TEAM.NASDAQAtlassian CORP

10-Q: Atlassian Q2 Revenue Jumps 23%, Cloud Growth Fuels Expansion

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Atlassian Corporation reported a 23% increase in total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2025, primarily fueled by strong demand for its Cloud offerings and strategic acquisitions.

Worse than expectedNet loss increased for the three months ended December 31, 2025, to $(42.6) million from $(38.2) million in the prior year, indicating a worsening quarterly loss.Free cash flow decreased significantly by $174.1 million for the three months and $133.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, reflecting substantial cash outflows.Cash and cash equivalents decreased substantially from $2.5 billion to $1.2 billion over the six-month period, largely due to acquisition-related cash outflows.Operating expenses (Research and Development, Marketing and Sales, General and Administrative) all increased, contributing to the higher net loss for the quarter.

Summary

  • Total revenues increased by $299.9 million, or 23%, to $1,586.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1,286.5 million for the same period in 2024.
  • Subscription revenues grew by $294.4 million, or 24%, reaching $1,507.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025.
  • Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2025, was $(42.6) million, an increase from $(38.2) million in the prior year period.
  • Net loss per share (basic and diluted) was $(0.16) for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $(0.15) for the same period in 2024.
  • The company completed two significant acquisitions: The Browser Company of New York Inc. (BCNY) for $488.3 million on October 20, 2025, and A Software Company (DX) for $720.4 million on November 10, 2025.
  • A restructuring initiative in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 resulted in $27.9 million in severance and $1.4 million in stock-based compensation, along with $26.3 million in impairment charges for leasehold improvements.
  • Free cash flow decreased by $174.1 million to $168.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $342.6 million in the prior year period.
  • Customers with greater than $10,000 in Cloud Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased to 55,369 as of December 31, 2025, up from 49,449 a year prior.
  • Plans were announced to end-of-life the Data Center deployment offering, with new sales ceasing in March 2026 and existing sales/expansions stopping in March 2028, and maintenance/support ending in March 2029.
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $1,158.1 million as of December 31, 2025, from $2,512.9 million as of June 30, 2025, primarily due to cash used in acquisitions.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mixed report. While revenue growth, particularly in Cloud, and strategic acquisitions are positive for long-term positioning, the increased net loss for the quarter and significant decline in free cash flow due to acquisition spending present near-term financial headwinds.

Positives

  • Total revenues increased by 23% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, and 22% for the six months ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating strong top-line growth.
  • Subscription revenues grew by 24% for the three months and 23% for the six months ended December 31, 2025, driven by paid seat expansion from existing customers and price increases.
  • Cloud revenue, a key strategic focus, increased by 26% for both the three and six months ended December 31, 2025.
  • The number of customers with greater than $10,000 in Cloud ARR grew to 55,369 as of December 31, 2025, from 49,449 a year prior, indicating successful expansion within the existing customer base.
  • Strategic acquisitions of The Browser Company of New York Inc. and A Software Company are expected to expand offerings and enhance customer value, particularly in AI-enabled browser technology and engineering intelligence.
  • Gross margin improved to 85% for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (from 83% in 2024) and to 84% for the six months ended December 31, 2025 (from 82% in 2024).
  • Net loss for the six months ended December 31, 2025, decreased to $(94.5) million from $(162.0) million for the same period in 2024.
  • The company reported an income tax benefit of $13.1 million for the three months and $17.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025.
  • The Board of Directors authorized a new $2.5 billion share repurchase program (2025 Repurchase Program), following the $1.5 billion 2024 Repurchase Program, signaling confidence in future cash generation and commitment to shareholder returns.

Negatives

  • Net loss increased for the three months ended December 31, 2025, to $(42.6) million from $(38.2) million in the prior year, indicating a worsening quarterly loss.
  • Free cash flow significantly decreased by $174.1 million (51%) to $168.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, and by $133.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025.
  • Net cash used in investing activities increased substantially by $1,074.2 million to $(1,204.6) million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to large cash outlays for acquisitions.
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly from $2,512.9 million as of June 30, 2025, to $1,158.1 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Operating expenses, including Research and Development, Marketing and Sales, and General and Administrative, all increased significantly, contributing to higher overall costs.
  • Restructuring charges of $55.7 million were incurred for the six months ended December 31, 2025, including severance and impairment charges related to facilities consolidation.
  • Interest income decreased by $7.5 million (29%) for the three months and $6.2 million (12%) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, due to decreased invested cash balances and declining interest rates.
  • Interest expense increased by $5.2 million (72%) for the three months and $6.6 million (45%) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to the amortization of interest rate swap contracts.

