Biggest changeYear Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 2,569,546 $ 2,123,479 $ 1,690,538 Professional services and other 57,997 46,751 40,431 Total revenue 2,627,543 2,170,230 1,730,969 Cost of revenue: Subscription 336,878 283,675 251,274 Professional services and other 56,387 54,687 56,746 Total cost of revenue 393,265 338,362 308,020 Gross profit 2,234,278 1,831,868 1,422,949 Operating expenses: Research and development 778,714 617,745 442,022 Sales and marketing 1,218,844 1,068,560 886,069 General and administrative 300,332 249,649 197,720 Restructuring 3,990 96,843 — Total operating expenses 2,301,880 2,032,797 1,525,811 Loss from operations (67,602 ) (200,929 ) (102,862 ) Other income (expense) Interest income 82,706 58,828 15,000 Interest expense (3,721 ) (3,801 ) (3,762 ) Other income (expense) 17,294 (4,673 ) (6,829 ) Total other income (expense) 96,279 50,354 4,409 Income (loss) before income tax expense 28,677 (150,575 ) (98,453 ) Income tax expense (24,049 ) (13,935 ) (8,894 ) Net income (loss) $ 4,628 $ (164,510 ) $ (107,347 ) 50 Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Revenue: Subscription 98 % 98 % 98 % Professional services and other 2 2 2 Total revenue 100 100 100 Cost of revenue: Subscription 13 13 15 Professional services and other 2 3 3 Total cost of revenue 15 16 18 Gross profit 85 84 82 Operating expenses: Research and development 30 28 26 Sales and marketing 46 49 51 General and administrative 11 12 11 Restructuring 0 4 0 Total operating expenses 88 94 88 Loss from operations (3 ) (9 ) (6 ) Total other income (expense) 4 2 0 Income (loss) before income tax expense 1 (7 ) (6 ) Income tax expense (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Net income (loss) 0 % -8 % -6 % * Percentages are based on actual values.
Biggest changeYear Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 3,063,917 $ 2,569,546 $ 2,123,479 Professional services and other 67,349 57,997 46,751 Total revenue 3,131,266 2,627,543 2,170,230 Cost of revenue: Subscription 445,336 336,878 283,675 Professional services and other 63,151 56,387 54,687 Total cost of revenue 508,487 393,265 338,362 Gross profit 2,622,779 2,234,278 1,831,868 Operating expenses: Research and development 905,943 778,714 617,745 Sales and marketing 1,379,376 1,218,844 1,068,560 General and administrative 326,045 300,332 249,649 Restructuring 4,036 3,990 96,843 Total operating expenses 2,615,400 2,301,880 2,032,797 Income (loss) from operations 7,379 (67,602 ) (200,929 ) Other income (expense) Interest income 66,218 82,706 58,828 Interest expense (876 ) (3,721 ) (3,801 ) Other (expense) income, net (3,258 ) 17,294 (4,673 ) Total other income 62,084 96,279 50,354 Income (loss) before income tax expense 69,463 28,677 (150,575 ) Income tax expense (23,552 ) (24,049 ) (13,935 ) Net income (loss) $ 45,911 $ 4,628 $ (164,510 ) Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Revenue: Subscription 98 % 98 % 98 % Professional services and other 2 2 2 Total revenue 100 100 100 Cost of revenue: Subscription 14 13 13 Professional services and other 2 2 3 Total cost of revenue 16 15 16 Gross profit 84 85 84 Operating expenses: Research and development 29 30 28 Sales and marketing 44 46 49 General and administrative 10 11 12 Restructuring 0 0 4 Total operating expenses 84 88 94 Income (loss) from operations 0 (3 ) (9 ) Total other income 2 4 2 Income (loss) before income tax expense 2 1 (7 ) Income tax expense (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) Net income (loss) 1 % 0 % (8 %) * Percentages are based on actual values.
It supports multiple languages and currencies and offers an array of sophisticated features, including content partitioning at the enterprise level for companies operating in or serving multiple countries. We focus on selling to mid-market business-to-business, or B2B, companies, which we define as companies that have between two and 2,000 employees.
It supports multiple languages and currencies and offers an array of sophisticated features, including content partitioning at the enterprise level for companies operating in or serving multiple countries. We focus on selling to mid-market business-to-business, or B2B, companies, which we define as companies that have between 2 and 2,000 employees.
Adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed made after the end of the measurement period are recorded within our operating results. 58 Recent Accounting Pronouncements For information on recent accounting pronouncements, see Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the notes to the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed made after the end of the measurement period are recorded within our operating results. Recent Accounting Pronouncements For information on recent accounting pronouncements, see Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A single customer may have separate paid subscriptions to our customer platform, but we count these as one Customer if certain customer-provided information such as company name, URL, or email address indicate that these subscriptions are managed by the same business entity. 47 Average Subscription Revenue per Customer.
A single customer may have separate paid subscriptions to our customer platform, but we count these as one Customer if certain customer-provided information such as company name, URL, or email address indicate that these subscriptions are managed by the same business entity. Average Subscription Revenue per Customer.
We expect that general and administrative expenses will increase on an absolute dollar basis as we incur the costs of compliance associated with being a publicly trade company, and remain relatively consistent as a percentage of total revenue, exclusive of stock-based compensation expense, as we focus on processes, systems and controls to enable our internal support functions to scale with the growth of our business.
