Compared to Estimates, Workiva (WK) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Workiva (WK) reported $199.89 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 20%. EPS of $0.33 for the same period compares to $0.30 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $195.27 million, representing a surprise of +2.37%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.33.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Workiva performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenue- Subscription and support: $180.90 million versus $178.40 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +21.6% change. Revenue- Professional Services: $18.99 million versus $16.96 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +6.3% change. Gross profit- Professional services (non-GAAP): $6.38 million compared to the $5.20 million average estimate based on four analysts. Gross profit- Subscription and support (non-GAAP): $151.88 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $149.95 million. View all Key Company Metrics for Workiva here>>>Shares of Workiva have returned -14% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Workiva Inc. (WK): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks