Q4 2026 Braze Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Braze Inc (BRZE) reported a 28% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q4 2026, reaching $205 million.
- The company surpassed $1 billion in remaining performance obligations, indicating strong long-term customer commitments.
- Braze Inc (BRZE) achieved $800 million in annual recurring revenue, showcasing continued demand for its platform.
- The company reported $42 million in non-GAAP net income for fiscal year 2026, up from $18 million the previous year.
- Braze Inc (BRZE) initiated its first share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its long-term growth prospects.
- Non-GAAP gross margin decreased to 67.2% from 69.9% in the prior year quarter, primarily due to higher premium messaging volumes and hosting costs.
- The company faces competitive pressure from legacy Marketing Clouds, although it continues to gain market preference.
- There is a need for continued investment in AI and data integration capabilities to maintain competitive advantage.
- The transition to flexible credit models for some customers may impact immediate revenue recognition.
- Braze Inc (BRZE) is experiencing margin pressures from the integration and scaling of OfferFit, now known as Braze AI Decisioning Studio.
Welcome to the Braze fiscal fourth quarter 2026 earnings conference call. My name is Leila and I'll be your operator for today's call. (Operator Instructions) I'll now turn the call over to Christopher Ferris, Vice President of Braze Investor Relations.
Thank you operator. Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today to review Braze's results for the fiscal fourth quarter 2026. I'm joined by our Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Magnuson; and our Chief Financial Officer, Isabelle Winkles.
We announced our results in a press release issued after the market closed today. Please refer to the investor relations section of our website at investors.braze.com for more information and a supplemental presentation related to today's earnings announcement.
During this call, we will make statements related to our business that are forward-looking under federal securities laws and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
| Access to All Earning Calls and Stock Analysis | |
| 30-Year Financial on one screen | |
| All-in-one Stock Screener with unlimited filters | |
| Customizable Stock Dashboard | |
| Real Time Insider Trading Transactions | |
| 8,000+ Institutional investors’ 13F holdings | |
| Powerful Excel Add-in and Google sheets Add-on | |
| All data downloadable | |
| Quick customer support | |
| And much more... |
