NYSE$SEMR

Semrush Holdings Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Semrush's Q1 2024 financial performance was marked by revenue growth, increased profitability, and advancements in their platform.

Semrush reported a strong start to 2024 with a 21% year-over-year increase in both revenue and ARR. The company exceeded profitability guidance, driven by new customer additions and expansion of average revenue per customer.

  • Revenue increased by 21% year-over-year to $85.8 million.
  • ARR grew by 21% year-over-year to $354.2 million.
  • Operating income was $1.5 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's operating loss of $10.8 million.
  • Free cash flow was $12.0 million, representing a 14.0% free cash flow margin.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$85.8M

Previous: $70.9M+21.1%
EPS

$0.01

Previous: -$0.07+114.3%
Capital Expenditures

-$759K

Previous: -$268K-183.2%
Free Cash Flow

$14M

Previous: -$3.88M+461.6%
Net Income

$2.14M

Previous: -$9.86M+121.7%
Operating Income

$1.47M

Previous: -$10.8M+113.6%
Gross Profit

$71.2M

Previous: $58.2M+22.2%
R&D Expense

$17.3M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$5.12M

Previous: $2.8M+82.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Semrush · Revenue · Quarterly

$85.8M

Q1 2024+21.1%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 11 of 16 quarters(69%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Semrush raised its full year 2024 guidance, expressing confidence in their ability to grow and scale the business.

Tailwinds

  • Second quarter revenue is expected to be in the range of $89.1 to $90.1 million, representing approximately 20% year-over-year growth at the mid-point.
  • Second quarter non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately 11.0%.
  • Full year revenue is expected to be in the range of $366 to $369 million, representing growth of 19% to 20% year-over-year.
  • Full year non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be between 10.5% and 11.5%.
  • Full year free cash flow margin is expected to be approximately 8.0%.

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 Q1 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

-3.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.4%

Avg return

30 days after

20%

5 / 25 earnings

Positive

+16.9%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-21.3%

Q4 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2025+1.0%+1.1%+1.3%
Q3 2025+6.1%+3.8%+67.2%
Q2 2025-20.7%-22.7%-16.6%
Q1 2025-2.2%+6.1%+1.2%
Q4 2024-21.3%-26.8%-36.6%
Q3 2024-3.9%+1.4%+2.4%
Q2 2024-1.3%+2.3%-0.5%
Q1 2024+16.9%+21.8%+24.3%
Q4 2023-13.3%-9.2%+4.9%
Q3 2023-5.3%+2.7%+38.2%
Q2 2023+2.8%-4.0%-9.3%
Q1 2023-14.0%-12.8%-21.7%
Q4 2022+11.2%+9.7%+26.9%
Q3 2022-16.4%-22.7%-28.9%
Q2 2022-3.3%+4.2%-10.4%
Q1 2022-4.4%+3.8%+23.6%
Q4 2019-1.7%-0.9%-3.1%
Q4 2021-4.6%-20.0%-15.4%
Q3 2020-1.5%-5.9%-24.4%
Q3 2021-4.8%+3.8%-21.8%
Q2 2020-2.3%+3.9%+33.3%
Q2 2021-3.3%+7.2%+28.8%
Q1 2021-2.1%+1.2%-1.4%
Q4 2020-2.1%+1.2%-1.4%
Q1 2020-2.1%+1.2%-1.4%

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