Biggest changeBecause of the uncertainty of the realization of the deferred tax assets, we have a full valuation allowance for domestic net deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits related primarily to research and development. 67 Results of Operations The following tables set forth selected consolidated statements of operations data and such data as a percentage of total revenue for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2023 2024 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 223,010 $ 271,290 $ 285,500 Professional services and other 34,951 37,355 33,489 Total revenue 257,961 308,645 318,989 Cost of revenue: Subscription (1) 40,907 43,295 46,045 Professional services and other (1) 26,239 29,783 29,425 Total cost of revenue 67,146 73,078 75,470 Gross profit 190,815 235,567 243,519 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1)(2) 143,722 173,300 163,902 Research and development (1) 81,027 95,093 85,049 General and administrative (1)(2) 54,536 56,047 49,449 Total operating expenses 279,285 324,440 298,400 Loss from operations (88,470) (88,873) (54,881) Other expense, net (1) (14,102) (15,499) (19,431) Loss before income taxes (102,572) (104,372) (74,312) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (461) 1,179 1,257 Net loss $ (102,111) $ (105,551) $ (75,569) ________________ (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2023 2024 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 2,819 $ 2,676 $ 2,810 Professional services and other 1,753 1,822 1,735 Sales and marketing 21,241 30,636 25,015 Research and development 15,853 24,335 19,520 General and administrative 18,155 23,680 14,565 Other expense, net 705 710 703 Total $ 60,526 $ 83,859 $ 64,348 68 (2) Includes executive officer severance as follows: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2023 2024 (in thousands) Sales and marketing $ — $ 620 $ 750 General and administrative — — 1,553 Total executive officer severance $ — $ 620 $ 2,303 Year Ended January 31, 2022 2023 2024 Revenue: Subscription 86 % 88 % 90 % Professional services and other 14 12 10 Total revenue 100 100 100 Cost of revenue: Subscription 16 14 14 Professional services and other 10 10 10 Total cost of revenue 26 24 24 Gross margin 74 76 76 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 56 56 51 Research and development 31 31 27 General and administrative 21 18 15 Total operating expenses 108 105 93 Loss from operations (34) (29) (17) Other expense, net (5) (5) (6) Loss before income taxes (39) (34) (23) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes — — — Net loss (39) % (34) % (23) % Discussion of the Years Ended January 31, 2023 and 2024 Revenue Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 271,290 $ 285,500 $ 14,210 5 % Professional services and other 37,355 33,489 (3,866) (10) Total revenue $ 308,645 $ 318,989 $ 10,344 3 Percentage of revenue: Subscription 88 % 90 % Professional services and other 12 10 Total 100 % 100 % 69 The increase in subscription revenue was primarily due to a $25.8 million increase from new customers and a $11.6 million net decrease from existing customers.
Biggest changeBecause of the uncertainty of the realization of the deferred tax assets, we have a full valuation allowance for domestic net deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits related primarily to research and development. 69 Results of Operations The following tables set forth selected consolidated statements of operations data and such data as a percentage of total revenue for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 2025 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 271,290 $ 285,500 $ 286,002 Professional services and other 37,355 33,489 31,042 Total revenue 308,645 318,989 317,044 Cost of revenue: Subscription (1) 43,295 46,045 53,585 Professional services and other (1) 29,783 29,425 27,408 Total cost of revenue 73,078 75,470 80,993 Gross profit 235,567 243,519 236,051 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1)(3) 173,300 163,902 151,505 Research and development (1) 95,093 85,049 87,899 General and administrative (1)(2)(3) 56,047 49,449 55,929 Total operating expenses 324,440 298,400 295,333 Loss from operations (88,873) (54,881) (59,282) Other expense, net: Loss on extinguishment of debt — — (1,850) Other expense, net (15,499) (19,431) (19,593) Total other expense, net (1) (15,499) (19,431) (21,443) Loss before income taxes (104,372) (74,312) (80,725) Provision for income taxes 1,179 1,257 1,210 Net loss $ (105,551) $ (75,569) $ (81,935) ________________ (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows: Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 2025 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 2,676 $ 2,810 $ 3,190 Professional services and other 1,822 1,735 1,223 Sales and marketing 30,636 25,015 19,995 Research and development 24,335 19,520 18,245 General and administrative 23,680 14,565 15,892 Other expense, net 710 703 821 Total $ 83,859 $ 64,348 $ 59,366 70 (2) Includes amortization of certain intangible assets of $0.1 million $0.1 million and $0.6 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
The credit facility defines our annualized recurring revenue as four times our aggregate revenue for the immediately preceding quarter (net of recurring discounts and discounts for periods greater than one year) less the annual contract value of any customer contracts pursuant to which we were advised during such quarter would not be renewed at the end of the current term plus the annual contract value of existing customer contract increases during such quarter.
