10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2024

Datadog, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2024

Filed May 8, 2024For Securities:DDOG

Summary

Datadog, Inc. reported strong performance for the first quarter of 2024, with revenue growing 27% year-over-year to $611.3 million. This growth was driven by both new customer acquisition and expansion within the existing customer base. The company demonstrated significant improvements in profitability and cash flow, with net income of $42.6 million compared to a net loss of $24.1 million in the prior year period. Operating cash flow surged to $212.3 million, and free cash flow reached $186.7 million, highlighting robust operational efficiency. The company's balance sheet remains strong, with $282.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $2.5 billion in marketable securities as of March 31, 2024. While the dollar-based net retention rate saw a slight decline year-over-year, it remains strong at in the mid-110% range, indicating continued expansion within its existing customer base. The company continues to invest in innovation and product development, with R&D expenses increasing 18% year-over-year.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$611.25M
Cost of Revenue$110.10M
Gross Profit$501.15M
R&D Expenses$269.99M
Operating Expenses$489.16M
Operating Income$12.00M
Interest Expense$1.08M
Net Income$42.63M
EPS (Basic)$0.13
EPS (Diluted)$0.12
Shares Outstanding (Basic)331.81M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)355.98M

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue increased by 27% year-over-year to $611.3 million for Q1 2024.
  • 2Net income turned positive, reaching $42.6 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $24.1 million in Q1 2023.
  • 3Operating cash flow significantly increased to $212.3 million, up from $133.8 million in the prior year.
  • 4Free cash flow grew to $186.7 million, demonstrating strong operational cash generation.
  • 5Customers with an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $100,000 or more increased to 3,340, representing 87% of ARR.
  • 6Dollar-based net retention rate remained strong, in the mid-110% range, though lower than the mid-130% range reported in the prior year.
  • 7The company ended the quarter with a healthy liquidity position, holding $282.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $2.5 billion in marketable securities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Datadog reported a 27% year-over-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $611.3 million.

Datadog's profitability significantly improved. The company reported a net income of $42.6 million for the first quarter of 2024, a substantial turnaround from a net loss of $24.1 million in the same period of 2023.

As of March 31, 2024, Datadog had $282.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $2.5 billion in marketable securities, indicating a strong liquidity position.

Datadog's trailing 12-month dollar-based net retention rate was in the mid-110% range as of March 31, 2024. This is a decrease from the mid-130% range reported in the prior year, which the company attributes primarily to slower usage growth from existing customers, potentially related to the uncertain macroeconomic environment.