• Fourth Quarter SaaS and License Revenue: $165.7 million, up 11.7% year-over-year.
• Full Year 2024 SaaS and License Revenue: $631.2 million, up 10.9% from 2023.
• Fourth Quarter Total Revenue: $242.2 million, a 7.1% increase from Q4 2023.
• Full Year 2024 Total Revenue: $939.8 million, up 6.6% year-over-year.
• Fourth Quarter SaaS License Gross Margin: 85.6%, increased by 100 basis points from Q4 2023.
• Fourth Quarter Hardware Gross Margin: 22%, down from 25% in Q4 2023.
• Fourth Quarter Total Gross Margin: 65.5%, up from 64.1% in Q4 2023.
• Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDA: $46.4 million, compared to $45.6 million in Q4 2023.
• Full Year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA: $176.2 million, a 14.5% increase from 2023.
• Fourth Quarter GAAP Net Income: $30.1 million, compared to $31.2 million in Q4 2023.
• Fourth Quarter Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income: $32.6 million or $0.58 per diluted share.
• Full Year 2024 GAAP Net Income: $122.5 million, compared to $80.3 million in 2023.
• Full Year 2024 Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income: $127.1 million or $2.28 per diluted share.
• Cash and Cash Equivalents at Year-End 2024: $1.22 billion, up from $697 million at the end of 2023.
• 2024 Cash Flow from Operations: $206.4 million, up from $136 million in 2023.
• 2024 Free Cash Flow: $196.3 million, compared to $128.4 million in 2023.

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Release Date: February 20, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Alarm.com Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ALRM) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results that exceeded expectations, with a 11.7% increase in SaaS and license revenue for the quarter.
• The company's commercial business produced over $80 million in SaaS revenue in 2024, with OpenEye generating nearly $20 million, showcasing strong growth in the enterprise video segment.
• Alarm.com Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ALRM) continues to see solid contributions from its international business, expanding its product offerings and service provider footprint in over 70 countries.
• The Energy Hub business, part of Alarm.com Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ALRM)'s growth initiatives, is now more than a $50 million SaaS business, providing software technology for grid-level energy management.
• The company maintains a strong balance sheet, entering 2024 with $1.22 billion in cash and cash equivalents, and generating $206.4 million of cash flow from operations for the year.

Negative Points

• Hardware and other revenue in Q4 2024 was slightly down compared to the previous year, mainly due to fewer sales of cameras and thermostats.
• The company faces a 200 basis point headwind in 2025 due to the transition to ADT Plus, impacting growth projections.
• Alarm.com Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:ALRM) anticipates a stronger dollar, particularly against the Canadian dollar, which could pose a 20-30 basis point headwind to growth in 2025.
• The hardware gross margin decreased to 22% in Q4 2024 from 25% in the same quarter of the previous year, primarily due to product mix.
• The retirement of CFO Steve Valenzuela may lead to transitional challenges as the company searches for a new CFO to maintain financial leadership.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you discuss what drove the acceleration in SaaS and license revenue growth in Q4, and how it compares to the 2025 guidance? A: Steve Valenzuela, CFO, explained that Energy Hub overperformed in Q4, contributing significantly to the growth. OpenEye also performed well, and international revenue increased to 6% of total revenue. For 2025, they have modeled a 200 basis point headwind due to the transition to ADT plus and a stronger dollar, impacting growth projections.

Q: Are there any potential impacts of tariffs on your hardware business? A: Stephen Trundle, CEO, stated that they have minimized exposure to tariffs by moving most manufacturing out of China to Southeast Asia, the US, Mexico, and Europe. They are not currently impacted by new tariff activities but are maintaining a defensive posture by increasing inventory.

Q: What are the growth expectations for your growth businesses in 2025, and how does the recent acquisition contribute? A: Steve Valenzuela noted that they expect similar growth in 2025 as in 2024, with the acquisition of Check providing a modest revenue contribution. Stephen Trundle added that their strategic focus is on leveraging their channel relationships to unlock potential in various areas, including Energy Hub, which has a long runway ahead.

Q: How are you thinking about margin expectations for 2025, and what are the areas of investment? A: Stephen Trundle mentioned that R&D expenses will grow in line with revenue, with operating leverage expected from G&A cost structure and growth venture businesses. They anticipate margins to be in the 19% to 19.5% range, even after acquiring an early-stage business.

Q: Can you discuss the outlook for international growth and the impact of expanding service provider partners? A: Stephen Trundle highlighted that they expect higher growth rates internationally compared to the overall business. They plan to focus on regional and smaller local players to build a long-term growth trajectory, similar to their North American strategy.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.