MongoDB (MDB) Tops Q2 EPS by 17c, Revenues Beat; Offers 3Q & FY21 EPS/Revenue Guidance

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) reported Q2 EPS of ($0.22), $0.17 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.39). Revenue for the quarter came in at $138.3 million versus the consensus estimate of $126.77 million.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Highlights

• Revenue: Total revenue was $138.3 million in the second quarter fiscal 2021, an increase of 39% year-over-year. Subscription revenue was $132.5 million, an increase of 41% year-over-year, and services revenue was $5.8 million, an increase of 11% year-over-year.
• Gross Profit: Gross profit was $96.0 million in the second quarter fiscal 2021, representing a 69% gross margin, compared to 70% in the year-ago period. Non-GAAP gross profit was $99.7 million, representing a 72% non-GAAP gross margin.
• Loss from Operations: Loss from operations was $49.8 million in the second quarter fiscal 2021, compared to $37.7 million in the year-ago period. Non-GAAP loss from operations was $10.2 million, compared to $14.8 million in the year-ago period.
• Net Loss: Net loss was $64.5 million, or $1.10 per share, based on 58.4 million weighted-average shares outstanding in the second quarter fiscal 2021. This compares to $37.3 million, or $0.67 per share, based on 55.6 million weighted-average shares outstanding, in the year-ago period. Non-GAAP net loss was $12.7 million or $0.22 per share. This compares to $14.7 million or $0.26 per share in the year-ago period.
• Cash Flow: As of July 31, 2020, MongoDB had $975.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash. During the three months ended July 31, 2020, MongoDB used $10.0 million of cash from operations, $3.8 million in capital expenditures and $1.1 million in principal repayments of finance leases, leading to negative free cash flow of $15.0 million, compared to negative free cash flow of $13.8 million in the year-ago period.

"MongoDB's strong second quarter performance reflected impressive sales execution and the growing strategic importance of our modern data platform in solving many of our customers' most complex digital transformation challenges," said Dev Ittycheria, President and Chief Executive Officer of MongoDB. "The record number of direct sales and total customer adds in the quarter are clear proof points that our focus on getting more customers onto our platform is working."

"Based on the strength of our first half performance and our confidence in our go-to-market team's ability to execute amidst challenging circumstances, we are significantly increasing our revenue outlook for fiscal 2021. While we continue to expect to see an impact from COVID-19 on our business, the strength of our modern data platform and the rising importance of digital transformation and cloud migration are making MongoDB an increasingly strategic partner for our customers."

GUIDANCE:

MongoDB sees Q3 2021 EPS of ($0.48)-($0.45), versus the consensus of ($0.38). MongoDB sees Q3 2021 revenue of $137-139 million, versus the consensus of $130.3 million.

MongoDB sees FY2021 EPS of ($1.29)-($1.21), versus the consensus of ($1.26). MongoDB sees FY2021 revenue of $549-554 million, versus the consensus of $529 million.

The guidance provided above is forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially. See the cautionary note regarding "Forward-Looking Statements" below. Fluctuations in MongoDB's operating results may be particularly pronounced in the current economic environment due to the uncertainty caused by, and the unprecedented nature of, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, whose severity, duration and ultimate impact is difficult to predict at this time. The situation regarding COVID-19 remains uncertain and could change rapidly, and MongoDB will continue to evaluate its potential impact on its business.

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