The credit facility defines annualized recurring revenue as four times our aggregate revenue for the immediately preceding quarter (net of recurring discounts and discounts for periods greater than one year) less the annual contract value of any customer contracts pursuant to which we were advised during such quarter would not be renewed at the end of the current term plus the annual contract value of existing customer contract increases during such quarter.
We review our long-lived assets, including property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever an event or change in facts and circumstances indicates that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated.
We review our long-lived assets, including property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever an event or change in facts and circumstances indicates that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows 78 expected to be generated.
The credit facility contains customary conditions to borrowing, events of default and covenants, including covenants that restrict our ability to dispose of assets, make material changes to the nature, control or location of our business, merge with or acquire other entities, incur indebtedness or encumbrances, make distributions to holders of our capital stock, make investments or enter into transactions with affiliates.
The credit facility contains customary conditions to borrowing, events of default and covenants, including covenants that restrict our ability to dispose of assets, make material changes to the nature, control or location of the business, merge with or acquire other entities, incur indebtedness or encumbrances, make distributions to holders of our capital stock, make certain investments or enter into transactions with affiliates.
Revenue from the annual purchase commitment in consumption-based contracts is also recognized ratably over the contractual term of the contract. Amounts for the annual purchase commitments do not carry over beyond each annual commitment period. Professional Services and Other Revenue Professional services revenue consists of implementation services sold with new subscriptions as well as professional services sold separately.
Revenue from the annual purchase commitment in consumption- 77 based contracts is also recognized ratably over the contractual term of the contract. Amounts for the annual purchase commitments do not carry over beyond each annual commitment period. Professional Services and Other Revenue Professional services revenue consists of implementation services sold with new subscriptions as well as professional services sold separately.
Contract acquisition costs for renewal contracts are not commensurate with contract acquisition costs for initial contracts and are recorded as expense when incurred 75 if the period of benefit is one year or less. If the period of benefit is greater than one year, costs are deferred and then amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit.
Contract acquisition costs for renewal contracts are not commensurate with contract acquisition costs for initial contracts and are recorded as expense when incurred if the period of benefit is one year or less. If the period of benefit is greater than one year, costs are deferred and then amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit.
Revenue is 74 recognized when control of these services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services, net of sales taxes.
Revenue is recognized when control of these services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services, net of sales taxes.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our fiscal year ends on January 31. References to fiscal 2024, for example, refer to the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our fiscal year ends on January 31. References to fiscal 2025, for example, refer to the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025.
Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly 62 update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly 64 update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
For the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our total revenue, nor did any single organization when accounting for multiple subsidiaries or divisions which may have been invoiced separately.
For the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our total revenue, nor did any single organization when accounting for multiple subsidiaries or divisions which may have been invoiced separately.
Customer Upsell and Retention We employ a land, expand, and retain sales model, and our performance depends on our ability to retain customers and expand the use of our platform at existing customers over time. It currently takes multiple years for our customers to fully 64 embrace the power of our platform.
Customer Upsell and Retention We employ a land, expand, and retain sales model, and our performance depends on our ability to retain customers and expand the use of our platform at existing customers over time. It currently takes multiple years for our customers to fully 66 embrace the power of our platform.
Adjusted Term SOFR is defined as the greater of (a) 0.0% and (b) Term SOFR plus 0.26161%. In the event that SOFR is unavailable, interest will accrue at a floating rate equal to the greater of (1) 7% and (2) the Alternate Base Rate plus 2.75% per year.
Adjusted Term SOFR is defined as the greater of (a) 2.5% and (b) Term SOFR. In the event that SOFR is unavailable, interest will accrue at a floating rate equal to the greater of (1) 7.0% and (2) the Alternate Base Rate plus 2.75% per year.
We focus on productivity per quota-carrying sales representative and the time it takes our sales representatives to reach full productivity. 65 We manage our pipeline by sales representative to ensure sufficient coverage of our sales targets. Our ability to manage our sales productivity and pipeline are important factors to the success of our business.
We focus on productivity per quota-carrying sales representative and the time it takes our sales representatives to reach full productivity. 67 We manage our pipeline by sales representative to ensure sufficient coverage of our sales targets. Our ability to manage our sales productivity and pipeline are important factors to the success of our business.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding recent accounting pronouncements. 77
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding recent accounting pronouncements. 79
The amount of RPO expected to be recognized as revenue in the next twelve months was $241.2 million as of January 31, 2024. Our business model focuses on obtaining new customers and maximizing the lifetime value of those customer relationships. We recognize subscription revenue ratably over the term of the subscription period.
The amount of RPO expected to be recognized as revenue in the next twelve months was $241.2 million and $242.2 million as of January 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. Our business model focuses on obtaining new customers and maximizing the lifetime value of those customer relationships. We recognize subscription revenue ratably over the term of the subscription period.
We have taken steps to better align our sales and marketing spending and headcount to efficiently grow and attract new customers. Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of total revenue was 56% and 56% for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively, compared to 51% for the year ended January 31, 2024.
