Smartsheet Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Results

Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR), the platform for enterprise achievement, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2019.

"We delivered another strong quarter in Q3 and are well-positioned for the future," said Mark Mader, President and CEO of Smartsheet. "We are demonstrating the ability to extend and expand across the enterprise and, most importantly, customers are realizing value and are leaning in."

Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue: Total revenue was $71.5 million, an increase of 53% year over year. Subscription revenue was $64.4 million, an increase of 55% year over year. Professional services revenue was $7.2 million, an increase of 34% year over year.
  • Operating Loss: GAAP operating loss was $31.8 million, or 45% of total revenue, compared to GAAP operating loss of $16.4 million, or 35% of total revenue, in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Non-GAAP operating loss was $20.7 million, or 29% of total revenue, compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $10.2 million, or 22% of total revenue, in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
  • Net Loss: GAAP net loss was $28.9 million, compared to GAAP net loss of $15.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. GAAP net loss per share was $0.25, compared to GAAP net loss per share of $0.15 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Non-GAAP net loss was $17.7 million, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $9.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Non-GAAP net loss per share was $0.15, compared to non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.09 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
  • Cash Flow: Net operating cash flow was positive $1.0 million, compared to net operating cash flow of positive $2.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Net free cash flow was negative $2.9 million, compared to negative $2.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Business Highlights

  • Ended the quarter with 83,139 domain-based customers
  • The number of all customers with annualized contract values ("ACV") of $5,000 or more grew to 8,421, an increase of 51% year over year
  • The number of all customers with ACV of $50,000 or more grew to 770, an increase of 114% year over year
  • The number of all customers with ACV of $100,000 or more grew to 279, an increase of 120% year over year
  • Average ACV per domain-based customer increased to $3,286, an increase of 48% year over year
  • Dollar-based net retention rate was 134%

The dollar-based net retention rate is calculated by dividing the aggregate ACV as of the end of the quarter (net of expansions, reductions and cancellations) by the same customer cohort’s net aggregate ACV as of the end of the comparable year-ago quarter. This calculation excludes customers acquired within the previous 12 months. The ACV for customers which Smartsheet acquired through the purchase of 10,000ft on May 1, 2019 will not impact the dollar-based net retention rate metric until one year from the date of acquisition.

The section titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below contains a description of the non-GAAP financial measures with a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP information. The section titled "Definitions of Business Metrics" contains definitions of certain non-financial metrics provided within this earnings release.

Financial Outlook

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company currently expects:

  • Total revenue of $77.0 million to $78.0 million, representing year-over-year growth of 48% to 50%
  • Non-GAAP operating loss of $21.5 million to $19.5 million
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.17 to $0.16, assuming basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 117.5 million

For the full fiscal year 2020, the Company currently expects:

  • Total revenue of $269.4 million to $270.4 million, representing year-over-year growth of 52%
  • Billings of $326.0 million to $328.0 million, representing year-over-year growth of 51%
  • Non-GAAP operating loss of $67.0 million to $65.0 million
  • Non-GAAP net loss per share of $0.53 to $0.52, assuming basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 112.5 million
  • Net free cash flow burn of $25 million

These statements are forward-looking and actual results may materially differ. Refer to the “Forward-Looking Statements” section below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to materially differ from these forward-looking statements.

We have not reconciled net free cash flow guidance to net cash from operating activities because we do not provide guidance on the reconciling items between net cash from operating activities and net free cash flow, due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, these items. The actual amount of such reconciling items will have a significant impact on our net free cash flow. Accordingly, a reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to net free cash flow is not available without unreasonable effort. We do not provide reconciliation of calculated billings guidance as its components are solely revenue and deferred revenue, and guidance for revenue is already provided.

Conference Call Information

Smartsheet will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on December 4, 2019. A live webcast and accompanying presentation can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at: https://investors.smartsheet.com. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 274-9243, or +1 (647) 689-5417 (outside of the US). The conference ID is 3093628. A replay of the call via webcast will be available at https://investors.smartsheet.com or by dialing (800) 585-8367 or +1 (416) 621-4642 (outside of the US). The dial-in replay will be available until the end of day on December 11, 2019. The webcast replay will be available for one year.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Smartsheet’s outlook for the fourth fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2020 and the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2020, and Smartsheet’s expectations regarding possible or assumed business strategies, potential growth and innovation opportunities, new products, and potential market opportunities.

Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “potential,” “remain,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: our ability to achieve future growth and sustain our growth rate, our ability to attract and retain customers and increase sales to our customers, our ability to develop and release new products and services and to scale our platform, our ability to increase adoption of our platform through our self-service model, our ability to maintain and grow our relationships with strategic partners, the highly competitive and rapidly evolving market in which we participate, our ability to identify targets for, execute on, or realize the benefits of, potential acquisitions, and our international expansion strategies. Further information on risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasted results is included in our filings with the SEC, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2019 to be filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to understand and evaluate our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, which may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies, are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to such GAAP measures can be found in the accompanying financial statements included with this press release.

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about our financial performance, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to important metrics used by our management for financial and operational decision-making. We are presenting these non-GAAP financial metrics to assist investors in seeing our financial performance through the eyes of management, and because we believe that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in our industry.

We define non-GAAP operating loss as GAAP loss from operations excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and one-time costs associated with mergers and acquisitions. Non-GAAP net loss, which is used in calculating non-GAAP net loss per share, also excludes expense associated with revaluation of convertible preferred stock warrant liability. There are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP measures as compared to GAAP operating loss and net loss, including that the non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation expense, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of our compensation strategy.

We use the non-GAAP financial measure of net free cash flow, which is defined as GAAP net cash flows from operating activities, reduced by cash used for purchases of property and equipment (inclusive of spend on internal-use software) and principal payments on capital lease obligations. We believe net free cash flow is an important liquidity measure of the cash that is available, after capital expenditures and operational expenses, for investment in our business and to make acquisitions. Net free cash flow is useful to investors as a liquidity measure because it measures our ability to generate or use cash. Once our business needs and obligations are met, cash can be used to maintain a strong balance sheet and invest in future growth. There are a number of limitations related to the use of net free cash flow as compared to net cash from operating activities, including that net free cash flow includes capital expenditures, the benefits of which are realized in periods subsequent to those when expenditures are made.

Definitions of Business Metrics

Number of domain-based customers

We define domain-based customers as organizations with a unique email domain name such as @cisco. All other customers, which we designate as ISP customers, are typically small teams or individuals who register for our services with an email address hosted on a widely used domain such as @gmail, @outlook, or @yahoo.

Average ACV per domain-based customer

We define average ACV per domain-based customer as total outstanding ACV for domain-based subscriptions as of the end of the reporting period divided by the number of domain-based customers as of the same date.

Dollar-based net retention rate

We calculate dollar-based net retention rate as of a period end by starting with the ACV from the cohort of all customers as of the 12 months prior to such period end, or Prior Period ACV. We then calculate the ACV from these same customers as of the current period end, or Current Period ACV. Current Period ACV includes any upsells and is net of contraction or attrition over the trailing 12 months, but excludes subscription revenue from new customers in the current period. We then divide the total Current Period ACV by the total Prior Period ACV to arrive at the dollar-based net retention rate.

About Smartsheet

Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR) is the platform for enterprise achievement. By aligning people and technology so organizations can move faster and drive innovation, Smartsheet enables its customers and users to achieve more. Visit www.smartsheet.com to learn more.

Disclosure of Material Information

Smartsheet announces material information to its investors using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls, and on its investor relations page of the company’s website at https://investors.smartsheet.com.

SMARTSHEET INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended October 31,

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

Revenue

Subscription

$

64,355

$

41,520

$

172,991

$

111,048

Professional services

7,170

5,348

19,372

14,523

Total revenue

71,525

46,868

192,363

125,571

Cost of revenue

Subscription

8,867

4,873

23,050

13,697

Professional services

5,231

3,831

14,198

10,485

Total cost of revenue

14,098

8,704

37,248

24,182

Gross profit

57,427

38,164

155,115

101,389

Operating expenses

Research and development

25,049

15,599

67,496

42,855

Sales and marketing

50,896

30,084

125,569

76,723

General and administrative

13,330

8,888

35,728

24,211

Total operating expenses

89,275

54,571

228,793

143,789

Loss from operations

(31,848

)

(16,407

)

(73,678

)

(42,400

)

Interest income

2,810

1,016

6,073

2,092

Other income (expense), net

187

(156

)

(243

)

(1,782

)

Net loss before income tax provision (benefit)

(28,851

)

(15,547

)

(67,848

)

(42,090

)

Income tax provision (benefit)

5

22

(68

)

110

Net loss and comprehensive loss

$

(28,856

)

$

(15,569

)

