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<ul><li>Rubrik reported strong financial performance in its latest quarter, achieving $1 billion in subscription ARR, representing 38% year-over-year growth.</li><li>Net new subscription ARR stood at $83 million, while subscription revenue increased by 55% year-over-year to $221 million.</li><li>The company also recorded free cash flow of $15.6 million, marking an improvement from $3.5 million in the prior year period.</li></ul>

Rubrik reported strong financial performance in its latest quarter, achieving $1 billion in subscription ARR, representing 38% year-over-year growth.Net new subscription ARR stood at $83 million, while subscription revenue increased by 55% year-over-year to $221 million.The company also recorded free cash flow of $15.6 million, marking an improvement from $3.5 million in the prior year period.

Rubrik Inc.: Initiation Of Coverage - Strategic Expansion & Technology Partnerships To Widen Market Reach & Offerings! - Major Drivers

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Andrei Zakharov

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<li>Rubrik, cybersecurity company and leader in the segment of enterprise backup and recovery software solutions, delivered a high quality beat and raise in 3QFY25.</li>
<li>Stock indicated up 20%+ during regular trading session on heavy volume. Rubrik raised guidance for FY25 total revenue to $861M at the midpoint, implying ~37% growth.</li>
<li>Moreover, the company generated positive FCF, achieved strong growth at scale and surpassed $1B+ in subscription ARR, a big milestone.</li>
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Rubrik, cybersecurity company and leader in the segment of enterprise backup and recovery software solutions, delivered a high quality beat and raise in 3QFY25.
Stock indicated up 20%+ during regular trading session on heavy volume. Rubrik raised guidance for FY25 total revenue to $861M at the midpoint, implying ~37% growth.
Moreover, the company generated positive FCF, achieved strong growth at scale and surpassed $1B+ in subscription ARR, a big milestone.


Rubrik 3QFY25 Wrap: Solid Outlook, Improving FCF and $1B+ In Subscription ARR

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Netskope Inc., a cloud-native cybersecurity company that redefines security and network for the era of cloud and AI, has announced the initial price range for its US IPO.</li>
<li>The offering is expected to be between $15.00 and $17.00 per share, implying a market cap of ~$6.2B at midpoint, ~22% discount to last round valuation of $7.5B.</li>
<li>IPO valuation at midpoint is very attractive valuation for a company that grows 30%+ per year. I have a positive view of upcoming Netskope IPO and see substantial “IPO pop”.</li>
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Netskope Inc., a cloud-native cybersecurity company that redefines security and network for the era of cloud and AI, has announced the initial price range for its US IPO.
The offering is expected to be between $15.00 and $17.00 per share, implying a market cap of ~$6.2B at midpoint, ~22% discount to last round valuation of $7.5B.
IPO valuation at midpoint is very attractive valuation for a company that grows 30%+ per year. I have a positive view of upcoming Netskope IPO and see substantial “IPO pop”.


Netskope IPO (NTSK.US): Very Attractive Valuation For a Company That Grows 30%+ Per Year

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<li>Netskope Inc., a high growth provider of enterprise network security platform called Netskope One platform, is expected to IPO in September.</li>
<li>The amount the cybersecurity company is planning to raise is not yet disclosed, but it’s likely to exceed $800M.  </li>
<li>Netskope’s growth profile at scale looks strong coupled with leadership position, large TAM and the company’s FCF-breakeven. Thus, a premium multiple is deserved.  </li>
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Netskope Inc., a high growth provider of enterprise network security platform called Netskope One platform, is expected to IPO in September.
The amount the cybersecurity company is planning to raise is not yet disclosed, but it’s likely to exceed $800M.  
Netskope’s growth profile at scale looks strong coupled with leadership position, large TAM and the company’s FCF-breakeven. Thus, a premium multiple is deserved.  


Netskope IPO Valuation Analysis: Multiple In Excess of the Security Software Market Is Well Deserved

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<li>Figma Inc., a fast-growing design software maker with strong VC backing, is expected to price the offering this week.</li>
<li>The company’s amended S-1 puts the initial price range per share at $25.00 to $28.00, implying a market cap of roughly $13B at the midpoint.</li>
<li>I have a positive view of upcoming Figma IPO and expect a strong first trading-day performance. The stock will begin trading on the NYSE on July 28, 2025.</li>
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Figma Inc., a fast-growing design software maker with strong VC backing, is expected to price the offering this week.
The company’s amended S-1 puts the initial price range per share at $25.00 to $28.00, implying a market cap of roughly $13B at the midpoint.
I have a positive view of upcoming Figma IPO and expect a strong first trading-day performance. The stock will begin trading on the NYSE on July 28, 2025.


Figma IPO (FIG.US): Investor Interest Remains Strong, Likely To Price IPO at Top of Range

United States

Rubrik, Inc. operates as a cloud data management and data security company. The Company offers a platform which helps enterprises to achieve resilience against cyber-attacks, malicious insiders, operational disruptions, cloud mobility, and regulatory compliance. Rubrik serves government, health care, education, legal, and financial industries worldwide.

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Rubrik (RBRK US)

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Netskope IPO (NTSK.US): Very Attractive Valuation For a Company That Grows 30%+ Per Year

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Netskope IPO Valuation Analysis: Multiple In Excess of the Security Software Market Is Well Deserved

In my insight, I dive deeper into the company's business and metrics. Moreover, I discuss IPO valuation and key investment risks

Andrei Zakharov

Figma IPO (FIG.US): Investor Interest Remains Strong, Likely To Price IPO at Top of Range

Figma Inc. finally sets terms for long-awaited IPO in the United States. In my insight, I discuss IPO valuation, post-listing trading dynamics and...

Andrei Zakharov

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Rubrik Inc.: Initiation Of Coverage - Strategic Expansion & Technology Partnerships To Widen Market Reach & Offerings! - Major Drivers

Rubrik reported strong financial performance in its latest quarter, achieving $1 billion in subscription ARR, representing 38% year-over-year...

Baptista Research

Rubrik 3QFY25 Wrap: Solid Outlook, Improving FCF and $1B+ In Subscription ARR

Rubrik shares outperformed in 2024 with shares up ~102% vs. IPO offer price of $32/share. In my insight, I set a new PT for Rubrik and discuss...

Andrei Zakharov

Netskope IPO (NTSK.US): Very Attractive Valuation For a Company That Grows 30%+ Per Year

​Cloud-native cybersecurity unicorn Netskope announces IPO price range of $15.00-$17.00 per share, with a market cap of ~$6.2B at midpoint,...

Andrei Zakharov

Netskope IPO Valuation Analysis: Multiple In Excess of the Security Software Market Is Well Deserved

In my insight, I dive deeper into the company's business and metrics. Moreover, I discuss IPO valuation and key investment risks

Andrei Zakharov

Figma IPO (FIG.US): Investor Interest Remains Strong, Likely To Price IPO at Top of Range

​Figma Inc. finally sets terms for long-awaited IPO in the United States. In my insight, I discuss IPO valuation, post-listing trading dynamics and...

Andrei Zakharov

Cloud-native cybersecurity unicorn Netskope announces IPO price range of $15.00-$17.00 per share, with a market cap of ~$6.2B at midpoint,...

Figma Inc. finally sets terms for long-awaited IPO in the United States. In my insight, I discuss IPO valuation, post-listing trading dynamics and...