We have taken steps to better align our sales and marketing spending and headcount to efficiently grow and attract new customers. Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of total revenue was 56% and 51% for the years ended January 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively, compared to 48% for the year ended January 31, 2025.
Research and development expense as a percentage of total revenue was 31% and 31% for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively, compared to 27% for the year ended January 31, 2024. Key Business Metric Billings Billings represent our total revenue plus the change in deferred revenue in a period.
Research and development expense as a percentage of total revenue was 31% and 27% for the years ended January 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively, compared to 28% for the year ended January 31, 2025. Key Business Metric Billings Billings represent our total revenue plus the change in deferred revenue in a period.
The ACV of multi-year contracts is also considered in the calculation based on the period in which the annual anniversary of the contract falls. Our gross retention rate was 90%, 89% and 86% for the 12 months ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively.
The ACV of multi-year contracts is also considered in the calculation based on the period in which the annual anniversary of the contract falls. Our gross retention rate was 89%, 86% and 85% for the 12 months ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
We typically invoice our customers annually in advance for subscriptions to our platform. Remaining performance obligations (RPO) represents the remaining amount of revenue we expect to recognize from existing non-cancelable contracts, whether billed or unbilled. As of January 31, 2024 total RPO was$373.3 million.
We typically invoice our customers annually in advance for subscriptions to our platform. Remaining performance obligations (RPO) represents the remaining amount of revenue we expect to recognize from existing non-cancelable contracts, whether billed or unbilled. As of January 31, 2024 and 2025, total RPO was $373.3 million and $423.8 million, respectively.
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended January 31, 2023 consisted primarily of $6.6 million of capitalized development costs related to internal-use software and $1.3 million of purchased property and equipment.
Investing Activities Our investing activities consisted primarily of property and equipment purchases, which included capitalized development costs related to internal-use software. Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended January 31, 2023 consisted primarily of $6.6 million of capitalized development costs related to internal-use software and $1.3 million of purchased property and equipment.
Revenue Recognition We derive revenue primarily from subscription revenue, which consists of subscription-based agreements and, to a lesser extent, consumption-based agreements to our cloud-based platform. We also sell professional services.
Revenue Recognition We derive revenue primarily from subscription revenue, which consists of consumption-based agreements and subscription-based agreements to our cloud-based platform. We also sell professional services.
The following table sets forth our billings for the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2023 2024 Billings (in thousands) $ 296,464 $ 323,772 $ 321,093 There is a disproportionate weighting toward annual billings in the fourth quarter, primarily as a result of large enterprise account buying patterns.
The following table sets forth our billings for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025: Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 2025 Billings (in thousands) $ 323,772 $ 321,093 $ 310,162 There is a disproportionate weighting toward annual billings in the fourth quarter, primarily as a result of large enterprise account buying patterns.
The following table sets forth our ARR net retention rate for each of the eight quarters in the period ended January 31, 2024: Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 All Customers 108 % 107 % 107 % 101 % 100 % 98 % 95 % 91 % ARR net retention rate enables measurement of the progress of our business initiatives and is used by management to make operational decisions.
The following table sets forth our ARR net retention rate for each of the eight quarters in the period ended January 31, 2025: Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 All Customers 100 % 98 % 95 % 91 % 88 % 88 % 90 % 91 % ARR net retention rate enables measurement of the progress of our business initiatives and is used by management to make operational decisions.
Revenue from customers with billing addresses in the United States comprised 77%, 78% and 79% of our total revenue for the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Revenue from customers with billing addresses in the United States comprised 78%, 79% and 80% of our total revenue for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
As of January 31, 2024, we had over 2,600 customers. Enterprise customers accounted for 56%, 52% and 49% of our revenue for the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively.
As of January 31, 2025, we had over 2,600 customers. Enterprise customers accounted for 52%, 49% and 46% of our revenue for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
As a result, the profitability of a customer to our business in any particular period depends in part upon how long a customer has been a subscriber and the degree to which it has expanded its usage of our platform. From inception through January 31, 2024, we have invested $824.1 million in the development of our platform.
As a result, the profitability of a customer to our business in any particular period depends in part upon how long a customer has been a subscriber and the degree to which it has expanded its usage of our platform. 65 From inception through January 31, 2025, we have invested $920.0 million in the development of our platform.
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended January 31, 2024 consisted primarily of $8.6 million of capitalized development costs related to internal-use software and $3.2 million of purchased property and equipment. Financing Activities Our financing activities consisted primarily of proceeds received from stock option exercises and our employee stock purchase plan.
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended January 31, 2025 consisted primarily of $8.0 million of capitalized development costs related to internal-use software and $1.4 million of purchased property and equipment. Financing Activities Our financing activities consisted primarily of proceeds received from stock option exercises and our employee stock purchase plan.
Significant components of cash outflows included $193.9 million for personnel costs and $67.5 million for marketing programs and events, third-party costs to provide our platform and outsourced professional services. 73 Net cash provided by operating activities during the year ended January 31, 2024 consisted of cash collected from customers of $338.0 million exceeding the $335.4 million of cash outflows.
