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PROCORE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (PCOR)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2025 delivered a clean top-line and EPS beat versus consensus, while EBITDA missed materially; management maintained full-year revenue and margin guidance despite tariff uncertainty, emphasizing confidence and cost levers to protect FCF per share (consensus values from S&P Global*).
  • Revenue grew 15% year-over-year to $310.6M, GAAP gross margin was 79% and non-GAAP operating margin reached 10%; operating cash flow was $66.0M and free cash flow was $46.7M .
  • Backlog quality improved: total RPO rose 28% YoY to $1.29B with non-current RPO up 48%; CFO highlighted longer contract durations temporarily elevating CRPO growth versus out-quarter revenue growth .
  • Shareholder returns: repurchased ~1.5M shares for ~$100M in Q1 (avg. price ~$6.96), with $200M remaining authorized; management may continue repurchases in Q2 if conditions are attractive .
  • Near-term catalysts: guidance conservatism amid tariffs, go-to-market transition execution, AI agent roadmap, and BIM acquisitions announced in May (Novorender, FlyPaper) to bolster large-project delivery capabilities .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Revenue and EPS beat: Revenue $310.6M vs S&P consensus $302.6M; non-GAAP diluted EPS $0.23 vs consensus $0.185. “Our Q1 performance represented a positive start to the year” — CEO Tooey Courtemanche (consensus from S&P Global*).
  • Margin expansion QoQ: Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 10% in Q1 from -1% in Q4, reflecting disciplined execution; CFO: “we expect to deliver continued margin improvement for the year” .
  • Backlog depth and contract duration: Total RPO +28% YoY (non-current +48%), with CFO attributing CRPO strength to longer contract durations (duration uptick to ~21.5 months; multiyear deals ~43% of ARR) .

What Went Wrong

  • EBITDA miss: S&P Global shows Q1 2025 EBITDA actual of -$7.3M vs consensus $43.1M, despite non-GAAP operating margin of 10% (methodological differences likely drive divergence) (consensus and actual from S&P Global*).
  • FX headwinds: International revenue growth was impacted ~2 points by FX in Q1; constant currency growth ~20% YoY vs reported 18% .
  • Go-to-market transition disruptions persisted: Management flagged expected change management through at least Q2; gross margin ticked down to 79% partly due to cost classification shifts (neutral to FCF and operating margin) .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$295.9 $302.0 $310.6
GAAP Gross Margin (%)81% 81% 79%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin (%)85% 85% 83%
GAAP Operating Margin (%)(12%) (22%) (12%)
Non-GAAP Operating Margin (%)9% (1%) 10%
GAAP EPS (diluted, $)$(0.18) $(0.42) $(0.22)
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.24 $0.01 $0.23
Operating Cash Flow ($USD Millions)$39.3 $29.1 $66.0
Free Cash Flow ($USD Millions)$23.0 $0.3 $46.7

Q1 2025 actuals vs S&P Global consensus:

MetricConsensusActualSurprise
Revenue ($USD Millions)$302.6*$310.6 Beat
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.185*$0.23 Beat
EBITDA ($USD Millions)$43.1*-$7.3*Miss

Values retrieved from S&P Global*.

KPIs and Backlog:

KPIQ4 2024Q1 2025
Gross Revenue Retention Rate (%)94% 95%
Customers ≥$100k ARR (count)2,333 2,418
Net New Organic Customers (quarter add)+113 +218
Total Organic Customers (period end)17,088 17,306
Total RPO ($USD Millions)$1,286.5 $1,290.3
Current RPO YoY Growth (%)19% 20%
Non-current RPO YoY Growth (%)51% 48%

Segment breakdown: Not disclosed in Q1 materials .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Revenue ($USD Millions)Q2 2025N/A$310–$312 New
Non-GAAP Operating Margin (%)Q2 2025N/A11.0%–11.5% New
Revenue ($USD Millions)FY 2025$1,285–$1,290 $1,286–$1,290 Maintained (high end)
Non-GAAP Operating Margin (%)FY 202513.0%–13.5% 13.0%–13.5% Maintained

Management reiterated that forward-looking non-GAAP reconciliations are not available without unreasonable effort .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q3 2024, Q4 2024)Current Period (Q1 2025)Trend
AI/Technology InitiativesLaunched Procore AI, Agents; platform connectivity (connected drawings, Zones); AI central to future workflow “Agent strategy remains a key focus”; pilots on daily logs; 24/7 agents to monitor schedule/budgets and reduce risk Increasing emphasis and pilots
Go-to-Market TransitionAnnounced transition; ahead of plan on hiring; expected most disruption H1’25 First quarter under new model; modest disruption; learnings; change mgmt continues through at least Q2 Executing; stabilization expected by H2
Tariffs/MacroSentiment-driven demand; resilience across segments; early renewals boosted cRPO in Q4 No material demand impact yet; guide set conservatively to withstand significant decline; prepared to pull margin levers Elevated uncertainty; conservative stance
InternationalZones expansion and platform consistency; solid growth 18% YoY growth; ~2pt FX headwind; CC growth ~20%; improved local GM model reception Steady to improving
Backlog/CRPO DynamicsEarly renewals drove cRPO; normalized mid-teens growth Longer durations lifting CRPO vs revenue; duration ~21.5 months; multiyear ARR ~43% Structural uplift to CRPO
Product/VerticalsWins across owners, GCs, subs; data center capex tailwinds noted Large-enterprise wins incl. semiconductor; unified platform differentiator; expansion across healthcare system Strength across stakeholders

