Commvault Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results
TINTON FALLS, N.J., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault (Nasdaq: CVLT) today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2024.
"Keeping customers resilient and their businesses continuous has never been more critical than it is today," said Sanjay Mirchandani, President and CEO. "Our strong execution and increasing demand for our innovative Commvault Cloud platform has not only resulted in our fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, but it has given us the confidence to once again raise our outlook for the full fiscal year."
Notes are contained at the end of this Press Release.
Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Highlights -
-- Total revenues were $233.3 million, up 16% year over year
-- Total annualized recurring revenue (ARR)(1) grew to $853 million, up 20%
year over year
-- Subscription revenue was $134.0 million, up 37% year over year
-- Subscription ARR(1) grew to $687 million, up 30% year over year
-- Income from operations (EBIT) was $15.0 million, an operating margin of
6.4%
-- Non-GAAP EBIT(2) was $47.7 million, an operating margin of 20.5%
-- Operating cash flow was $55.6 million, with free cash flow(2) of $53.7
million
-- Second quarter share repurchases were $51.9 million, or approximately
363,000 shares of common stock
Financial Outlook for Third Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025(3) -
We are providing the following guidance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025:
-- Total revenues are expected to be between $243 million and $247 million
-- Subscription revenue is expected to be between $143 million and $147
million
-- Non-GAAP operating margin(2) is expected to be between 20% and 21%
We are providing the following updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2025:
-- Total revenues are expected to be between $952 million and $957 million
-- Total ARR(1) is expected to grow 18% year over year
-- Subscription revenue is expected to be between $552 million and $557
million
-- Subscription ARR(1) is expected to grow between 26% and 28% year over
year
-- Non-GAAP operating margin(2) is expected to be between 20% and 21%
-- Free cash flow(2) is expected to be at least $200 million
The above statements are based on the incorporation of actual second quarter results, current targets and the acquisition of Clumio, Inc. which closed on October 1, 2024. These statements are forward looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions discussed in detail below. We do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
Conference Call Information
Commvault will host a conference call today, October 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss quarterly results. The live webcast and call dial-in numbers can be accessed by registering under the "News & Events" section of Commvault's website at ir.commvault.com under the "Investor Events" heading. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere--at the lowest TCO.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Revenue Overview
($ in thousands)
Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25
Revenue Summary:
Subscription $97,757 $114,247 $119,873 $124,080 $134,038
Perpetual license 14,388 14,874 15,196 13,736 10,522
Customer support 77,019 76,812 77,025 76,288 77,688
Other services 11,833 10,875 11,198 10,568 11,030
Total revenues $200,997 $216,808 $223,292 $224,672 $233,278
Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25
Y/Y Growth:
Subscription 25 % 31 % 27 % 28 % 37 %
Perpetual license (27) % (25) % (13) % 4 % (27) %
Customer support (1) % (1) % - % (1) % 1 %
Other services (1) % 6 % (20) % (2) % (7) %
Total revenues 7 % 11 % 10 % 13 % 16 %
Constant Currency
($ in thousands)
The constant currency impact is calculated using the average foreign exchange rates from the prior year period and applying these rates to foreign-denominated revenues in the current corresponding period. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Subscription Perpetual Customer Other Total
license support services
Q2'24 Revenue as Reported (GAAP) $97,757 $14,388 $77,019 $11,833 $200,997
Q2'25 Revenue as Reported (GAAP) $134,038 $10,522 $77,688 $11,030 $233,278
% Change Y/Y (GAAP) 37 % (27) % 1 % (7) % 16 %
Constant Currency Impact $(924) $(112) $(408) $(307) $(1,751)
% Change Y/Y Constant Currency 36 % (28) % - % (9) % 15 %
Revenues by Geography
($ in thousands)
Our Americas region includes the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Our International region primarily includes Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and China.
Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25
Revenue Y/Y Revenue Y/Y Revenue Y/Y Revenue Y/Y Revenue Y/Y
Growth Growth Growth Growth Growth
Americas $120,300 4 % $125,052 16 % $131,069 7 % $138,725 14 % $144,408 20 %
International 80,697 12 % 91,756 6 % 92,223 14 % 85,947 13 % 88,870 10 %
Total revenues $200,997 7 % $216,808 11 % $223,292 10 % $224,672 13 % $233,278 16 %
Total ARR and Subscription ARR(1
)($ in thousands)
Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25
Total ARR(1) $711,462 $752,480 $769,946 $802,709 $853,265
Subscription ARR(1) $529,590 $571,125 $596,667 $635,910 $687,050
Income from Operations (EBIT)
-- Income from operations (EBIT) was $15.0 million, an operating margin of
6.4%
-- Non-GAAP EBIT(2) was $47.7 million, an operating margin of 20.5%
GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Income(2)
-- GAAP net income was $15.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share
-- Non-GAAP net income(2) was $37.6 million, or $0.83 per diluted share
Cash Summary and Share Repurchases
-- Cash flow from operations was $55.6 million in the second quarter
-- As of September 30, 2024, ending cash and cash equivalents was
approximately $303.1 million
-- During the second quarter, Commvault repurchased $51.9 million, or
approximately 363,000 shares, of common stock at an average share price
of approximately $143.09 per share
Table I
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September Six Months Ended September
30, 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenues:
Subscription $134,038 $97,757 $258,118 $195,047
Perpetual license 10,522 14,388 24,258 27,543
Customer support 77,688 77,019 153,976 153,934
Other services 11,030 11,833 21,598 22,623
Total revenues 233,278 200,997 457,950 399,147
Cost of revenues:
Subscription 19,532 14,643 37,072 27,006
Perpetual license 441 642 778 1,054
Customer support 15,311 14,898 29,574 29,855
Other services 7,578 7,670 15,226 15,488
Total cost of revenues 42,862 37,853 82,650 73,403
Gross margin 190,416 163,144 375,300 325,744
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 101,947 84,712 197,897 168,839
Research and development 33,839 31,261 66,943 62,692
General and administrative 34,173 28,002 64,968 54,961
Restructuring 566 5,245
Depreciation and amortization 2,013 1,535 3,941 3,138
Impairment charges 2,910 2,910
Total operating expenses 175,448 145,510 341,904 289,630
Income from operations 14,968 17,634 33,396 36,114
Interest income 1,732 1,369 3,534 2,149
Interest expense (105) (112) (209) (208)
Other income (expense), net 65 (154) 593 187
Income before income taxes 16,660 18,737 37,314 38,242
Income tax expense 1,095 5,720 3,222 12,596
Net income $15,565 $13,017 $34,092 $25,646
Net income per common share:
Basic $0.36 $0.30 $0.78 $0.58
Diluted $0.35 $0.29 $0.76 $0.57
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 43,770 43,949 43,724 44,003
Diluted 45,114 44,903 45,095 45,010
Table II
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
September 30, March 31,
2024 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $303,071 $312,754
Trade accounts receivable, net 194,879 222,683
Assets held for sale 34,770 38,680
Other current assets 30,235 21,009
Total current assets 562,955 595,126
Deferred tax assets, net 119,969 111,181
Property and equipment, net 8,282 7,961
Operating lease assets 11,939 10,545
Deferred commissions cost 65,927 62,837
Intangible assets, net 5,196 1,042
Goodwill 150,072 127,780
Other assets 34,136 27,441
Total assets $958,476 $943,913
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $92 $299
Accrued liabilities 107,645 117,244
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 5,313 4,935
Deferred revenue 355,267 362,450
Total current liabilities 468,317 484,928
Deferred revenue, less current portion 198,090 168,472
Deferred tax liabilities 3,396 1,717
Long-term operating lease liabilities 7,192 7,155
Other liabilities 3,693 3,556
Total stockholders' equity 277,788 278,085
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $958,476 $943,913
Table III
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September Six Months Ended September
30, 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $15,565 $13,017 $34,092 $25,646
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,042 1,564 3,999 3,196
Noncash stock-based compensation 26,403 23,615 52,807 47,339
