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RingCentral Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

RingCentral reported strong fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2024 results, exceeding guidance for revenue and operating margin, achieving record cash flow, and promoting Kira Makagon to President and COO.

RingCentral delivered a strong fourth quarter, with total revenue reaching $615 million, an 8% year-over-year increase. The company achieved GAAP operating profitability for the first time in 2024 and reported record cash flow, driven by disciplined spending and reduced stock-based compensation. New AI-powered products, including RingCentral AI Receptionist (AIR), are gaining traction, contributing to growth and expanding the multi-product portfolio.

  • Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $615 million, an 8% increase year-over-year.
  • GAAP operating income for Q4 2024 was $16 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $45 million in the prior year.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities for Q4 2024 was $133 million, up from $114 million in Q4 2023.
  • RingCentral's new AI-powered products exceeded $50 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$615M

Previous: $571M+7.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.98

Previous: $0.86+14.0%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin

21.3%

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$153M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

24.9%

No prior period
Free Cash Flow Margin

18.2%

No prior period
GAAP Operating Margin

2.5%

No prior period
Net Cash from Operating Activities

$133M

No prior period
Net Cash from Operating Activities Margin

21.6%

No prior period
Net Income

-$7.19M

Previous: -$47.2M+84.8%
Operating Income

$15.6M

Previous: -$34.6M+145.2%
Gross Profit

$436M

Previous: $438M-0.5%

Revenue & EPS history

RingCentral · Revenue · Quarterly

$615M

Q4 2024+7.7%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

RingCentral · $531M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023

  • Subscriptions Revenue
    $531M+9.9%

Forward guidance

For the full year 2025, RingCentral anticipates total revenue growth of 4% to 6% year-over-year and expects to generate almost $600 million in operating cash flow. Non-GAAP operating margin is projected to be approximately 22.5%.

Tailwinds

  • FY 2025 total revenue growth range of 4% to 6% year-over-year.
  • FY 2025 Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 22.5%, up approximately 150 basis points year over year.
  • FY 2025 free cash flow of approximately $500 million to $510 million, representing approximately 25% growth at the midpoint.
  • Q1 2025 subscriptions revenue growth range of 5% to 6% year-over-year.
  • Q1 2025 Non-GAAP operating margin of 21.0% to 21.5%.

Headwinds

  • GAAP operating margin for Q1 2025 is projected to be lower, ranging from 0.6% to 1.7%.
  • Share-based compensation for FY 2025 is expected to be $300 million to $310 million.
  • Amortization of acquired intangibles for FY 2025 is projected at $135 million.
  • Restructuring costs for FY 2025 are projected at $6 million.
  • The company does not provide GAAP EPS guidance due to inherent uncertainties in forecasting certain reconciling items.

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

Historical avgQ4 2024

+3.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.2%

Avg return

30 days after

68%

34 / 50 earnings

Positive

+34.4%

Q4 2025

Best reaction

-17.7%

Q2 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.8%-14.7%-6.8%
Q4 2025+34.4%+17.3%+28.0%
Q3 2025-8.1%-10.1%-2.2%
Q1 2025+3.8%+4.5%+2.0%
Q4 2024-5.9%-6.7%-12.6%
Q3 2024+1.3%-3.3%+9.4%
Q2 2024+0.6%-3.6%-4.9%
Q1 2024+13.4%+16.8%+15.0%
Q4 2023+3.2%+1.6%+17.8%
Q3 2023+2.4%-2.7%+11.2%
Q2 2023-17.7%-21.1%-15.0%
Q1 2023+13.5%+2.7%+25.4%
Q4 2022-17.5%-17.8%-33.1%
Q3 2022+22.5%+28.3%+21.4%
Q2 2022+8.9%-2.0%-12.3%
Q1 2022-10.4%-9.3%-18.1%
Q4 2021-15.5%-13.1%-16.6%
Q3 2021+22.0%+19.7%-19.3%
Q2 2021-4.0%-8.5%-5.5%
Q1 2021-7.6%-18.3%-21.1%
Q4 2020-5.2%-3.6%-28.7%
Q3 2020-5.9%+0.9%+15.2%
Q2 2020+1.9%-7.3%+3.8%
Q1 2020+10.9%+17.4%+8.0%
Q4 2019+9.4%+16.8%-3.9%
Q3 2019+0.0%+4.9%+1.9%
Q2 2019+10.0%+10.1%+10.9%
Q1 2019-1.1%+2.7%+0.2%
Q4 2018+5.0%+3.7%+4.8%
Q3 2018-1.5%+8.7%+4.4%
Q2 2018+9.4%+10.1%+16.4%
Q1 2018+7.7%+4.3%+4.5%
Q4 2017+9.8%+21.2%+30.7%
Q3 2017+7.3%+3.8%+9.0%
Q2 2017-2.7%-1.1%+19.3%
Q1 2017+0.8%+5.8%+14.7%
Q4 2016+1.7%+7.2%+15.3%
Q3 2016-6.7%-12.6%-1.1%
Q2 2016+5.5%+1.1%-1.7%
Q1 2016+7.1%
Q4 2015-10.2%
Q3 2015+15.6%
Q2 2015+12.1%
Q1 2015+6.3%
Q4 2014+8.3%
Q3 2014+0.2%
Q2 2014+18.0%
Q1 2014+7.4%
Q4 2013+14.9%
Q3 2013-0.1%
Q1 2013
Q4 2012
Q3 2012

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