• Q4 Revenue: $274.2 million, a 17.1% year-over-year increase.
• Full-Year 2024 Revenue: $995 million, a 7.6% increase year over year.
• Q4 Adjusted EBITDA: $53.8 million, with a margin of 19.6%.
• Full-Year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA: $209.9 million, with a margin of 21.1%.
• Q4 Adjusted Free Cash Flow: $107.4 million, slightly below guidance.
• Q4 Digital Customer Experience Revenue: $164.8 million, an 8.5% year-over-year increase.
• Q4 Trust and Safety Revenue: $70 million, a 34% year-over-year increase.
• Q4 AI Services Revenue: $39.4 million, a 31% year-over-year increase.
• Cash and Cash Equivalents: $192.2 million as of December 31, 2024.
• Full-Year 2025 Revenue Guidance: $1.095 billion to $1.125 billion.
• Full-Year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Margin Guidance: Approximately 21%.
• Q1 2025 Revenue Guidance: $270 million to $272 million.
• Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Margin Guidance: Approximately 20%.

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Release Date: February 26, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• TaskUs Inc (NASDAQ:TASK) delivered $274.2 million in Q4 revenue, surpassing guidance by $4.9 million and marking a 17.1% year-over-year growth.
• The company achieved record-breaking revenue for the second consecutive quarter, with a full-year 2024 revenue of $995 million.
• TaskUs Inc (NASDAQ:TASK) saw a significant uptick in new logo signings in Q4, with 55% of signings driven by wins from existing clients.
• AI services revenue grew by 31% year-over-year in Q4, with expectations for it to be the fastest-growing service line in 2025.
• The company is investing in AI technologies and generative AI services, aiming to drive revenue growth and expand margins in 2025.

Negative Points

• Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 was 19.6%, falling short of the 21.1% guidance due to higher-than-anticipated investments.
• Q4 revenue and costs were negatively impacted by business disruptions, including security incidents.
• Full-year 2024 adjusted free cash flow was $107.4 million, slightly below the guidance of approximately $110 million.
• The company anticipates a sequential revenue impact of approximately $15 million in Q1 2025 due to fewer working days and seasonal declines.
• SG&A expenses increased to 24.7% of revenue in Q4, driven by litigation costs and higher personnel expenses.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide an update on your largest customer, Meta, and discuss any potential risks to TaskUs's existing business as Meta revisits its fact-checking and content moderation policies? A: Bryce Maddock, CEO: We maintain a strong relationship with Meta, expanding operations in two new countries and growing in three existing ones. We don't provide fact-checking services but focus on ensuring content complies with client policies, such as removing illegal or toxic content. We expect significant growth in AI services from Meta in 2025, with no significant risks anticipated. Revenue from Meta grew faster than the overall business in 2024, and we expect it to grow even faster in 2025.

Q: Could you give us a sense of the margin profile throughout the year and where margins might end in Q4? A: Balaji Sekar, CFO: We expect Q1 adjusted EBITDA margins to be around 20%, with full-year margins at approximately 21%. Margins will improve sequentially from Q1 to Q3, with a slight dip in Q4 due to seasonal costs like holiday pay. Key drivers include investments in generative AI, security infrastructure, and ramp costs for growth.

Q: The first-quarter revenue growth of 19% is strong despite headwinds. Is this a pull-forward of revenue, and how should we think about growth for the rest of the year? A: Bryce Maddock, CEO: We are providing guidance for 10% to 13% year-over-year growth in 2025, assuming a stable demand environment. There's potential upside, and we have good visibility for Q1. Despite a $15 million headwind from fewer working days and seasonality, we expect nearly flat quarter-over-quarter revenues, indicating a strong start to the year.

Q: Can you quantify the impact of the security incident on Q4 revenues and margins, and how are you investing in security and AI initiatives? A: Bryce Maddock, CEO: The security incident, combined with increased investments for 2025 growth, impacted Q4 EBITDA by a few million dollars. We are investing millions in AI initiatives and security improvements, aiming to become the most secure provider in the industry. These investments are factored into our guidance, with expected EBITDA margins roughly flat with 2024 but growing over the year.

Q: How should we think about your market position in AI services, particularly with the new agentic AI consulting practice? A: Bryce Maddock, CEO: We see significant demand for AI services, especially from generative AI and foundational models. The agentic AI practice will partner with leading companies to automate customer support interactions. We are well-positioned due to our expertise in workflows and customer policies, creating an enduring revenue stream from AI automation.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.