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Confluent, Inc. (CFLT) 10-Year Financial Performance & Capital Metrics

CFLT •
TechnologyInfrastructure SoftwareData platforms, integration and analytics
AboutConfluent, Inc. operates a data streaming platform in the United States and internationally. It offers Confluent Cloud, a managed cloud-native service for connecting and processing data; and Confluent Platform, an enterprise-grade self-managed software that connects and processes data in real-time with the foundational platform for data in motion. It also provides Kafka Connect that enables to build connectors to integrate Apache Kafka with other apps and data systems; ksqlDB, a database for stream processing applications; and stream governance, a solution that is designed for the intricacies of streaming data, which allows teams to expand usage of real-time data without bypassing requirements for risk management and regulatory compliance. In addition, it also offers training and professional services. The company was formerly known as Infinitem, Inc. and changed its name to Confluent, Inc. in September 2014. Confluent, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.Show more
  • Revenue $1.17B +21.1%
  • EBITDA -$380M +4.3%
  • Net Income -$295M +14.4%
  • EPS (Diluted) -0.86 +19.6%
  • Gross Margin 74.3% +1.4%
  • EBITDA Margin -32.58% +20.9%
  • Operating Margin -32.58% +25.1%
  • Net Margin -25.31% +29.3%
  • ROE -27.72% +28.8%
  • ROIC -15.78% +18.2%
  • Debt/Equity 0.95 -18.1%
  • Interest Coverage -
Technical Analysis

Key Insights

Based on financial data analysis

✓Strengths

  • ✓Momentum leader: RS Rating 81 (top 19%)
  • ✓Strong 5Y sales CAGR of 37.6%

✗Weaknesses

No significant weaknesses identified

* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

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Growth Metrics

Revenue CAGR

10Y-
5Y37.59%
3Y25.81%
TTM21.08%

Profit (Net Income) CAGR

10Y-
5Y-
3Y-
TTM14.43%

EPS CAGR

10Y-
5Y-
3Y-
TTM20.37%

ROCE

10Y Avg-47.52%
5Y Avg-23.04%
3Y Avg-20.79%
Latest-17.24%

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AVPTAvePoint, Inc.2.09B10.7871.8726.93%8.3%7.27%3.9%0.02
CLBTCellebrite DI Ltd.3.26B13.3443.0318.56%16.47%16.17%4.92%0.05
TDCTeradata Corporation2.99B31.4927.15-4.53%7.82%56.52%9.26%4.33
VERIVeritone, Inc.200.07M2.82-2.88-7.35%-42.6%-260.71%8.91
DFDVDeFi Development Corp.96.46M3.48-12.474.82%9.33%28.79%0.00
CFLTConfluent, Inc.1.5B30.67-35.6621.08%-25.31%-25.26%4.04%0.95
CGNTCognyte Software Ltd.510.89M7.09-41.7111.88%-1.2%-2%6.58%0.16

