This disconnect between the business results and market returns has resulted in an enticing valuation. CEO Drew Houston even reiterated his confidence in the industry on the company's latest earnings call when he stated, "t's clear to us that the shift from working primarily in physical offices to working primarily in digital screens is a permanent one."ĭespite what most investors would probably consider an all around strong year, Dropbox's stock performance has been rather underwhelming. So whether it's through small iterations to the platform or added functionality through acquisitions, Dropbox is continuing to invest in remote collaboration and workflow. Command E, on the other hand, is a universal search tool that helps users easily find and organize all of their cloud content. DocSend is a secure file sharing and analytics platform that helps users control who can access their documents and provides real-time feedback and analytics on those shared documents. During the year, Dropbox closed on its deals with DocSend and Command E, which should both provide tons of added value for customers. Whether it's the rebuild of its mobile experience, better screen capture and editing tools, or easier onboarding for new team members, Dropbox is making several much-needed tweaks to minimize friction for its users.īut it's also taking much larger steps to help its customers through acquisitions. The company also added several enhancements to its platform that should help its customers work more efficiently in a digital environment. Not all of Dropbox's improvements from this year can be found in its financial statements. Adjusted gross margin rose 140 basis points to 80.8% for the year as a result of "hardware efficiencies," and its free cash flow margin jumped from 25.6% to 32.8% for 2021 due to lower overall operating expenses. To add to Dropbox's top-line strength, the company was also able to increase its profit margins thanks to several cost improvements. Average revenue per user increased 4.1% in 2021, while churn improved each quarter throughout the year. The trends taking shape among Dropbox's current user base look promising as well. But it isn't just the new users driving growth. Starting with its customer count, the company added about 1.3 million new paying users during the year to reach a total count of 16.8 million - up 8.5%. Yet in the face of these substitute products, Dropbox's 2021 results demonstrated continued growth across the board. Companies like Alphabet with its Google Drive product and Microsoft with its OneDrive service are able to offer steep discounts and compelling bundles to potential customers.
It's no secret that Dropbox is facing fierce competition within the content collaboration sector.
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