UiPath Shares Gain 10% on ‘Good’ Results Relative to Expectations
2022.06.02 14:45
UiPath (PATH) Shares Gain 10% on ‘Good’ Results Relative to Expectations
By Senad Karaahmetovic
Shares of UiPath (NYSE:PATH) are up over 10% in premarket trading Thursday after the company reported Q1 results and released a Q2 forecast.
UiPath reported a Q1 adjusted loss per share of 3c, compared to the estimated loss per share of 5.6c. Total revenue in the quarter stood at $245.1 million, while Q1 annual recurring revenue (ARR) totaled $977.1 million.
For the second quarter, UiPath expects revenue in the range of $229 million to $231 million, while analysts were looking for $228.8 million. The company expects Q2 adjusted operating loss to range between $55 million and $60 million.
For the full year, the robotic process automation software maker expects FY revenue in the range of $1.085 billion to $1.090 billion, compared to the estimates of $1.09 billion.
UiPath expects FY adjusted operating income in the range of $10 million to $15 million.
“The automation market is large and growing and we continue to take market share given the measurable return on investment we create for our customers and the breadth and depth of our automation platform,” the company said in a statement.
RBC analyst Matthew Hedberg cut the price target to $22.00 per share from $27.00 on peer multiple compression.
“Q1/23 was somewhat choppy as expected, but overall a good quarter relative to prior expectations. While the debate over growth deceleration will likely continue, we think the quarter answered some of the questions around large deal uncertainty. With management more confident around deal conversion, FY/23 guidance moves slightly higher despite incremental FX pressures. Overall, we remain optimistic around the LT opportunity,” Hedberg said in a client note.
Truist analyst Terry Tillman maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target to $45.00 from $55.00.
“PATH showed strength in 1Q with highlights including 50% y/y ARR growth, continued growth in customers with ARR >$100k & $1 million annually, & a strategic focus on simplifying the GTM motion. We believe the solid qtr was evidence of automation remaining a key focus for customers in adopting long term, digital transformative solutions amidst a tougher macro environment. PATH is expected to cross the $1 billion mark this year in both ARR & revenue while remaining disciplined on its goal of driving LT efficiency & positive cash flows,” the analyst wrote.