Management Commentary

  • CEO on tariffs and resilience: “We have not seen any material change in our customers’ behavior... we remain optimistic that even if... short-term headwinds... our business could benefit from long-term tailwinds” .
  • CEO on AI agents: “We have a number of agents in development… productivity enhancers to potentially game-changing next best action agents... agents 24 hours a day… identifying emerging patterns in real time” .
  • CFO on guidance posture: “Despite our strong Q1 performance, we are maintaining the high end of our previously issued full year guidance” .
  • CFO on capital returns: “In the first quarter, we returned approximately $100 million... repurchasing approximately 1.5 million shares at an average price of $6.96... another $200 million authorized” .
  • CEO on go-to-market: “Q1 was the first quarter with this new operating model... it’s already been well received... we anticipate change management will continue through at least Q2” .

Q&A Highlights

  • CRPO and contract duration: Management detailed duration uptick (~20 → ~21.5 months) and multiyear ARR mix (~38% → ~43%), explaining CRPO > revenue growth near term; normalization expected by Q4 .
  • International execution: Local GM model and technical resources enhancing adoption; FX ~2pt headwind, CC growth ~20% YoY .
  • Gross margin movement: Q1 gross margin tick-down driven by cost reclassification (neutral to FCF/operating margin); long-run gross margin mid-80s +/- 1–2 pts .
  • Guidance conservatism amid tariffs: Q2 deceleration guided (9–10% YoY) with potential back-half reacceleration; guide constructed to withstand significant demand declines .
  • Product cross-sell and AI agents: Strong appetite for agentic automation; early pilots (daily logs) and broader agent strategy to improve productivity and risk management .

Estimates Context

  • Q1 2025 vs S&P Global consensus: Revenue $310.6M vs $302.6M* (beat); non-GAAP diluted EPS $0.23 vs $0.185* (beat); EBITDA -$7.3M* vs $43.1M* (miss). Management’s non-GAAP operating margin commentary and cost reclassification suggest differences between non-GAAP operating metrics and consensus-calculated EBITDA (consensus from S&P Global*).
  • Forward context: Q2 2025 consensus revenue ~$312.3M* and EPS ~$0.262* vs company guidance of $310–$312M revenue and 11–11.5% non-GAAP operating margin; FY 2025 consensus revenue ~$1.314B* and EPS ~$1.354* vs company’s $1.286–$1.290B and 13–13.5% margin (consensus from S&P Global*).

Values retrieved from S&P Global*.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Near-term setup: The company guided conservatively for Q2 and maintained FY revenue/margin ranges despite tariff uncertainty, signaling confidence and optionality to protect margins and FCF per share .
  • Execution tailwinds: Q1 delivered revenue/EPS beats and QoQ non-GAAP margin expansion; go-to-market transition is progressing with manageable disruption and expected H2 stabilization .
  • Backlog quality: Longer contract terms are elevating CRPO growth and deepening visibility; watch for normalization by Q4 and potential disparity with revenue growth near term .
  • FX and profitability: Expect mid-80s gross margin range long-term; short-term gross margin mix shifts are neutral to FCF and operating margin .
  • Capital returns: Active buyback with $200M remaining; management will opportunistically repurchase to compound FCF per share .
  • Strategic product catalysts: AI agents and BIM acquisitions (Novorender, FlyPaper) enhance platform differentiation for complex megaprojects; potential to drive cross-sell and international wins .
  • Trading implications: With beats on revenue/EPS versus consensus and guidance conservatism anchored by tariff uncertainty, narrative hinges on H2 reacceleration, margin expansion durability, and proof points in AI/BIM adoption; monitor Q2 execution and any tariff-related demand signals .
* S&P Global disclaimer: Consensus and actual values marked with an asterisk (*) are retrieved from S&P Global.

Citations

  • Q1 2025 8-K press release and financials:
  • Q1 2025 earnings press release:
  • Q1 2025 earnings call:
  • Q4 2024 press release and call:
  • Q3 2024 press release:
  • BIM acquisitions press release (May 2025):
  • Future State of Construction report press release (April 2025):