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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
Notes: Q3 non-GAAP operating income includes a one-time ~$5.7M benefit from reserve methodology refinement .
Segment/Revenue Components (Q3 FY25)
KPIs (Oldest → Newest)
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
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].
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 .