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Profit & Loss

Dec 2019Dec 2020Dec 2021Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Dec 2025
Sales/Revenue+149.81M236.58M387.86M585.94M776.95M963.64M1.17B
Revenue Growth %-57.92%63.95%51.07%32.6%24.03%21.08%
Cost of Goods Sold+49.37M75.48M137.29M202.41M229.67M257.47M299.91M
COGS % of Revenue32.96%31.9%35.4%34.55%29.56%26.72%25.7%
Gross Profit+100.44M161.1M250.57M383.53M547.28M706.17M866.84M
Gross Margin %67.04%68.1%64.6%65.45%70.44%73.28%74.3%
Gross Profit Growth %-60.4%55.54%53.06%42.7%29.03%22.75%
Operating Expenses+198.54M394.28M590.19M846.2M1.03B1.13B1.25B
OpEx % of Revenue132.53%166.66%152.16%144.42%132.06%116.78%106.87%
Selling, General & Admin140.45M288.88M428.27M582.16M642.45M704.08M765.24M
SG&A % of Revenue93.76%122.11%110.42%99.35%82.69%73.06%65.59%
Research & Development58.09M105.4M161.93M264.04M348.75M421.24M481.71M
R&D % of Revenue38.78%44.55%41.75%45.06%44.89%43.71%41.29%
Other Operating Expenses000034.85M00
Operating Income+-98.11M-233.18M-339.62M-462.67M-478.77M-419.15M-380.1M
Operating Margin %-65.49%-98.56%-87.56%-78.96%-61.62%-43.5%-32.58%
Operating Income Growth %--137.67%-45.65%-36.23%-3.48%12.45%9.32%
EBITDA+-96.91M-231.61M-335.99M-455.05M-464.86M-397.06M-380.1M
EBITDA Margin %-64.69%-97.9%-86.63%-77.66%-59.83%-41.2%-32.58%
EBITDA Growth %--139%-45.07%-35.44%-2.16%14.59%4.27%
D&A (Non-Cash Add-back)1.2M1.57M3.63M7.62M13.91M22.09M0
EBIT-98.11M-233.18M-339.62M-462.67M-443.92M-419.15M0
Net Interest Income+2.49M4.11M2.02M0-3.8M-3.8M0
Interest Income2.49M4.11M2.02M0000
Interest Expense00003.8M3.8M0
Other Income/Expense3.06M3.14M-7K16.42M72.1M84.49M79.41M
Pretax Income+-95.05M-230.03M-339.63M-446.26M-406.67M-334.66M-300.69M
Pretax Margin %-63.45%-97.23%-87.56%-76.16%-52.34%-34.73%-25.77%
Income Tax+-5K-207K3.17M6.29M36.07M10.4M-5.41M
Effective Tax Rate %99.99%99.91%100.93%101.41%108.87%103.11%98.2%
Net Income+-95.04M-229.83M-342.8M-452.55M-442.75M-345.06M-295.27M
Net Margin %-63.44%-97.15%-88.38%-77.23%-56.98%-35.81%-25.31%
Net Income Growth %--141.82%-49.16%-32.02%2.17%22.06%14.43%
Net Income (Continuing)-95.04M-229.83M-342.8M-452.55M-442.75M-345.06M0
Discontinued Operations0000000
Minority Interest0000000
EPS (Diluted)+-0.38-0.91-1.26-1.62-1.47-1.07-0.86
EPS Growth %--139.47%-38.46%-28.57%9.26%27.21%19.63%
EPS (Basic)-0.38-0.91-1.26-1.62-1.47-1.07-0.86
Diluted Shares Outstanding252.37M252.37M271.8M280.08M300.73M321.86M343.8M
Basic Shares Outstanding252.37M252.37M271.8M280.08M300.73M321.86M343.8M
Dividend Payout Ratio-------

Balance Sheet

Dec 2019Dec 2020Dec 2021Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Dec 2025
Total Current Assets+183.06M427.69M2.23B2.2B2.25B2.35B2.61B
Cash & Short-Term Investments99.77M288.55M2.02B1.93B1.9B1.91B2.05B
Cash Only18.95M36.79M1.38B435.78M349.76M385.98M347.21M
Short-Term Investments80.82M251.76M640.09M1.49B1.55B1.52B1.71B
Accounts Receivable67.78M105.97M137.49M178.19M229.96M314.31M390.75M
Days Sales Outstanding165.14163.5129.39111108.03119.05122.24
Inventory0000000
Days Inventory Outstanding-------
Other Current Assets7.91M14.4M27.65M93.11M120.92M126.45M162.29M
Total Non-Current Assets+23.25M98.42M116.66M146.72M209.15M343.59M378.26M
Property, Plant & Equipment2.87M54.99M51.71M58.57M64.07M87.5M98.11M
Fixed Asset Turnover52.18x4.30x7.50x10.00x12.13x11.01x11.89x
Goodwill000052M164.41M164.41M
Intangible Assets00003.49M7.92M6.05M
Long-Term Investments0000000
Other Non-Current Assets20.38M43.43M64.95M88.16M89.59M83.76M109.68M
Total Assets+206.32M526.12M2.34B2.34B2.46B2.69B2.99B
Asset Turnover0.73x0.45x0.17x0.25x0.32x0.36x0.39x
Asset Growth %-155%345.29%0.09%4.95%9.51%10.77%
Total Current Liabilities+114.95M193.8M348.19M424.33M487.02M589.25M680.61M
Accounts Payable1.77M1.65M7.59M21.44M6.71M7.53M20.71M
Days Payables Outstanding13.097.9620.1838.6610.6710.6825.2
Short-Term Debt0000008.18M
Deferred Revenue (Current)84.16M142.9M220.92M290.19M330.57M378.77M468.98M
Other Current Liabilities11.09M14.59M49.76M44.19M110.96M61.5M203.44M
Current Ratio1.59x2.21x6.39x5.18x4.62x3.99x3.83x
Quick Ratio1.59x2.21x6.39x5.18x4.62x3.99x3.83x
Cash Conversion Cycle-------
Total Non-Current Liabilities+222.14M638.57M1.14B1.15B1.16B1.14B1.14B
Long-Term Debt001.08B1.08B1.09B1.09B1.1B
Capital Lease Obligations040.44M31.64M25.14M17.39M9.14M0
Deferred Tax Liabilities0000000
Other Non-Current Liabilities211.18M581.84M6.36M8.76M35.23M12.72M38.33M
Total Liabilities337.08M832.37M1.49B1.58B1.65B1.73B1.82B
Total Debt+050.93M1.12B1.12B1.11B1.11B1.11B
Net Debt-18.95M14.14M-254.35M681.23M763.83M724M758.16M
Debt / Equity--1.32x1.45x1.37x1.15x0.95x
Debt / EBITDA-------
Net Debt / EBITDA-------
Interest Coverage-----125.99x-110.30x-
Total Equity+-130.76M-306.25M850.28M769.48M810.41M961.23M1.17B
Equity Growth %--134.2%377.64%-9.5%5.32%18.61%21.63%
Book Value per Share-0.52-1.213.132.752.692.993.40
Total Shareholders' Equity-130.76M-306.25M850.28M769.48M810.41M961.23M1.17B
Common Stock1K1K3K3K3K3K4K
Retained Earnings-176.22M-406.05M-748.85M-1.2B-1.64B-1.99B-2.28B
Treasury Stock0000000
Accumulated OCI197K228K-830K-9.46M1.27M-2.64M5.66M
Minority Interest0000000

