nCino Reports 12.9% Revenue Growth and Improved Gross Margin in Q2 2024

nCino, Inc. reported significant financial developments in its latest 10-Q filing for the quarter ending July 31, 2024. The company, which operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider for financial institutions, experienced a notable increase in total revenues, which rose to $132.4 million, up 12.9% from $117.2 million in the same period of the previous year. Subscription revenues also saw a substantial increase, climbing to $113.9 million from $99.9 million, marking a 14.0% growth.

The gross profit for the quarter improved to $78.5 million, compared to $69.2 million in the prior year, reflecting a gross margin of 59.3%. Despite these positive revenue trends, nCino reported a net loss of $11.0 million for the quarter, an improvement from the $15.9 million loss recorded in the same period last year. The net loss per share attributable to nCino, Inc. decreased to $(0.10) from $(0.14).

For the six months ending July 31, 2024, total revenues increased to $260.5 million, up from $230.9 million, with subscription revenues rising to $224.3 million from $197.2 million. The net loss for this period also improved to $14.0 million from $27.1 million in the previous year.

Strategically, nCino made two significant acquisitions during the reporting period: DocFox, Inc. for $74.3 million and Integrated Lending Technologies, LLC for $19.9 million. The acquisition of DocFox was funded through a $75 million borrowing under a revolving credit facility, which was subsequently increased to $100 million in March 2024. The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $91.9 million for the six months ended July 31, 2024, primarily due to these acquisitions.

On the balance sheet, total assets increased from $1.34 billion as of January 31, 2024, to $1.41 billion as of July 31, 2024. Total stockholders' equity rose to $1.07 billion, up from $1.05 billion. The company’s cash and cash equivalents also increased to $121.4 million from $112.1 million.

Operating expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024, totaled $86.4 million, slightly higher than the $84.0 million reported in the same period last year. Notably, sales and marketing expenses decreased due to a reduction in personnel costs, while research and development expenses increased, reflecting the company's ongoing investment in product development.

Overall, nCino's financial performance indicates a positive trajectory in revenue growth and operational efficiency, despite ongoing net losses and increased investment in acquisitions and development.