NYSE$CWAN

Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Clearwater Analytics reported strong growth in Q4 2024, with record revenue and net income driven by strategic expansion and operational efficiency.

Clearwater Analytics achieved record revenue of $126.5 million in Q4 2024, marking a 27.7% YoY growth. Net income surged to $420.3 million, largely influenced by a one-time tax benefit. Adjusted EBITDA reached $41.7 million, reflecting a 39% YoY increase. The company also reported a net revenue retention rate of 116%, underscoring its strong client engagement and expansion efforts.

  • Q4 2024 revenue increased by 27.7% YoY to $126.5 million.
  • Net income surged to $420.3 million, driven by a one-time tax benefit.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 39% YoY to $41.7 million.
  • Net revenue retention rate reached 116%, reflecting strong client retention and expansion.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$127M

Previous: $99M+27.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.13

Previous: $0.10+30.0%
Annualized Recurring Revenue

$475M

Previous: $379M+25.3%
Adjusted EBITDA

$41.7M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

33.0%

No prior period
Non-GAAP Net Income

$33.9M

No prior period
GAAP Gross Margin

73.5%

No prior period
Non-GAAP Gross Margin

78.8%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$822K

Previous: -$1.56M+47.4%
Net Income

$420M

Previous: -$3.45M+12293.2%
Operating Income

$1.22M

Previous: $2.59M-52.9%
Gross Profit

$92.9M

Previous: $70.7M+31.4%
R&D Expense

$40.7M

Previous: $33.5M+21.7%

Revenue & EPS history

Clearwater · Revenue · Quarterly

$127M

Q4 2024+27.8%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Clearwater projects steady growth in Q1 and FY 2025, with revenue expected at $125 million in Q1 and between $535.5 million and $542 million for the full year. Adjusted EBITDA margins are expected to remain strong at ~33% in Q1 and ~34% for FY 2025.

Tailwinds

  • Q1 2025 revenue guidance set at $125 million, reflecting ~22% YoY growth.
  • Full-year 2025 revenue expected between $535.5 million and $542 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA projected at $41.5 million in Q1 2025, maintaining a ~33% margin.
  • Strong demand in North America and international markets, particularly in Europe and Asia.
  • The announced acquisition of Enfusion is expected to drive future revenue synergies.

Headwinds

  • Q1 2025 revenue guidance indicates a slight sequential decline from Q4 2024.
  • Cash flows impacted by one-time settlement payments, leading to negative free cash flow in Q4 2024.
  • High equity-based compensation costs remain a factor in expense management.
  • Market uncertainties and macroeconomic conditions could affect future growth.
  • Integration risks associated with the Enfusion acquisition may present short-term operational challenges.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 17 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+1.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+4.6%

Avg return

30 days after

67%

12 / 18 earnings

Positive

+21.6%

Q3 2024

Best reaction

-13.8%

Q4 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.2%+0.1%+0.3%
Q4 2025+0.8%+0.2%+1.3%
Q3 2025-8.3%+6.3%+25.4%
Q1 2025+0.7%+0.5%+1.6%
Q4 2024+10.7%+13.2%-2.0%
Q3 2024+21.6%+15.1%+10.3%
Q2 2024+18.7%+16.3%+25.1%
Q1 2024+8.9%+10.7%+20.3%
Q4 2023-13.8%-12.2%-11.5%
Q3 2023+2.9%+0.4%+9.3%
Q2 2023+2.2%-2.0%+6.0%
Q1 2023-2.6%+1.2%+7.6%
Q4 2022-7.4%-5.7%-21.7%
Q3 2022+8.9%+10.2%+19.3%
Q2 2022+1.5%+13.4%+14.9%
Q1 2022-5.1%-6.9%-23.3%
Q4 2021-10.6%-11.0%+5.5%
Q3 2021+4.9%-4.5%-5.5%
Q2 2021
Q1 2021
Q4 2020
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020

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