Smartsheet Inc.

NYSE:SMAR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.9b

This company has been acquired

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Smartsheet Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Smartsheet has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1.8%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 20% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 28.2% per year.

Key information

1.84%

Earnings growth rate

4.60%

EPS growth rate

Software Industry Growth17.33%
Revenue growth rate28.18%
Return on equity-1.22%
Net Margin-0.80%
Last Earnings Update31 Oct 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Dec 29

Smartsheet: A Hold Is Good, But A Sell Might Be More Favorable

Summary Smartsheet's acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity at $56.50 per share limits upside potential; stock is fully valued, posing significant risk if the merger fails. Smartsheet excels in user-friendly, scalable CWM solutions with strong integrations, but lacks AI innovation compared to competitors like Asana. Financials show stable revenue growth and improving margins, but slower growth compared to high-growth peers, indicating limited expansion potential. The current stock price offers minimal reward and significant risk, making it a cautious investment amid fierce competition and potential merger uncertainties. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 08

Smartsheet's Buyout Will Likely Improve Your Workflow Returns

Summary Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners are acquiring Smartsheet for $8.4 billion, with shareholders receiving $56.50 per share, backed by their strong track record in software investments. Smartsheet's lean operating structure, high gross margins, and increasing customer spend make it an attractive M&A target, trending towards profitability. Key risks include managing rapid growth, longer enterprise sales cycles, and regulatory compliance, but the deal's closing probability remains very high. The acquisition is supported by Blue Owl Capital's $3.2B private debt financing, with Blackstone and Vista being the most credible and capable buyers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 06

Smartsheet Earnings: A Smart Bet For Investors (Upgrade)

Summary Smartsheet's fiscal Q2 2025 earnings were well-received, showcasing stable mid-teens growth and a strong balance sheet with 10% of its market cap in cash. The company’s valuation at 23x next year's non-GAAP operating profits is compelling, especially with improved profit margins and consistent revenue growth. Smartsheet's enterprise customer base is expanding, with a 17% year-over-year increase in annual recurring revenue and significant customer expansions. Given stable growth, strong financials, and scalability within enterprises, Smartsheet presents a compelling buy opportunity for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 01

Smartsheet: Private Takeout Interest Could Finally Unlock Its Real Value

Summary Smartsheet is a strong player in the PWM software space, with a conservative valuation and potential for upside. Recent Q1 results beat estimates, with enterprise segment strength and improving margins. Acquisition interest from private equity firms could lead to a potential takeout, driving the share price higher. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 17

Smartsheet: Dominant Player In The Project Management Software Space

Summary Smartsheet has a dominant position in the enterprise project management software space. Strong competitive advantages drive robust growth potential of at least 20%. Large addressable market and focus on complex needs of large enterprises support continued growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 06

Smartsheet Earnings: Stock Jumps Higher But Questions Remain

Summary Smartsheet's stock jumped 12% after a positive earnings report, but I'm less enthusiastic due to high valuation and decelerating growth rates. The Company provides a collaborative work management platform, similar to Asana but with better financials. I believe SMAR is fairly valued given its financial outlook, solid performance, and ample cash reserves. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 29

Smartsheet: Cheaper Than Ever, But I Wonder If It Is Smart

Summary Smartsheet Inc. offers collaboration software for unstructured work, as I wonder if the company could face competition from AI. Shares have traded flat while the business has tripled over the past five years, but per-share growth has been slower due to dilution from losses and stock-based compensation expenses. Smartsheet has seen narrowing losses and expects to see further sales growth, but concerns remain about economic profits and competition. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 15

Smartsheet Q4 Earnings: Do Not Buy This Dip (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Smartsheet Inc. disappointed investors with Q4 earnings showing decelerating growth rates and a high valuation. The introduction of AI features and a strong financial position offer some promise, but challenges remain in a competitive market. Smartsheet stock's forward non-GAAP EPS valuation of 34x is considered richly priced, leading to a sell rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 21

Smartsheet: A Mispriced SaaS Leader

Summary The Collaborative Work Management (CWM) market is often misunderstood by investors, leading to a low valuation of some companies in this sector. Smartsheet stands out as a leader in the CWM market, demonstrating robust growth, solid financials, and a compelling growth strategy. Smartsheet's valuation appears to lag behind its peers, indicating an undervaluation by the market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 21

Smartsheet: Embracing Enterprise Clients And International Expansion Opportunities

Summary Smartsheet Inc. exceeded EPS and revenue expectations in Q3 2024, with YoY revenue growth of 23%. The company is successfully growing its enterprise customer base and has untapped growth potential internationally. Smartsheet has a solid financial position, although cautious of competition and demand downtrend amongst the SME segment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 11