Risks

  • Historical rapid growth makes it difficult to evaluate future prospects, and the company may not sustain its revenue growth rate or achieve profitability.
  • Continuing global economic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and interest rate policy, could harm business and results of operations.
  • The markets are intensely competitive, and failure to compete effectively could harm business, results of operations, and financial condition.
  • AI offerings and investments may not be successful, potentially leading to significant development and operational costs without desired benefits or effective monetization.
  • Challenges may be encountered during the transition to focus on Cloud offerings, including increased expenses, lower margins, and potential negative impacts if customers do not migrate.
  • Business depends on customer renewals and additional purchases; any decline in customer retention or expansion could harm future results of operations.
  • Inability to develop or package new apps, agents, and enhancements that achieve market acceptance and keep pace with technological developments could harm business.
  • Significant investment in research and development may not translate into new offerings or material enhancements, or investments may not be used efficiently.
  • Failure to effectively manage rapid growth in employee headcount and customer numbers, especially globally, could harm business and results of operations.
  • Challenges in developing the sales force and sales strategy, particularly for enterprise customers, could lead to increased costs, longer sales cycles, and less predictability.
  • The business model for low-touch customers relies on high transaction volume and organic expansion; if this model is not effective, business could be harmed.
  • Compromised security controls, leading to unauthorized access to customer data, could result in loss of customers, hinder new customer attraction, and expose the company to significant liabilities.
  • Interruptions or performance problems associated with technology and infrastructure could harm business and results of operations.
  • Real or perceived errors, failures, vulnerabilities, or bugs in offerings or Atlassian Marketplace apps could harm business and results of operations.
  • Privacy concerns and laws, evolving regulation of cloud computing, AI products and services, and cross-border data transfer restrictions may limit the use and adoption of services.
  • Quarterly results have fluctuated in the past and may fluctuate significantly in the future, potentially not fully reflecting underlying business performance.
  • Revenue recognition over contract terms means downturns in new sales may not be immediately reflected in results of operations and may be difficult to discern.
  • Seasonality may cause fluctuations in revenue, particularly with increased focus on enterprise customers.
  • The company may require additional capital to support operations or growth, and securing this capital on favorable terms or at all cannot be certain.
  • Current and future indebtedness may limit flexibility in obtaining additional financing and pursuing other business opportunities or operating activities.
  • Risks associated with strategic investments, including partial or complete loss of invested capital, particularly in privately held companies.
  • Global operations and structure subject the company to potentially adverse tax consequences, including changes in tax laws like OBBBA and Pillar Two, and transfer pricing disputes.
  • Taxing authorities may successfully assert that the company should have collected sales and use, value-added, or similar taxes, leading to past or future liabilities.
  • Inability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could negatively affect investor confidence and the market price of Class A Common Stock.
  • Exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, particularly for expenses denominated in Australian dollar, Indian rupee, Euro, and British pound sterling.
  • Exposure to credit risk and fluctuations in the market values of the investment portfolio.
  • Risk of being deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which would impose significant compliance burdens.
  • Development and use of AI technologies may expose the company to operational challenges, security risks, legal claims, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational harm.
  • Increasing and changing laws and regulations (e.g., export controls, anti-corruption, antitrust) may expose the company to liability and increase costs.
  • Sales to U.S. government entities and contractors are subject to additional challenges and risks, including those related to FedRAMP compliance.
  • Adverse litigation results could have a material adverse impact on the business.
  • Expectations and scrutiny of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts may impose additional costs and expose the company to new risks.
  • The dual-class structure of common stock concentrates voting control with Co-Founders, limiting other stockholders' ability to influence important transactions.
  • The market price of Class A Common Stock is volatile and could continue to fluctuate significantly, regardless of operating performance.
  • Substantial future sales of common stock could cause the market price of Class A Common Stock to decline.
  • The company does not expect to declare dividends in the foreseeable future, requiring stockholders to rely on stock price appreciation for gains.
  • Anti-takeover provisions in corporate documents and Delaware law could impair a takeover attempt.
  • Claims for indemnification by directors and officers may reduce available funds to satisfy third-party claims.
  • Exclusive forum provisions in corporate documents may limit stockholders' ability to bring claims in certain judicial forums.
  • Catastrophic events, such as natural disasters or pandemics, may disrupt business operations.
  • Climate change may have a long-term impact on the business.

Future Outlook

The company expects subscription revenue, particularly from Cloud offerings, to be the primary driver of future revenue growth, though quarterly fluctuations are anticipated due to customer buying patterns. Cost of revenues is expected to increase with continued investment in cloud infrastructure, while gross margin is projected to modestly increase due to optimization efforts, partially offset by the shift from Data Center to Cloud. Significant investments in research and development, global expansion, and new AI-enabled apps are expected to increase overall expenses in the near term. The company believes its existing liquidity and cash from operations will be sufficient for the next 12 months, and does not anticipate a material impact from recent U.S. tax legislation (OBBBA) for fiscal year 2026, though global minimum tax rules (Pillar Two) may increase future tax payments.

