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Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
DISCO Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CS Disco, Inc. ('DISCO') (NYSE: LAW) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. 'At DISCO, we are shaping the future of litigation and believe our industry-leading platform equips legal teams with tools not previously available to the legal world,' said Eric Friedrichsen, DISCO Chief Executive Officer. 'We are enabling customers to tackle the most complex, high-stakes matters with confidence. Together with our dynamic product platform and expert services team, we are showing our customers that we are 'with you in every case'.' First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights: Software revenue was $30.9 million, up 3% compared to the first quarter of 2024. Total revenue was $36.7 million, up 3% compared to the first quarter of 2024. GAAP net loss was $11.4 million, compared to $10.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $(5.1) million, compared to $(5.2) million in the first quarter of 2024. Recent Business Highlights: Product Awards: DISCO was named a G2 2025 award winner in the 'Best Legal Software Products' category. Director Appointment: DISCO welcomed Tom Bogan to the Board of Directors in March 2025, bringing extensive experience in executive leadership and in developing and scaling global software and SaaS platforms. New Product Features: DISCO introduced several new capabilities, including Cecilia Definitions, which enables users to generate on-demand definitions for selected text to allow for accelerated comprehension and analysis. Second Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook As of May 7, 2025, DISCO is issuing the following outlook for the second quarter of 2025 and increasing its outlook for fiscal year 2025: Second quarter of 2025: Software revenue in the range of $31.25 million - $32.25 million. Total revenue in the range of $36.5 million - $38.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $(5.5) million - $(3.5) million. Fiscal year 2025: Software revenue in the range of $125.5 million - $131.5 million. Total revenue in the range of $146.0 million - $158.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $(18.0) million - $(15.0) million. DISCO's second quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial outlook is based on assumptions that are subject to change, many of which are outside of its control. If actual results vary from these assumptions, these expectations may change. There can be no assurance that DISCO will achieve these results. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA on a forward-looking basis to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is not available without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability and complexity and low visibility with respect to the charges excluded from this non-GAAP measure; in particular, the effects of stock-based compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in DISCO's stock price. DISCO expects the variability of the above charges to have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on its future GAAP financial results. Conference Call Information DISCO will host a conference call and webcast at 4:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. ET) today, May 7, 2025, to discuss its first quarter financial results and business highlights. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 300-4030 from the United States or +1 (646) 970-1443 internationally with conference ID 8394292. The live webcast of the conference call and other materials related to DISCO's financial performance can be accessed from DISCO's investor relations website at Following the completion of the call until 10:59 p.m. CT (11:59 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (800) 770-2030 from the United States, or +1 (609) 800-9909 internationally with conference ID 8394292. A webcast replay will also be available at for 12 months. About DISCO DISCO (NYSE: LAW) provides comprehensive, innovative solutions for modern litigation. We create and service an intuitive, cloud-native platform at the forefront of litigation technology, backed by the partnership of expert professional services and support. Leveraging the latest in AI to help law firms and corporations achieve smarter outcomes faster, our scalable products and tools allow customers to simplify everyday tasks and tackle complex matters at every stage of litigation. References to 'DISCO,' the 'Company,' 'our' or 'we' in this press release refer to CS Disco, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures DISCO uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin; non-GAAP cost of revenue; non-GAAP gross profit; non-GAAP gross margin; non-GAAP research and development expense; non-GAAP research and development expense as a percentage of revenue; non-GAAP sales and marketing expense; non-GAAP sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue; non-GAAP general and administrative expense; non-GAAP general and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue; non-GAAP loss from operations; non-GAAP operating margin; non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders, non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share (basic and diluted) and non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders as a percentage of revenue. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful measures of operating performance because they exclude items that DISCO does not consider indicative of its core performance. In the case of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, DISCO adjusts net loss for such items as depreciation and amortization expense; income tax provision; interest and other, net; stock-based compensation expense; payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions; expenses associated with stockholder litigation; and other one-time, non-recurring items, when applicable. In the case of non-GAAP cost of revenue, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP research and development expense as a percentage of revenue, non-GAAP sales and marketing expense and non-GAAP sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue, DISCO adjusts the respective GAAP balances for stock-based compensation expense, and other one-time, non-recurring items, when applicable. In the case of non-GAAP general and administrative expense, non-GAAP general and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue, non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders, non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share (basic and diluted) and non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders as a percentage of revenue, DISCO adjusts the respective GAAP balances for stock-based compensation expense, expenses associated with stockholder litigation, and other one-time, non-recurring items, when applicable. There are limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting and may not be completely comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences in the exact method of calculation between companies. Certain items that are excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures can have a material impact on operating loss and net loss. As a result, these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, the closest GAAP measures, or other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. DISCO's management uses these non-GAAP measures as measures of operating performance; to prepare DISCO's annual operating budget; to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of DISCO's business; to evaluate the effectiveness of DISCO's business strategies; to provide consistency and comparability with past financial performance; to facilitate a comparison of DISCO's results with those of other companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP results; and in communication with DISCO's board of directors concerning financial performance. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, among other things, statements regarding DISCO's future financial performance and DISCO's strategies and business initiatives. Words such as 'may,' 'should,' 'will,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'target,' 'project,' and similar phrases that denote future expectation or intent regarding DISCO's financial results, operations, and other matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause DISCO's actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially, including (i) our history of operating losses; (ii) our limited operating history; (iii) our ability to maintain and advance our innovation and brand; (iv) our ability to effectively add new customers; (v) our ability to effectively increase usage and penetration with our existing customer base; (vi) our ability to expand our sales coverage and establish a digital sales channel; (vii) our ability to expand internationally; (viii) our ability to grow our partner ecosystem and maintain existing strategic relationships with law firms, legal services providers and our other partners; (ix) our ability to expand our offering portfolio to a wider range of legal processes outside of our current core offerings; (x) our dependence on revenue from customer usage, which fluctuates based on the timing of and activity driven by legal matters for which our product offerings are used, and any shortfall of large matters on our platform; (xi) our ability to pursue strategic acquisitions and strategic investments to expand the functionality and value of our product offerings; (xii) our ability to comply or remain in compliance with laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to our business in the jurisdictions in which we operate; (xiii) the potential that our computer or electronic systems, applications or services, or those of any third parties on whom we depend, fail or suffer security or data privacy breaches or other unauthorized or improper access to, use of, or destruction of our proprietary or confidential data, employee data, or personal data; (xiv) our ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants; (xv) the impact of general macroeconomic conditions, such as fluctuations in inflation and fluctuating interest rates and the potential imposition of tariffs in the United States and abroad, on our or our customers' businesses; and (xvi) the impact that global events, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and conflict in the Middle East, and any related economic downturn could have on our or our customers' businesses, financial condition and results of operations. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties, and factors, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 20, 2025. Further information on potential risks that could affect actual results will be included in the subsequent periodic and current reports and other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Forward-looking statements represent DISCO's management's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. CS DISCO, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (unaudited) March 31, 2025 2024 Cash flow from operating activities: Net loss $ (11,393 ) $ (10,582 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operations: Depreciation and amortization 927 1,075 Stock-based compensation 5,879 5,673 Charge to allowance for credit losses 534 564 Non-cash operating lease costs 556 265 Amortization of premium on short-term investments (828 ) — Other (142 ) — Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 258 1,927 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 232 409 Other long-term assets — 17 Accounts payable 1,536 (2,838 ) Accrued expenses and other (7,159 ) (2,738 ) Deferred revenue (391 ) (784 ) Operating lease liabilities (466 ) (278 ) Other liabilities (41 ) (40 ) Net cash used in operating activities (10,498 ) (7,330 ) Cash flow from investing activities: Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software development costs (525 ) (688 ) Purchases of short-term investments (45,436 ) — Maturities of short-term investments 38,303 — Proceeds from disposal of equipment 2 — Net cash used in investing activities (7,656 ) (688 ) Cash flow from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 6 10 Net proceeds from issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan 240 360 Repurchase of common stock related to net share settlement (24 ) (39 ) Repurchase of common stock related to share repurchase program — (2,718 ) Cash paid for acquisitions (296 ) (457 ) Principal payments on finance lease obligations (10 ) (10 ) Net cash used in financing activities (84 ) (2,854 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents: (18,238 ) (10,872 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 52,771 159,551 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 34,533 $ 148,679 Supplemental disclosure: Cash paid for taxes $ 285 $ 198 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 86 $ 56 Expand CS DISCO, INC. Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Results (in thousands, except for percentages and per share amounts) (unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Net loss $ (11,393 ) $ (10,582 ) Depreciation and amortization expense 927 1,075 Income tax provision 137 86 Interest and other, net (1,354 ) (1,836 ) Stock-based compensation expense 5,879 5,673 Payroll tax expense on employee stock transactions 150 193 Expenses associated with stockholder litigation 565 199 Adjusted EBITDA $ (5,089 ) $ (5,192 ) Adjusted EBITDA margin (14 )% (15 )% Expand Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Cost of revenue $ 9,503 $ 8,852 Non-GAAP adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense (499 ) (385 ) Non-GAAP cost of revenue $ 9,004 $ 8,467 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 27,649 $ 27,104 Non-GAAP gross margin 75 % 76 % Expand Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Research and development $ 14,257 $ 12,079 Non-GAAP adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense (2,043 ) (2,092 ) Non-GAAP research and development $ 12,214 $ 9,987 Non-GAAP research and development as a % of revenue 33 % 28 % Expand Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Sales and marketing $ 14,527 $ 15,808 Non-GAAP adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense (1,344 ) (1,080 ) Non-GAAP sales and marketing $ 13,183 $ 14,728 Non-GAAP sales and marketing as a % of revenue 36 % 41 % Expand Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 General and administrative $ 10,976 $ 11,164 Non-GAAP adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense (1,993 ) (2,116 ) Expenses associated with stockholder litigation (565 ) (199 ) Non-GAAP general and administrative $ 8,418 $ 8,849 Non-GAAP general and administrative as a % of revenue 23 % 25 % Expand Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Loss from operations $ (12,610 ) $ (12,332 ) Operating margin (34 )% (35 )% Non-GAAP adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense 5,879 5,673 Expenses associated with stockholder litigation 565 199 Non-GAAP loss from operations $ (6,166 ) $ (6,460 ) Non-GAAP operating margin (17 )% (18 )% Expand Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (11,393 ) $ (10,582 ) Non-GAAP adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense 5,879 5,673 Expenses associated with stockholder litigation 565 199 Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (4,949 ) $ (4,710 ) Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per share, basic and diluted $ (0.08 ) $ (0.08 ) Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share 60,565 61,188 Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders as a % of revenue (14 )% (13 )% Expand
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
DISCO to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results On May 7, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CS Disco, Inc. (' DISCO ') (NYSE: LAW), a creator of industry-leading litigation technology, today announced that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The financial results and business highlights will be discussed on a conference call and webcast scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 300-4030 from the United States or +1 (646) 970-1443 internationally, with conference ID 8394292. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed from DISCO's investor relations website at Following the completion of the call until 10:59 p.m. Central Time (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (800) 770-2030 from the United States or +1 (609) 800-9909 internationally with conference ID 8394292. A webcast replay will also be available at for 12 months. About DISCO DISCO (NYSE: LAW) provides comprehensive, innovative solutions for modern litigation. We create and service an intuitive, cloud-native platform at the forefront of litigation technology, backed by the partnership of expert professional services and support. Leveraging the latest in AI to help law firms and corporations achieve smarter outcomes faster, our scalable products and tools allow customers to simplify everyday tasks and tackle complex matters at every stage of litigation. Learn more at References to 'DISCO,' the 'Company,' 'our' or 'we' in this press release refer to CS Disco, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Institutions along with private equity firms who hold considerable shares inCS Disco, Inc. (NYSE:LAW) come under pressure; lose 11% of holdings value
The considerable ownership by private equity firms in CS Disco indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy 50% of the business is held by the top 4 shareholders Insiders have sold recently AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. If you want to know who really controls CS Disco, Inc. (NYSE:LAW), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 50% to be precise, is private equity firms. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company. Following a 11% decrease in the stock price last week, private equity firms suffered the most losses, but institutions who own 30% stock also took a hit. Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about CS Disco. View our latest analysis for CS Disco Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index. CS Disco already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see CS Disco's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. CS Disco is not owned by hedge funds. Looking at our data, we can see that the largest shareholder is Bessemer Venture Partners with 14% of shares outstanding. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 13% and 13%, of the shares outstanding, respectively. To make our study more interesting, we found that the top 4 shareholders control more than half of the company which implies that this group has considerable sway over the company's decision-making. While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. There are plenty of analysts covering the stock, so it might be worth seeing what they are forecasting, too. The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO. I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions. We can report that insiders do own shares in CS Disco, Inc.. As individuals, the insiders collectively own US$22m worth of the US$253m company. This shows at least some alignment. You can click here to see if those insiders have been buying or selling. With a 11% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over CS Disco. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders. With a stake of 50%, private equity firms could influence the CS Disco board. Some might like this, because private equity are sometimes activists who hold management accountable. But other times, private equity is selling out, having taking the company public. I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Consider risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for CS Disco you should know about. If you would prefer discover what analysts are predicting in terms of future growth, do not miss this free report on analyst forecasts . NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CS Disco Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
Revenue: US$144.8m (up 4.9% from FY 2023). Net loss: US$55.8m (loss widened by 32% from FY 2023). US$0.93 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$0.70 loss in FY 2023). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 32%. The primary driver behind last 12 months revenue was the United States segment contributing a total revenue of US$132.7m (92% of total revenue). The largest operating expense was Sales & Marketing costs, amounting to US$61.4m (38% of total expenses). Explore how LAW's revenue and expenses shape its earnings. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Software industry in the US. Performance of the American Software industry. The company's shares are down 1.1% from a week ago. You should learn about the 2 warning signs we've spotted with CS Disco. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
