Press Release: Braze Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Results

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 05, 2025-- 

Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE) the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging$(TM)$, today announced results for its fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2025.

"We are off to a good start in fiscal year 2026, delivering strong revenue growth, profitability, and free cash flow in an ever-changing environment," said Bill Magnuson, Cofounder and CEO of Braze. "I'm also excited to announce that Ed McDonnell will be joining Braze in July to lead all aspects of our global revenue operations. McDonnell has a strong track record of delivering results at high-growth public SaaS businesses, and we believe his extensive background in Software and Customer Engagement will further solidify Braze as the leading customer engagement platform and accelerate growth in the coming years."

Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

   -- 
 Revenue was $162.1 million compared to $135.5 million in the first 
      quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, up 19.6% year-over 
      year, driven primarily by new customers, upsells, and renewals. 
 
 
   -- 
 Subscription revenue in the quarter was $154.9 million compared to 
      $130.1 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 
      2025, and professional services and other revenue was $7.2 million 
      compared to $5.4 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended 
      January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Remaining performance obligations as of April 30, 2025 were $829.3 
      million, of which $522.2 million is current, which the company defines as 
      less than one year. 
 
 
   -- 
 GAAP gross margin was 68.6% compared to 67.1% in the first quarter of 
      the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Non-GAAP gross margin was 69.3% compared to 67.9% in the first quarter 
      of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Dollar-based net retention for all customers for the trailing 12 months 
      ended April 30, 2025 and April 30, 2024 was 109% and 117%, respectively; 
      dollar-based net retention for customers with annual recurring revenue 
      $(ARR)$ of $500,000 or more was 112% compared to 119% in the first quarter 
      of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Total customers increased to 2,342 as of April 30, 2025 from 2,102 as 
      of April 30, 2024; 262 of the company's customers had ARR of $500,000 or 
      more as of April 30, 2025, compared to 212 customers as of April 30, 
      2024. 
 
 
   -- 
 GAAP operating loss was $40.2 million compared to an operating loss of 
      $40.1 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 
      2025. A primary contributor to the operating loss in the quarter included 
      $30.4 million of stock-based compensation expense. 
 
 
   -- 
 Non-GAAP operating income was $2.8 million compared to a loss of $10.0 
      million in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, 
      basic and diluted, of $0.34 based on 104.6 million weighted average 
      shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 
      31, 2026, compared to GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze 
      common stockholders, basic and diluted, of $0.35, based on 100.8 million 
      weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal 
      year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Non-GAAP net income per share attributable to Braze common stockholders, 
      diluted, was $0.07 based on 108.0 million weighted average shares 
      outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 
      2026, compared to non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to Braze 
      common stockholders, basic and diluted, of $0.05 based on 100.8 million 
      weighted average shares outstanding in the first quarter of the fiscal 
      year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Net cash provided by operating activities was $24.1 million compared to 
      net cash provided by operating activities of $19.4 million in the first 
      quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Free cash flow was $22.9 million compared to $11.4 million in the first 
      quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. 
 
 
   -- 
 Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable 
      securities was $539.8 million as of April 30, 2025 compared to $514.0 
      million as of January 31, 2025. 
 

Recent Business Highlights

   -- 
 Notable new business wins in the quarter included Beyond, Inc., 
      Chamberlain Group, an intelligence access leader, Evite, Freshket, Fubo, 
      LUSH Cosmetics, Njuškalo, and ThredUp. 
 
 
   -- 
 Closed the acquisition of AI Decisioning Engine OfferFit, which will 
      allow brands to benefit from complementary products and frontier 
      technologies that can transform customer relationships and deliver value 
      to their businesses. 
 
 
   -- 
 Introduced two dynamic new messaging channels - RCS and Banners - and a 
      new Canvas step to help marketers create more immersive and responsive 
      customer journeys. 
 
 
   -- 
 Announced hiring of Ed McDonnell as Chief Revenue Officer, effective 
      early July. 
 
 
   -- 
 Science Based Target Initiative officially approved Braze's near-term 
      emissions reduction targets, reinforcing its commitment to aligning with 
      globally recognized standards for carbon emissions reductions and further 
      advancing Braze's sustainability program. 
 

