Brightcove, a global leader in streaming technology, recently disclosed its financial performance for Q3 ending September 30, 2023.
CEO Marc DeBevoise remarked, “Our Q3 performance was characterized by double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA and margins, with revenue and profitability meeting or exceeding our projected range. Our ongoing success in acquiring new business across our Enterprise and Media sectors, including significant new customer acquisitions, validates our strategic approach and highlights the potential for future growth. Moving forward, we aim to leverage our dominant position in the streaming market to enhance our year-over-year revenue and profitability.”
Key Financial Highlights for Q3 2023:
- Total revenue was $51.0 million, a 5% decrease from the $53.9 million reported in Q3 2022.
- Subscription and support revenue stood at $48.6 million, down 6% from Q3 2022’s $51.8 million.
- Gross profit was $31.7 million with a gross margin of 62%, compared to $33.9 million and a gross margin of 63% in Q3 2022.
- Non-GAAP gross profit was $32.5 million with a non-GAAP gross margin of 64%, mirroring Q3 2022’s figures.
- Operating loss amounted to $2.3 million, compared to $821,000 in Q3 2022.
- Net loss was $2.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in Q3 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $5.5 million, an increase of 12% from Q3 2022’s $4.9 million.
- Cash flow from operations was $2.1 million, compared to $10.5 million in Q3 2022.
- Free cash flow was negative $2.2 million after investing $4.3 million in capital expenditures and software capitalization.
- Cash and cash equivalents stood at $16.4 million as of September 30, 2023.
Other Updates from Q3 2023:
- In the Black Network, a new OTT service dedicated to Black culture and storytellers launched its streaming service with the support of Brightcove’s technology.
- Notable media customer engagements included the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Carnegie Hall, CBS Television Network, and others.
- Acquia, a digital experience leader, selected Brightcove for its video marketing strategy.
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