Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25
Communications Segment — Amortization of deferred commissions
Twilio Communications Segment — Amortization of deferred commissions decreased by 0.7% to $15.10M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $15.10M to $15.10M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Communications Segment — Amortization of deferred commissions shows an upward trend with a 46.9% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often correlates with past periods of high sales growth, while a decrease may reflect changes in sales strategy or lower acquisition volume.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the periodic expense recognized for sales commissions that were initially capitalized as assets. It r...
Peer comparison
Comparable to deferred commission amortization in other subscription-based software companies.
twlo_segment_communications_segment_amortization_of_deferred_commissionsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.95M | $6.95M | $6.95M | $11.93M | $11.93M | $11.93M | $11.93M | $15.00M | $15.00M | $15.00M | $15.00M | $15.20M | $15.10M | $15.20M | $15.10M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +71.6% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +25.8% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +1.3% | -0.7% | +0.7% | -0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +71.6% | +71.6% | +71.6% | +25.8% | +25.8% | +25.8% | +25.8% | +1.3% | +0.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Twilio's communications segment — amortization of deferred commissions?
- Twilio (TWLO) reported communications segment — amortization of deferred commissions of $15.10M in Q2 2025.
- How has Twilio's communications segment — amortization of deferred commissions changed year-over-year?
- Twilio's communications segment — amortization of deferred commissions decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $15.10M to $15.10M.
- What is the long-term trend for Twilio's communications segment — amortization of deferred commissions?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), Twilio's communications segment — amortization of deferred commissions has grown at a 46.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $27.80M to $60.00M.
- What does communications segment — amortization of deferred commissions mean?
- The portion of sales commissions recognized as an expense during the current period.