 2025+3.0%+1.1%+6.5%
Q4 2024-0.3%-4.5%-16.7%
Q3 2024+35.2%+32.7%+33.5%
Q2 2024-6.1%-12.3%-11.9%
Q1 2024-17.8%-20.8%-27.8%
Q4 2023-2.4%+0.2%-14.4%
Q3 2023-0.4%+7.8%+13.6%
Q2 2023+15.8%+12.1%+17.2%
Q1 2023-2.9%-1.1%+16.6%
Q4 2022+4.1%-2.8%-10.1%
Q3 2022-9.9%-9.3%+11.8%
Q2 2021+3.2%+6.8%-13.6%
Q2 2022+12.2%+13.7%-0.7%
Q1 2021-12.0%-15.6%-3.9%
Q1 2022-7.1%-12.9%-10.3%
Q4 2019-5.2%-1.5%+8.1%
Q4 2021-21.6%-5.7%-26.7%
Q3 2020+2.9%-4.1%-28.1%
Q4 2020+2.9%-4.1%-28.1%
Q3 2021-10.7%-20.6%-33.0%
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Q1 2019———
Q4 2018———
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Q4 2014———
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Q2 2014———

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