Noncash change in fair value of equity securities (65) 154 (135) (187)
Noncash impairment charges 2,910 2,910
Noncash operating lease expense 1,369 1,356 2,948 2,591
Deferred income taxes (3,689) (8,483)
Amortization of deferred commissions cost 8,019 6,430 15,477 12,749
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net 3,432 (19,812) 23,113 8,245
Operating lease liabilities (1,671) (1,363) (3,973) (2,526)
Other current assets and Other assets (2,139) (2,439) (4,342) (3,832)
Deferred commissions cost (9,151) (6,961) (17,420) (12,561)
Accounts payable (334) (146) (205) 32
Accrued liabilities 11,179 15,567 (11,832) (3,963)
Deferred revenue 2,392 8,959 11,830 1,746
Other liabilities (673) 396 (505) 899
Net cash provided by operating activities 55,589 40,337 100,281 79,374
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment (1,848) (266) (2,711) (1,413)
Purchase of equity securities (108) (260) (581) (572)
Business combination, net of cash acquired - (21,000)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,956) (526) (24,292) (1,985)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repurchase of common stock (51,903) (31,327) (103,295) (82,357)
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans 5,760 5,167 11,100 6,368
Net cash used in financing activities (46,143) (26,160) (92,195) (75,989)
Effects of exchange rate - changes in cash 7,710 (4,953) 6,523 (5,891)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 15,200 8,698 (9,683) (4,491)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 287,871 274,589 312,754 287,778
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $303,071 $283,287 $303,071 $283,287
Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities
Issuance of common stock for business combination
$ -
$ - $4,900
$ -
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets $2,499 $3,666 $4,467 $4,695
Table IV
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation:
GAAP income from operations $14,968 $17,634 $33,396 $36,114
Noncash stock-based compensation4 26,223 23,615 48,619 47,339
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5 772 471 2,135 1,485
Restructuring6 566 5,245
Amortization of intangible assets7 573 312 1,146 626
Litigation settlement8 - 675
Business combination costs9 1,736 1,925
Noncash impairment charges10 2,910 2,910
Non-GAAP income from operations $47,748 $42,032 $96,051 $85,564
GAAP net income $15,565 $13,017 $34,092 $25,646
Noncash stock-based compensation4 26,223 23,615 48,619 47,339
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5 772 471 2,135 1,485
Restructuring6 566 5,245
Amortization of intangible assets7 573 312 1,146 626
Litigation settlement8 - 675
Business combination costs9 1,736 1,925
Noncash impairment charges10 2,910 2,910
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment11 (10,770) (5,927) (20,770) (11,081)
Non-GAAP net income $37,575 $31,488 $75,977 $64,015
GAAP diluted earnings per share $0.35 $0.29 $0.76 $0.57
Noncash stock-based compensation4 0.58 0.53 1.08 1.05
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5 0.02 0.01 0.05 0.03
Restructuring6 0.01 0.12
Amortization of intangible assets7 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.01
Litigation settlement8 - 0.01
Business combination costs9 0.04 0.04
Noncash impairment charges10 0.06 0.06
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment11 (0.24) (0.14) (0.47) (0.24)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $0.83 $0.70 $1.68 $1.42
GAAP diluted weighted average shares outstanding 45,114 44,903 45,095 45,010
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation:
GAAP cash provided by operating activities $55,589 $40,337 $100,281 $79,374
Purchase of property and equipment (1,848) (266) (2,711) (1,413)
Non-GAAP free cash flow $53,741 $40,071 $97,570 $77,961
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT), non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP free cash flow, annualized recurring revenue (ARR) and subscription ARR. This financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Commvault believes these non-GAAP operating measures are useful to investors, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, in evaluating Commvault's ongoing operational performance. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided its revenues on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.
