The final batch of companies is reporting Q3 results as we wrap up 2025, and despite a stock market that is rallying into year-end, it’s becoming increasingly clear that investors are getting wary of expensive stock markets and the AI trade, as evidencedWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has bee ...

Group 1 - The final batch of companies is reporting Q3 results as 2025 concludes, indicating a stock market rally towards year-end [1] - Investors are becoming cautious about high stock valuations and the AI trade, reflecting a shift in market sentiment [1] - Gary Alexander, with extensive experience in technology and startups, provides insights into current industry trends [1]

格隆汇12月3日｜存储服务提供商Pure Storage公布2026财年第三季度，营收约为9.65亿美元，同比增长 16%，高于分析师预期的9.56亿美元；营业利润达到创纪录的1.96亿美元，调整后每股收益为58美分， 符合预期。期内订阅服务收入约为4.3亿美元，同比增长14%。公司上调2026财年收入指引，预计将介 于36.3亿至36.4亿美元之间，而之前预期为36.2亿美元。 ...

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Core Insights - Pure Storage (PSTG) reported revenue of $964.45 million for the quarter ended October 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 16.1% and a surprise of +0.66% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $958.14 million [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $0.58, compared to $0.50 a year ago, although it fell short of the consensus EPS estimate of $0.59 by -1.69% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Subscription Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) was reported at $1.8 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $1.88 billion based on two analysts [4] - Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) stood at $2.9 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $2.82 billion based on two analysts [4] - Revenue from products reached $534.76 million, surpassing the average estimate of $510.23 million based on nine analysts, reflecting a year-over-year change of +17.6% [4] - Revenue from subscription services was $429.69 million, below the average estimate of $447.07 million based on nine analysts, with a year-over-year increase of +14.2% [4] - Non-GAAP Gross profit from subscription services was $324.53 million, compared to the average estimate of $342.56 million based on nine analysts [4] - Non-GAAP Gross profit from products was $389.7 million, exceeding the average estimate of $343.76 million based on nine analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Pure Storage have returned -10.2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Pure Storage reported quarterly earnings of $0.58 per share, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share, but showing an increase from $0.50 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -1.69% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $964.45 million for the quarter ended October 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.66% and reflecting a year-over-year increase from $831.07 million [2] - Pure Storage has outperformed the S&P 500, with shares increasing by approximately 44.2% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 15.8% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.65 on revenues of $1.02 billion, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $1.97 on revenues of $3.62 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Pure Storage was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Computer-Storage Devices industry, to which Pure Storage belongs, is currently ranked in the top 14% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 FY26 was $964 million, representing a 16% year-over-year growth, while operating profit grew 17% year-over-year to $196 million, achieving an operating margin of 20.3% [19][24] - Total gross margin increased to 74.1%, with subscription services gross margin at 75.5% and product gross margin at 72.9% [23][24] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 17% to $1.8 billion, and total remaining performance obligations (RPO) increased 24% to $2.9 billion [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product revenue reached $534 million, growing 18% year-over-year, while subscription services revenue was $430 million, up 14% year-over-year, accounting for 45% of total revenue [22] - Total contract value (TCV) sales for storage as a service offerings grew 25% year-over-year to $120 million [22] - The number of customers deploying the Pure Fusion capability has more than tripled since the beginning of the year, indicating strong market demand [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue was $683 million, growing 22%, while international revenue was $281 million, growing 4% year-over-year [23] - The company added 258 new customers, increasing its penetration of the Fortune 500 to 63% [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on the financial benefits from hyperscaler revenues to make significant investments in R&D and sales and marketing to sustain momentum and capture additional profitable growth opportunities [26][28] - The introduction of the Enterprise Data Cloud is expected to enhance customer engagement and drive demand for storage architectures [9][10] - The company is exploring new business model options for hyperscaler engagements that may alter gross margin economics in FY27 [28][72] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates increased commodity