Financial Outlook

Braze is initiating guidance for the fiscal second quarter ending July 31, 2025, and updating guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026.

 
                Metric 
    (in millions, except per share 
                amounts)                 FY 2026 Q2 Guidance  FY 2026 Guidance 
---------------------------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
Revenue                                    $171.0 - 172.0      $702.0 - 706.0 
---------------------------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
Non-GAAP operating income                    $0.5 - 1.5          $5.5 - 9.5 
---------------------------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
Non-GAAP net income                          $2.5 - 3.5         $17.0 - 21.0 
---------------------------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted      $0.02 - 0.03        $0.15 - 0.18 
---------------------------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
Weighted average common shares used in 
 computing non-GAAP net income per 
 share, diluted                                113.0              115.0 
---------------------------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
 

Braze has not reconciled its guidance as to non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income or non-GAAP net income per share to their most directly comparable GAAP measure as a result of uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items such as stock-based compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in Braze's stock price. Accordingly, reconciliations are not available without unreasonable effort, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to Braze's results calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call Information:

What: Braze Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

When: Thursday, June 5th at 4:30 pm EDT / 1:30 pm PDT

Webcast & Supplemental Data: investors.braze.com

Replay: A webcast replay will be available on Braze's investor site at investors.braze.com.

Supplemental and Other Financial Information

Supplemental information, including an accompanying financial presentation and other information can be accessed through Braze's investor website at investors.braze.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and the accompanying tables contain the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit and margin, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, and non-GAAP free cash flow. Braze defines non-GAAP gross profit and margin, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP net income (loss) as the respective GAAP balances, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, employer taxes related to stock-based compensation, charitable contribution expense, contingent consideration adjustments, acquisition related expense, and amortization of intangible assets. Braze defines non-GAAP free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, minus purchases of property and equipment and minus capitalized internal-use software costs. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Braze uses this non-GAAP financial information internally in analyzing its financial results and believes that this non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively with GAAP financial measures, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and assists in comparisons with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP financial information to supplement their GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in Braze's financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by Braze's management about which expenses are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation is provided below in the financial statement tables included below in this press release for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP.

Braze encourages investors to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly and fiscal year financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Braze's business.

Definition of Other Business Metrics

Customer: Braze defines a customer, as of period end, as the separate and distinct, ultimate parent-level entity that has an active subscription with Braze to use its products. A single organization could have multiple distinct contracting divisions or subsidiaries, all of which together would be considered a single customer.

Annual Recurring Revenue $(ARR.UK)$: Braze defines ARR as the annualized value of customer subscription contracts, including certain premium professional services that are subject to contractual subscription terms, as of the measurement date, assuming any contract that expires during the next 12 months is renewed on its existing terms (including contracts for which Braze is negotiating a renewal). Braze's calculation of ARR is not adjusted for the impact of any known or projected future events (such as customer cancellations, expansion or contraction of existing customers relationships or price increases or decreases) that may cause any such contract not to be renewed on its existing terms. ARR may decline or fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including customers' satisfaction or dissatisfaction with Braze's products and professional services, pricing, competitive offerings, economic conditions or overall changes in Braze's customers' spending levels. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and does not represent Braze's GAAP revenue on an annualized basis or a forecast of revenue, as it is an operating metric that can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal rates.

Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate: Braze calculates dollar-based net retention rate as of a period end by starting with the ARR from a cohort of customers as of 12 months prior to such period-end (the Prior Period ARR). Braze then calculates the ARR from the same cohort of customers as of the end of the current period (the Current Period ARR). Current Period ARR includes any expansion and is net of contraction or attrition over the last 12 months, but excludes ARR from new customers in the current period. Braze then divides the total Current Period ARR by the total Prior Period ARR to arrive at the point-in-time dollar-based net retention rate. Braze then calculates the weighted average point-in-time dollar-based net retention rates as of the last day of each month in the current trailing 12-month period to arrive at the dollar-based net retention rate.