Cash Flow

Dec 2019Dec 2020Dec 2021Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Dec 2025
Cash from Operations+-68.83M-82.06M-105.06M-157.33M-103.66M33.46M64.27M
Operating CF Margin %-45.95%-34.69%-27.09%-26.85%-13.34%3.47%5.51%
Operating CF Growth %--19.21%-28.03%-49.76%34.12%132.28%92.09%
Net Income-95.04M-229.83M-342.8M-452.55M-442.75M-345.06M-295.27M
Depreciation & Amortization1.2M1.57M3.63M7.62M-28.59M22.09M29.56M
Stock-Based Compensation18.62M143.34M155.62M277.66M349.83M395.66M397.32M
Deferred Taxes-394K-1.33M1.33M-237K1.89M277K-18.7M
Other Non-Cash Items8.4M29.94M55.26M42.24M71.72M27.66M-48.63M
Working Capital Changes-1.62M-25.75M21.89M-32.06M-55.76M-67.17M0
Change in Receivables-27.12M-41.61M-32.52M-42.08M-53.59M-86.56M-79.72M
Change in Inventory0018.9M0000
Change in Payables1.51M-327K6.14M13.58M-14.45M127K13.47M
Cash from Investing+35.64M-176.86M-400.58M-865.8M-84.85M-74.98M-185M
Capital Expenditures-1.95M-1.04M-8.94M-14.46M-2.83M-2.57M-3.6M
CapEx % of Revenue1.3%0.44%2.31%2.47%0.36%0.27%0.31%
Acquisitions00-5.34M10.33M-55.8M-115.52M0
Investments-------
Other Investing-675K-3.61M5.35M-10.33M-17.84M-21.4M-22.56M
Cash from Financing+13.43M276.76M1.84B82.24M102.37M79.81M0
Debt Issued (Net)001.08B-786K000
Equity Issued (Net)01000K1000K-789K-255K1000K0
Dividends Paid0000000
Share Repurchases00-482K-789K-255K00
Other Financing13.43M16.94M-22.9M83.82M102.63M00
Net Change in Cash-19.85M17.84M1.34B-940.9M-86.02M36.22M0
Free Cash Flow+-71.76M-86.71M-114M-171.79M-124.34M9.49M60.68M
FCF Margin %-47.9%-36.65%-29.39%-29.32%-16%0.98%5.2%
FCF Growth %--20.82%-31.48%-50.69%27.62%107.63%539.45%
FCF per Share-0.28-0.34-0.42-0.61-0.410.030.18
FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income)0.72x0.36x0.31x0.35x0.23x-0.10x-0.22x
Interest Paid0000000
Taxes Paid436K960K2.17M5.53M011.71M0

Key Ratios

Metric2019202020212022202320242025
Return on Equity (ROE)---126.02%-55.88%-56.05%-38.95%-27.72%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)---167.67%-33.91%-23.74%-19.29%-15.78%
Gross Margin67.04%68.1%64.6%65.45%70.44%73.28%74.3%
Net Margin-63.44%-97.15%-88.38%-77.23%-56.98%-35.81%-25.31%
Debt / Equity--1.32x1.45x1.37x1.15x0.95x
Interest Coverage-----125.99x-110.30x-
FCF Conversion0.72x0.36x0.31x0.35x0.23x-0.10x-0.22x
Revenue Growth-57.92%63.95%51.07%32.6%24.03%21.08%

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