pricing and excess demand will pressure global supply chains, but the company is well-prepared with a resilient supply chain and strong business continuity plans [16] - The company expects revenue for Q4 FY26 to be in the range of $1.02-$1.04 billion, representing approximately a 17.1% year-over-year increase at the midpoint [25] - Management remains optimistic about the growth trajectory, emphasizing that operating profit is expected to grow significantly in FY26 and beyond [80] Other Important Information - The company welcomed Pat Finn as the new Chief Revenue Officer, bringing extensive experience in scaling sales and go-to-market organizations [17] - The company has a strong balance sheet with $1.5 billion in cash and investments, and generated $53 million of free cash flow in Q3 [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of memory price inflation on margins and revenue - Management explained that commodity pricing affects overall market pricing, and higher prices could lead to increased revenue, although gross margins may remain stable [33] Question: Increase in inventory and its implications - Management noted that the inventory increase was due to strategic purchases and tariff mitigation, and overall inventory levels remain low compared to business size [40] Question: Product gross margin sustainability - Management indicated that higher-end product sales and Portworx license purchases contributed positively to gross margins, and they expect to maintain strong margins moving forward [46] Question: Feedback on Enterprise Data Cloud - Early feedback has been positive, with significant demand for the new cloud-native offerings, indicating a shift in customer engagement [51] Question: Engagements with hyperscalers - Management confirmed ongoing engagements with top hyperscalers and multiple proofs of concept, indicating strong interest in their offerings [60] Question: Changes in demand dynamics due to memory costs - Management acknowledged that while higher prices could constrain demand, the overall demand for data remains strong, particularly with the rise of AI [88] Question: Scaling the hyperscale business - Management emphasized the importance of providing superior solutions and maintaining engagement with hyperscalers to capture a larger market share [110]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 FY26 was $964 million, representing a 16% year-over-year growth, while operating profit grew 17% year-over-year to $196 million, achieving an operating margin of 20.3% [19][24] - Total gross margin increased to 74.1%, with subscription services gross margin at 75.5% and product gross margin at 72.9% [23][24] - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 17% to $1.8 billion, and total remaining performance obligations (RPO) increased 24% to $2.9 billion [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product revenue reached $534 million, growing 18% year-over-year, while total contract value (TCV) sales for storage as a service offerings grew 25% year-over-year to $120 million [21][22] - Subscription services revenue in Q3 was $430 million, accounting for 45% of total revenue [22] - The number of customers deploying the Fusion platform has more than tripled since the beginning of the year, indicating strong demand [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue was $683 million, growing 22%, while international revenue was $281 million, growing 4% year-over-year [23] - The company added 258 new customers, with a penetration rate of 63% in the Fortune 500 [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on the financial benefits from hyperscaler revenues to make significant investments in R&D and sales and marketing to sustain momentum and capture additional profitable growth opportunities [26][28] - The focus is on expanding the Enterprise Data Cloud and enhancing the capabilities of the Pure Fusion platform to meet evolving customer needs [10][11] - The company plans to grow its hyperscaler business and evaluate additional business model options that may change gross margin economics in FY27 [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates increased commodity pricing and excess demand will pressure global supply chains, but the company is well-prepared with a resilient supply chain and strong business continuity plans [16] - The outlook for Q4 anticipates revenue in the range of $1.02-$1.04 billion, representing a 17.1% year-over-year increase at the midpoint [25] - The company expects operating profit for FY26 to be in the range of $629-$639 million, reflecting a 13.3% year-over-year increase at the midpoint [26] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with $1.5 billion in cash and investments, and Q3 operating cash flow was $116 million [24] - The company returned $53 million to shareholders through share repurchases and has $56 million remaining in its buyback authorization [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of memory price inflation on margins and revenue - Management explained that commodity pricing affects overall market pricing, and higher prices generally lead to increased revenue across the storage market, benefiting the company [32][34] Question: Increase in inventory and its implications - Management noted that the increase in inventory was due to tariff mitigation purchases