Management Comments

  • Our mission is to unleash the potential of every team.
  • We've put AI at the center of our portfolio to enhance teamwork for users across our apps and Collections.
  • We believe integrating these technologies [BCNY and DX] into our offerings will enhance customer value.
  • BCNY has built a browser for enterprises optimized for SaaS applications in the AI-era.
  • DX offers market-leading engineering intelligence that provides leaders with data-driven insights to understand how their investments are helping teams accelerate and improve their work and enhances the value of the offerings in our Collections.
  • We believe our ability to attract new customers is critical, and expanding within the existing customer base is the primary driver of our success as a business.
  • We are focused on continuing to grow our total customer base, specifically the number of customers with more than $10,000 in annualized recurring revenue from our Cloud offerings (Cloud ARR), as it measures our ability to successfully expand within our existing customer base.
  • Management considers free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by our business that can be used to fund our commitments, repay our debt, and for strategic opportunities, such as reinvesting in our business, making strategic acquisitions, and strengthening our financial position.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Atlassian's strong Cloud revenue growth and strategic acquisitions in AI-enabled browser technology and engineering intelligence align with broader industry trends emphasizing cloud migration, AI integration, and enhanced team productivity tools. The move to end-of-life Data Center offerings reflects a common industry shift towards SaaS models, while the significant R&D investment underscores the competitive landscape in enterprise software and AI.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's 23% revenue growth and 26% Cloud revenue growth are robust, potentially outpacing some legacy enterprise software providers still heavily reliant on on-premise solutions.
  • The strategic acquisitions of BCNY and DX, focusing on AI-enabled browsers and engineering intelligence, position Atlassian to compete with companies like Microsoft (with its Edge browser and GitHub Copilot) and Google (with Chrome Enterprise and AI tools) in the enterprise productivity and developer tools space.
  • The restructuring efforts and impairment charges, while impacting short-term financials, are a proactive step to optimize real estate and resources, a trend seen across the tech industry as companies adapt to hybrid work models and streamline operations.
  • The decline in free cash flow, primarily due to significant cash outlays for acquisitions, is a common pattern for growth-oriented tech companies pursuing inorganic growth, contrasting with more mature companies that prioritize consistent free cash flow generation for dividends or debt reduction.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Co-Chief Executive OfficerOne of the former Co-Chief Executive OfficersN/AAugust 2024Stepped down from executive officer role into an advisory role.
Chief Revenue OfficerN/ANew Chief Revenue OfficerJanuary 2025Hired to strategically grow the sales force.
Chief Product and AI OfficerN/ANew Chief Product and AI OfficerNovember 2025Hired to lead product and AI development.
PresidentFormer PresidentN/ADecember 2025Stepped down from executive officer role.
Chief Financial OfficerJoseph BinzN/AJune 2026Will be stepping down.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment

Legal Proceedings

  • The company is party to litigation and other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, but does not believe the ultimate resolutions are likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position.
  • The results of any litigation or other legal proceedings are uncertain and could, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
  • No liabilities have been recorded for current litigation or other legal proceedings in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
  • A purported securities class action complaint filed in February 2023 was dismissed in August 2024.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Potential for dilution from future equity issuances, concentrated voting power with Co-Founders due to dual-class structure, volatility in stock price, no anticipated dividends, but benefits from ongoing share repurchase programs.
  • Employees: Restructuring resulted in the elimination of certain roles and associated severance benefits; new key leadership hires (Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Product and AI Officer) indicate strategic growth; stock-based compensation remains a significant component of employee remuneration.
  • Customers: Enhanced offerings through recent acquisitions (AI-enabled browser, engineering intelligence); significant transition from Data Center to Cloud offerings, with Data Center products reaching end-of-life by March 2029; potential for service disruptions from errors/bugs or security breaches remains a risk.
  • Suppliers/Partners: Continued reliance on third-party service providers for cloud infrastructure (e.g., Amazon Web Services) and solution partners for product distribution; risks exist if partners fail to meet obligations or engage in illegal activities.
  • Creditors: The company has indebtedness from senior notes and a revolving credit facility, requiring compliance with various financial and non-financial covenants.

