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Freshworks, Inc. FRSH Amortization of deferred commissions

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Income statement

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Revenue$228.6M+16.5%
Gross profit$193.9M+16.6%
Operating income-$8.1M+22.6%
Net income-$4.8M-269%
EPS (diluted)-$0.02

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$549.3M-7.6%
Total debt$38.8M-2.7%
Total equity$1.0B-4.0%
Total assets$1.6B+4.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$62.4M+7.6%
CapEx$3.9M+201%
Free cash flow$58.5M+3.2%

Valuation

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Market cap$3.27B-8.7%
Enterprise value$2.76B-11.9%
P/E18.2×
P/S3.8×-0.8×

Profitability

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Gross margin85%+0.6pp
Operating margin1.8%+0.9pp
Net margin20.7%+15.7pp
FCF margin27.4%+5.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity17.3%+13.5pp
Debt / equity0.0×
Current ratio1.9×-1.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Freshworks, Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:CapitalizedContractCostAmortization.

The source filing: Freshworks, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed May 5, 2026.

Filed
May 5, 2026, 4:31 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0001544522-26-000090
Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Net loss$(4,810)$(1,304)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization7,8636,360
Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs8,5677,583
Non-cash lease expense2,9252,303
Stock-based compensation43,92151,664
Discount amortization on marketable securities(947)(1,901)
Deferred income taxes(5,865)(459)

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

FAQ

What is Freshworks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions?
Freshworks, Inc. (FRSH) reported amortization of deferred commissions of $8.57M in Q1 2026.
How has Freshworks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions changed year-over-year?
Freshworks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions increased by 13.0% year-over-year, from $7.58M to $8.57M.
What is the long-term trend for Freshworks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Freshworks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions has grown at a 25.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.84M to $31.7M.
What does amortization of deferred commissions mean?
This represents the non-cash expense recognized over time as capitalized sales commissions are amortized in accordance with revenue recognition standards. It reflects the systematic allocation of acquisition costs related to obtaining customer contracts over the expected period of benefit. Investors use this to understand the underlying cost of customer acquisition beyond immediate cash outflows.

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