We expect that general and administrative expenses will increase on an absolute dollar basis as we incur the costs of compliance associated with being a publicly traded company, and remain relatively consistent as a percentage of total revenue, exclusive of stock-based compensation expense, as we focus on processes, systems and controls to enable our internal support functions to scale with the growth of our business.
We have focused on rapidly growing our business and plan to continue to make investments to help us address some of the challenges facing us to support this growth, such as demand for our customer platform by existing and new customers, significant competition from other customer platform providers and related applications and rapid technological change in our industry.
We have focused on rapidly growing our business and plan to continue to make investments to help us address some of the challenges facing us to support this growth, such as demand for our customer platform by existing and new customers, significant competition from other customer platform providers and related applications and rapid technological changes in our industry.
Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and rising inflation have had, and may continue to have an adverse impact on our financial condition and operating results in future periods.
Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and inflation have had, and may continue to have an adverse impact on our financial condition and operating results in future periods.
Other Income (Expense) Interest income primarily consists of interest earned on invested cash and cash equivalents balances and investments. Interest expense primarily consists of amortization of issuance costs and contractual interest expense related to our Notes.
Other Income (Expense) Interest income primarily consists of interest earned on invested cash and cash equivalents balances and investments. Interest expense primarily consists of amortization of issuance costs and contractual interest expense related to our 2025 Notes.
Capitalized software development costs are related to new products or improvements to our existing software platform that expands the functionality for our customers and for Company use.
Capitalized software development costs are related to new products or improvements to our existing software platform that expands the functionality for our customers and for our use.
The two to four-year period has been determined by taking into consideration the commitment term of the customer contract, the nature of the Company’s technology development life-cycle, and an estimated customer relationship period. Sales commissions for upgrade contracts are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated customer relationship period of the related customer.
The two to four-year period has been determined by taking into consideration the commitment term of the customer contract, the nature of the Company’s technology development life-cycle, and an estimated customer relationship period. Sales and Solutions Partner commissions for upgrade contracts are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated customer relationship period of the related customer.
We use these key business metrics to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business and results of operations, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions. These key business metrics may be calculated in a manner different than similar key business metrics used by other companies.
We use these key business metrics to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business and results of operations, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions. These key business metrics may be calculated in a manner different from similar key business metrics used by other companies.
Revenue Recognition We generate revenue from arrangements with multiple performance obligations, which typically include subscriptions to our online software solutions and professional and other services which include on-boarding, training, consulting services and our Commerce Hub. Our customers do not have the right to take possession of the online software products.
Revenue Recognition We generate revenue from arrangements with multiple performance obligations, which typically include subscriptions to our online software solutions and professional and other services which include on-boarding, training, consulting services and Payments. Our customers do not have the right to take possession of the online software products.
Cost of Revenue, Operating and Other Expenses Cost of Revenue Cost of subscription revenue consists primarily of managed hosting providers and other third-party service providers, employee-related costs including payroll, benefits and stock-based compensation expense for our customer support team, amortization of capitalized software development costs and acquired technology, and allocated overhead costs, which we define as facilities, depreciation of fixed assets, and costs related to information technology.
Cost of Revenue, Operating and Other Expenses Cost of Revenue Cost of subscription revenue consists primarily of managed hosting providers and other third-party service providers, employee-related costs including payroll, benefits and stock-based compensation expense for our customer support team, amortization of capitalized software development costs and acquired technology, and allocated overhead costs, which include facilities costs, depreciation of fixed assets, and costs related to information technology.
Cost of professional services and other revenue consists primarily of personnel costs of our professional services organization, including salaries, benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation, amortization of capitalized software development costs associated with our internally built software platform, as well as professional fees and allocated overhead costs, which we define as facilities, depreciation of fixed assets, and costs related to information technology.
Cost of professional services and other revenue consists primarily of personnel costs of our professional services organization, including salaries, benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation, amortization of capitalized software development costs associated with Payments, as well as professional fees and allocated overhead costs, which we define as facilities, depreciation of fixed assets, and costs related to information technology.
A discussion of our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 is included in section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 14, 2024.
A discussion of our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 is included in section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 12, 2025.
Global Economic Conditions Our results of operations may be significantly influenced by general macroeconomic conditions, including, but not limited to, the impact of pandemics, geo-political conflicts, foreign currency fluctuations, interest rates, inflation, recession risks, existing and new domestic and foreign laws and regulations, all of which are beyond our control.
Global Economic Conditions Our results of operations may be significantly influenced by general macroeconomic conditions, including, but not limited to, the impact of pandemics, geo-political conflicts, foreign currency fluctuations, interest rates, inflation, recession risks, tariffs or other trade restrictions, and existing and new domestic and foreign laws and regulations, all of which are beyond our control.
We intend to continue maintaining a high level of customer service and support which we consider critical for our continued success. We also plan to continue investing in our data center infrastructure and services capabilities in order to support continued future customer growth.
We intend to continue maintaining a high level of customer service and support which we consider critical for our continued success, and investing in AI to support automated ticket resolution. We also plan to continue investing in our data center infrastructure and services capabilities in order to support continued future customer growth.