Next Steps

  • Finalize the valuation of acquired assets and liabilities for BCNY and DX no later than one year from their respective acquisition dates.
  • Cease selling term licenses to new Data Center customers beginning March 2026.
  • Stop selling term licenses and expansions to existing Data Center customers in March 2028.
  • End maintenance and support for Data Center offerings in March 2029, subject to limited exceptions.
  • Continue to monitor developments and guidance related to The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
  • Continue to monitor the impact of the global minimum corporate income tax (Pillar Two) as additional jurisdictions enact legislation.
  • Periodically re-evaluate the long-term non-GAAP tax rate for significant events.
  • Continue to pursue advanced pricing arrangements in Australia and other jurisdictions to manage transfer pricing risks.
  • Continue to invest in and grow the team and expand operations into other countries.
  • Continue to invest significantly in research and development for new apps, AI agents, features, and Cloud infrastructure.
  • Continue to repurchase Class A Common Stock under the 2024 and 2025 Share Repurchase Programs.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-06-30Fiscal year end for which the company completed a non-cash sale of the controlling interest of Vertical First Trust (VFT).
2023-12-01FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.
2024-05-15Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% senior notes due 2029 and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due 2034.
2024-08-01One of the former Co-Chief Executive Officers stepped down from executive officer role into an advisory role.
2024-08-12Atlassian US, Inc.'s prior credit facility was amended and restated to provide for a $750 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (2024 Credit Facility).
2024-09-01Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of Class A Common Stock (2024 Repurchase Program).
2024-11-01First semi-annual interest payment date for 2029 Notes and 2034 Notes.
2024-11-01FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03 Income Statement Reporting Comprehensive Income Expense Disaggregation Disclosures.
2024-12-15ASU 2023-09 (Income Taxes) is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after this date.
2025-01-01New Chief Revenue Officer hired.
2025-04-012024 Repurchase Program commenced.
2025-07-04U.S. government enacted The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
2025-07-01FASB issued ASU 2025-05 Financial InstrumentsCredit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets for Private Companies and Certain Not-for-Profit Entities.
2025-09-01Company announced plans to end-of-life its Data Center deployment offering.
2025-09-01FASB issued ASU 2025-06 IntangiblesGoodwill and OtherInternal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software.
2025-10-01Board of Directors authorized a new program to repurchase up to an additional $2.5 billion of Class A Common Stock (2025 Repurchase Program).
2025-10-02Acquired 100% of The Browser Company of New York Inc. (BCNY).
2025-11-01New Chief Product and AI Officer hired.
2025-11-01Acquired 100% of A Software Company (DX).
2025-11-01FASB issued ASU 2025-11 Interim Reporting, (Topic 270).
2025-12-05Rajeev Rajan, Chief Technology Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
2025-12-05Gene Liu, Chief Accounting Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
2025-12-01FASB issued ASU 2025-12, Codification Improvements.
2025-12-31End of the quarterly period for this Form 10-Q filing.
2026-02-06Date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
2026-03-01Company will no longer sell term licenses to new Data Center customers.
2026-06-01Chief Financial Officer Joseph Binz will be stepping down.
2026-12-15ASU 2025-05 (Financial Instruments-Credit Losses) is effective for fiscal years beginning after this date.
2026-12-15ASU 2025-12 (Codification Improvements) is effective for annual periods beginning after this date.
2026-12-15ASU 2024-03 (Income Statement Reporting Comprehensive Income) is effective for fiscal years beginning after this date.
2027-03-05Gene Liu's 10b5-1 trading arrangement plan period ends.
2027-03-07Rajeev Rajan's 10b5-1 trading arrangement plan period ends.
2027-12-15ASU 2025-06 (Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software) is effective for fiscal years beginning after this date.
2027-12-15ASU 2025-11 (Interim Reporting) is effective for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after this date.
2028-03-01Company will stop selling term licenses and expansions to existing Data Center customers.
2029-03-01Company plans to end maintenance and support for Data Center offerings (subject to limited exceptions).
2029-05-152029 Notes mature.
2029-08-012024 Credit Facility matures.
2034-05-152034 Notes mature.

Recommendation

hold

Atlassian demonstrates strong revenue growth, particularly in its Cloud segment, and is making strategic investments in AI and acquisitions to bolster its product portfolio. However, the increased net loss for the quarter, substantial decline in free cash flow due to acquisition spending, and ongoing restructuring charges introduce near-term financial pressures. The transition away from Data Center products, while strategic, also presents execution risks. Given the mixed financial signals and significant ongoing investments, a "hold" recommendation is appropriate for investors to monitor the successful integration of acquisitions, the impact of the Cloud transition on profitability, and the stabilization of free cash flow.

Keywords

Cloud software, Enterprise software, Team collaboration, AI agents, SaaS, Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Data Center, Atlassian Marketplace, Software development, IT operations, Corporate governance, SEC filing, Financial results, Acquisitions, Share repurchase, Restructuring, Cybersecurity, Data privacy, Artificial intelligence

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