Sprout Social Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Sprout Social, a leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, will present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on December 7, 2021, at 1:25 PM CT. President Ryan Barretto, CFO Joe Del Preto, and Head of Investor Relations Jason Rechel will speak at the event. A live webcast and an archived replay will be available on their investor relations website. Sprout Social serves over 30,000 brands and agencies, offering solutions to enhance social media engagement and customer connections.

Sprout Social announced the integration of Yelp into its review management capabilities, enhancing its platform for users to manage online reviews efficiently. With 86% of consumers reading online reviews and 91% of younger consumers trusting them, this feature is crucial for businesses seeking to improve their online reputation. Sprout's President, Ryan Barretto, emphasized the growing need for effective review monitoring as businesses scale. Launched in 2019, Sprout's review management now supports multiple platforms alongside Yelp, strengthening its offerings to over 30,000 global brands.

Sprout Social announced the integration of WhatsApp messaging into its platform, enhancing its offerings alongside existing Facebook and Instagram messaging solutions. This makes Sprout one of the few global providers with comprehensive messaging capabilities for businesses.

With messaging becoming increasingly vital, 76% of consumers now follow brands for customer support on social media. The integration aims to provide businesses with seamless customer interactions and support workflows. Launch is planned by year-end, expanding Sprout’s role in business messaging.

Sprout Social, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPT) reported a 46% revenue increase in Q3 2021, reaching $49.1 million. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew by 44% to $204.6 million. The company has 30,705 customers, a 20% growth year-over-year. Despite a GAAP operating loss of ($6.8 million), the non-GAAP operating loss improved to ($1.6 million), down from ($4.4 million a year ago. For 2021, the company anticipates total revenue of $185.8 to $185.9 million, showing an expected 40% growth.

Sprout Social has released insights on trends impacting the retail industry this holiday season, derived from social media conversation data. With a notable 42% increase in Twitter discussions regarding pop-up stores, brands are encouraged to enhance in-store experiences and complement them with robust online strategies. 93% of executives recognize a shift towards social commerce, with 36% of consumers already purchasing via social media. The influence of younger consumers is evident as they drive trends like second-hand shopping, projected to reach $77 billion by 2025.

Sprout Social (Nasdaq: SPT) announced it will report its financial results for Q3 2021 on November 2, 2021, after market close. The report will include key business highlights and will be discussed in a conference call at 4:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. ET).

This conference can be accessed via online registration, and the live webcast will be available on its investor relations website. A replay will be accessible for 12 months.

Sprout Social announced a $100,000 contribution to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to establish the Sprout Social Scholarship Fund, providing eight merit-based scholarships of $11,000 each for Black/African American college seniors in computer science or software engineering.

This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens and promote workforce opportunities, with recipients also having the chance to apply for full-time roles at Sprout starting summer 2022. The partnership emphasizes Sprout's commitment to enhancing diversity in STEM fields.

Sprout Social (Nasdaq: SPT) announced it has surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and now serves over 30,000 customers globally. This milestone highlights the company's accelerated growth and market presence, with a doubling of ARR in approximately two years. CEO Justyn Howard and President Ryan Barretto emphasized the importance of customer focus and the execution of their teams. They anticipate continued progress and innovation as they engage with stakeholders during their first investor day.