Smartsheet: Comfort In Profit Margins

Summary Smartsheet's stock has underperformed this year due to slower billing growth rates and increased competition in the workflow software market. Counterbalancing the deceleration in billings and revenue growth is a hugely improved operating margin, driven by largely flat opex. The Company remains an attractive long-term investment with potential for growth, but investors should take a conservative position here. In particular, competition weighs on SMAR as collaboration software is a flooded field, with incumbents like Atlassian dominating market share. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 16

Smartsheet: Once A Highly Valued Highflyer Now A Profitable GARP Story

Summary Smartsheet has become a GARP story as its growth has decelerated and valuations have compressed. The company's Q2 earnings release should have alleviated investor concerns, with reaffirmed billings growth and strong profitability. Smartsheet is gaining market share in the workflow management space and is expected to continue growing in the future. The company's AI releases have reached general availability and should start to become a tailwind to revenue growth next quarter. The company's business model has shown substantial improvement as expense discipline has significantly improved, and gross margins have remained above 80%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08

Smartsheet Earnings: Steady Progress In A Fairly Priced Stock

Summary Smartsheet Inc. customer adoption growth rates are showing signs of slowing down, posing questions about future adoption rates. Despite compelling revenue growth rates, Smartsheet's billings and some leading indicators raise concerns about potential revenue lulls. Smartsheet remains fairly priced but not excessively cheap, with investors paying a premium for the stock amidst its evolving growth dynamics. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 16

Smartsheet: Buy The Correction, It's An Overreaction

Summary Smartsheet has seen a sharp correction over the past month due to concerns on slowing billings growth. The company expects billings to accelerate in the back half of the year, driven by Free plan conversions and a marketing push. Trading at ~5x forward revenue, Smartsheet is a great "growth at a reasonable price" investment. We also shouldn't ignore the company's rich double-digit pro forma operating margins. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 28

Smartsheet: A Recent Pullback Provides A Reasonable Entry Point

Summary Smartsheet's share price decline has brought its EV/S ratio to around 4.5X, with a projected free cash flow margin of around 12% over the next 12 months, making it an attractive investment opportunity. The company is a leader in the workflow management space, with strong growth in profitability and free cash generation, and is set to launch generative AI tools in the coming months. Smartsheet's valuation does not depend on the generative AI opportunity, and its shares are expected to perform well in the long term as the company continues to grow and improve its business model. Smartsheet growth is being buoyed by strong demand for its capabilities on the part of its largest users. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 07

Smartsheet Q1 Earnings: Unraveling The Growth Story Beyond The Numbers

Summary Smartsheet Inc. had a mixed Q1 earnings report: a beat on top line estimates, but the quarter's performance may have peaked. There are concerns over maturing customer adoption growth rates and billings falling below revenue growth rates. Cautious outlook for fiscal 2024 despite strong revenue beat, raising questions about future Smartsheet performance. Substantial stock-based compensation raises concerns about Smartsheet's underlying profitability. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Smartsheet makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:SMAR Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Oct 241,083-9675251
31 Jul 241,042-42676246
30 Apr 241,001-84675240
31 Jan 24958-105661234
31 Oct 23914-138640231
31 Jul 23867-146617223
30 Apr 23818-175608219
31 Jan 23767-216607215
31 Oct 22712-226575206
31 Jul 22657-223533196
30 Apr 22602-204485181
31 Jan 22551-171439165
31 Oct 21503-147393149
31 Jul 21458-142362140
30 Apr 21417-124323129
31 Jan 21386-115301119
31 Oct 20354-114284114
31 Jul 20327-111270107
30 Apr 20300-104250101
31 Jan 20271-9622695
31 Oct 19245-7920083
31 Jul 19220-6617574
30 Apr 19198-5915766
31 Jan 19178-5414059
31 Oct 18159-5112752
31 Jul 18141-4611346
30 Apr 18125-6111244
31 Jan 18111-5410138
31 Oct 1798-508934
31 Jan 1767-154820
31 Jan 1641-143413

Quality Earnings: SMAR is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: SMAR is currently unprofitable.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SMAR is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 1.8% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare SMAR's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: SMAR is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Software industry (30.2%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: SMAR has a negative Return on Equity (-1.22%), as it is currently unprofitable.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/21 18:02
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/21 00:00
Earnings2024/10/31
Annual Earnings2024/01/31

Data Sources

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Smartsheet Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David HynesCanaccord Genuity
John DiFucciJefferies LLC
Brent ThillJefferies LLC