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    Jamf Holding Corp (JAMF)

    Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

    Reported on Apr 23, 2025 (After Market Close)
    Pre-Earnings Price$14.73Last close (Feb 27, 2025)
    Post-Earnings Price$14.00Open (Feb 28, 2025)
    Price Change
    $-0.73(-4.96%)
    • Strong Demand in Mobile and Security: Jamf’s ability to win major deals, especially where its integrated Apple-specific management and security platform is key (e.g., education contracts and major airlines), supports a bullish view on recurring revenue from these high-growth segments.
    • Expanding Partner and Cloud Ecosystem: The company is successfully leveraging hyperscaler partnerships—including strong early traction with AWS and rising momentum with Microsoft Azure—bolstering its market reach and recurring cloud-driven revenue opportunities.
    • Robust Financial Execution and Margin Expansion: Consistent revenue beats, upward-revised financial guidance, and a commitment to margin improvement (with plans to target a Rule of 40 run rate by fiscal 2026) underpin a strong bull case for sustainable growth and profitability.
    • Declining Net Retention: The net retention rate fell from 105% to 104% in Q4, suggesting potential challenges in customer upsell and retention.
    • Adjusted ARR Impact on Security Growth: A data reclassification adjustment reduced the apparent growth in security ARR by about 2 percentage points (from an intended 19% to 17%), raising concerns over the consistency and reliability of growth metrics.
    • Delayed Billings and Collections Affecting Cash Flow: Increased delays in billings and collections have led to DSOs rising to 82 days (up from the high 60s), which could pressure free cash flow and overall liquidity.
    MetricYoY ChangeReason

    Total Revenue

    ↑ 8% (from $150.65M in Q4 2023 to $162.97M in Q4 2024)

    Revenue growth was driven by higher subscription revenue—up 9% YoY—as well as strong performance across key regions such as EMEA (up 14%) and Asia Pacific (up 21%). This reflects continued strengths in device expansion, new customer acquisitions, and cross-selling initiatives that began in previous periods, contributing to the sustained revenue momentum.

    Subscription Revenue

    ↑ 9% (from $146.68M in Q4 2023 to $159.74M in Q4 2024)

    Subscription revenues increased, with SaaS subscriptions rising from $140.31M to $152.60M. The growth is attributed to ongoing efforts in expanding device support, effective cross-selling, and a steady influx of new customers, continuing a trend established in earlier quarters.

    SaaS Subscriptions

    Increase (from $140.31M to $152.60M)

    SaaS subscriptions remain a cornerstone of Jamf’s revenue, showing robust growth driven by the same strategic initiatives witnessed in prior periods—device expansion, enhanced customer engagement, and increased cross-selling efforts—all contributing to higher recurring revenue.

    EMEA Revenue

    ↑ 14% (from $37.85M in Q4 2023 to $43.18M in Q4 2024)

    Regional performance in EMEA improved due to focused market penetration and regional expansion efforts that built on earlier quarter successes. The remarkable increase is indicative of strategic market improvements and heightened customer demand in the region.

    Asia Pacific Revenue

    ↑ 21% (from $11.62M in Q4 2023 to $14.07M in Q4 2024)

    Asia Pacific revenue benefited from aggressive expansion strategies and a growing customer base. The strong performance is consistent with the company’s previous period initiatives to tap into emerging markets with significant growth potential.

    Net Loss

    ↓ 6% (from $17.41M in Q4 2023 to $16.43M in Q4 2024)

    Net loss narrowed due to improved operating efficiencies and enhanced revenue generation. Although still negative, the reduction reflects better cost management and operational leverage compared to prior periods, helping to partially offset expenses through higher revenues.

    Operating Loss

    ↓ 40% (from $20.26M in Q4 2023 to $12.16M in Q4 2024)

    Operating loss improved significantly as a result of higher revenue absorption of fixed costs and a focused reduction in operating expenses. Enhanced gross profit margins and strategic cost management—as compared to the trends in previous periods—were key factors in this dramatic turnaround.

    MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange

    Total Revenue (Quarterly)

    Q1 2025

    $161.9M–$162.9M, ~midpoint US$162.4M, YoY growth 7%–8%

    $165.5M–$167.5M, ~midpoint US$166.5M, YoY growth 9%–10%

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    Non‑GAAP Operating Income (Quarterly)

    Q1 2025

    $25.5M–$26.5M, ~midpoint US$26M, 16% margin

    $35.5M–$37.5M, ~midpoint US$36.5M, 22% margin

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    Total Revenue (Annual)

    FY 2025

    $626.3M–$627.3M, ~midpoint US$626.8M, 12% YoY growth

    $675.5M–$680.5M, ~midpoint US$678M, 8.1% YoY growth

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    Non‑GAAP Operating Income (Annual)

    FY 2025

    $98.8M–$99.8M, ~midpoint US$99.3M, 15.8% margin

    $142.5M–$146.5M, ~midpoint US$144.5M, 21% margin

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    Unlevered Free Cash Flow Growth (Annual)

    FY 2025

    no prior guidance

    at least 75% growth

    no prior guidance

    TopicPrevious MentionsCurrent PeriodTrend

    Security ARR Growth & Bundling Integration

    Q1 showed strong growth with Security ARR at 31% YoY and notable bundling wins ; Q2 delivered 27% YoY growth with bundled deals driving win rates ; Q3 reported 26% YoY growth with successful product launches and integration boosts

    In Q4, Security ARR grew 17% YoY (adjusted by a 2% impact) with continued bundling integration driving contract wins, although growth appeared slightly moderated by ARR adjustments

    Consistent strong growth, though Q4 figures show a slight moderation due to adjustments; overall, the integrated approach remains a key driver for revenue expansion.

    Mobile & Deskless Market Expansion

    Q1 highlighted significant mobile wins and expanded management of increasingly diverse devices ; Q2 emphasized major mobile deals and innovative deskless workflows ; Q3 noted mobile expansion across industries with strong traction for new mobile security SKUs

    Q4 reinforced the focus on deskless workflows with extended usage in industries like education, airlines, and transportation, driving unique use cases for mobile security and management

    Steady emphasis with expansion, with Q4 showcasing innovative use cases and deeper penetration in sectors (e.g., transportation) that build on previous quarters’ momentum.

    Partner Ecosystem & Cloud Strategy

    Q1 lacked specific discussion; Q2 detailed partner portal enhancements and U.S. partner channel improvements ; Q3 focused on new partner programs (Okta, Microsoft ISV) and multi-cloud strategy with Azure hosting

    Q4 placed additional emphasis on its Azure partnership, system upgrades (Oracle, Salesforce) and strengthened go‑to‑market enablement via partner ecosystem improvements

    Increasing focus on multi‑cloud and ecosystem expansion as partners become more central to growth, marking a notable shift from minimal mention in Q1 to robust programs in Q4.

    Margin Expansion & Operational Efficiency

    Q1 reported a 15% non‑GAAP operating income margin with active cost‐saving and scalability initiatives ; Q2 improved margins (15% operating margin, cost‑savings in S&M and G&A) ; Q3 described 17% operating margin and enhanced system efficiencies

    Q4 continued the narrative with further margin expansion (18% operating income, additional improvements in S&M and G&A) and highlighted system upgrades driving unlevered free cash flow margins

    Consistent improvement and cost discipline, with sustained focus on operational efficiencies through system and expense optimizations strengthening margins quarter-over-quarter.

    Device Refresh Cycles & Market Timing Uncertainty

    In Q1, elongated refresh cycles were noted amid market uncertainty with early signs of easing ; Q2 discussed education market refresh timing and shipment data correlations ; Q3 emphasized anticipated refresh cycles not yet fully materialized

    Q4 reiterated that extended refresh cycles persist due to market uncertainties and budget constraints, with continued monitoring of device lifecycles influenced by the 2020 remote work period

    Persistent uncertainty across periods; while Q1 and Q2 had cautious optimism, Q4 underlines ongoing delays and the need to adjust timing expectations in response to budget constraints.

    Customer Retention & Net Revenue Trends

    Q1 showed a slight NRR decline from 108% to 107% with churn and upsell effects ; Q2 featured stabilization at 106% NRR with strong bundled product retention ; Q3 maintained flat net retention at 106% and noted lower churn with bundled offerings

    Q4 saw a slight dip in NRR to 104% with consistent gross retention, while management expects improvement mid‑2025 driven by upsell and cross‑sell opportunities

    Generally stable with minor fluctuations; a small decline in Q4 contrasts with earlier quarters but overall retention remains robust, supporting recurring revenue.

    Billing & Collections Delays Impacting Cash Flow

    Not mentioned in Q1, Q2, and Q3 earnings calls

    Q4 introduced discussion on increased DSOs (82 days) and billing delays due to system upgrades, which are expected to normalize in 2025

    Emerging topic; new concerns in Q4 regarding cash flow management indicate an operational challenge not seen in previous quarters.

    ARR Reporting Adjustments & Metric Uncertainty

    Q1 provided ARR performance details with minimal mention of adjustments ; Q2 noted ARR growth without deep dives into metric adjustments ; Q3 described one‑time adjustments for customer/device counts and revenue recognition

    Q4 offered detailed explanations of ARR adjustments (e.g., MITRE data, account validations) that impacted security ARR and overall growth reporting, with ongoing efforts to improve metric clarity

    Ongoing metric recalibration, with Q4 clarifying several previous inconsistencies; the process continues to refine ARR reporting methods.