Remaining Performance Obligations: The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations represents amounts under non-cancelable contracts expected to be recognized as revenue in future periods, and may be influenced by several factors, including seasonality, the timing of renewals, the timing of service delivery and contract terms. Unbilled portions of the remaining performance obligation are subject to future economic risks including bankruptcies, regulatory changes and other market factors.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding Braze's financial outlook for the second quarter of and the full fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 and the anticipated benefits from the acquisition of OfferFit, Inc. by Braze. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "hope," "intend," "may," might," "potential," "predict, " "project," "shall," "should," "target," "will" and variations of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

Forward-looking statements are based on Braze's current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause Braze's 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: (1) the extent to which Braze achieves anticipated financial targets; (2) the impact of management and organizational changes on OfferFit's business; (3) the impact on OfferFit employees and Braze's ability to retain key personnel; (4) the effectiveness in integrating the OfferFit platform and operations with our business; (5) Braze's ability to realize its broader strategic and operating objectives; (6) unstable market and economic conditions may have serious adverse consequences on Braze's business, financial condition and share price; (7) Braze's recent rapid revenue growth may not be indicative of its future revenue growth; (8) Braze's history of operating losses; (9) Braze's limited operating history at its current scale; (10) Braze's ability to successfully manage its growth; (11) the accuracy of estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth and the impact of global and domestic socioeconomic events on Braze's business; (12) Braze's ability and the ability of its platform to adapt and respond to changing customer or consumer needs, requirements or preferences; (13) Braze's ability to attract new customers and renew existing customers; (14) the competitive markets in which Braze participates and the intense competition that it faces; (15) Braze's ability to adapt and respond effectively to rapidly changing technology, evolving cybersecurity and data privacy risks, evolving industry standards or changing regulations; and (16) Braze's reliance on third-party providers of cloud-based infrastructure; as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of Braze's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission $(SEC.UK)$ on March 31, 2025 and other subsequent filings Braze makes with the SEC from time to time, including Braze's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2025 that will be filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Braze's views only as of the date of this press release and Braze assumes no obligation, and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

About Braze

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.(TM) Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty. The company has been recognized as a 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Companies to Work For, 2024 Best Small & Medium Workplaces in Europe by Great Place to Work$(R)$, 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women(TM) by Great Place to Work(R) and was named a Leader by Gartner(R) in the 2024 Magic Quadrant(TM) for Multichannel Marketing Hubs and a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave(TM): Email Marketing Service Providers, Q3 2024. Braze is headquartered in New York with 15 offices across AMER, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. Learn more at braze.com.

Braze uses its Investor website at investors.braze.com as a means of disclosing material non-public information, announcing upcoming investor conferences and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor its investor relations website in addition to following its press releases, blog posts on its website (braze.com), SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.

 
                             BRAZE, INC. 
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) 
               (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
 
                                                Three Months Ended 
                                                     April 30, 
                                             ------------------------- 
                                                 2025         2024 
                                             ------------  ----------- 
 
Revenue                                       $  162,059   $135,459 
Cost of revenue (1)(2)                            50,857     44,548 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Gross Profit                                     111,202     90,911 
                                                 -------    ------- 
 
Operating expenses: 
   Sales and marketing (1)(2)                     74,127     69,827 
   Research and development (1)(2)                36,797     34,373 
   General and administrative 
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)                            40,500     26,791 
                                                 -------    ------- 
      Total operating expenses                   151,424    130,991 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Loss from operations                             (40,222)   (40,080) 
   Other income, net                               5,652      5,171 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Loss before provision for income taxes           (34,570)   (34,909) 
Provision for income taxes                         1,071        798 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Net loss                                         (35,641)   (35,707) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Net income (loss) attributable to 
 redeemable non-controlling interest                 145        (66) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Net loss attributable to Braze, Inc.          $  (35,786)  $(35,641) 
                                                 =======    ======= 
 
Net loss per share attributable to Braze, 
 Inc. common stockholders, basic and 
 diluted                                      $    (0.34)  $  (0.35) 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net 
 loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. 
 common stockholders, basic and diluted          104,572    100,788 
 
 
 
(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows: 
 
