Business Description

Braze Inc. is a technology firm specializing in a cloud-based customer engagement platform that supports multi-channel marketing through email, push notifications, and in-app messaging. Founded in 2011 and led by CEO Bill Magnuson, the company serves over 1,000 global brands with a subscription-based model. Competing with firms like Salesforce and Adobe, Braze is recognized for innovation through tools such as Braze Canvas and advanced analytics. Its focus on AI-driven enhancements and global integrations positions the company for sustained growth.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2026FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023
Total Revenues738,182593,410471,800355,426
Cost of Sales242,525183,191147,527115,818
Gross Profit495,657410,219324,273239,608
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses473,271398,409349,102290,455
Research & Development Expenses167,143133,969119,86397,293
Operating Profit(144,757)(122,159)(144,692)(148,140)
Interest and Investment Income16,59621,55716,2207,977
Total Non-Operating Income16,59621,55716,2207,977
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes(128,161)(100,602)(128,472)(140,163)
Provision for Income Taxes2,6253,4451,957583
Consolidated Net Income(130,786)(104,047)(130,429)(140,746)
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other501(304)(1,263)(1,780)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders(131,287)(103,743)(129,166)(138,966)
Basic EPS-1.22-1.02-1.32-1.47
Diluted EPS-1.22-1.02-1.32-1.47
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding107,906102,18998,09694,569
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding107,906102,18998,09694,569
Shares Outstanding112,771103,951100,21095,975
FY 2026FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents124,34283,06268,22868,587
Short-Term Investments287,580430,457407,898410,083
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents411,922513,519476,126478,670
Accounts Receivable122,35095,23492,25678,338
Total Trade Receivables122,35095,23492,25678,338
Other Current Assets33,65435,27332,73926,163
Total Current Assets567,926644,026601,121583,171
Net Property, Plant & Equipment115,528114,697110,52166,600
Net Intangible Assets61,4873,1303,690500
Goodwill261,85728,44828,448
Other Long-Term Assets106,95980,69767,16155,135
Total Assets1,113,760870,998810,941705,406
Accounts Payable1,5622,1506,3213,101
Accrued Expenses95,02364,18963,26437,415
Current Portion of Leases19,26918,16215,58510,695
Unearned Revenue304,560239,976204,269166,092
Total Current Liabilities420,414324,477289,439217,303
Leases63,38569,27875,02740,590
Other Long-Term Liabilities5,8022,4942,050755
Total Long-Term Liabilities69,18771,77277,07741,345
Total Liabilities489,601396,249366,516258,648
Common Stock11101010
Additional Paid-in Capital1,340,0901,062,610928,494806,044
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income1,788(926)(1,178)(6,824)
Retained Earnings(718,123)(586,836)(483,093)(353,927)
Total Common Shareholders' Equity623,767474,861444,233445,303
Minority Interests and Other389(112)1921,455
Total Shareholders' Equity624,156474,749444,425446,758
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity1,113,760870,998810,941705,406
FY 2026FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023
Net Income(130,786)(104,047)(130,429)(140,746)
Depreciation & Amortization60,59545,12936,75128,257
Share-Based Compensation Expense143,738115,14097,23272,243
Other Adjustments2,8013,1082,2448,510
Changes in Trade Receivables(22,715)(5,363)(14,008)(14,650)
Changes in Accounts Payable(601)(3,912)3,419906
Changes in Accrued Expenses26,1913,69420,9905,075
Changes in Unearned Revenue57,13735,88734,10839,894
Changes in Other Operating Activities(64,922)(52,956)(43,457)(21,797)
Cash from Operating Activities71,43836,6806,850(22,308)
Capital Expenditure(9,588)(13,234)(9,761)(15,447)
Purchases of Intangible Assets(3,776)(3,814)(3,574)(1,258)
Purchases of Investments(151,641)(217,975)(248,059)(638,221)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments295,952198,553257,737256,407
Payments for Business Acquisitions(181,854)(16,319)
Cash from Investing Activities(50,907)(36,470)(19,976)(398,519)
Issuance of Common Shares22,96014,61113,27411,332
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares22,96014,61113,27411,332
Other Financing Activities(2,916)(165)
Cash from Financing Activities22,96011,69513,10911,332
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents1,255(444)(475)(855)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash44,74611,461(492)(410,350)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$2.35B
P/E-17.07x
P/S3.18x
EV/EBITDA-23.99x
Return on Equity-23.8%
Return on Invested Capital-21.8%
Current Ratio1.35x
Free Cash Flow Margin8.4%

Margins

Gross margin
67.1%
Operating margin
-19.6%
Net margin
-17.7%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2027 $211M +30.2% -13.0% $-28M
Q4 2026 $205M +27.9% -13.8% $-28M
Q3 2026 $191M +25.5% -19.7% $-38M
Q2 2026 $180M +23.8% -21.5% $-39M
Q1 2026 $162M -24.8% $-40M
Q4 2025 $160M -13.4% $-22M
Q3 2025 $152M -21.4% $-33M
Q2 2025 $145M -19.2% $-28M

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Financial data last updated 2026-06-20. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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