NASDAQ$FRSH

Freshworks Inc · Q4 2022 earnings

Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Freshworks' Q4 2022 financial results showcased revenue growth and improved cash flow amidst macroeconomic uncertainty.

Freshworks reported a 26% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 2022, reaching $133.2 million. The company's focus on product innovation and business expansion drove revenue growth and improved cash flow, with $7.2 million in net cash from operating activities and $4 million in free cash flow during the quarter.

  • Total revenue was $133.2 million, representing 26% growth compared to Q4 2021.
  • GAAP loss from operations was $(60.6) million, compared to $(56.4) million in Q4 2021.
  • Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.01, compared to $(0.06) in Q4 2021.
  • Free cash flow was $4.0 million, compared to $2.8 million in Q4 2021.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$133M

Previous: $105M+26.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.01

Previous: -$0.06+116.7%
Customers >$5k ARR

17.7K

Previous: 14.8K+19.6%
Net Dollar Retention Rate

108.0%

Previous: 114.0%-5.3%
Capital Expenditures

$1.84M

Previous: $1.51M+22.0%
Free Cash Flow

$4M

Previous: $2.8M+42.9%
Net Income

-$55.5M

Previous: -$74.7M+25.8%
Operating Income

-$60.6M

Previous: -$56.4M-7.5%
Gross Profit

$108M

Previous: $85.1M+27.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$304M

Previous: $748M-59.3%
Total Assets

$1.38B

Previous: $1.48B-6.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$57M

Previous: $49.2M+16.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Freshworks · Revenue · Quarterly

$133M

Q4 2022+26.3%vs Q4 2021
Beat estimate in 13 of 16 quarters(81%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Freshworks provided estimates for Q1 and Full Year 2023 based on current market conditions and expectations, with revenue growth rates adjusted for constant currency.

Tailwinds

  • Q1 2023 Revenue is expected to be $133.0 - $135.0 million.
  • Q1 2023 Year-over-year growth of 16% - 18%.
  • Q1 2023 Year-over-year growth adjusting for constant currency of 19% - 21%.
  • Full Year 2023 Revenue is expected to be $575.0 - $590.0 million.
  • Full Year 2023 Non-GAAP loss from operations ($14.0) - ($6.0) million.

Headwinds

  • Q1 2023 Non-GAAP loss from operations is expected to be ($9.0) - ($7.0) million.
  • Q1 2023 Non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be ($0.03) - ($0.01).
  • Full Year 2023 Year-over-year growth of 15% - 18%.
  • Full Year 2023 Year-over-year growth adjusting for constant currency of 16% - 19%.
  • Full Year 2023 Non-GAAP net loss per share is expected to be ($0.01) - $0.03.

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 Q4 2022

Historical avgQ4 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%
Q2 2020———
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Q1 2019———
Q4 2018———
Q3 2018———
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Q4 2017———
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Q1 2017———
Q4 2016———
Q3 2016———
Q2 2016———
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Q4 2015———
Q3 2015———
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Q1 2015———
Q4 2014———
Q3 2014———
Q2 2014———

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