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10-Q2026-05-28· merged:deepseek-v4-flash

ASAN · Asana, Inc.

0001477720-26-000039

SEC filing

Summary

Revenue grew 10% YoY driven by new customers and Enterprise+ mix, with operating loss narrowing significantly.

Key takeaways

Full analysis

Period Performance

Period Performance

For the three months ended April 30, 2026, Asana reported revenue of $205.1 million, a 10% increase from $187.3 million in the prior-year period. The growth was primarily driven by the addition of new paying customers and a continued shift in sales mix toward the higher-priced Enterprise+ subscription plan. Gross profit rose to $179.7 million from $168.0 million, though gross margin contracted slightly to 87.6% from 89.7%, reflecting higher hosting and infrastructure costs.

Operating expenses declined 8% to $194.9 million, driven by reductions in research and development (-12%), sales and marketing (-7%), and general and administrative (-2%) expenses. The decreases were largely due to lower personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation, which fell from $48.2 million to $36.3 million. As a result, loss from operations narrowed significantly to $15.2 million from $43.9 million, and net loss improved to $14.4 million from $40.0 million.

On a non-GAAP basis, income from operations was $23.6 million, up from $8.1 million, and non-GAAP net income was $24.4 million versus $12.0 million. Free cash flow surged to $34.4 million from $4.0 million, driven by improved collections and lower operating cash outflows.

Segment Dynamics

Asana's customer segmentation highlights strong momentum in higher-value accounts. Core customers (those spending over $5,000 on an annualized basis) grew 7% to 26,103 and contributed 76% of revenue, up from 75% a year ago. Customers spending over $100,000 annually increased 12% to 817. Dollar-based net retention rates improved across the board: overall to 96% (from 95%), Core customers to 97% (from 96%), and $100K+ customers to 96% (from 95%). These trends indicate successful expansion within existing accounts and a favorable mix shift toward larger, more committed customers.

Forward View

Management expects revenue growth to continue, driven by new customer acquisition and the Enterprise+ plan shift. Operating expenses are anticipated to increase in dollar amount but decrease as a percentage of revenue over time, particularly in R&D and sales & marketing. The company highlighted ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and the impact of AI-assisted technologies on customer discovery, but noted modest recovery in traffic and conversion from small and midsize businesses. The acquisition of StackAI on May 28, 2026 is expected to accelerate the AI platform strategy. Asana's liquidity position remains strong with $424.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, and $78.3 million available under its credit facility. The stock repurchase program has $154.5 million remaining, with no specified expiration date.

Notes & Operating Detail

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

As of April 30, 2026, Asana held $193.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $231.0 million in marketable securities, totaling $424.6 million. Total debt was $38.3 million (term loan), with no revolver borrowings. Stockholders' equity was $137.0 million, down from $154.1 million at year-end due to stock repurchases and net loss.

Commitments & Contractual Obligations

The company has a significant purchase commitment with AWS for hosting services: $189.8 million remaining under a contract through November 2029, with annual minimums of $21.8M (rest of FY2027), $54.0M (FY2028), $56.0M (FY2029), and $58.0M (FY2030). Operating lease commitments total $286.6 million undiscounted, partially offset by $16.1 million in sublease income. Additionally, Asana has $21.7 million in standby letters of credit for leases.

Capital Allocation (buybacks, dividends, debt, capex)

  • Buybacks: In Q1 FY2027, Asana repurchased 7.4 million shares for $45.0 million at an average price of $6.11. The board authorized an additional $160 million in February 2026, leaving $154.5 million remaining.
  • Dividends: None.
  • Debt: The term loan was repaid $2.5 million during the quarter; remaining balance $38.1 million. The $100 million revolving facility is undrawn except for $21.7 million in letters of credit.
  • Capex: $2.8 million in property and equipment plus $3.1 million in capitalized software, totaling $5.9 million (2.9% of revenue).

Segment / Geographic Mix (if disclosed at note level)

Asana operates as a single segment. Geographic revenue: United States $120.3 million (59%), International $84.8 million (41%). Long-lived assets (property and leased assets) primarily in the U.S. ($201.6 million vs. $23.5 million international).

Other Notes

  • RPO: $518.1 million, with 79% expected in the next 12 months.
  • Subsequent Event: On May 27, 2026, Asana acquired Eigen Inc. (StackAI) for approximately $75 million in cash, a business combination expected to enhance AI capabilities.
  • Stock-based compensation: $36.3 million in Q1, down from $48.2 million a year ago.

Cash Flow Quality

Cash Flow Quality

Despite a net loss of $14.4M (vs $40.0M prior year), operating cash flow turned strongly positive at $40.2M, driven by large non-cash charges: stock-based compensation of $36.3M, depreciation and amortization of $6.1M, and deferred contract cost amortization of $6.8M. Working capital provided a net $10.3M boost, notably a $36.5M decrease in accounts receivable partially offset by decreases in deferred revenue and accrued expenses. Capex intensity remained low: total capital expenditures (property and equipment plus capitalized software) of $5.9M represented only 15% of CFO. Free cash flow (though not explicitly stated) would be $34.3M, more than covering no dividends but falling short of the $45.0M in share repurchases, which were partly funded by cash on hand and borrowing (term loan repayment of $2.5M). Net cash used in financing activities of $41.9M reflects the repurchases and minor equity proceeds. Overall, the cash flow statement shows improved operational cash generation, but heavy buybacks reduced cash reserves by $5.9M.