Over 1,700 integrations and applications are available for our users, across a wide range of categories, including integrations with leading social media, email, sales, video, analytics, content and webinar tools. All subscription fees that are billed in advance of service are recorded in deferred revenue.
Over 2,000 integrations and applications are available for our 50 users, across a wide range of categories, including integrations with leading social media, email, sales, video, analytics, content and webinar tools. All subscription fees that are billed in advance of service are recorded in deferred revenue.
We believe our working capital is sufficient to support our operations for at least the next 12 months. At December 31, 2024, $184.3 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held in accounts outside the United States. We do not assert indefinite reinvestment of our foreign earnings because these earnings have been subject to United States Federal tax.
We believe our working capital is sufficient to support our operations for at least the next 12 months. At December 31, 2025, $309.0 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held in accounts outside the United States. We do not assert indefinite reinvestment of our foreign earnings because these earnings have been subject to United States Federal tax.
Net Cash and Cash Equivalents Used in Investing Activities Our investing activities have consisted primarily of purchases, maturities and sale of investments, property and equipment purchases, business acquisitions, purchase of intangible assets, purchases of strategic investments, and capitalization of software development costs.
Net Cash and Cash Equivalents Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Our investing activities have consisted primarily of purchases, maturities and sale of investments, property and equipment purchases, business acquisitions, purchase of intangible assets, purchases of and proceeds from strategic investments, and capitalization of software development costs.
In instances where there are not sufficient data points, or the average selling prices for a particular online software product or professional service offering are disparate, we estimate the SSP using other observable inputs, such as similar products or services.
In instances where there are not sufficient data points, often due to new product introduction, or the average selling prices for a particular online software product or professional service offering are disparate, we estimate the SSP using other observable inputs, such as similar products or services.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by financing activities consisted of $75.5 million of proceeds related to issuance of common stock under stock plans, offset by $21.9 million used for payment of employee taxes related to the net share settlement of stock-based awards. 56 For the year ended December 31, 2023, cash provided by financing activities consisted of $47.7 million of proceeds related to issuance of common stock under stock plans, offset by $10.7 million used for payment of employee taxes related to the net share settlement of stock-based awards.
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31,2024 consisted of $75.5 million of proceeds related to issuance of common stock under stock plans, offset by $21.9 million used for payment of employee taxes related to the net share settlement of stock-based awards.
Our customer platform features a central database of lead and customer interactions and integrated applications designed to help businesses attract visitors to their websites, convert visitors into leads, close leads into customers, transact with those customers, and delight them so they become promoters of those businesses.
Our customer platform features a central database of lead and customer interactions and integrated applications designed to help businesses build their presence online, attract prospects across channels, convert prospects into leads, close leads into customers, transact with those customers, and delight them so they become promoters of those businesses.
Contractual Monthly Subscription Revenue of our Customers as of the beginning of each month. Contractual Monthly Subscription Revenue. The subscription fees contractually committed to be paid for a full month under our Customer agreements, converted into USD at fixed rates that are held consistent over time, excluding commissions owed to our Solutions Partners.
The subscription fees contractually committed to be paid for a full month under our Customer agreements, converted into USD at fixed rates that are held consistent over time, excluding commissions owed to our Solutions Partners.
These judgments may materially impact the estimates used in allocating the purchase price consideration to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as our current and future operating results.
The judgments applied by management during the valuation process may materially impact the estimates used in allocating the purchase price consideration to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as our current and future operating results.
Other income 49 (expense) primarily consists of the impact of foreign currency transaction gains and losses associated with monetary assets and liabilities and any gains, losses, or impairments on our strategic investments. Income Tax Expense Income tax expense consists of current and deferred taxes for U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
Other (expense) income primarily consists of the impact of foreign currency transaction gains and losses associated with monetary assets and liabilities and any gains, losses on, or impairments of our strategic investments.
Significant judgment is used in determining fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as intangible assets and their estimated useful lives. Fair value and useful life determinations are based on, among other factors, estimates of replacement costs, future expected cash flows attributable to the acquired intangible assets and appropriate discount rates used in computing present values.
Fair value determinations are based on, among other factors, estimates of replacement costs, future expected cash flows attributable to the acquired intangible assets and appropriate discount rates used in computing present values. Useful life determinations are generally based on future expected cash flows attributable to the acquired intangible assets.
Allocated overhead expenses increased due to an increase in shared company expenses associated with infrastructure as we continued to grow our business.
Allocated overhead expenses increased due to an increase in shared company expenses associated with our systems and infrastructure as we continued to grow our business and increased proportional allocation of shared company expenses associated with headcount in research and development.
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily reflected our net loss of $164.5 million and $42.9 million accretion of bond discounts, offset by non-cash expenses that included $72.7 million of depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges of $67.3 million, $432.3 million in stock-based compensation, $1.7 million on impairment of strategic investments, and $2.0 million of amortization of debt issuance costs.
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2025 primarily reflected our net income of $45.9 million, $40.5 million accretion of bond discounts and a $5.5 million gain on strategic investments, offset by non-cash expenses that included $136.3 million of depreciation and amortization, $528.2 million in stock-based compensation, $5.9 million on impairment of strategic investments, and $0.6 million of amortization of debt issuance costs.