                                               Three Months Ended 
                                                    April 30, 
                                             ----------------------- 
                                                 2025        2024 
                                             ------------  --------- 
Cost of revenue                               $     1,077  $     964 
Sales and marketing                                10,011      9,445 
Research and development                           11,336     10,832 
General and administrative                          7,975      7,037 
                                                 --------   -------- 
   Total stock-based compensation expense     $    30,399  $  28,278 
                                                 ========   ======== 
 
 
 
(2) Includes employer taxes related to stock-based compensation as 
follows: 
 
                                                    Three Months Ended 
                                                         April 30, 
                                                 ------------------------- 
                                                     2025         2024 
                                                 ------------  ----------- 
Cost of revenue                                   $        60   $       68 
Sales and marketing                                       413          541 
Research and development                                  744          836 
General and administrative                                213          297 
                                                     --------      ------- 
   Total employer taxes related to stock-based 
    compensation expense                          $     1,430   $    1,742 
                                                     ========      ======= 
 
 
 
(3) Includes 1% Pledge charitable donation expense as follows: 
 
                                                   Three Months Ended 
                                                        April 30, 
                                                 ----------------------- 
                                                       2025         2024 
                                                 -----------------  ---- 
General and administrative                         $         1,109  $ -- 
 
 
 
(4) Includes acquisition related expense as follows: 
 
                                             Three Months Ended 
                                                   April 30, 
                                          -------------------------- 
                                                 2025          2024 
                                          ------------------  ------ 
General and administrative                  $         10,020   $  -- 
 
 
 
(5) Includes amortization of intangible assets acquired in the acquisition 
expense as follows: 
 
                                                    Three Months Ended 
                                                         April 30, 
                                                 ------------------------- 
                                                     2025         2024 
                                                 ------------  ----------- 
General and administrative                         $      101   $      218 
 
 
 
(6) Includes adjustment to the fair value of the contingent consideration 
liability as follows: 
 
                                                 Three Months Ended 
                                                      April 30, 
                                           ------------------------------- 
                                              2025             2024 
                                           -----------   ----------------- 
General and administrative                     $      --   $       (137) 
 
 
 
                             BRAZE, INC. 
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) 
          (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
 
                                         April 30,      January 31, 
                                             2025           2025 
                                         -----------  ---------------- 
ASSETS 
CURRENT ASSETS: 
   Cash and cash equivalents             $  231,499    $     83,062 
   Accounts receivable, net of 
    allowance of $3,231 and $2,563 at 
    April 30, 2025 and January 31, 
    2025, respectively                       86,093          95,234 
   Marketable securities                    307,795         430,457 
   Prepaid expenses and other current 
    assets                                   33,752          35,273 
                                          ---------       --------- 
Total current assets                        659,139         644,026 
Restricted cash, noncurrent                     530             530 
Property and equipment, net                  38,803          38,550 
Operating lease right-of-use assets          76,060          76,147 
Deferred contract costs                      79,320          76,766 
Goodwill                                     28,448          28,448 
Intangible assets, net                        3,029           3,130 
Other assets                                  3,805           3,401 
                                          ---------       --------- 
TOTAL ASSETS                             $  889,134    $    870,998 
                                          =========       ========= 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE 
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST, AND 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
CURRENT LIABILITIES: 
   Accounts payable                      $    1,304    $      2,150 
   Accrued expenses and other current 
    liabilities                              58,269          64,189 
   Deferred revenue                         265,015         239,976 
   Operating lease liabilities, current      19,275          18,162 
                                          ---------       --------- 
Total current liabilities                   343,863         324,477 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent      68,036          69,278 
Other long-term liabilities                   2,776           2,494 
                                          ---------       --------- 
TOTAL LIABILITIES                           414,675         396,249 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 
13) 
Redeemable non-controlling interest 
 (Note 4)                                        33            (112) 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par 
 value; 2,000,000,000 and 2,000,000,000 
 shares authorized as of April 30, 2025 
 and January 31, 2025, respectively; 
 91,844,313 and 87,934,059 shares 
 issued and outstanding as of April 30, 
 2025 and January 31, 2025, 
 respectively                                     9               8 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par 
 value; 110,000,000 and 110,000,000 
 shares authorized as of April 30, 2025 
 and January 31, 2025, respectively; 
 13,022,634 and 16,017,314 shares 
 issued and outstanding as of April 30, 
 2025 and January 31, 2025, 
 respectively                                     1               2 
   Additional paid-in capital             1,095,070       1,062,613 
   Accumulated other comprehensive 
    income (loss)                             1,968            (926) 
   Accumulated deficit                     (622,622)       (586,836) 
                                          ---------       --------- 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                  474,426         474,861 
                                          ---------       --------- 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE 
 NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST, AND 
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                    $  889,134    $    870,998 
                                          =========       ========= 
 