All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are included in this press release.
Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards. Commvault has also excluded restructuring costs, noncash amortization of intangible assets, litigation settlement, business combination costs, and noncash impairment charges from its non-GAAP results. These expenses are further discussed in Table IV. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses.
Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.
There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature. Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault's operating results. In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault's employees' compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance. The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues, sales and marketing, research and development and general and administrative ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Cost of revenues $1,374 $1,599 $2,955 $3,289
Sales and marketing 11,631 9,941 21,117 19,645
Research and development 5,555 5,385 10,719 10,732
General and administrative 7,663 6,690 13,828 13,673
Stock-based compensation expense $26,223 $23,615 $48,619 $47,339
The table above excludes stock-based compensation expense related to the Company's restructuring activities described below in Note 6.
The components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures. Due to the limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures, Commvault's management assists investors by providing a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Commvault's management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS). In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporates a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 24%. Beginning in fiscal 2025, Commvault lowered its estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate from 27% to 24%.
Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income. For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.
Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS.
Non-GAAP free cash flow. Commvault defines this non-GAAP financial measure as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Commvault considers non-GAAP free cash flow a useful metric for Commvault management and its investors in evaluating Commvault's ability to generate cash from its business operations. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP free cash flow.
Forward-looking non-GAAP measures. In this press release, Commvault presents certain forward-looking non-GAAP metrics. Commvault cannot provide a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP metric without unreasonable efforts, as certain financial information, the probable significance of which may be material, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated.
Notes
1. Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) is defined as the annualized recurring
value of all active contracts at the end of a reporting period. It
includes the following contract types: subscription (including term
license contracts, SaaS and utility software), maintenance contracts
related to perpetual licenses, other extended maintenance contracts
(enterprise support), and managed services. It excludes any element of
the arrangement that is not expected to recur, primarily perpetual
licenses and most professional services. Subscription ARR includes only
term license contracts, SaaS and utility software arrangements. Contracts
are annualized by dividing the total contract value by the number of days
in the contract term, then multiplying by 365.ARR should be viewed
independently of GAAP revenue, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue and
is not intended to be combined with or to replace those items. ARR is not
a forecast of future revenue. Management believes that reviewing this
metric, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial
analysts understand the value of Commvault's recurring revenue streams
presented on an annualized basis.
2. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in
Financial Statement Table IV included in this press release. An
explanation of these measures is also included under the heading "Use of
Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
3. Commvault does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as
certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot
be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated. See
"Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional explanation.
4. Represents noncash stock-based compensation charges associated with
restricted stock units granted and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
exclusive of stock-based compensation expense related to Commvault's
restructuring activities described below in Note 6.
5. Represents additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by
Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in
restricted stock awards.
6. These restructuring charges relate primarily to severance and related
costs associated with headcount reductions and stock-based compensation
related to modifications of existing unvested awards granted to certain
employees impacted by the restructuring plan.
7. Represents noncash amortization of intangible assets.
8. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we entered into a settlement
agreement resulting in a payment of approximately $1.5 million which
resolved certain legal matters. Approximately $0.7 million was recorded
in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended September
30, 2024, and the remaining $0.8 million was incurred in a prior period
that is not presented in the consolidated statements of operations.
9. During the first half of fiscal 2025, Commvault incurred costs related to
the acquisitions of Appranix, Inc. and Clumio, Inc., including legal,
accounting and advisory services. Management believes, when used as a
supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will help
investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results
and underlying operational trends as compared to other periods.
10. Represents noncash impairment charges of assets held for sale.
11. The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect Commvault's
estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate of 24% for fiscal 2025, and 27%
for fiscal 2024. Beginning in fiscal 2025, Commvault lowered its
estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate from 27% to 24%. Commvault
believes that a 24% rate more closely aligns with its effective tax rate
expectations over the next few years.
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