    Extended Sales Cycles & Market Uncertainty

    Q1 noted elongated sales cycles driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and extended refresh cycles ; Q2 did not specifically mention this topic; Q3 acknowledged extended cycles amid tight customer budgets and approval processes

    Q4 confirmed that sales cycles have lengthened further due to overall market uncertainty and budget constraints, as highlighted by both Strosahl and Rudow

    Consistent challenge, with extended sales cycles remaining a thread across periods and showing signs of intensification in Q4.

    SMB Segment Vulnerability

    Q1 reported SMB vulnerability with higher interest rates acting as a “canary” for broader trends ; Q2 described early signs of stabilization within the SMB segment

    Q3 and Q4 did not explicitly address SMB vulnerabilities, suggesting reduced emphasis on this issue or stabilization in the segment

    Decreasing focus, indicating that while vulnerabilities were a concern in Q1, subsequent periods (especially Q3 and Q4) show signs of stabilization or decreased emphasis.

    Competitive Pricing Pressure

    Q1 alluded indirectly to competitor-driven churn and differentiation via bundled solutions ; Q2 noted acute competitive pressure in January that subsided, and Q3 had no mention

    Q4 featured explicit comments about competitive pressure from major competitors (e.g., VMware Broadcom) but emphasized Jamf’s innovation and ability to win via an Apple-paced R&D approach

    Steady overall with renewed emphasis in Q4, as competitive pricing remains monitored, though product innovation continues to provide differentiation.

    1. Margin Outlook
      Q: Rule of 40 target for 2026?
      A: Management expects to exit 2026 at a Rule of 40 run rate by expanding margins—adding roughly 500 basis points to the previous 1,100 bp improvement—through disciplined cost control and revenue growth.

    2. Free Cash Flow
      Q: What’s the free cash flow outlook?
      A: They project a strong free cash flow ramp, driven by improved collections (DSOs at 82 days down from high 60s) and supported by liquidity of $225M on books plus a $175M credit line.

    3. ARR Growth
      Q: Will ARR grow with revenue?
      A: Management noted that ARR is expected to grow in line with revenue, starting the year at a 9.8% growth trend and anticipating sequential seasonal adjustments before improvement later.

    4. Security Segment
      Q: Is security a key revenue driver?
      A: Yes, security remains a crucial growth vector; despite a 2% reclassification reducing growth from 19% to 17%, its integrated role continues to drive ARPU and product differentiation.

    5. Mobile Trends
      Q: Are mobile segments showing growth?
      A: Management highlighted strong mobile trends, especially in sectors like airlines and education, driven by rising deskless workflows and the need for integrated security solutions.

    6. Net Retention Rate
      Q: What’s the outlook for NRR?
      A: After a slight dip from 105% to 104%, management expects NRR to improve in the latter half of 2025 through robust upsell and cross-sell strategies.

    7. License Usage
      Q: How concerning is unused license capacity?
      A: They monitor cloud usage carefully and see that enrolled devices are effectively utilized, ensuring that any shelfware is absorbed as hiring increases.

    8. Cloud Channel Partnerships
      Q: How are Azure initiatives progressing?
      A: Early results in the Azure marketplace mirror past AWS successes, with management encouraged by initial traction and committed to expanding this integrated channel approach.

    9. Partner Channel/Education
      Q: What’s the role of channel partners in education?
      A: The partner channel is growing significantly, especially internationally, with integrated security capabilities enhancing attractiveness in education sectors.

    10. Mac Performance
      Q: Is Mac growth slowing down?
      A: While Mac growth has moderated—attributed to softer hiring trends—the overall performance remains steady as customer choice continues to favor Apple devices.

    11. Device Lifecycle
      Q: Are devices lasting longer?
      A: Management observed that, due to economic uncertainties and budget constraints, device lifecycles are extending slightly beyond the typical 4 years.

    12. Hiring Trends
      Q: What are hiring expectations for 2025?
      A: They remain cautiously optimistic based on early signals, though management is not yet prepared to declare a definitive trend across all sectors.

    13. Competitive Dynamics
      Q: Any shifts in competitor share dynamics?
      A: Management sees a stable competitive landscape with steady replacement market activity, noting no significant share shifts despite ongoing challenges for competitors.

    14. Guidance Conservatism
      Q: How conservative is the guidance model?
      A: The approach is built on an achievable beat-and-raise model and is closely tied to exit ARR targets, reflecting a careful balance of optimism with market realities.