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Andrei Zakharov

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elastic-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27526:1" rel="noopener">Elastic NV (ESTC US)</a> , a leading search technology company, reported strong Q3 FY’22 results that topped estimates. Cloud revenue surged 79% year-over-year, and free cash flow was ~$3M. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elastic-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27526:1" rel="noopener">Elastic NV (ESTC US)</a>  shares underperformed in CY’22, with shares down ~37% YTD versus a ~29% loss on the WCLD – WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund. </li>
<li>Shares of Elastic jumped to ~$87.00/share after the company reported third-quarter earnings the previous week, but then the stock erased early gains due to broader sell-off in tech shares. </li>
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Elastic NV (ESTC US) , a leading search technology company, reported strong Q3 FY’22 results that topped estimates. Cloud revenue surged 79% year-over-year, and free cash flow was ~$3M. 

Elastic NV (ESTC US)  shares underperformed in CY’22, with shares down ~37% YTD versus a ~29% loss on the WCLD – WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund. 
Shares of Elastic jumped to ~$87.00/share after the company reported third-quarter earnings the previous week, but then the stock erased early gains due to broader sell-off in tech shares. 


Q3 FY’22 Earnings Review: Spectacular Revenue Growth Driven By The Cloud Business

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elastic-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27526:1" rel="noopener">Elastic NV (ESTC US)</a>  has grown its ARR from ~$207 million as of Jul-18 to ~$760 million today and may become a multi-billion dollar unicorn in the future.  </li>
<li>We like the subscription-based freemium business model, strong net expansion rate, and acceleration in revenue growth of Elastic Cloud business, which currently represents ~33% of total revenue. </li>
<li>Elastic Search is one of the most popular search engines globally, and the company’s products have been downloaded more than 350 million times since 2013. </li>
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Elastic NV (ESTC US)  has grown its ARR from ~$207 million as of Jul-18 to ~$760 million today and may become a multi-billion dollar unicorn in the future.  
We like the subscription-based freemium business model, strong net expansion rate, and acceleration in revenue growth of Elastic Cloud business, which currently represents ~33% of total revenue. 
Elastic Search is one of the most popular search engines globally, and the company’s products have been downloaded more than 350 million times since 2013. 


Elastic: High-Profile Search Company With Attractive Fundamentals

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<ul><li>Elastic's Q3 fiscal figures demonstrated a robust financial performance, with a revenue growth of 19% YoY and Elastic Cloud growing 29% YoY, a testament to the continued traction in the cloud and consolidation under the Elasticsearch platform.</li><li>Strong sales were driven by customer interest in Generative AI, with the platform being leveraged to develop Generative AI applications, providing an appreciable advantage relative to pure-play vector database vendors.</li><li>Another key factor was platform consolidation, with customers choosing Elasticsearch to displace incumbent solutions for multiple use cases, underscoring the platform's import within the IT infrastructure context.</li></ul>

Elastic's Q3 fiscal figures demonstrated a robust financial performance, with a revenue growth of 19% YoY and Elastic Cloud growing 29% YoY, a testament to the continued traction in the cloud and consolidation under the Elasticsearch platform.Strong sales were driven by customer interest in Generative AI, with the platform being leveraged to develop Generative AI applications, providing an appreciable advantage relative to pure-play vector database vendors.Another key factor was platform consolidation, with customers choosing Elasticsearch to displace incumbent solutions for multiple use cases, underscoring the platform's import within the IT infrastructure context.

Elastic N.V.: Will The Growing Demand For Hybrid Search Last? - Key Drivers

<ul><li>Elastic NV delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter.</li><li>The company had a 17% year-over-year growth in revenue, with Elastic Cloud seeing a remarkable 31% YoY growth, driven by advancements in cloud consumption and success in generative AI.</li><li>Additionally, Elastic continued to invest in AI Assistants for Observability and Security, enhancing its leadership in AI.</li></ul>

Elastic NV delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter.The company had a 17% year-over-year growth in revenue, with Elastic Cloud seeing a remarkable 31% YoY growth, driven by advancements in cloud consumption and success in generative AI.Additionally, Elastic continued to invest in AI Assistants for Observability and Security, enhancing its leadership in AI.

Elastic NV: Leading the AI Wave with Advanced Query Language and Security Solutions! - Major Drivers

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elastic-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27526:1" rel="noopener">Elastic NV (ESTC US)</a> reported a solid quarter, reflecting strong cloud revenue growth, ~13% non-GAAP operating margin and rapid adoption of ESRE.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elastic-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27526:1" rel="noopener">Elastic NV (ESTC US)</a> shares rallied 35%+ during regular trading session and closed up ~37% on Friday at $110.20. I raised PT to $121 from $112.</li>
<li>However, I downgrade <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elastic-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27526:1" rel="noopener">Elastic NV (ESTC US)</a> to Equal-weight from Overweight on valuation and expect the stock to trade in-line with peers.</li>
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Elastic NV (ESTC US) reported a solid quarter, reflecting strong cloud revenue growth, ~13% non-GAAP operating margin and rapid adoption of ESRE.

Elastic NV (ESTC US) shares rallied 35%+ during regular trading session and closed up ~37% on Friday at $110.20. I raised PT to $121 from $112.
However, I downgrade Elastic NV (ESTC US) to Equal-weight from Overweight on valuation and expect the stock to trade in-line with peers.


Elastic: 2Q’FY24 Earnings Review - Elastic Cloud Is a Bright Spot, PT Raised To $121

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Elastic N.V. provides information technology and data analysis services. The Company offers monitoring, security analysis, enterprise search, cloud computing, and open source application performance monitoring solutions. Elastic serves customers in the United States.

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Elastic NV (ESTC US)

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Elastic is a high-profile search technology company and we believe current valuations look attractive for long-term investors

Andrei Zakharov

Elastic N.V.: Will The Growing Demand For Hybrid Search Last? - Key Drivers

Elastic's Q3 fiscal figures demonstrated a robust financial performance, with a revenue growth of 19% YoY and Elastic Cloud growing 29% YoY, a...

Baptista Research

Elastic NV: Leading the AI Wave with Advanced Query Language and Security Solutions! - Major Drivers

Elastic NV delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter. The company had a 17% year-over-year growth in revenue, with Elastic Cloud seeing...

Baptista Research

Elastic: 2Q’FY24 Earnings Review - Elastic Cloud Is a Bright Spot, PT Raised To $121

Elastic delivered a solid quarter, reflecting strong cloud revenue growth. Elastic shares rallied 35%+ during regular trading session and closed up...

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