The decrease in Average Subscription Revenue per Customer was primarily driven by continued purchases of our lower-priced Starter products and the impact of our new seats pricing model, offset by a continued demand for our Professional and Enterprise products, the addition of customers from the acquisition of Clearbit, and the impact of foreign currency translation primarily attributable to the increase in the value of the U.S.
The increase in Average Subscription Revenue per Customer was primarily driven by increased demand for our Professional and Enterprise products and the impact of foreign currency translation primarily attributable to the decrease in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Euro and British Pound Sterling, offset by continued purchases of our lower-priced Starter products.
Subscription based revenue is recognized net of consideration paid to Solutions Partners when those Solutions Partners purchase a subscription to our customer platform. Professional services and other revenue are derived primarily from customer on-boarding, training, and consulting services.
Subscription based revenue is recognized net of consideration paid to Solutions Partners when those Solutions Partners purchase the subscription to our customer platform. Professional services and other revenue are derived primarily from customer on-boarding, training, consulting services, and Payments. Depending on which Hubs and services a customer purchases, they receive on-boarding guidance or training from technical consultants via web meetings.
Revenue from online software products and support is recognized ratably over the subscription period beginning on the date the online software product is made available to customers. We recognize revenue from on-boarding, training, consulting services, and Commerce Hub as the services are provided.
Revenue from online software products and support is recognized ratably over the subscription period beginning on the date the online software product is made available to customers. We recognize revenue from on-boarding, training, consulting services, and Payments as the services are provided. Amounts billed that have not yet met the applicable revenue recognition criteria are recorded as deferred revenue.
Working capital sources of cash and cash equivalents primarily included a $109.9 million increase in deferred revenue primarily resulting from the growth in the number of customers invoiced during the period, a $29.2 million decrease in right-of-use assets, and $79.9 million increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Working capital sources of cash and cash equivalents primarily included a $183.9 million increase in deferred revenue primarily resulting from the growth in the number of customers invoiced during the period, a $25.9 million decrease in right-of-use assets, a $19.0 million increase in accounts payable related to timing of bill payments, and a $118.0 million increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
These sources of cash and cash equivalents were offset by a $47.0 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets, a $36.9 million decrease in operating lease liabilities, a $14.0 million decrease in accounts payable related to timing of bill payments, a $81.2 million increase in deferred commissions, and a $57.6 million increase in accounts receivable as a result of increased billings to customers.
These sources of cash and cash equivalents were offset by a $34.1 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets, a $36.1 million decrease in operating lease liabilities, a $117.0 million increase in deferred commissions, and a $64.0 million increase in accounts receivable as a result of increased billings to customers.
We designed and built our customer platform to serve a broad range of customers globally. Our customer platform starts completely free and grows with our customers to meet their needs at different stages in their life-cycles.
We designed and built our customer platform to serve a broad range of customers globally. It was built to easily and seamlessly integrate third party applications to further customize to an individual company’s industry or needs. Our customer platform starts completely free and grows with our customers to meet their needs at different stages in their life-cycles.
We calculate SSP for each type of online software product and professional service offering by averaging the selling price of all purchases within the trailing four calendar quarters.
We allocate the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation based on the standalone selling price (“SSP”) of each good or service. We calculate SSP for each type of online software product and professional service offering by averaging the selling price of purchases within the trailing four calendar quarters.
Marketing programs increased due to the timing and size of certain marketing efforts as we made investments in attracting new customers.
Marketing programs increased due to the timing and size of certain marketing efforts as we made investments in attracting new customers. Professional fees increased due to an increase in the use of third party services and contractors for our marketing efforts.
Average Subscription Revenue per Customer also decreased from $11,384 for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $11,343 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The growth in Customers was primarily driven by increased demand for our lower-priced Starter products, as well as Professional and Enterprise products from our new seats model.
Average Subscription Revenue per Customer also increased from $11,343 for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $11,414 for the year ended December 31, 2025. The growth in Customers was primarily driven by increased demand for our products.
These uses of cash were offset by $1.5 billion received related to the maturity of investments. Net Cash and Cash Equivalents Provided by Financing Activities Our financing activities have consisted primarily of the issuance of common stock under our stock plans, and payments of employee taxes related to the net share settlement of stock-based awards.
Net Cash and Cash Equivalents (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities Our financing activities have consisted primarily of the repayment of our 2025 Notes, repurchases of our common stock, the issuance of common stock under our stock plans, and payments of employee taxes related to the net share settlement of stock-based awards.
Subscription revenue accounted for 98% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022. We sell multiple product plans at different base prices on a subscription basis, each of which includes our Smart CRM and integrated applications to meet the needs of the various customers we serve.
We sell multiple product plans at different base prices on a subscription basis, each of which includes our Smart CRM and integrated applications to meet the needs of the various customers we serve. We also generate revenue through usage and consumption-based models.
It also consists of costs associated with our other service offerings, including Commerce Hub. 48 We expect that the cost of subscription and professional services and other revenue will increase in absolute dollars as we continue to invest in growing our business.
It also consists of costs associated with Payments and our other service offerings. We expect that the cost of subscription and professional services and other revenue will increase in absolute dollars as we continue to invest in data center infrastructure and capitalize software development costs for new offerings to grow our business and scale with AI capabilities.
