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Rapid7, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 14 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year revenue rose 2%: Full-year revenue was $860 million, up 2%, with product revenue of $831 million, up 3%. Fourth-quarter revenue was $217 million, up 1%, with product revenue of $209 million. Source
  • ARR flat at $840 million: Annual recurring revenue ended the year at $840 million, flat year-over-year and above the $838 million reported for the third quarter. Source
  • Management cites Q4 outperformance: Management said the company exited 2025 with outperformance against fourth-quarter ARR, revenue and profitability guidance given in the prior release. Source
  • Microsoft MDR generally available: Managed Detection and Response for Microsoft became generally available in January, bringing Preemptive MDR and AI SOC capabilities to companies within Microsoft's security ecosystem. Source
  • Free cash flow $130 million for year: Free cash flow was $32.3 million in the fourth quarter and $130.1 million for the year, against $58.8 million and $154.1 million in the prior-year periods. Source
  • Full-year 2026 revenue range: Full-year 2026 revenue is expected at $835 to $843 million, with growth of (3)% to (2)%. First-quarter revenue is expected at $207 to $209 million. Source
  • First-quarter ARR near $830 million: First-quarter 2026 ARR is expected at about $830 million, with growth of (1)%. Management did not provide a full-year ARR range. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income and EPS ranges: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP income from operations is expected at $108 to $116 million, and non-GAAP EPS at $1.50 to $1.60 on 78.2 million weighted average shares. Source

“Rapid7 exited 2025 delivering outperformance against fourth quarter ARR, revenue, and profitability guidance,”

Corey Thomas, CEO of Rapid7

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
ARR SourceFirst quarter 2026Approximately $830 millionNew
Revenue SourceFirst quarter 2026$207 to $209 millionNew
Revenue SourceFull-year 2026$835 to $843 millionNew
Non-GAAP income from operations SourceFirst quarter 2026$19 to $21 millionNew
Non-GAAP income from operations SourceFull-year 2026$108 to $116 millionNew
Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted SourceFirst quarter 2026$0.29 to $0.32New
Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted SourceFull-year 2026$1.50 to $1.60New
Weighted average shares outstanding (millions) SourceFirst quarter 2026 and full-year 202677.1 and 78.2New
Free cash flow SourceFull-year 2026$125 to $135 millionNew
Net cash provided by operating activities SourceFull-year 2026$151 to $161 millionNew
GAAP income (loss) from operations SourceFirst quarter 2026 and full-year 2026$(7) to $(5) million; $12 to $20 millionNew
Stock-based compensation expense SourceFirst quarter 2026 and full-year 2026$22 million; $80 millionNew
Purchases of property and equipment; capitalized internal-use software SourceFull-year 2026$8 million; $18 millionNew
GAAP net income per share, diluted SourceFirst quarter 2026 and full-year 2026$(0.09) to $(0.06); $0.18 to $0.30New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Ranges were given for first-quarter and full-year 2026 for ARR, revenue, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP EPS and free cash flow, where the prior release gave fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 ranges. Source
  • New: Rafe Brown was announced as Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2025, succeeding Tim Adams, who announced his intent to retire.
  • New: A strategic partnership with ARMO was announced in January to add runtime security capabilities. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Full-year revenue rose 2%: Full-year revenue was $860 million, up 2%, with product revenue of $831 million, up 3%. Fourth-quarter revenue was $217 million, up 1%, with product revenue of $209 million. Source
  • ARR flat at $840 million: Annual recurring revenue ended the year at $840 million, flat year-over-year and above the $838 million reported for the third quarter. Source
  • Management cites Q4 outperformance: Management said the company exited 2025 with outperformance against fourth-quarter ARR, revenue and profitability guidance given in the prior release. Source
  • GAAP and non-GAAP operating income: Fourth-quarter GAAP operating income was $2.3 million and non-GAAP $30.1 million. Full-year GAAP operating income was $11.6 million and non-GAAP $135.7 million. Source
  • Diluted EPS, GAAP and non-GAAP: Fourth-quarter GAAP net income was $3.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, and non-GAAP was $32.1 million, or $0.44. Full-year diluted EPS was $0.36 GAAP and $2.08 non-GAAP. Source

Products, customers and partnerships

  • Microsoft MDR generally available: Managed Detection and Response for Microsoft became generally available in January, bringing Preemptive MDR and AI SOC capabilities to companies within Microsoft's security ecosystem. Source
  • Customer base over 11,500: Total customers were over 11,500 at year end, with average ARR per customer of approximately $72,000. The third-quarter release reported 11,618 customers. Source
  • Patent count passes 300: Rapid7 was granted its 300th cybersecurity patent in December and holds over 80 patents, focused on AI and machine learning across its products and SOC services. Source
  • AWS network firewall rules launched: Curated Intelligence Rules for AWS Network Firewall were launched in November to give AWS users curated threat intelligence for their native environments. Source

“Our differentiated approach to AI security operations continues to resonate with customers and gain market recognition.”

