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Twilio Inc (TWLO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amidst Margin Challenges

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  • Revenue: $1.172 billion, up 12% year-over-year.

  • Communications Revenue: $1.097 billion, up 13% year-over-year.

  • Segment Revenue: $76 million, up 1% year-over-year.

  • Non-GAAP Gross Profit: $602 million, up 6% year-over-year.

  • Non-GAAP Gross Margin: 51.3%, down 270 basis points year-over-year.

  • Non-GAAP Income from Operations: $213 million, up 34% year-over-year.

  • Non-GAAP Operating Margin: 18.2%, up 300 basis points year-over-year.

  • Free Cash Flow: $178 million.

  • Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate: 107% overall; 180% for Communications; 94% for Segment.

  • Stock-Based Compensation: 11.9% of revenue, down 330 basis points year-over-year.

  • Share Repurchase: $130 million repurchased in Q1; $90 million additional repurchases in April.

  • Q2 Revenue Guidance: $1.18 billion to $1.19 billion, representing 9% to 10% year-over-year growth.

  • Full Year 2025 Organic Revenue Growth Guidance: 7.5% to 8.5%.

  • Q2 Non-GAAP Income from Operations Guidance: $195 million to $205 million.

  • Full Year Non-GAAP Income from Operations Guidance: $850 million to $875 million.

  • Full Year Free Cash Flow Guidance: $850 million to $875 million.

Release Date: May 01, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Twilio Inc (NYSE:TWLO) reported a strong Q1 2025 with $1.172 billion in revenue, marking a 12% increase year-over-year.

  • The company achieved its third consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth and year-over-year growth acceleration.

  • Twilio Inc (NYSE:TWLO) delivered a record non-GAAP income from operations of $213 million, up 34% year-over-year.

  • The company generated $178 million in free cash flow despite a significant payout related to its annual cash bonus program.

  • Twilio Inc (NYSE:TWLO) saw strong growth in messaging both in the US and internationally, contributing to the overall revenue increase.

Negative Points

  • The non-GAAP gross margin declined to 51.3%, down 270 basis points year-over-year, primarily due to nonrecurring hosting credits and a higher mix of international messaging revenue.

  • The dollar-based net expansion rate for the Segment was 94%, indicating slower growth compared to other areas.

  • Stock-based compensation as a percentage of revenue was 11.9%, which, although reduced, still represents a significant portion of expenses.

  • The company is taking a cautious approach to its outlook due to rising macroeconomic uncertainties, which could impact future performance.

  • Twilio Inc (NYSE:TWLO) experienced a sequential decline in gross margin driven by the acceleration in international messaging, affecting overall profitability.