The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to an increase in income generated in tax paying jurisdictions. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our principal sources of liquidity to date have been cash and cash equivalents, net accounts receivable, our common stock offerings, and our convertible notes offerings.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Our principal sources of liquidity to date have been cash and cash equivalents, net accounts receivable, our common stock offerings, and our convertible notes offerings.
Results of Operations The following tables set forth certain consolidated financial data in dollar amounts and as a percentage of total revenue.
Income Tax Expense Income tax expense consists of current and deferred taxes for U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. 52 Results of Operations The following tables set forth certain consolidated financial data in dollar amounts and as a percentage of total revenue.
Key Components of Consolidated Statements of Operations Revenue We derive our revenue from two major sources, revenue from subscriptions to our customer platform and professional services and other revenue consisting mainly of on-boarding, training, consulting services fees, and Commerce Hub.
Key Components of Consolidated Statements of Operations Revenue We derive our revenue from two major sources, revenue from subscriptions to our customer platform and professional services and other revenue consisting mainly of on-boarding, training, consulting services fees, and Payments. Subscription-based revenue is derived from customers using our customer platform for their marketing, sales, service, data, and content management needs.
Employee-related costs decreased as we continue to leverage our Solutions Partners to deliver on-boarding and other professional services. 52 Research and Development Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (dollars in thousands) Research and development $ 778,714 $ 617,745 $ 160,969 26 % Percentage of total revenue 30 % 28 % The increase in research and development expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Employee-related costs $ 141,720 Hosting expenses 6,479 Allocated overhead expenses 9,805 Professional fees 2,965 $ 160,969 Employee-related costs increased as a result of increased headcount as we continued to grow our engineering organization to develop new products, increase functionality and to maintain our existing customer platform.
Research and Development Year Ended December 31, Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount % Research and development $ 905,943 $ 778,714 $ 127,229 16 % Percentage of total revenue 29 % 30 % The increase in research and development expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Employee-related costs $ 110,653 Software and services 9,719 Professional fees 7,855 Allocated overhead expenses 5,481 Hosting expenses (6,479 ) $ 127,229 Employee-related costs increased as a result of increased headcount as we continued to grow our engineering organization to develop new products, increase functionality and to maintain our existing customer platform.
Our AI-powered engagement hubs include Marketing, Sales, Service, Operations, Content, and Commerce, as well as other tools and integrations that enable companies to attract, engage, and delight customers throughout the customer lifecycle.
Breeze is our AI that powers the customer platform, including our Smart CRM, engagement Hubs, and the connected ecosystem. Our engagement Hubs that enable companies to attract, engage, and delight customers throughout the customer lifecycle include Marketing, Sales, Service, Operations, Content and Commerce.
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of $1.6 billion purchases of investments, $33.7 million of purchased property and equipment, $14.4 million of purchases of strategic investments, $66.4 million of capitalized software development costs, and $142.1 million for a business acquisition.
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2025 consisted primarily of cash used for $1.4 billion purchases of investments, $130.6 million of capitalized software development costs, $87.6 million for business acquisitions, $53.2 million of purchased property and equipment, and $32.7 million of purchases of strategic investments, offset by $2.2 billion received related to the maturity of investments and $2.7 million of proceeds from strategic investments.
Company Overview We provide a customer platform that helps businesses connect and grow better. We deliver seamless connection for customer-facing teams with a unified platform that includes three layers: AI-powered engagement hubs, a Smart CRM, and a connected ecosystem that extends the customer platform with app marketplace integrations, a community network, and an academy of educational content.
We deliver seamless connection for customer-facing teams with a unified platform that includes three layers: Artificial Intelligence ("AI")-powered agents and engagement hubs, a Smart customer relationship management product (“CRM”), and a connected ecosystem supporting the customer platform with a marketplace of integrations, templates, expert partners, a community network, and an academy of educational content.
Research and Development Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel costs of our development team, including payroll, benefits and stock-based compensation expense, professional and contractor fees and allocated overhead costs.
As a result of these investments, over time, we expect gross margins to decline slightly, exclusive of stock-based compensation. Research and Development Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel costs of our development team, including payroll, benefits and stock-based compensation expense, professional and contractor fees and allocated overhead costs.
As of December 31, 2024, the total obligation for operating leases was $356.6 million, of which $51.8 million is expected in the next twelve months. As of December 31, 2024, our vendor commitment was $681.0 million, of which $247.7 million is expected in the next twelve months.
As of December 31, 2025, the total obligation for operating leases was $313.4 million, of which $56.5 million is expected in the next twelve months. As of December 31, 2025, our vendor commitment was $494.7 million, of which $286.5 million is expected in the next twelve months.
Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel costs of our sales and marketing employees, including sales commissions and incentives, benefits and stock-based compensation expense, marketing programs, including lead generation, costs of our annual INBOUND conference, other brand building expenses, amortization of intangible assets, professional and contractor fees and allocated overhead costs.
Over time, we expect research and development expenses to increase in absolute dollars as we continue to increase the functionality of our customer platform and decline as a percentage of total revenue, exclusive of stock-based compensation expense. 51 Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel costs of our sales and marketing employees, including sales commissions and incentives, benefits and stock-based compensation expense, marketing programs, including lead generation, costs of our annual INBOUND conference, other brand building expenses, amortization of intangible assets, professional and contractor fees and allocated overhead costs.
