Matt Vanvliet's questions to Sprout Social Inc (SPT) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Matt Vanvliet from Cantor Fitzgerald asked how NewsWhip's technology complements the existing listening platform and what its impact would be on the second-half operating income guidance.
Answer
CEO Ryan Barretto positioned NewsWhip as a strategic complement, differentiating Sprout's offering. He described Sprout's core listening for deep analysis and NewsWhip as a 'command center for real-time action' and crisis management. CFO Joe DelPretto confirmed the guidance assumes NewsWhip will be breakeven for the remainder of the year, with no additional integration costs impacting the outlook.