BOSTON, MA (February 22, 2024) - Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world's most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Our fourth quarter results were highlighted by a return to top-line growth, substantial adjusted EBITDA growth, our second consecutive quarter of double-digit adjusted EBITDA margins, and positive free cash flow. This was a successful conclusion to an important transformational year. We have made significant strides in delivering new customers, growing average customer revenue, strengthening our products, and developing an effective go-to-market model that appeals to both media and enterprise customers, said Marc DeBevoise, Brightcove's Chief Executive Officer.
DeBevoise added, As we look ahead in 2024, we have validated our strategy and have a clear view of the areas we need to prioritize to improve execution this year. We have a more resilient business, as demonstrated by our strong backlog growth, and expect to generate significant growth in adjusted EBITDA and cash flow while continuing to invest in our most promising growth opportunities.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $50.2 million, an increase of 2% compared to $49.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Subscription and support revenue was $47.8 million, flat compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $30.8 million, representing a gross margin of 61%, compared to gross profit of $29.9 million, representing a gross margin of 61% for the fourth quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $31.6 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 63%, compared to non-GAAP gross profit of $30.7 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 62% for the fourth quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin exclude stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and restructuring expenses.
Loss from operations was $2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to loss from operations of $6.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP operating income, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, merger-related and restructuring expenses and other (benefit) expense, was $2.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $1.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net loss was $2.5 million, or a loss of $0.06 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. This compares to net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP net income, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, merger-related and restructuring expenses and other (benefit) expense, was $1.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $801,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022, or $0.02 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA was $5.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% and an increase of 366% compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation expense, merger-related and restructuring expenses, other (benefit) expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, depreciation expense, other income/expense and the provision for income taxes.
Cash flow provided by operations was $4.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to cash flow provided by operations of $5.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Free cash flow was $1.4 million after the company invested $2.8 million in capital expenditures and capitalization of internal-use software during the fourth quarter of 2023. Free cash flow was negative $585,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Cash and cash equivalents were $18.6 million as of December 31, 2023 compared to $31.9 million on December 31, 2022 and $16.4 million on September 30, 2023.
Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights:
Revenue for the full year 2023 was $201.2 million, compared to $211.0 million for 2022. Subscription and support revenue was $192.5 million, compared to $204.1 million for 2022.
Gross profit for 2023 was $123.8 million, representing a gross margin of 62%, compared to gross profit of $133.9 million, representing a gross margin of 63% for 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit for 2023 was $127.1 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 63%, compared to non-GAAP gross profit of $136.6 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 65% for 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin exclude stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and restructuring expenses.
Loss from operations was $21.6 million for 2023, compared to loss from operations of $8.0 million for 2022. Non-GAAP operating loss, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, merger-related and restructuring expenses and other (benefit) expense, was $693,000 for 2023, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $10.6 million for 2022.
Net loss was $22.9 million, or a loss of $0.53 per diluted share, for 2023. This compares to net loss of $9.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for 2022. Non-GAAP net loss, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, merger-related and restructuring expenses and other (benefit) expense, was $1.9 million for 2023, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $9.6 million for 2022, or $0.23 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA was $11.9 million for 2023, compared to adj
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