Net cash provided by operating activities during the year ended January 31, 2024 consisted of cash collected from customers of $338.0 million exceeding the $335.4 million of cash outflows. Significant components of cash outflows included $182.6 million for personnel costs and $79.2 million for marketing programs and events, third-party costs to provide our platform and outsourced professional services.
As of January 31, 2024, we had contractual commitments of $75.0 million related to these services, $11.4 million of which is due in the next 12 months and the remaining balance due thereafter. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP).
As of January 31, 2025, we had contractual commitments of $52.3 million related to these services, $9.9 million of which is due in the next 12 months and the remaining balance due thereafter. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP).
Our customer count increased 3% from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024. For the purpose of this comparison, new customers are defined as those added since the end of the prior year quarter. Revenue from existing customers is presented net of churn.
Our customer count decreased 2% from January 31, 2024 to January 31, 2025. For the purpose of this comparison, new customers are defined as those added since the end of the prior year. Revenue from existing customers is presented net of churn.
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended January 31, 2022 consisted primarily of $6.0 million of capitalized development costs related to internal-use software and $0.5 million of purchased property and equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended January 31, 2024 consisted primarily of $8.6 million of capitalized development costs related to internal-use software and $3.2 million of purchased property and equipment.
As of January 31, 2024, 66% of our customers were under multi-year contracts on a dollar-weighted basis compared to 65% and 62% of customers as of January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The high percentage revenue from multi-year contracts, among both new and existing customers, has enhanced the predictability of our subscription revenue.
As of January 31, 2025, 69% of our customers were under multi-year contracts on a dollar-weighted basis compared to 66% and 65% of customers as of January 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The high percentage revenue from multi-year contracts, among both new and existing customers, has enhanced the predictability of our subscription revenue, which includes both subscription-based and consumption-based agreements.
We have incurred significant net losses since our inception, including net losses of $102.1 million, $105.6 million and $75.6 million for the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively, and had an accumulated deficit of $1,405.6 million at January 31, 2024.
We have incurred significant net losses since our inception, including net losses of $105.6 million, $75.6 million and $81.9 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively, and had an accumulated deficit of $1,487.5 million at January 31, 2025.
Other Expense, Net Other expense, net consists primarily of interest expense related to long-term debt, It also includes the effect of exchange rates on foreign currency transaction gains and losses, foreign currency gains and losses upon remeasurement of intercompany balances, and interest income.
Other expense, net consists primarily of interest expense related to long-term debt. It also includes the effect of exchange rates on foreign currency transaction gains and losses, foreign currency gains and losses upon remeasurement of intercompany balances, and interest income. The transactional impacts of foreign currency are recorded as foreign currency losses (gains) in the consolidated statements of operations.
General and administrative expenses consist of employee-related costs for executive, finance, legal, human resources, recruiting and administrative personnel; professional fees for external legal, accounting, recruiting and other consulting services; and allocated overhead costs.
General and administrative expenses consist of employee-related costs for executive, finance, legal, human resources, recruiting and administrative personnel; professional fees for external legal, accounting, recruiting and other consulting services; and allocated overhead costs. Total Other Expense, Net Total other expense, net consists of loss on extinguishment of debt and other expense, net.
The Alternate Base Rate is defined as the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% and (c) Adjusted Term SOFR. As of January 31, 2024, the interest rate was approximately 11.1%.
The Alternate Base Rate is defined as the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate (b) Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% and (c) Adjusted Term SOFR plus 1.00%.
The decrease in professional services and other revenue was primarily due to a higher amount of revenue recognized from the delivery of custom apps and a higher volume of billable hours delivered during the year ended January 31, 2023. For fiscal 2025 we expect that total revenue will be flat compared to fiscal 2024.
The decrease in professional services and other revenue was primarily due to a lower volume of billable hours delivered during the year ended January 31, 2025. For fiscal 2026 we expect that total revenue will be approximately flat compared to fiscal 2025.
Our enterprise customers generated revenue of $143.6 million, $160.6 million, and $155.7 million for the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively, or year-over-year growth of 12% and decline of 3%, respectively.
Our enterprise customers generated revenue of $160.7 million, $155.8 million, and $145.0 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively, or year-over-year decline of 3% and 7%, respectively.
For more information, see Note 18 "Subsequent Events." Historical Cash Flow Trends Year Ended January 31, 2022 2023 2024 (in thousands) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 379 $ (10,890) $ 2,583 Net cash used in investing activities (6,517) (7,996) (11,760) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (561) 2,424 3,471 Operating Activities Our operating activities consisted primarily of payments we received from our customers, cash we invest in our personnel, timing and amounts we use to fund marketing programs and events to expand our customer base, the costs to provide our cloud-based platform and related outsourced professional services to our customers.