The following table shows cash and cash equivalents, working capital, net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities, net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities, and net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 512,667 $ 387,987 $ 331,022 Working capital 1,060,204 929,532 1,000,058 Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities 598,599 350,971 273,174 Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities (515,861 ) (334,766 ) (319,658 ) Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities 53,495 37,011 7,428 55 Our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2024 were held for working capital purposes and for a business acquisition (See Note 19 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
The following table shows cash and cash equivalents, working capital, net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities, net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) investing activities, and net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 882,242 $ 512,667 $ 387,987 Working capital 982,264 1,060,204 929,532 Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities 760,717 598,599 350,971 Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) investing activities 491,773 (515,861 ) (334,766 ) Net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by financing activities (910,009 ) 53,495 37,011 58 Our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2025 were held for working capital purposes.
The increase in gain on strategic investments is due to gains of $21.2 million from observable price changes in the value of certain strategic investments in 2024 that did not occur in 2023.
The decrease in gain on strategic investments is due to gains of $21.2 million from changes in the value of certain strategic investments in 2024 compared to $5.0 million in 2025.
We also expect to continue to incur additional general and administrative expenses as a result of both our growth and the infrastructure required to be a public company. We expect to use our cash flow from operations to fund these growth strategies and support our business and may break-even from a profitability perspective in the next 12 months.
We also expect to continue to incur additional general and administrative expenses as a result of our growth and the infrastructure required to operate as a public company, including continued efforts to automate and streamline processes using AI-enabled tools. We expect to use our cash flow from operations to fund these growth strategies and support our business.
Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (dollars in thousands) Sales and marketing $ 1,218,844 $ 1,068,560 $ 150,284 14 % Percentage of total revenue 46 % 49 % The increase in sales and marketing expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Employee-related costs $ 125,840 Marketing programs 14,862 Solutions Partner commissions 3,966 Software and services 6,147 Allocated overhead expenses 1,143 Intangible asset write off (1,674 ) $ 150,284 Employee-related costs increased as a result of increased headcount as we expanded our selling and marketing organizations to grow our customer base.
Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount % Sales and marketing $ 1,379,376 $ 1,218,844 $ 160,532 13 % Percentage of total revenue 44 % 46 % The increase in sales and marketing expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Employee-related costs $ 115,714 Marketing programs 26,507 Professional fees 14,973 Allocated overhead expenses 5,367 Software and services 5,058 Solutions Partner commissions (7,087 ) $ 160,532 Employee-related costs increased as a result of increased headcount as we expanded our selling and marketing organizations to grow our customer base.
Most of our Customers’ subscriptions are one year or less in duration. Subscriptions are billed in advance on various schedules. Because the mix of billing terms for orders can vary from period to period, the annualized value of the orders we enter into with our customers will not be completely reflected in deferred revenue at any single point in time.
Because the mix of billing terms for orders can vary from period to period, the annualized value of the orders we enter into with our customers will not be completely reflected in deferred revenue at any single point in time. Accordingly, we do not believe that change in deferred revenue is an accurate indicator of future revenue.
Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (dollars in thousands) Subscription cost of revenue $ 336,878 $ 283,675 $ 53,203 19 % Percentage of subscription revenue 13 % 13 % The increase in subscription cost of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Amortization of capitalized software development costs $ 27,937 Subscription and hosting costs 16,766 Amortization of acquired technology 5,402 Employee-related costs 3,727 Allocated overhead expenses (629 ) $ 53,203 Subscription and hosting costs increased primarily due to growth in our Customer base from 205,091 at December 31, 2023 to 247,939 at December 31, 2024.
Year Ended December 31, Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount % Subscription cost of revenue $ 445,336 $ 336,878 $ 108,458 32 % Percentage of subscription revenue 15 % 13 % The increase in subscription cost of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Subscription and hosting costs $ 65,318 Amortization of capitalized software development costs 42,611 Amortization of acquired technology 1,545 Employee-related costs (449 ) Allocated overhead expenses (567 ) $ 108,458 54 Subscription and hosting costs increased primarily due to growth in our Customer base from 247,939 at December 31, 2024 to 288,706 at December 31, 2025.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements at December 31, 2024 or 2023 exclusive of items described above and indemnifications of officers, directors and employees for certain events or occurrences while the officer, director or employee is, or was, serving at our request in such capacity.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements at December 31, 2025 or 2024 exclusive of items described above and indemnifications of officers, directors and employees for certain events or occurrences while the officer, director or employee is, or was, serving at our request in such capacity. 60 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Professional services and other revenue increased during 2024 primarily due to an increase in other revenue streams, including Commerce Hub. 51 Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit and Gross Margin Percentage Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (dollars in thousands) Total cost of revenue $ 393,265 $ 338,362 $ 54,903 16 % Gross profit $ 2,234,278 $ 1,831,868 $ 402,410 22 % Gross margin 85 % 84 % Total cost of revenue increased during 2024 primarily due to an increase in subscription and hosting costs, amortization of capitalized software development costs, amortization of acquired technology and employee-related costs, offset by a decrease in allocated overhead expenses.
Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit and Gross Margin Percentage Year Ended December 31, Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount % Total cost of revenue $ 508,487 $ 393,265 $ 115,222 29 % Gross profit $ 2,622,779 $ 2,234,278 $ 388,501 17 % Gross margin 84 % 85 % Total cost of revenue increased during 2025 primarily due to an increase in subscription and hosting costs, amortization of capitalized software development costs, and amortization of acquired technology, offset by decreases in employee-related and allocated overhead expenses.
A definition of each of the key terms used to calculate Net Revenue Retention is included below. Retained Subscription Revenue. Contractual Monthly Subscription Revenue of the same cohort of Customers as those that comprise the Retention Base Revenue at the end of the same month. Retention Base Revenue.
Contractual Monthly Subscription Revenue of the same cohort of Customers as those that comprise the Retention Base Revenue at the end of the same month. Retention Base Revenue. Contractual Monthly Subscription Revenue of our Customers as of the beginning of each month. Contractual Monthly Subscription Revenue.
Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on a quarterly basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. We determine the amount of internal software costs to be capitalized based on the amount of time spent by our developers on projects in the application stage of development.
Management evaluates the useful 61 lives of these assets on a quarterly basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets.
We also generate revenue through usage and consumption-based models. Customers pay additional fees if the number of contacts stored 46 and tracked in the customer’s database exceeds specified thresholds. We also generate additional revenue based on the purchase of additional subscriptions, products and seats, and the number of account users.
Customers pay additional fees if the number of contacts stored and tracked in the customer’s database exceeds specified thresholds. We also generate revenue based on the purchase of additional subscriptions, products and seats. Most of our Customers’ subscriptions are one year or less in duration. 48 Subscriptions are billed in advance on various schedules.
Professional fees increased due to an increase in the use of third-party services and contractors.
Software and services expense increased due to an increase in use of AI tools. Professional fees increased due to an increase in the use of third party services and contractors as 55 we continued to grow our engineering organization.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Customers 247,939 205,091 167,386 Average Subscription Revenue per Customer $ 11,343 $ 11,384 $ 11,163 Net Revenue Retention 102.2 % 103.9 % 110.3 % Customers .
Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Customers 288,706 247,939 205,091 Average Subscription Revenue per Customer $ 11,414 $ 11,343 $ 11,384 Net Revenue Retention 103.5 % 101.8 % 103.0 % Customers .
In addition, during 2023, we recorded a one-time write off of an intangible asset which did not recur in 2024. 53 General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (dollars in thousands) General and administrative $ 300,332 $ 249,649 $ 50,683 20 % Percentage of total revenue 11 % 12 % The increase in general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Employee-related costs $ 34,681 Customer credit card fees 4,519 Professional fees 5,037 Software and services 5,025 Allocated overhead expenses 1,421 $ 50,683 Employee-related costs increased as a result of increased headcount as we grew our business and required additional personnel to support our expanded operations.
General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount % General and administrative $ 326,045 $ 300,332 $ 25,713 9 % Percentage of total revenue 10 % 11 % The increase in general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Employee-related costs $ 14,954 Customer credit card fees 4,666 Allocated overhead expenses 4,280 Professional fees 1,813 $ 25,713 56 Employee-related costs increased as a result of increased headcount as we grew our business and required additional personnel to support our expanded operations.
Amortization of capitalized software development costs increased due to the increased number of developers working on our software platform as we continued to develop new products and increased functionality. We also saw higher subscription and hosting costs as we continued to focus on the security, reliability and performance of our customer platform.
Amortization of capitalized software development costs increased due to the increased number of developers working on our software platform as we continued to develop new products and increased functionality. Amortization of acquired technology increased due to the amortization of acquired technology associated with our acquisitions in 2025 and later in 2024.
Hosting expense increased due to incremental spend associated with our product development infrastructure that is unrelated to the hosting of our customer platform for our paying Customers. Allocated overhead expenses increased due to the increased proportional allocation of shared company expenses associated with the growth in research and development headcount relative to other departments.
Hosting expense decreased due to incremental spend in the second half of 2024 associated with product development infrastructure that is unrelated to the hosting of our customer platform for paying Customers.
Subscription based revenue is derived from customers using our customer platform for their marketing, sales, service, operations, and content management needs. Our customer platform includes a system of engagement for efficiently engaging customers through SEO, web content, social, blogging, email, marketing automation, messaging, support ticketing, knowledge base, commerce, conversation routing, video hosting, and data enrichment.
Our customer platform includes a system of record for maintaining a unified view of the customer experience, a system of engagement for efficiently engaging customers through AI agents, SEO, AEO, AI-powered content creation, web content, social, blogging, email, marketing automation, messaging, support ticketing, knowledge base, conversation routing, video hosting, deal progression, prospecting, and data enrichment.
Business Combinations We account for business acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting, in accordance with which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
A significant change in the time spent on each project could have a material impact on the amount capitalized and related amortization expense in subsequent periods. Business Combinations We account for business acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the acquisition date.
See Note 10 and Note 19 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Letters of Credit As of December 31, 2024, we had a total of $4.1 million in letters of credit outstanding for office space. These irrevocable letters of credit are expected to remain in effect, in some cases, until 2029.
