Twilio Inc - TWLO STOCK NEWS

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has announced the winners of its first Excellence in Engagement Awards, recognizing organizations that excel in customer engagement and personalization. The awards highlight the significant gap between business and consumer perspectives on customer experience, with 84% of businesses claiming excellent service while only 54% of consumers agree.

The winners include: Best Buy for implementing Flex and Programmable Voice platform; CLEAR for utilizing Verify and Lookup APIs; Rocket Mortgage for leveraging Programmable Voice, SMS, and Customer Data Platform; Vineyard Vines for personalized customer journeys; and Zillow for powering their 'Connections' platform with Twilio's communication tools.

The honorees will be celebrated at Twilio's annual SIGNAL conference on May 14-15, showcasing innovative approaches to improving customer experiences across retail, healthcare, financial services, and real estate sectors.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) and Cedar announced a collaboration to enhance patient financial experiences in healthcare through AI-powered solutions. Cedar is implementing Twilio's communication technology to improve healthcare billing interactions and reduce provider costs.

The integration includes three key components:

• Streamlined Communication: Using Twilio's SMS for bill notifications and appointment reminders
• Seamless Payment Experience: Integration of Twilio's Voice API and Stripe Pay Connector for secure phone payments, including FSA/HSA support
• Smart Patient Support: Implementation of Twilio's ConversationRelay service for AI-powered voice agents to handle billing inquiries

The collaboration aims to address challenges in healthcare billing, where patients struggle with multiple providers and unclear financial obligations, while providers face high administrative costs from patient inquiries. Twilio's ConversationRelay service will become HIPAA-eligible in the coming weeks.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has announced a strategic partnership with Singtel to provide businesses in Singapore with Rich Communications Services (RCS) Business Messaging. This marks Twilio's first RCS offering in Asia.

According to Twilio's 2024 Consumer Preferences report, 79% of Singapore consumers trust brand communications more with verification badges, while 68% find branded text messages more trustworthy. The partnership enables secure, branded messaging directly in mobile inboxes.

Key features include:

• Automatic SMS to RCS upgrades on supported devices
• Cost-effective pricing for messages up to 160 UTF-8 characters
• Immediate testing capabilities through Twilio Console
• Zero code changes required for implementation
• Enhanced metrics with read receipt tracking

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform, has announced its participation in the upcoming Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. Chief Executive Officer Khozema Shipchandler will engage in a fireside chat scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (PT) / 11:30 a.m. (ET).

The event will be accessible through a live webcast on Twilio's investor relations website at investors.twilio.com, where a replay will also be available afterward. The company utilizes its investor relations website and X (formerly Twitter) account (@twilio) as official channels for disclosing material non-public information and maintaining compliance with Regulation FD requirements.

Twilio (TWLO) reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, marking its first-ever quarter of GAAP operating profitability. Q4 revenue reached $1.19 billion, up 11% year-over-year, while full-year revenue grew to $4.46 billion, up 7% reported and 9% organic year-over-year.

The company achieved Q4 GAAP income from operations of $14 million and non-GAAP income of $197 million. Active customer accounts increased to over 325,000, with a Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate of 106% for Q4. The board authorized a new $2.0 billion share repurchase program through December 2027.

For FY2025, Twilio projects organic revenue growth of 7-8%, with non-GAAP income from operations and free cash flow both expected between $825-850 million. Q1 2025 guidance indicates revenue of $1.13-1.14 billion, representing 8-9% growth.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has announced a multi-year partnership with Chelsea Football Club as an official supplier. The collaboration will leverage Twilio Segment customer data platform to enhance fan engagement for Chelsea's 615 million global supporters.

The partnership will enable Chelsea to create personalized experiences for fans, including stadium promotions, customized content featuring favorite players, and optimized stadium navigation for refreshments. Twilio's technology will help the club better understand fan interactions and deliver tailored experiences both in-stadium and digitally.

To commemorate the partnership, Twilio is launching 'One in a Twilion', an award recognizing women's contributions in technology teams. The winner and three runners-up will be announced on March 5, 2025, ahead of International Women's Day.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. (PT) / 5:00 p.m. (ET) on the same day to discuss the results with the investment community.

Investors and analysts can participate in the webcast through a registered link, and a replay will be available until February 13, 2026. The company uses its investor relations website and X (formerly Twitter) account for disclosing material non-public information and complying with Regulation FD requirements.

Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has been positioned as a Leader in the 2024-2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Customer Data Platforms focused on B2C users. The recognition highlights Twilio Segment's capabilities in real-time personalization, generative AI, and data activation. The company recently launched Linked Audiences, enhancing interoperability with data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, and AWS Redshift.

The IDC MarketScape praised Twilio Segment's ability to integrate customer data, communications data, and external sources, noting its predictive AI models for analyzing customer behaviors. Major brands like Camping World, CrossFit, Domino's, and Fender utilize Twilio Segment's CDP to improve customer engagement and drive growth.

Twilio announced the public beta launch of Linked Audiences in Twilio Segment for Amazon Redshift at AWS re:Invent 2024. This integration enables customers to build audiences and enhance customer profiles without SQL knowledge. The tool connects Segment's CDP with warehouse data, allowing marketers to access comprehensive customer data for targeted campaigns.

The company reported 849% growth in AWS Marketplace sourced business since 2021, with a 35% YoY increase through Q3 2024. Twilio Segment was also nominated for AWS Partner of the Year recognition and finished as a finalist in the Digital Experience category in 2023.