 
 
                             BRAZE, INC. 
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) 
                            (in thousands) 
 
                                                Three Months Ended 
                                                     April 30, 
                                             ------------------------- 
                                                 2025         2024 
                                             ------------  ----------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
Net loss (including amounts attributable to 
 redeemable non-controlling interests)        $  (35,641)  $(35,707) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net 
cash provided by operating activities: 
   Stock-based compensation                       30,643     28,620 
   Amortization of deferred contract costs         9,421      8,313 
   Depreciation and amortization                   2,606      2,126 
   Provision for credit losses                       232        668 
   Value of common stock donated to 
   charity                                         1,109         -- 
   (Accretion) amortization of (discount) 
    premium on marketable securities                (399)      (487) 
   Non-cash foreign exchange (gain) loss             227       (295) 
   Fair value adjustments to contingent 
    consideration                                     --       (137) 
   Other                                               9        280 
   Changes in operating assets and 
   liabilities: 
      Accounts receivable                          9,108      9,876 
      Prepaid expenses and other current 
       assets                                      3,147       (984) 
      Deferred contract costs                    (11,870)   (10,730) 
      ROU assets and liabilities                    (410)     1,522 
      Other assets                                  (403)       277 
      Accounts payable                              (978)    (1,800) 
      Accrued expenses and other current 
       liabilities                                (7,203)    (7,351) 
      Deferred revenue                            24,547     25,285 
      Other long-term liabilities                     (1)       (81) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
         Net cash provided by operating 
          activities                              24,144     19,395 
                                                 -------    ------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
   Purchases of property and equipment              (217)    (6,915) 
   Capitalized internal-use software costs        (1,055)    (1,039) 
   Purchases of marketable securities            (52,364)   (59,650) 
   Maturities of marketable securities            63,215     57,000 
   Return of principal on marketable 
   securities                                    113,258         -- 
                                                 -------    ------- 
         Net cash provided by/(used in) 
          investing activities                   122,837    (10,604) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
   Proceeds from exercise of common stock 
    options                                          605      1,035 
   Payments of deferred purchase 
    consideration                                     --     (2,916) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
         Net cash provided by/(used in) 
          financing activities                       605     (1,881) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate 
 changes on cash, cash equivalents, and 
 restricted cash                                     851       (337) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and 
 restricted cash                                 148,437      6,573 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted 
 cash, beginning of period                        83,592     72,131 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted 
 cash, end of period                          $  232,029   $ 78,704 
                                                 =======    ======= 
 
 
 
                             BRAZE, INC. 
        U.S. GAAP RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS 
               (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
 
The following tables reconcile each non-GAAP financial measure to its 
most directly comparable GAAP financial measure: 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross        Three Months Ended 
Margin                                               April 30, 
                                             ------------------------- 
                                                 2025         2024 
                                             ------------  ----------- 
 
Gross profit                                 $111,202      $90,911 
Plus: 
   Stock-based compensation expense             1,077          964 
   Employer taxes related to stock-based 
    compensation expense                           60           68 
                                              -------       ------ 
Non-GAAP gross profit                        $112,339      $91,943 
                                              =======       ====== 
GAAP gross margin                                68.6%        67.1% 
Non-GAAP gross margin                            69.3%        67.9% 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating      Three Months Ended 
Expenses                                               April 30, 
                                               ------------------------- 
                                                   2025         2024 
                                               ------------  ----------- 
 
