Five9 Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q1 2026 delivered accelerating subscription and AI revenue growth, with results above guidance and strong cash flow. Full-year guidance was raised, reflecting confidence in backlog conversion and continued AI momentum. Share repurchase programs were expanded.
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Leadership is prioritizing revenue acceleration, operational excellence, and strategic capital allocation, with strong growth in AI and CCaaS driving double-digit revenue expectations for 2026. Deep partnerships, especially with Google, and a unified platform approach are fueling innovation and customer adoption, while cost discipline supports expanding profitability.
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Leadership transition brings a new CEO with deep AI expertise as the company leverages rapid AI and cloud migration trends. The end-to-end platform’s embedded AI and data access drive differentiation, while evolving pricing models and operational efficiencies support strong financial targets.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 saw record bookings and strong revenue growth, with enterprise AI ARR surpassing $100M and accelerating 50% year-over-year. 2026 guidance anticipates double-digit growth in the second half, driven by AI and core CCaaS momentum, with continued profitability and robust cash flow.
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AI-driven growth and cloud migration are accelerating, with strong enterprise momentum and deepening partnerships. Financial discipline is improving margins, while a new share buyback and targeted M&A support long-term value. Customer-centric culture and leadership transition remain priorities.
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AI revenue is growing rapidly, now comprising 7% of total revenue, with strong bookings momentum and new product launches like Agentic Quality Management and Genius routing. Financial guidance reflects stabilized non-AI growth, margin expansion, and robust partnerships, while leadership transition focuses on innovation and operational excellence.
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Q3 saw strong enterprise AI bookings, record free cash flow, and margin expansion, with subscription revenue up 10% year-over-year. Guidance points to continued double-digit growth, margin improvement, and robust cash flow, supported by strategic partnerships and a new share repurchase program.
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Q2 saw record AI bookings and revenue growth, with AI now 10% of enterprise subscription revenue. Leadership transitions are underway, and cloud migration plus AI adoption are driving long-term growth. Margin expansion is expected as AI becomes a larger revenue mix.
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Q2 results exceeded guidance with 12% revenue growth and 16% subscription revenue growth, driven by 42% enterprise AI revenue growth and record profitability. Guidance for the year was raised, with continued momentum in AI, strong partner traction, and a CEO transition underway.
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The company is accelerating growth in the large enterprise CCaaS market, with AI now a key driver, representing 9% of revenue and growing rapidly. AI adoption is expanding, delivering strong ROI and reshaping agent roles, while a pure cloud platform and robust partner ecosystem provide competitive advantages.
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Q1 results exceeded expectations with 13% revenue growth and record cash flow, driven by strong enterprise AI adoption and strategic partnerships. 2025 guidance remains unchanged, with prudent outlook amid macro uncertainty and ongoing transformation initiatives targeting higher profitability.
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Significant sales and operational changes in 2024 set the stage for 2025, with strong AI-driven growth and prudent guidance amid macro uncertainty. AI products now account for 9% of enterprise subscription revenue, and gross margins are expanding due to revenue mix shifts and international infrastructure investments.
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Revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2024, with strong AI-driven growth and improved sales execution. The company is well positioned in a large, expanding market, leveraging strategic partnerships and a platform approach, while maintaining prudent financial guidance and operational efficiency.
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AI is driving significant growth, with 20% of new bookings and 40% year-over-year AI revenue growth. Flexible, consumption-based pricing and strong partnerships are expanding market reach, while improved sales execution and large enterprise wins are boosting financial performance.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Q4 revenue grew 17% year-over-year, with record margins and cash flow, driven by 46% growth in enterprise AI revenue. 2025 guidance was raised, reflecting continued AI momentum and strong bookings, while macroeconomic caution remains in the outlook.
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AI is accelerating transformation in the contact center industry, driving strong revenue growth and larger deal sizes, especially as enterprises seek integrated, omnichannel solutions. Product innovation, including VoiceStream and the Acqueon acquisition, is expanding the platform's reach and recurring revenue opportunities.
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Subscription revenue growth accelerated to 20%, driven by improved sales execution and reduced AI-related decision delays. Margin expansion was supported by a shift to higher-margin revenue and operational efficiencies, while AI offerings and partnerships, especially with Salesforce, are broadening the addressable market.
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Q3 saw accelerated subscription and AI revenue growth, with strong enterprise momentum and a successful acquisition. AI is driving TAM expansion and higher revenue per interaction, while a diversified partner ecosystem and improved margins support a bullish long-term outlook.
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Q3 saw accelerated revenue and margin growth, driven by strong AI adoption and enterprise wins. Guidance for Q4 and 2024 was raised, with long-term subscription growth targeted at 20%-30%. The Acqueon acquisition and new AI products further expand capabilities and market reach.
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Q2 delivered strong results and a $1B run rate, but guidance for H2 was lowered due to lighter bookings and muted seasonal growth. AI and the Acqueon acquisition are seen as key growth drivers, with leadership confident in returning to 20%+ revenue growth.
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Q2 saw record revenue and a $1B run rate, but annual guidance was reduced due to softer bookings and muted seasonality. AI and automation products are driving growth, and the Acqueon acquisition is set to expand capabilities, while profitability is expected to improve in the second half.
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Cloud contact center demand and AI adoption are accelerating, with AI bookings up 15x year-over-year and driving both revenue and market expansion. Leadership in AI, platform integration, and expert services is fueling large enterprise wins, while international growth and strong partner programs support a diverse customer base.
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Cloud-based, AI-powered solutions are driving growth, with large enterprises migrating from legacy systems and increasing adoption of automation. AI bookings are expanding, doubling revenue per interaction, and are margin accretive. Strong retention and backlog support a positive outlook.
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Cloud contact center solutions are seeing rapid AI adoption, with 17% of new bookings tied to automation and IVA products. Large enterprise deals and a strong pipeline drive confidence in revenue growth, while subscription revenue and margins are set to improve as AI becomes a bigger part of the business.