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BILL Holdings, Inc. (BILL)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 FY25 delivered 11% total revenue growth to $358.2M and 14% core revenue growth to $320.3M, with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.50; both revenue and EPS beat S&P Global consensus (rev $356.0M, EPS $0.37) as pricing/mix and ad valorem products aided monetization while FX losses abated . Consensus figures marked with an asterisk are from S&P Global: revenue* $355.98M, EPS* $0.374 [Values retrieved from S&P Global].
  • Management raised FY25 profitability guidance (non-GAAP operating income to $226.2–$231.2M; non-GAAP EPS to $2.06–$2.09) while maintaining FY25 revenue range ($1.45–$1.46B) and introducing Q4 guidance (total rev $370.5–$380.5M, non-GAAP EPS $0.39–$0.43), citing near-term SMB spend uncertainty but durable monetization levers .
  • KPIs: businesses served 488,600; TPV $79B (+11% YoY); transactions 30M (+16% YoY); Spend & Expense revenue $138M (+21% YoY), Spend & Expense businesses 39,500; AP/AR customers 164,800 (+4,200 net adds) .
  • Stock-relevant catalysts: take-rate expansion from ad valorem products, ACH/check pricing increases, and stronger FY25 profitability guide; tempered by lower TPV per customer (-2% YoY) and macro/tariff uncertainty, with Q4 monetization expected similar to Q3 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Monetization expansion and lower FX loss: ad valorem products (Instant Transfer, Pay By Card, invoice financing) drove take-rate gains; FX losses reduced ~65% after trading/hedging changes .
  • Free cash flow and profitability: FCF grew 44% YoY in Q3 (25% margin); non-GAAP operating margin 15% and non-GAAP EPS $0.50 exceeded guidance top end by $0.12 .
  • Ecosystem wins: accounting channel net adds up >60% YoY; Spend & Expense revenue up 21% YoY with 1,800 net new businesses; embedded platform progress and advanced ACH beta for large suppliers .

Management quotes:

  • “We delivered strong growth and significantly exceeded our non-GAAP profitability expectations.” – John Rettig, CFO .
  • “We are accelerating our AI growth strategy to change the game again for SMBs.” – René Lacerte, CEO .
  • “Our advanced ACH solution…simplifies payment reconciliations…removes yet another layer of complexity.” – René Lacerte .

What Went Wrong

  • TPV trends softer: total payment volume +10% YoY, slightly below expectations; TPV per customer -2% YoY as SMBs moderated spend in several categories and leap year effect .
  • Q3 GAAP results weaker YoY: GAAP net loss of $(11.6)M vs GAAP net income $31.8M a year ago; GAAP gross margin declined to 81.2% from 83.0% YoY .
  • Near-term caution: management flagged highest SMB uncertainty since early COVID, macro/tariffs risks, and expects Q4 monetization similar to Q3 (not expanding), adjusting near-term outlook accordingly .

Financial Results

Consolidated Results vs Prior Periods

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Total Revenue ($USD Millions)$358.0 $363.0 $358.2
Core Revenue ($USD Millions)$315.0 $320.0 $320.3
Float Revenue ($USD Millions)$44.0 $43.0 $37.9
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.63 $0.56 $0.50
Non-GAAP Gross Margin (%)86% 85% 84.9%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin (%)19% 17% 15%

Notes: Q3 non-GAAP operating income includes a one-time ~$5.7M benefit from reserve methodology refinement .

Segment/Revenue Components (Q3 FY25)

ComponentQ3 2025
Subscription Fees ($USD Millions)$68.2
Transaction Fees ($USD Millions)$252.1
Float Revenue ($USD Millions)$37.9
Spend & Expense Revenue ($USD Millions)$138.0
Embedded & Other Solutions Revenue ($USD Millions)$19.0

KPIs (Oldest → Newest)

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Businesses Served475,000+ 480,000+ 488,600
Total Payment Volume ($USD Billions)$80 $85 $79
Transactions (Millions)29 30 30
BILL AP/AR Customers156,000+ 160,000+ 164,800
Spend & Expense Businesses36,000+ 37,800 39,500

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Total Revenue ($USD Millions)Q4 FY25$370.5 – $380.5 New
Core Revenue ($USD Millions)Q4 FY25$335.0 – $345.0 New
Non-GAAP Operating Income ($USD Millions)Q4 FY25$43.0 – $48.0 New
Non-GAAP Net Income ($USD Millions)Q4 FY25$46.5 – $50.5 New
Non-GAAP EPS ($)Q4 FY25$0.39 – $0.43 New
Total Revenue ($USD Billions)FY25$1.454 – $1.469 $1.450 – $1.460 Maintained (range narrowed)
Core Revenue ($USD Billions)FY25$1.297 – $1.312 $1.290 – $1.300 Slightly Lower
Float Revenue ($USD Millions)FY25~$157 ~$160 Raised
Non-GAAP Operating Income ($USD Millions)FY25$207.5 – $222.5 $226.2 – $231.2 Raised
Non-GAAP Net Income ($USD Millions)FY25$216.0 – $228.0 $236.7 – $240.7 Raised
Non-GAAP EPS ($)FY25$1.87 – $1.97 $2.06 – $2.09 Raised
Non-GAAP Tax Rate AssumptionFY2520% 20% Maintained