GAAP sales and marketing expense                $    74,127  $ 69,827 
Less: 
   Stock-based compensation expense                  10,011     9,445 
   Employer taxes related to stock-based 
    compensation expense                                413       541 
                                                   --------   ------- 
Non-GAAP sales and marketing expense            $    63,703  $ 59,841 
                                                   ========   ======= 
 
GAAP research and development expense           $    36,797  $ 34,373 
Less: 
   Stock-based compensation expense                  11,336    10,832 
   Employer taxes related to stock-based 
    compensation expense                                744       836 
                                                   --------   ------- 
Non-GAAP research and development expense       $    24,717  $ 22,705 
                                                   ========   ======= 
 
GAAP general and administrative expense         $    40,500  $ 26,791 
Less: 
   Stock-based compensation expense                   7,975     7,037 
   Employer taxes related to stock-based 
    compensation expense                                213       297 
   1% Pledge charitable contribution expense          1,109        -- 
   Acquisition related expense                       10,020        -- 
   Amortization of intangibles expense                  101       218 
   Contingent consideration adjustment                   --      (137) 
                                                   --------   ------- 
Non-GAAP general and administrative expense     $    21,082  $ 19,376 
                                                   ========   ======= 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP             Three Months Ended 
Operating Income (Loss)                              April 30, 
                                            -------------------------- 
                                                2025          2024 
                                            ------------  ------------ 
 
Loss from operations                        $(40,222)     $(40,080) 
Plus: 
   Stock-based compensation expense           30,399        28,278 
   Employer taxes related to stock-based 
    compensation expense                       1,430         1,742 
   1% Pledge charitable contribution 
   expense                                     1,109            -- 
   Acquisition related expense                10,020            -- 
   Amortization of intangibles expense           101           218 
   Contingent consideration adjustment            --          (137) 
                                             -------       ------- 
Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations      $  2,837      $ (9,979) 
                                             =======       ======= 
GAAP operating margin                          (24.8)%       (29.6)% 
Non-GAAP operating margin                        1.8%         (7.4)% 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net          Three Months Ended 
Income (Loss)                                        April 30, 
                                             ------------------------- 
                                                 2025         2024 
                                             ------------  ----------- 
 
Net loss attributable to Braze, Inc.          $  (35,786)  $(35,641) 
Plus: 
   Stock-based compensation expense               30,399     28,278 
   Employer taxes related to stock-based 
    compensation expense                           1,430      1,742 
   1% Pledge charitable contribution 
   expense                                         1,109         -- 
   Acquisition related expense                    10,020         -- 
   Amortization of intangibles expense               101        218 
   Contingent consideration adjustment                --       (137) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to 
 Braze, Inc. (1)                              $    7,273   $ (5,540) 
                                                 =======    ======= 
 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share 
 attributable to Braze, Inc. common 
 stockholders, basic                          $     0.07   $  (0.05) 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share 
 attributable to Braze, Inc. common 
 stockholders, diluted                        $     0.07   $  (0.05) 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net 
 income (loss) per share attributable to 
 Braze, Inc. common stockholders, basic          104,572    100,788 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net 
 income (loss) per share attributable to 
 Braze, Inc. common stockholders, diluted        107,977    100,788 
 
(1) Assumes no non-GAAP tax expenses associated with the non-GAAP 
adjustment due to the Company's historical non-GAAP net loss position 
and available deferred tax assets sufficient to offset such non-GAAP 
tax expense. 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP Cash Flow from 
Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Free Cash      Three Months Ended 
Flow                                                 April 30, 
                                             ------------------------- 
                                                 2025         2024 
                                             ------------  ----------- 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities     $   24,144   $ 19,395 
Less: 
   Purchases of property and equipment              (217)    (6,915) 
   Capitalized internal-use software costs        (1,055)    (1,039) 
                                                 -------    ------- 
Non-GAAP free cash flow                       $   22,872   $ 11,441 
                                                 =======    ======= 
 

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    CONTACT:    Investors: 

Christopher Ferris

IR@braze.com

(609) 964-0585

Media:

Katelyn Bryant

Press@braze.com

 
 

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