Okta Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

Okta, Inc. (Nasdaq: OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2023.

“Our focus on execution and efficiency has delivered solid top-line results with significant improvements to operating profit and cash flow year-over-year,” said Todd McKinnon, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Okta. “We are building on our position as the leading independent identity partner. Both new and existing customers are getting tremendous value from the Okta platform as they seek to simplify their infrastructure while increasing security by integrating identity into their most important projects. We’re confident in our long-term opportunity and driving innovation for our customers, while delivering non-GAAP profitable growth to our shareholders.”

Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights:

• Revenue: Total revenue was $556 million, an increase of 23% year-over-year. Subscription revenue was $542 million, an increase of 24% year-over-year.
• RPO: RPO, or subscription backlog, was $3.03 billion, an increase of 8% year-over-year. cRPO, which is subscription backlog expected to be recognized over the next 12 months, was $1.77 billion, up 18% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
• GAAP Operating Loss: GAAP operating loss was $162 million, or (29)% of total revenue, compared to a GAAP operating loss of $208 million, or (46)% of total revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Non-GAAP Operating Income/Loss: Non-GAAP operating income was $59 million, or 11% of total revenue, compared to a non-GAAP operating loss of $15 million, or (3)% of total revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
• GAAP Net Loss: GAAP net loss was $111 million, compared to a GAAP net loss of $210 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. GAAP net loss per share was $0.68, compared to a GAAP net loss per share of $1.34 in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Non-GAAP Net Income/Loss: Non-GAAP net income was $56 million, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $16 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share were $0.34 and $0.31, respectively, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.10 in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operations was $53 million, or 10% of total revenue, compared to net cash used in operations of $19 million, or (4)% of total revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Free cash flow was $49 million, or 9% of total revenue, compared to negative $24 million, or (5)% of total revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
• Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $2.11 billion at July 31, 2023. During the quarter, the company repurchased $142 million principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2025, and $242 million principal amount of the convertible senior notes due in 2026, resulting in a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $42 million.

The section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below contains a description of the non-GAAP financial measures, and reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP information are contained in the tables below.

Financial Outlook:

For the third quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company expects:

• Total revenue of $558 million to $560 million, representing a growth rate of 16% year-over-year;
• Current RPO of $1.780 billion to $1.785 billion, representing a growth rate of 13% year-over-year;
• Non-GAAP operating income of $53 million to $55 million; and
• Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.29 to $0.30, assuming diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of approximately 180 million and a non-GAAP tax rate of 26%.

For the full year fiscal 2024, the Company now expects:

• Total revenue of $2.207 billion to $2.215 billion, representing a growth rate of 19% year-over-year;
• Non-GAAP operating income of $215 million to $220 million;
• Non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $1.17 to $1.20, assuming diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of approximately 179 million and a non-GAAP tax rate of 26%; and
• Non-GAAP free cash flow margin of 15%.

These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Refer to the Forward-Looking Statements safe harbor below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

Okta has not reconciled its forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures because certain items are out of Okta’s control or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations for forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures are not available without unreasonable effort.

Webcast Information:

Okta will host a live video webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 30, 2023 to discuss the results and outlook. The news release with the financial results will be accessible from the Company’s website at investor.okta.com prior to the webcast. The live video webcast will be accessible from the Okta investor relations website at investor.okta.com. A replay will be available on the Okta investor relations website following the completion of the event.

Supplemental Financial and Other Information:

Supplemental financial and other information can be accessed through the Company’s investor relations website at investor.okta.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

This press release and the accompanying tables contain the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, non-GAAP tax rate, free cash flow and free cash flow margin. Certain of these non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation, non-cash charitable contributions, amortization of acquired intangibles, acquisition and integration-related expenses, restructuring costs related to severance and termination benefits and lease impairments in connection with the closing of certain leased facilities, amortization of debt issuance costs and (gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt. Acquisition and integration-related expenses include transaction costs and other non-recurring incremental costs incurred through the one-year anniversary of the transaction close.

Stock-based compensation is non-cash in nature and is generally fixed at the time the stock-based instrument is granted and amortized over a period of several years. Although stock-based compensation is an important aspect of the compensation of our employees and executives, the expense for the fair value of the stock-based instruments we utilize may bear little resemblance to the actual value realized upon the vesting or future exercise of the related stock-based awards. We believe excluding stock-based compensation provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the long-term performance of our core business and facilitates comparison of our results to those of peer companies.

We also exclude non-cash charitable contributions, amortization of acquired intangibles, acquisition and integration-related expenses, restructuring costs related to severance and termination benefits and lease impairments in connection with the closing of certain leased facilities, amortization of debt issuance costs and (gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt from the applicable non-GAAP financial measures because these adjustments are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results.

In addition to these exclusions, starting in fiscal 2024, we subtract an assumed provision for income taxes to calculate non-GAAP net income. We utilize a fixed long-term projected tax rate of 26% in our computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision to provide better consistency across the reporting periods. The non-GAAP tax rate could be subject to change for a variety of reasons, including changes in tax laws and regulations, significant changes in our geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. We will periodically reevaluate the projected long-term tax rate, as necessary, for significant events, based on our ongoing analysis of relevant tax law changes, material changes in the forecasted geographic earnings mix, and any significant acquisitions.

We define free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, less cash used for purchases of property and equipment, net of sales proceeds, and capitalized software. Free cash flow margin is calculated as free cash flow divided by total revenue. We use free cash flow as a measure of financial progress in our business, as it balances operating results, cash management, and capital efficiency. We believe information regarding free cash flow provides investors and others with an important perspective on the cash available to make strategic acquisitions and investments, to fund ongoing operations, and to fund other capital expenditures. Free cash flow can be volatile and is sensitive to many factors, including changes in working capital and timing of capital expenditures. Working capital at any specific point in time is subject to many variables, including seasonality, the discretionary timing of expense payments, discounts offered by vendors, vendor payment terms, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.

We periodically reassess the components of our non-GAAP adjustments for changes in how we evaluate our performance and changes in how we make financial and operational decisions, and consider the use of these measures by our competitors and peers to ensure the adjustments remain relevant and meaningful.

Okta believes that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively with GAAP financial measures, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and assists in comparisons with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP financial information to supplement their GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company’s financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by the Company's management about which expenses are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation is provided below for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP.

Okta encourages investors to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company’s business.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, business strategy and plans, market trends and market size, opportunities and positioning. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "should," "believe," "hope," "target," "project," "goals," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "may," "will," "might," "could," "intend," "shall" and variations of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. For example, the market for our products may develop more slowly than expected or than it has in the past; there may be significant fluctuations in our results of operations and cash flows related to our revenue recognition or otherwise; we may not achieve expected synergies and efficiencies of operations between Okta and Auth0, and we may not be able to successfully integrate the companies; global economic conditions could worsen; a network or data security incident that allows unauthorized access to our network or data or our customers’ data could damage our reputation and cause us to incur significant costs; we could experience interruptions or performance problems associated with our technology, including a service outage; and we may not be able to pay off our convertible senior notes when due. Further information on potential factors that could affect our financial results is included in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views only as of the date of this press release and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

About Okta

Okta is the World’s Identity Company. As the leading independent Identity partner, we free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. The most trusted brands trust Okta to enable secure access, authentication, and automation. With flexibility and neutrality at the core of our Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity Clouds, business leaders and developers can focus on innovation and accelerate digital transformation, thanks to customizable solutions and more than 7,000 pre-built integrations. We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Learn more at okta.com.

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