We were in compliance with the covenant terms of the credit facility on January 31, 2024 and January 31, 2025. 75 Historical Cash Flow Trends Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 2025 (in thousands) Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (10,890) $ 2,583 $ (9,052) Net cash used in investing activities (7,996) (11,760) (9,445) Net cash provided by financing activities 2,424 3,471 3,391 Operating Activities Our operating activities consisted primarily of payments we received from our customers, cash we invest in our personnel, timing and amounts we use to fund marketing programs and events to expand our customer base, the costs to provide our cloud-based platform and related outsourced professional services to our customers.
ARR net retention rate is a performance metric and should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue, and is not intended to be a substitute for, or combined with, any of these items. In fiscal 2024 our net retention trended lower as a result of slowing growth in upsells.
ARR net retention rate is a performance metric and should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue, and is not intended to be a substitute for, or combined with, any of these items.
To address these challenges, we provide a modern cloud-based data experience platform that digitally connects everyone at an organization – from the CEO to frontline employees – with all the people, data and systems in an organization, giving them access to real-time data and insights and allowing them to put data to work for everyone so they can multiply their impact on the business.
To address these challenges, we provide a modern cloud-based AI and data products platform that digitally connects everyone at an organization – from the CEO to frontline employees – with all the people, data and systems in an organization, giving them access to real-time data and insights and allowing them to build data products that generate measurable value for the business.
The expected term is determined using the simplified method, which is calculated as the midpoint of the option’s contractual term and vesting period. We use this method due to limited stock option exercise history. For the ESPP, the expected term is the beginning of the offering period to the end of each purchase period. • Expected Volatility .
We use this method due to limited stock option exercise history. For the ESPP, the expected term is the beginning of the offering period to the end of each purchase period. • Expected Volatility .
Net cash provided by operating activities during the year ended January 31, 2022 consisted of cash collected from customers of $284.7 million exceeding the $284.3 million of cash outflows. Significant components of cash outflows included $171.0 million for personnel costs and $55.0 million for marketing programs and events, third-party costs to provide our platform and outsourced professional services.
Net cash used in operating activities during the year ended January 31, 2025 consisted of cash outflows of $336.0 million exceeding the $326.9 million of cash collected from customers. Significant components of cash outflows included $172.0 million for personnel costs and $73.6 million for marketing programs and events, third-party costs to provide our platform and outsourced professional services.
Our ability to successfully upsell and the impact of cancellations may vary from period to period. The extent of this variability depends on a number of factors including the size and timing of upsells and cancellations relative to the initial subscriptions.
The extent of this variability depends on a number of factors including the size and timing of upsells and cancellations relative to the initial subscriptions.
A portion of the interest that accrues on the outstanding principal of each term loan is payable in cash on a monthly basis, which portion accrues at a floating rate equal to the greater of (1) 7.0% and (2) Adjusted Term SOFR plus 5.5% per year.
This payable portion of the interest that accrues on the outstanding principal of the term loan is due in cash on a monthly basis, which, as of January 31, 2025, accrued at a floating rate equal to the greater of (1) 8.0% and (2) Adjusted Term SOFR.
Research and development expense as a percentage of revenue decreased from 31% in the year ended January 31, 2023 to 27% in the year ended January 31, 2024. We expect research and development expense as a percentage of revenue to increase slightly in the near term and remain consistent in the long term.
Research and development expense as a percentage of revenue increased from 27% in the year ended January 31, 2024 to 28% in the year ended January 31, 2025. We expect research and development expense as a percentage of revenue to decrease in the long term.
Our corporate customers generated revenue of $114.4 million, $148.0 million, and $163.3 million for the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively, or year-over-year growth of 29% and 10%, respectively.
Our corporate customers generated revenue of $147.9 million, $163.2 million, and $172.0 million for the years ended January 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively, or year-over-year growth of 10% and 5%, respectively.
We believe that as customers deploy greater volumes and sources of data for multiple use cases, the unique features of our platform can address the needs of everyone within their organization. We are still in the early stages of expanding within many of our customers.
We believe that as customers continue to deploy greater volumes and sources of data for multiple use cases under our consumption-based pricing model, the unique features of our platform can address the needs of everyone within their organization.
Subsequent to the IPO, we determine the fair value of common stock as of each grant date using the market closing price of our Class B common stock on the date of grant. 76 • Expected Term .
Subsequent to the IPO, we determine the fair value of common stock as of each grant date using the market closing price of our Class B common stock on the date of grant. • Expected Term . The expected term is determined using the simplified method, which is calculated as the midpoint of the option’s contractual term and vesting period.
In the long term, we expect income tax expense to increase in conjunction with higher taxable income from our international subsidiaries. 71 Discussion of the Years Ended January 31, 2022 and 2023 For a discussion of the year ended January 31, 2023 compared to the year ended January 31, 2022, please refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023.
Discussion of the Years Ended January 31, 2023 and 2024 For a discussion of the year ended January 31, 2024 compared to the year ended January 31, 2023, please refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2024.