$

(67,780

)

$

(42,200

)

Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders, basic and diluted

$

(0.25

)

$

(0.15

)

$

(0.61

)

$

(0.55

)

Weighted-average shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share attributable to common shareholders, basic and diluted

116,861

102,822

111,401

76,065

Share-based compensation expense included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was as follows (in thousands, unaudited):
 

Three Months Ended October 31,

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

Cost of subscription revenue

$

366

$

96

$

957

$

214

Cost of professional services revenue

343

149

858

346

Research and development

3,934

2,552

9,523

4,596

Sales and marketing

3,516

1,973

8,900

3,856

General and administrative

2,170

1,274

5,473

2,972

Total share-based compensation expense*

$

10,329

$

6,044

$

25,711

$

11,984

*Includes amortization related to share-based compensation that was capitalized in internal-use software in previous periods.

SMARTSHEET INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

October 31, 2019

January 31, 2019

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

513,357

$

213,085

Short-term investments

50,000

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,224 and $1,234, respectively

42,634

30,173

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

9,369

3,922

Total current assets

615,360

247,180

Long-term assets

Restricted cash

1,051

2,620

Deferred commissions

40,946

29,014

Property and equipment, net

26,915

22,540

Operating lease right-of-use assets

56,744

Intangible assets, net

16,005

1,827

Goodwill

16,497

5,496

Other long-term assets

1,259

67

Total assets

$

774,777

$

308,744

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

4,024

$

4,658

Accrued compensation and related benefits

29,703

25,557

Other accrued liabilities

13,285

6,544

Operating lease liabilities, current

11,041

Finance lease liabilities, current

3,025

3,768

Deferred revenue

135,021

95,766

Total current liabilities

196,099

136,293

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

48,668

Finance lease liabilities, non-current

2,156

2,164

Deferred revenue, non-current

817

367

Other long-term liabilities

2,928

Total liabilities

247,740

141,752

Shareholders’ equity

Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding as of October 31, 2019 and January 31, 2019

Class A common stock, no par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 117,370,469 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2019; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 48,003,701 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2019

Class B common stock, no par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2019; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 56,967,742 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2019

Additional paid-in capital

755,334

327,510

Accumulated deficit

(228,297

)

(160,518

)

Total shareholders’ equity

527,037

166,992

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

774,777

$

308,744

SMARTSHEET INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$

(67,780

)

$

(42,200

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Share-based compensation expense

25,688

11,984

Remeasurement of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

1,326

Depreciation of property and equipment

7,857

5,060

Amortization of deferred commission costs

13,676

7,342

Unrealized foreign currency (gain)/loss

(7

)

115

Amortization of intangible assets

1,913

382

Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

5,656

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(11,688

)

(8,980

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(5,756

)

(1,510

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

(9,012

)

Other long-term assets

(192

)

49

Accounts payable

(237

)

941

Other accrued liabilities

6,731

2,792

Accrued compensation and related benefits

5,862

4,791

Deferred commissions

(25,608

)

(16,400

)

Other long-term liabilities

(1,003

)

588

Deferred revenue

38,675

26,870

Operating lease liabilities

4,397

Net cash used in operating activities

(10,828

)

(6,850

)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of short-term investments

(50,000

)

Purchases of long-term investments

(1,000

)

Purchases of property and equipment

(4,186

)

(4,372

)

Capitalized internal-use software development costs

(5,190

)

(2,156

)

Payments for business acquisition, net of cash acquired

(26,659

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(87,035

)

(6,528

)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from initial public offering of common stock, net of underwriters' discounts and commissions

163,844

Proceeds from follow-on offering of common stock, net of underwriters' discounts and commissions

379,828

Payments on principal of finance leases

(3,114

)

(2,520

)

Payments of deferred offerings costs

(798

)

(2,388

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

12,961

3,087

Proceeds from Employee Stock Purchase Plan

7,687

4,832

Net cash provided by financing activities

396,564

166,855

Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

2

(73

)

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

298,703

153,404

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

Beginning of period

215,705

61,059

End of period

$

514,408

$

214,463

Supplemental disclosures

Cash paid for interest

$

185

$

257

Purchases of fixed assets under finance leases

2,364

2,639

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

9,012

Accrued purchases of property and equipment (including internal-use software)

873

480

Deferred offering costs, accrued but not yet paid

60

215

Share-based compensation expense capitalized in internal-use software development costs

724

114

SMARTSHEET INC.

Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited)

Reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP operating loss and operating margin

Three Months Ended October 31,

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

(dollars in thousands)

Loss from operations

$

(31,848

)

$

(16,407

)

$

(73,678

)

$

(42,400

)

Add:

Share-based compensation expense*

10,329

6,044

25,711

11,984

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

845

120

1,889

360

One-time acquisition costs

21

548

57

Non-GAAP operating loss

$

(20,653

)

$

(10,243

)

$

(45,530

)

$

(29,999

)

Operating margin

(45

)%

(35

)%

(38

)%

(34

)%

Non-GAAP operating margin

(29

)%

(22

)%

(24

)%

(24

)%

*Includes amortization related to share-based compensation that was capitalized in internal-use software in previous periods.

 

Reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP net loss

Three Months Ended October 31,

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

(in thousands)

Net loss

$

(28,856

)

$

(15,569

)

$

(67,780

)

$

(42,200

)

Add:

Share-based compensation expense*

10,329

6,044

25,711

11,984

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

845

120

1,889

360

One-time acquisition costs

21

548

57

Remeasurement of convertible preferred stock warrant liability

1,326

Non-GAAP net loss

$

(17,661

)

$

(9,405

)

$

(39,632

)

$

(28,473

)

*Includes amortization related to share-based compensation that was capitalized in internal-use software in previous periods.

SMARTSHEET INC.

Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited)

Reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted)

Three Months Ended October 31,

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

(in thousands)

GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share attributable to common shareholders, basic and diluted

116,861

102,822

111,401

76,065

Add: common shares that would have resulted from conversion of convertible preferred stock at the beginning of the period, or when granted (if later), on a weighted average basis

22,325

Non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share attributable to common shareholders, basic and diluted

116,861

102,822

111,401

98,390

 

Anti-dilutive shares (in thousands)

October 31,

2019

2018

Shares subject to outstanding common stock awards

12,727

14,943

Shares issuable pursuant to the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

57

59

Total potentially dilutive shares

12,784

15,002

SMARTSHEET INC.

Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited)

Reconciliation from net operating cash flow to net free cash flow

Three Months Ended October 31,

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

(in thousands)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

1,049

$

2,423

$

(10,828

)

$

(6,850

)

Less:

Purchases of property and equipment

(1,101

)

(2,158

)

(4,186

)

(4,372

)

Capitalized internal-use software development costs

(1,793

)

(1,307

)

(5,190

)

(2,156

)

Payments on principal of finance leases

(1,072

)

(936

)

(3,114

)

(2,520

)

Free cash flow

$

(2,917

)

$

(1,978

)

$

(23,318

)

$

(15,898

)

 

Reconciliation from revenue to calculated billings

Three Months Ended October 31,

Nine Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

2019

2018

(in thousands)

Total revenue

$

71,525

$

46,868

$

192,363

$

125,571

Add:

Deferred revenue (end of period)

135,838

84,151

135,838

84,151

Less:

Deferred revenue (beginning of period)

123,867

76,157

96,133

57,281

Calculated billings

$

83,496

$

54,862

$

232,068

$

152,441

SMARTSHEET INC.

Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited)

Reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP operating loss guidance

Q4 FY 2020

FY 2020

Low

High

Low

High

(in millions)

Loss from operations

$

(37.3

)

$

(35.3

)

$

(111.3

)

$

(109.3

)

Add:

Share-based compensation expense*

15.0

15.0

41.0

41.0

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

0.8

0.8

2.7

2.7

One-time costs of acquisition

0.6

0.6

Non-GAAP operating loss

$

(21.5

)

$

(19.5

)

$

(67.0

)

$

(65.0

)

*Includes amortization related to share-based compensation that was capitalized in internal-use software in previous periods.

 

Reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP net loss guidance

Q4 FY 2020

FY 2020

Low

High

Low

High

(in millions)

Net loss

$

(36.3

)

$

(34.3

)

$

(104.4

)

$

(102.4

)

Add:

Share-based compensation expense*

15.0

15.0

41.0

41.0

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

0.8

0.8

2.7

2.7

One-time costs of acquisition

0.6

0.6

Non-GAAP net loss

$

(20.5

)

$

(18.5

)

$

(60.1

)

$

(58.1

)

*Includes amortization related to share-based compensation that was capitalized in internal-use software in previous periods.

Contacts:

Smartsheet Inc.
Investor Relations Contact
Aaron Turner
investorrelations@smartsheet.com

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