and strategic positions in key components to avoid supply chain disruptions [38][40] Question: Product gross margin and mix shift - Management confirmed that higher-end product configurations contributed positively to product gross margins, alongside revenue from Portworx licenses and hyperscaler shipments [44][46] Question: Feedback on Enterprise Data Cloud - Early feedback on the Enterprise Data Cloud has been positive, with significant demand for cloud-native solutions and improved customer engagement across various roles [50][52] Question: Engagements with hyperscalers - Management indicated ongoing engagements with top hyperscalers, with multiple proofs of concept underway, and emphasized investments in product SKUs and technology to drive growth [58][61] Question: Changes in demand dynamics due to memory costs - Management acknowledged that while rising prices could constrain demand, the overall demand for data remains strong, particularly due to AI [84][86] Question: Expectations for gross margin dynamics as hyperscale business scales - Management highlighted that while current gross margins are strong, exploring new revenue models with hyperscalers could impact future gross margin economics [70][72] Question: Operating margin trajectory into FY27 - Management reassured that they expect operating profit to grow beyond FY26, with continued investments in growth areas [80][81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 FY26 was $964 million, representing a 16% year-over-year growth, while operating profit grew 17% year-over-year to $196 million, achieving an operating margin of 20.3% [17][21] - Product revenue reached $534 million, up 18% year-over-year, and subscription services revenue was $430 million, increasing 14% year-over-year, accounting for 45% of total revenue [19][21] - Total remaining performance obligations (RPO) grew 24% to $2.9 billion, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) increasing 17% to $1.8 billion [19][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The enterprise segment continued to show strength, driven by the Pure Storage platform and the Evergreen One subscription model [5][17] - Hyperscaler shipments exceeded the annual forecast of 2 exabytes by the end of Q3, with expectations for continued momentum in Q4 [5][18] - TCV sales for storage as a service offerings grew 25% year-over-year to $120 million, reflecting strong customer resonance with subscription-based offerings [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue was $683 million, growing 22%, while international revenue was $281 million, growing 4% year-over-year [20] - The company added 258 new customers, increasing its penetration of the Fortune 500 to 63% [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on the financial benefits from hyperscaler revenues to invest significantly in R&D and sales and marketing to sustain momentum and capture profitable growth opportunities [24][25] - The focus is on expanding the Enterprise Data Cloud and enhancing the capabilities of Pure Fusion to meet evolving customer needs in data management [10][36] - The company plans to explore additional business model options for hyperscaler engagements, which may impact gross margin economics in FY27 [25][43] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management anticipates increased commodity pricing and excess demand will pressure global supply chains, but the company is well-prepared with a resilient supply chain and strong business continuity plans [15] - The outlook for Q4 anticipates revenue in the range of $1.02-$1.04 billion, representing approximately a 17.1% year-over-year increase at the midpoint [23] - The company expects operating profit for FY26 to be in the range of $629-$639 million, reflecting a 13.3% year-over-year increase at the midpoint [24] Other Important Information - The company recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrants for enterprise storage platforms and infrastructure platform consumption services, highlighting its competitive advantages [11] - The management announced the appointment of Pat Finn as the new Chief Revenue Officer, emphasizing the importance of leadership in scaling sales and go-to-market strategies [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of memory price inflation on margins - Management explained that commodity pricing affects overall market pricing more than gross margins, suggesting that higher prices could lead to increased revenue growth [27][28] Question: Inventory increase and strategic purchases - The increase in inventory was attributed to tariff mitigation purchases and strategic positions in key components to avoid supply chain disruptions [30][31] Question: Product gross margin sustainability - Management indicated that a mix shift to higher-end products and increased Portworx license sales contributed to strong product gross margins, which they expect to maintain [32][33] Question: Engagements with hyperscalers - The company is actively engaged with top hyperscalers, conducting multiple proofs of concept and exploring new revenue models to enhance growth [39] Question: NeoCloud opportunity and product offerings - Management clarified the distinction between hyperscale and AI market opportunities, emphasizing the growth potential in specialized products for AI environments [52]