Notwithstanding our ongoing shift to a consumption-based pricing model, we expect our revenue to be negatively impacted in the near term, due in part to the effects of the macroeconomic environment which has elongated the software sales cycle, increased deal scrutiny, and made renewal discussions more challenging.
As a result of the effects of the macroeconomic environment, which has elongated the software sales cycle, increased deal scrutiny, and made renewal discussions more challenging, our revenue growth may be negatively impacted in the near term.
Ongoing concerns about the health of the U.S. and global economies may cause certain existing and potential customers to reduce or delay technology spending or, seek payment or other concessions from us, which may materially and negatively impact our operating results, financial condition and prospects. Furthermore, the United States has been experiencing historically elevated rates of inflation.
Ongoing concerns about the health of the U.S. and global economies may cause certain of our current and potential customers to reduce or delay technology spending or seek payment or other concessions from us. These conditions, along with the ongoing uncertainty in the SaaS sector, may materially and negatively impact our operating results, financial condition and prospects.
The primary metric that we use to monitor customer retention and growth is annual recurring revenue (ARR) net retention rate. ARR represents the total annualized contract value of active customer subscription contracts as of the measurement date.
Our gross retention has declined in part due to macroeconomic conditions and challenging renewals from customers with COVID-19 use cases of our platform. The primary metric that we use to monitor customer retention and growth is annual recurring revenue (ARR) net retention rate. ARR represents the total annualized contract value of active customer subscription contracts as of the measurement date.
In addition to the 11.1%, a fixed rate equal to 2.5% per year accrues on the outstanding principal of each term loan and is added to the principal amount of the outstanding term loan on a monthly basis.
In addition to the 7.5% cash interest rate, a fixed rate equal to 5.0% per year accrues on the outstanding principal of the term loan. This capitalized portion of the interest is added to the principal amount of the outstanding term loan on a monthly basis and is due upon maturity.
For additional information, see the section of this report captioned “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Financial Position and Capital Needs—Adverse events or perceptions affecting the financial services industry could adversely affect our operating results, financial condition and prospects.” Although we are not currently a party to any agreement or letter of intent with respect to potential investments in, or acquisitions of, complementary businesses, services or technologies, we may enter into these types of arrangements in the future, which could also require us to seek additional equity financing, incur indebtedness, or use cash resources.
Although we are not currently a party to any agreement or letter of intent with respect to potential investments in, or acquisitions of, complementary businesses, services or technologies, we may enter into these types of arrangements in the future, which could also require us to seek additional equity financing, incur indebtedness, or use cash resources.
We expect interest expense to increase modestly due to an increasing principal balance and anticipated higher market interest rates. We expect foreign currency gains and losses could become more pronounced due to current market volatility.
We expect foreign currency gains and losses could become more pronounced due to current market volatility.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of January 31, 2024, we had $60.9 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash which were held for working capital purposes, of which $3.7 million was restricted cash. Our cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash, money market funds and certificates of deposit.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of January 31, 2025, we had $45.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, which were held for working capital purposes. Our cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash and money market funds. We have a $125.3 million credit facility, all of which had been drawn as of January 31, 2025.
The transactional impacts of foreign currency are recorded as foreign currency losses (gains) in the consolidated statements of operations. Income Taxes Income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to foreign and state jurisdictions in which we conduct business.
Income Taxes Income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to foreign and state jurisdictions in which we conduct business.
In February 2024, we entered into an amendment to our credit facility which extended the maturity date for the outstanding loan from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026 and made certain adjustments to the financial covenant terms of the credit facility.
In February 2024, we entered into an amendment to the credit facility which extended the maturity date for the outstanding loan from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026 and made certain modifications to the financial covenants. In conjunction with this amendment, we issued 189,036 fully-vested warrants to purchase Class B common stock.
Marketing expenses decreased by $2.5 million primarily due to a decrease in demand generation. Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 56% in the year ended January 31, 2023 to 51% in the year ended January 31, 2024.
Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 51% in the year ended January 31, 2024 to 48% in the year ended January 31, 2025. We expect sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue to decrease in the long term.
Income Taxes Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Provision for income taxes $ 1,179 $ 1,257 $ 78 7 % Income taxes increased primarily due to higher taxable income from our international subsidiaries during the year ended January 31, 2024.
Income Taxes Year Ended January 31, 2024 2025 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Provision for income taxes $ 1,257 $ 1,210 $ (47) (4) % Income taxes decreased primarily due to deferred tax treatment of certain expenses from our international subsidiaries during the year ended January 31, 2025.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended January 31, 2024 consisted primarily of $3.4 million of proceeds from our employee stock purchase plan. Contractual Obligations and Commitments Contractual obligations are cash that we are obligated to pay as part of certain contracts that we have entered into during the normal course of business.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended January 31, 2025 consisted primarily of $52.8 million of debt proceeds, $12.7 million of proceeds from short-term payable financing, and $1.9 million of proceeds from shares issued in connection with our employee stock purchase plan, offset by $53.2 million of repayment of debt and related fees, $9.0 million of payments on short-term payable financing, and $0.8 million used to repurchase shares for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock. 76 Contractual Obligations and Commitments Contractual obligations are cash that we are obligated to pay as part of certain contracts that we have entered into during the normal course of business.
Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit and Gross Margin Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 43,295 $ 46,045 $ 2,750 6 % Professional services and other 29,783 29,425 (358) (1) Total cost of revenue $ 73,078 $ 75,470 $ 2,392 3 Gross profit $ 235,567 $ 243,519 $ 7,952 3 Gross margin: Subscription 84 % 84 % Professional services and other 20 12 Total gross margin 76 76 The increase in cost of subscription revenue was primarily due to a $3.5 million increase in our third-party web hosting services, partially offset by a $1.9 million decrease in data center costs.
Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit and Gross Margin Year Ended January 31, 2024 2025 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 46,045 $ 53,585 $ 7,540 16 % Professional services and other 29,425 27,408 (2,017) (7) Total cost of revenue $ 75,470 $ 80,993 $ 5,523 7 Gross profit $ 243,519 $ 236,051 $ (7,468) (3) Gross margin: Subscription 84 % 81 % Professional services and other 12 12 Total gross margin 76 74 The increase in cost of subscription revenue was primarily due to a $4.6 million increase in our third-party web hosting services.
We believe this model could increase customer adoption and allow us to better land, expand, and retain customers over the long term, and thereby have a positive impact on sales and marketing productivity. We believe this has potential to remove many of the barriers to adoption and better align our pricing to the value delivered to our customers.
We believe a consumption-based service offering helps increase customer adoption and allows us to better land, expand, and retain customers over the long term, and thereby have a positive impact on sales and marketing productivity.
In the near term, we expect general and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue to fluctuate from period to period. Other Expense, Net Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Other expense, net $ (15,499) $ (19,431) $ (3,932) 25 % Other expense, net increased due to a $3.8 million increase in interest expense.
General and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue increased from 15% in the year ended January 31, 2024 to 17% in the year ended January 31, 2025. We expect general and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue to decrease in the near term and fluctuate from period to period in the long term.
Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended January 31, 2022 consisted primarily of $10.3 million used to repurchase shares for tax withholdings on release of restricted stock, offset by $5.6 million of proceeds received from stock option exercises and $4.1 million of proceeds from our employee stock purchase plan.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended January 31, 2024 consisted primarily of $3.4 million of proceeds from our employee stock purchase plan.
Net cash used in operating activities during the year ended January 31, 2023 consisted of cash outflows of $325.3 million exceeding the $314.4 million of cash collected from customers.
Net cash used in operating activities during the year ended January 31, 2023 consisted of cash outflows of $325.3 million exceeding the $314.4 million of cash collected from customers. Significant components of cash outflows included $193.9 million for personnel costs and $67.5 million for marketing programs and events, third-party costs to provide our platform and outsourced professional services.
The timing of renewal billings may vary due to our customers' requests to align end dates on multiple subscription contracts. The sequential quarterly changes in billings, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year are not necessarily indicative of the billing activity that occurs for the following quarters.
The sequential quarterly changes in billings, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year are not necessarily indicative of the billing activity that occurs for the following quarters. Components of Results of Operations Revenue We derive our revenue primarily from subscription revenue, which consists of consumption-based agreements and subscription-based agreements for our cloud-based platform.
Revenue is recognized ratably over the related contractual term beginning on the date that the platform is made available to a customer. We recognize revenue ratably because the customer receives and consumes the benefits of the platform throughout the contract period. Consumption-based agreements utilize a tiered pricing structure for an annual purchase commitment based upon an estimated volume of usage.
We also sell professional services. Consumption-based agreements utilize a tiered pricing structure for an annual purchase commitment based upon an estimated volume of usage. Revenue from the annual purchase commitment in consumption-based agreements is recognized ratably over the related contractual term of the contract. Amounts for the annual purchase commitments do not carry over 68 beyond each annual commitment period.
We have a $100 million credit facility, all of which had been drawn as of January 31, 2024. Since inception, we have financed operations primarily from cash collected from customers for our subscriptions and services, periodic sales of convertible preferred stock, our initial public offering and to a lesser extent, debt financing.
Since inception, we have financed operations primarily from cash collected from customers for our subscriptions and services, periodic sales of convertible preferred stock, our initial public offering and to a lesser extent, debt financing. Our principal uses of cash have consisted of employee-related costs, marketing programs and events, payments related to hosting our cloud-based platform and purchases of short-term investments.
Over the longer term, we plan to continue investing in, among other things, growth opportunities, product development, and sales and marketing. If available funds are insufficient to fund our future activities or execute on our strategy, we may raise additional capital through equity, equity-linked and debt financing, to the extent such funding sources are available.