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 & Q2 FY25)Current Period (Q3 FY25)Trend
AI/technology initiativesEmbedded AI in workflows; launched Sync Assist; accelerating investment; invoice financing scaling; API/embed momentum “Accelerating our AI growth strategy” and exploring agentic finance; expect more AI updates; efficiency gains Accelerating
Supplier experience & advanced ACHStraight-through processing for virtual cards; advanced ACH in beta; dedicated supplier teams Advanced ACH beta described; consolidated remittance; auto-convert checks/ACH; rollout expected over next several quarters Scaling (beta→broader rollout)
International payments & FXExpanded local transfers to 30+ countries; FX volatility pressured monetization Local transfer adoption driving share of wallet; FX losses abated via increased trading frequency Improving FX outcomes
Pricing & packagingIndicated opportunity to optimize pricing across transaction/subscription Raised ACH/check pricing (new customers in March; existing from May); more holistic pricing/packaging to lift ARPU Positive ARPU tailwind FY26
Accounting channel & ecosystem+1,000 firms joined; 8,500+ firms; Embed 2.0, Xero beta; net adds up 38% YoY Net adds from accounting grew >60% YoY; broadened diverse ecosystem; banks adopting multiple offerings Strengthening
Macro/tariffs & SMB sentimentCautious outlook; watch policy; assume consistent SMB spend; modest H2 take-rate lift Highest SMB uncertainty since early COVID; moderating transactions/spend per customer; Q4 monetization similar to Q3 More cautious
Spend & Expense mix25–21% growth; ad category mix shift impacted interchange S&E revenue up 21%; card spend per customer +3%; cautious on T&E/retail discretionary exposure Solid, watch discretionary

Management Commentary

  • Strategic focus: “We expanded our platform with a suite of mid-market solutions, enhanced our payment portfolio…broadened and diversified our distribution ecosystem.” – René Lacerte, CEO .
  • Profitability and guidance: “Non-GAAP net income per fully diluted share was $0.50, which exceeded the top end of our guidance range by $0.12… We have adjusted our near-term outlook to account for the more challenging environment.” – John Rettig, CFO .
  • Macro tone: “I don't think SMBs have seen this much uncertainty since the beginning of COVID… fewer transactions per customer and slightly decreased spend per customer.” – René Lacerte .

Q&A Highlights

  • Take-rate/monetization drivers: Strength from ad valorem products; FX losses reduced; Q4 monetization expected similar to Q3 vs prior plan for expansion .
  • Pricing impact: ACH fee moved to ~$0.59 from ~$0.49; ACH ~70% of AP/AR transactions; modest FY25 impact, more benefit in FY26; broader pricing/packaging to lift ARPU and subscription contribution .
  • Advanced ACH rollout: Unique value proposition due to existing supplier relationships and data; dedicated teams engaging large suppliers; broader go-live anticipated in FY26 .
  • Tariffs/cross-border: Majority of cross-border is services; no significant USD vs local currency shift; product improvements increased wallet share; FX risk contained and losses reduced .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 FY25 results vs Wall Street consensus (S&P Global):
    • Revenue: Actual $358.217M vs consensus* $355.980M → beat . Consensus figures marked with an asterisk are from S&P Global [Values retrieved from S&P Global].
    • Primary EPS: Actual $0.50 vs consensus* $0.374 → beat . Consensus figures marked with an asterisk are from S&P Global [Values retrieved from S&P Global].
MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue Consensus Mean ($USD Millions)$347.014*$359.990*$355.980*
Revenue Actual ($USD Millions)$358.0 $363.0 $358.217
Primary EPS Consensus Mean ($)$0.502*$0.466*$0.374*
Primary EPS Actual ($)$0.63 $0.56 $0.50

Note: Asterisked consensus values are from S&P Global [Values retrieved from S&P Global].

Expected estimate revisions: Upward for FY25/FY26 profitability given raised non-GAAP operating income/EPS and demonstrated monetization expansion; potentially cautious revenue/TPV trajectories near term due to macro signals .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Monetization resilience: Ad valorem products and pricing actions are supporting take-rate, offsetting softer TPV per customer; watch Q4 where monetization is guided similar to Q3 .
  • Profitability upgrade: FY25 non-GAAP operating income and EPS raised materially; focus on efficiency and AI-enabled leverage provides downside protection to margins .
  • Near-term macro caution: Management cites unusually high SMB uncertainty and moderated transaction intensity; risk to TPV growth and payment mix in discretionary categories .
  • Product catalysts: Advanced ACH rollout to large suppliers, expanded local transfers, Pay By Card, invoice financing, and embed/APIs should support medium-term monetization and growth .
  • Pricing tailwinds: ACH/check price increases phase in from May; broader packaging may lift ARPU and subscription growth in FY26 .
  • Ecosystem leverage: Accounting channel net adds >60% YoY and embedded partners broaden distribution; supports durable customer acquisition and cross-sell .
  • Trading implications: Near-term setup favors fade of revenue acceleration expectations but supports long positions on margin stability and FY25 EPS raise; catalysts include continued ad valorem adoption and pricing benefits against macro/tariff headlines .