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SPS Commerce Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 12 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 10 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue grew 13%: Revenue was $192.7 million in the fourth quarter, up from $170.9 million a year earlier, reflecting 13% growth. Source
  • Full-year revenue grew 18%: Full-year revenue was $751.5 million, compared with $637.8 million in 2024, reflecting 18% growth. Source
  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA up 22%: Adjusted EBITDA was $60.5 million in the quarter, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 31% against 29% a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA up 24%: Adjusted EBITDA was $231.4 million for 2025, up from $186.6 million, and the full-year adjusted EBITDA margin was 31% against 29%. Source
  • Agentic capabilities recently launched: Management said it recently launched agentic capabilities that draw on decades of expertise and proprietary network intelligence. Source
  • Repurchase authority increased by $200M: The Board approved an additional $200.0 million, bringing the total authorized under the program to $300.0 million. Source
  • New CFO has public-company finance background: Joseph Del Preto brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and operational strategy at high-growth, publicly traded technology companies. Source

“SPS Commerce’s sustained and profitable growth and ongoing network expansion demonstrate our success in delivering the products and services that retailers and suppliers depend on to strengthen collaboration and drive continuous improvement”

Chad Collins, CEO of SPS Commerce

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFirst quarter 2026$191.6 million to $193.6 millionNew
Net income per diluted share SourceFirst quarter 2026$0.46 to $0.49, on 38.2 million fully diluted weighted average sharesNew
Non-GAAP income per diluted share SourceFirst quarter 2026$0.95 to $0.99New
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFirst quarter 2026$55.5 million to $57.5 millionNew
Non-cash share-based compensation, depreciation and amortization expense SourceFirst quarter 2026$17.2 million (share-based compensation), $4.5 million (depreciation), $9.6 million (amortization)New
Revenue SourceFiscal year 2026$798.5 million to $806.9 millionNew
Net income per diluted share SourceFiscal year 2026$2.50 to $2.58, on 38.4 million fully diluted weighted average sharesNew
Non-GAAP income per diluted share SourceFiscal year 2026$4.42 to $4.50New
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal year 2026$261.0 million to $265.5 million, 13% to 15% growth over 2025New
Non-cash share-based compensation, depreciation and amortization expense SourceFiscal year 2026$67.1 million (share-based compensation), $21.6 million (depreciation), $38.3 million (amortization)New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: First-quarter 2026 guidance was issued for revenue, diluted EPS, non-GAAP EPS, adjusted EBITDA and non-cash expense items. Source
  • New guidance: Fiscal year 2026 guidance was issued for revenue, diluted EPS, non-GAAP EPS, adjusted EBITDA and non-cash expense items. Source
  • New: Joseph Del Preto was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 16, 2026. Source
  • New: The Board approved an additional $200.0 million of repurchase authority, bringing the program total to $300.0 million. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Fourth-quarter revenue grew 13%: Revenue was $192.7 million in the fourth quarter, up from $170.9 million a year earlier, reflecting 13% growth. Source
  • Full-year revenue grew 18%: Full-year revenue was $751.5 million, compared with $637.8 million in 2024, reflecting 18% growth. Source
  • Fourth-quarter net income and EPS rose: Net income was $25.8 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, against $17.6 million, or $0.46, in the fourth quarter of 2024. Source
  • Fourth-quarter non-GAAP EPS rose: Non-GAAP income per diluted share was $1.14 in the fourth quarter, against $0.89 a year earlier. Source

Profitability and adjusted EBITDA

  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA up 22%: Adjusted EBITDA was $60.5 million in the quarter, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 31% against 29% a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA up 24%: Adjusted EBITDA was $231.4 million for 2025, up from $186.6 million, and the full-year adjusted EBITDA margin was 31% against 29%. Source
  • Full-year net income and EPS rose: Net income was $93.3 million for 2025, up 21% from $77.1 million, or $2.46 per diluted share against $2.04 in 2024. Source
  • Full-year non-GAAP EPS rose to $4.27: Non-GAAP income per diluted share was $4.27 for 2025, compared with $3.48 for 2024. Source

“The fourth quarter of 2025 marks SPS Commerce’s 100th consecutive quarter of revenue growth - a milestone that speaks to the durability of our business model and our disciplined financial strategy.”

Kim Nelson, CFO of SPS Commerce

Products and customer network

  • Agentic capabilities recently launched: Management said it recently launched agentic capabilities that draw on decades of expertise and proprietary network intelligence. Source
  • AI enhancements planned across portfolio: Management said the agentic capabilities are meant to add more scalable AI enhancements across the product portfolio. Source
  • Company describes its network position: The company describes itself as a retail network connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations. Source

Operating costs and expense items

  • Operating expenses and operating income rose: Operating expenses were $101.0 million in the fourth quarter and $401.6 million for 2025, against $90.6 million and $338.2 million. Income from operations was $34.7 million in the quarter and $118.3 million for the year. Source
  • Amortization of intangibles increased: Amortization of intangible assets was $9.6 million in the fourth quarter, against $7.9 million, and $37.2 million for 2025, against $23.5 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain expense items: Full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA excluded expense from disposals of capitalized software and equipment, earn-out remeasurement, and one-time acquisition-related insurance costs. Source

“As we look ahead, we remain focused on driving balanced, profitable growth and delivering long-term value for our customers and shareholders”

Kim Nelson, CFO of SPS Commerce

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow rose for 2025: Net cash provided by operating activities was $178.8 million for 2025, against $157.4 million in 2024. Source
  • Acquisitions and capital spending in investing: Purchases of property and equipment were $26.5 million, against $20.0 million. Acquisitions, net, were $142.6 million, against $147.9 million. Net cash used in investing was $169.2 million, against $110.5 million. Source
  • Cash balance declined over 2025: Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $89.7 million, to $151.4 million at December 31, 2025, from $241.0 million a year earlier. Source

Deferred revenue and receivables

  • Current deferred revenue increased: Deferred revenue was $75.6 million at December 31, 2025, against $74.3 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Non-current deferred revenue declined: Non-current deferred revenue was $5.3 million at December 31, 2025, against $6.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Receivables and credit loss allowance rose: Accounts receivable were $75.3 million, against $56.2 million, and the allowance for credit losses was $7.1 million, against $4.2 million. Source

Share repurchases and authority

  • Repurchases of $25.0M in quarter: Share repurchases totaled $25.0 million in the fourth quarter and $115.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. Source
  • Repurchase authority increased by $200M: The Board approved an additional $200.0 million, bringing the total authorized under the program to $300.0 million. Source
  • Program term runs to December 2027: The share repurchase program became effective December 1, 2025 and expires December 1, 2027. Source

Leadership and CFO transition

  • CFO retirement announced after long tenure: CEO Chad Collins thanked CFO Kim Nelson for nearly two decades of leadership, from the IPO through the company's growth as a global organization. Source
  • New CFO has public-company finance background: Joseph Del Preto brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and operational strategy at high-growth, publicly traded technology companies. Source
  • Incoming CFO most recently at Sprout Social: Del Preto was most recently Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Sprout Social, Inc.; before that he held finance roles at Groupon and Echo Global Logistics. Source

Coming up, as management said on 12 February 2026

  • CFO start date set: Joseph Del Preto takes the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on March 16, 2026. Source
  • Outgoing CFO remains through transition: Kim Nelson, who announced her retirement, stays with the company through a customary transition period. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Recurring revenue growth, fourth quarter Source14%
Recurring revenue growth, full year Source20%
Recurring revenue customers SourceOver 50,000

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.