Automation software company UiPath (NYSE:PATH) reported results ahead of analysts' expectations in Q3 FY2024, with revenue up 24% year on year to $325.9 million. The company expects next quarter's revenue to be around $383.5 million, in line with analysts' estimates. It made a GAAP loss of $0.06 per share, improving from its loss of $0.10 per share in the same quarter last year.
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UiPath (PATH) Q3 FY2024 Highlights:
- Revenue: $325.9 million vs analyst estimates of $315.6 million (3.3% beat)
- ARR: $1.38 billion vs. analyst estimates of $1.36 billion (1.1% beat)
- EPS (non-GAAP): $0.12 vs analyst estimates of $0.07 ($0.05 beat)
- Revenue Guidance for Q4 2024 is $383.5 million at the midpoint, roughly in line with what analysts were expecting (although ARR guide beat)
- Free Cash Flow of $41.17 million, similar to the previous quarter (beat)
- Gross Margin (GAAP): 84.7%, up from 83.7% in the same quarter last year (beat vs. expectations of 84.3%)
“I am pleased with our strong third quarter results with ARR growing 24 percent year-over-year to $1.378 billion, driven by the team’s execution and the transformational results we deliver,” said Rob Enslin, UiPath Co-Chief Executive Officer.
Started in 2005 in Romania as a tech outsourcing company, UiPath (NYSE:PATH) makes software that helps companies automate repetitive computer tasks.
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Sales Growth
As you can see below, UiPath's revenue growth has been strong over the last two years, growing from $220.8 million in Q3 FY2022 to $325.9 million this quarter.
This quarter, UiPath's quarterly revenue was once again up a very solid 24% year on year. On top of that, its revenue increased $38.61 million quarter on quarter, a strong improvement from the $2.28 million decrease in Q2 2024. This is a sign of re-acceleration of growth and very nice to see indeed.
Next quarter, UiPath is guiding for a 19.5% year-on-year revenue decline to $383.5 million, a further deceleration from the 6.5% year-on-year decrease it recorded in the same quarter last year. Looking ahead, analysts covering the company were expecting sales to grow 19.7% over the next 12 months before the earnings results announcement.
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Cash Is King
If you've followed StockStory for a while, you know that we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can't use accounting profits to pay the bills. UiPath's free cash flow came in at $41.17 million in Q3, turning positive over the last year.
UiPath has generated $241.7 million in free cash flow over the last 12 months, an impressive 20% of revenue. This high FCF margin stems from its asset-lite business model and strong competitive positioning, giving it the option to return capital to shareholders or reinvest in its business while maintaining a cash cushion.
Key Takeaways from UiPath's Q3 Results
With a market capitalization of $11.26 billion, a $1.82 billion cash balance, and positive free cash flow over the last 12 months, we're confident that UiPath has the resources needed to pursue a high-growth business strategy.
It was good to see UiPath beat analysts' ARR (annual recurring revenue), reported revenue, and non-GAAP operating profit expectations this quarter. Guidance for next quarter was fine, with ARR ahead while revenue and non-GAAP operating profit were roughly in line. Lastly, management highlighted that the most recent platform release "delivered scores of new capabilities that seamlessly translate the potential of AI into tangible action, accelerate productivity, spark innovation, and drive business outcomes for our customers." Overall, this quarter's results were solid and shareholders should feel optimistic. The stock is up 8.4% after reporting and currently trades at $21.41 per share.
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