If available funds are insufficient to fund our future activities or execute on our strategy, we may raise additional capital through equity, equity-linked and debt financing, to the extent such funding sources are available. Alternatively, we may be required to reduce expenses to manage liquidity; however, any such reductions could adversely impact our business and competitive position.
We typically offer our platform to our customers as a subscription-based service. Subscription fees are based upon the chosen Domo package which includes tier-based platform capabilities or usage. Business leaders, department heads and managers are the typical initial subscribers to our platform, deploying Domo to solve a business problem or to enable departmental access.
Business leaders, department heads and managers are the typical initial subscribers to our platform, deploying Domo to solve a business problem or to enable departmental access. Over time, as customers recognize the value of our platform, we engage with CIOs and other executives to facilitate broad enterprise adoption.
Our professional services engagements typically span from a few weeks to several months.
Professional services are generally billed in advance and revenue from these arrangements is recognized as the services are performed. Our professional services engagements typically span from a few weeks to several months.
While we expect to continue to invest in research and development, we anticipate that these investments as a percentage of revenue will likely increase slightly in the short term then remain consistent over time. 63 For the years ended January 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024, we had total revenue of $258.0 million, $308.6 million and $319.0 million, respectively, representing year-over-year growth of 20% and 3% for the years ended January 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.
As of January 31, 2025, we had 275 employees in our research and development organization. While we expect to continue to invest in research and development, we anticipate that these investments as a percentage of revenue will likely remain consistent over time.
Over time, as customers recognize the value of our platform, we engage with CIOs and other executives to facilitate broad enterprise adoption. We recently began offering our platform as a consumption-based service. Customers of our consumption-based service have an annual purchase commitment based on an estimated volume of usage, utilizing a tiered pricing structure.
We primarily offer our platform as a consumption-based service, which includes consumption-based agreements and enterprise-wide agreements (ELAs) with unlimited users and a data cap. Customers with consumption-based agreements have an annual purchase commitment based on an estimated volume of usage, utilizing a tiered pricing structure, which is paid upfront.
Gross retention declined in part due to macroeconomic conditions and challenging renewals from customers with COVID-19 use cases of our platform. As we continue to enhance our product and develop methods to encourage wider and more strategic adoptions, we expect that customer retention will increase over the long term.
As we continue to expand our partner ecosystem and develop methods to encourage wider and more strategic adoptions, we expect that customer retention will increase over the long term. Our ability to successfully upsell and the impact of cancellations may vary from period to period.
Costs related to fees paid to third parties for use of their technology and services increased by $1.4 million. The decrease in cost of professional services and other revenue is primarily due to a $1.8 million decrease in employee-related costs, partially offset by a $1.5 million increase in outsourced services.
The decrease in cost of professional services and other revenue is primarily due to a $1.4 million decrease in outsourced services and a $0.7 million decrease in employee-related costs. Subscription gross margin decreased primarily due to a decline in revenue growth and increased costs related to third-party web hosting services as a result of increased customer data usage.
Additionally, we obtained a waiver for defaults on technical non-financial covenants related to collateral. 72 The credit facility permits us to incur up to $100 million in term loan borrowings, all of which had been drawn as of January 31, 2024.
Credit Facility The credit facility permits us to incur up to approximately $125.3 million in term loan borrowings, all of which had been drawn as of January 31, 2025. The credit facility is secured by substantially all of our assets.
Our principal uses of cash have consisted of employee-related costs, marketing programs and events, payments related to hosting our cloud-based platform and purchases of short-term investments. We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet our projected operating requirements for at least the next 12 months.
We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet our projected operating requirements for at least the next 12 months. Over the longer term, we plan to continue investing in, among other things, growth opportunities, product development, and sales and marketing.
We expect the gross margin for professional services and other to fluctuate from period to period due to changes in the proportion of services provided by third-party consultants, seasonality, and timing of projects with higher margins. 70 Operating Expenses Year Ended January 31, 2023 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Operating expenses: Sales and marketing $ 173,300 $ 163,902 $ (9,398) (5) % Research and development 95,093 85,049 (10,044) (11) General and administrative 56,047 49,449 (6,598) (12) Total operating expenses $ 324,440 $ 298,400 $ (26,040) (8) Percentage of revenue: Sales and marketing 56 % 51 % Research and development 31 27 General and administrative 18 15 The decrease in sales and marketing expenses was primarily due to a $5.0 million decrease in employee-related costs.
Operating Expenses Year Ended January 31, 2024 2025 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Operating expenses: Sales and marketing $ 163,902 $ 151,505 $ (12,397) (8) % Research and development 85,049 87,899 2,850 3 General and administrative 49,449 55,929 6,480 13 Total operating expenses $ 298,400 $ 295,333 $ (3,067) (1) Percentage of revenue: Sales and marketing 51 % 48 % Research and development 27 28 General and administrative 15 17 The decrease in sales and marketing expenses was primarily due to a $13.3 million decrease in employee-related costs.