Convertible Senior Notes In 2025, we settled the remaining aggregate principal amount due under the 2025 Notes. See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Letters of Credit As of December 31, 2025, we had a total of $2.7 million in letters of credit outstanding for office space.
The increase in impairment of strategic investments is due to a $5.3 million loss recorded in 2024 from the decrease in value of our strategic investments compared to $1.7 million in 2023. The change in foreign currency gains and losses transactions is primarily attributable to the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Euro and British Pound Sterling.
Dollar relative to the Euro and British Pound Sterling. The increase in the impairment of strategic investments is due to an impairment of $5.3 million in 2024 compared to $5.7 million in 2025.
Other (Expense) Income Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (dollars in thousands) Other income (expense) $ 17,294 $ (4,673 ) $ 21,967 470 % Percentage of total revenue 1 % * * not meaningful The change in other expense during 2024 is primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Gain on strategic investments $ 21,245 Impairment of strategic investments (3,602 ) Foreign currency transaction gains and losses 4,324 $ 21,967 Other income (expense) primarily consists of the impact of foreign currency transaction gains and losses associated with monetary assets and liabilities and any gains or impairments on our strategic investments.
Other (Expense) Income Year Ended December 31, Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount % Other (expense) income, net $ (3,258 ) $ 17,294 $ (20,552 ) 119 % Percentage of total revenue * 1 % * not meaningful The change in other expense during 2025 is primarily due to the following: Change (in thousands) Foreign currency gains and losses $ (4,190 ) Impairment of strategic investments (617 ) Gain on strategic investments (15,745 ) $ (20,552 ) 57 The change in foreign currency gains and losses transactions is primarily attributable to the value of the U.S.
We have invested and intend to continue investing for long-term growth. We intend to continue to invest in sales and marketing to support our growth. We plan to continue to invest in research and development as we continue to introduce new products and applications to extend the functionality of our customer platform.
We plan to continue to invest in research and development as we continue to introduce new products and applications to extend the functionality of our customer platform, including machine learning capabilities intended to accelerate innovation and increase productivity.
We had net income of $4.6 million in 2024, net losses of $164.5 million in 2023, and $107.3 million in 2022. We derive most of our revenue from subscriptions to our cloud-based customer platform and related professional services, which consist of customer on-boarding, training and consulting services.
We derive most of our revenue from subscriptions to our cloud-based customer platform and related professional services, which consist of customer on-boarding, training and consulting services. Subscription revenue accounted for 98% of our total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Restructuring Year Ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Restructuring $ 3,990 $ 96,843 $ (92,853 ) (96 %) Percentage of total revenue * 4 % Restructuring charges in 2024 consisted of variable facilities-related costs on unused space.
Restructuring Year Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Restructuring $ 4,036 $ 3,990 $ 46 1 % Percentage of total revenue * * * not meaningful Restructuring charges in 2025 and 2024 consisted of variable facilities-related costs related to properties vacated under our Restructuring Plan.
We efficiently reach these businesses at scale through our proven inbound methodology, our Solutions Partners, and our “freemium” model. A Solutions Partner is a service provider that helps businesses with strategy, execution, and implementation of go-to-market activities and technology solutions.
A Solutions Partner is a service provider that helps businesses with strategy, execution, and implementation of go-to-market activities and technology solutions. Our freemium model attracts customers who begin using our customer platform through our free products and then upgrade to our paid products.
Our freemium model attracts customers who begin using our customer platform through our free products and then upgrade to our paid products. As of December 31, 2024, we had 8,246 full-time employees and 247,939 Customers of varying sizes in more than 135 countries, representing many industries.
As of December 31, 2025, we had 8,882 full-time employees and 288,706 Customers of varying sizes in more than 135 countries, representing many industries. We primarily sell our customer platform on a subscription basis.
Software and services expense increased as we continued to invest in tools to expand our sales and marketing efforts. Allocated overhead expenses increased due to an increase in shared company expenses associated with our systems and infrastructure.
Customer credit card fees increased due to increased customer transactions as we continued to grow our business. Allocated overhead expenses increased due to an increase in shared company expenses associated with our systems and infrastructure as we continued to grow our business. Professional fees increased primarily due to increase in the use of third-party services and contractors.
Interest Expense Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount % (dollars in thousands) Interest expense $ (3,721 ) $ (3,801 ) $ (80 ) (2 %) Percentage of total revenue * * * not meaningful 54 Interest expense primarily consists of amortization of the debt issuance costs and contractual interest expense related to our 2025 Notes.
Interest Expense Year Ended December 31, Change (in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount % Interest expense $ (876 ) $ (3,721 ) $ (2,845 ) (76 %) Percentage of total revenue * * * not meaningful Interest expense decreased due to the early conversion of a portion of our 2025 Notes in the first quarter of 2025 and settlement of the remaining 2025 Notes upon maturity in June 2025.
Solutions Partner commissions increased as a result of increased revenue generated through our Solutions Partners, partially offset by certain Solutions Partner commissions that are deferred and amortized over two to four years as we changed the duration of certain Solutions Partner commissions terms from lifetime to three years in 2023.
Solutions Partner commissions decreased as we changed the duration and eligibility of commissions for certain Solutions Partners to better align with the value delivered to customers. The decrease from the change in duration and eligibility of commissions was partially offset by increased revenue generated through our Solutions Partners.