Corey Thomas, CEO of Rapid7

Costs, margins and profitability

  • Non-GAAP gross margin 72% in Q4: Non-GAAP gross margin was 72% in the fourth quarter against 73% a year earlier, and 74% for the full year, the same as the prior year. Source
  • Professional services margin declined: Non-GAAP professional services gross margin was 19% in the fourth quarter against 35%, and 20% for the year against 33%. Professional services revenue was $8.2 million in the quarter. Source
  • Sales and marketing rose in Q4: Sales and marketing expense was $79.7 million in the fourth quarter, up from $72.8 million. General and administrative expense fell to $19.2 million from $24.0 million. Source
  • Stock-based compensation declined: Stock-based compensation was $23.3 million in the fourth quarter and $104.3 million for the year, against $27.4 million and $108.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA lower year on year: Adjusted EBITDA was $36.8 million in the fourth quarter and $161.9 million for the year, against $46.3 million and $188.5 million a year earlier. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow $130 million for year: Free cash flow was $32.3 million in the fourth quarter and $130.1 million for the year, against $58.8 million and $154.1 million in the prior-year periods. Source
  • Operating cash flow lower year on year: Net cash provided by operating activities was $37.6 million in the fourth quarter and $153.8 million for the year, against $63.8 million and $171.7 million. Source
  • $659 million in cash and securities: Cash, cash equivalents and government securities totaled $659 million at December 31, 2025. Convertible senior notes of $892.3 million were carried as non-current. Source
  • Convertible notes repaid at maturity: $46.0 million of convertible senior notes matured during the year and were paid in cash. Source
  • Capitalized software spending: Capitalized internal-use software was $16.1 million for the year, against $14.2 million a year earlier. Purchases of property and equipment were $7.6 million for the year. Source

“We are entering 2026 with a relentless focus on driving innovation, scaling up our execution, and securing Rapid7 customers’ rapidly evolving attack surfaces.”

Corey Thomas, CEO of Rapid7

Deferred revenue and receivables

  • Current deferred revenue lower: Current deferred revenue was $451.2 million at year end, against $461.1 million a year earlier. Non-current deferred revenue rose to $30.0 million from $27.1 million. Source
  • Deferred revenue inflow in Q4: Deferred revenue was a $28.5 million cash inflow in the fourth quarter but an $8.4 million outflow for the full year. Source
  • Receivables little changed: Accounts receivable, net, were $167.0 million at year end, against $168.2 million a year earlier. Source

2026 guidance

  • Full-year 2026 revenue range: Full-year 2026 revenue is expected at $835 to $843 million, with growth of (3)% to (2)%. First-quarter revenue is expected at $207 to $209 million. Source
  • First-quarter ARR near $830 million: First-quarter 2026 ARR is expected at about $830 million, with growth of (1)%. Management did not provide a full-year ARR range. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income and EPS ranges: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP income from operations is expected at $108 to $116 million, and non-GAAP EPS at $1.50 to $1.60 on 78.2 million weighted average shares. Source
  • Free cash flow range for 2026: Full-year 2026 free cash flow is expected at $125 to $135 million, from operating cash flow of $151 to $161 million. Source

Recognition, research and launches

  • Gartner leader recognition: Rapid7 was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Exposure Assessment Platforms, recognized for completeness of vision and ability to execute. Source
  • Threat Landscape Report released: The Q3 2025 Threat Landscape Report, released in November, analyzed data from Intelligence Hub, AttackerKB, incident response and MDR telemetry. Source
  • HITRUST automated assurance partnership: A December partnership with HITRUST aims to automate cybersecurity assurance and reduce cost and complexity for regulated industries. Source

Coming up, as management said on 10 February 2026

  • First-quarter 2026 is next period: The next reported period is first quarter 2026, for which management gave ranges for ARR, revenue, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP EPS and free cash flow. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Annual recurring revenue (ARR) Source$840 million, flat year-over-year
Customers Sourceover 11,500
ARR per customer Sourceapproximately $72,000
Product revenue, full year Source$831 million, up 3%
Product subscriptions revenue, fourth quarter Source$209.1 million
Number of customers, third quarter 202511,618

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Non-ordinary-course litigation expenses cannot be predicted, so the guidance reconciliations do not reflect them. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said the company exited 2025 with outperformance against the fourth-quarter guidance for ARR, revenue and profitability. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.