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SEC filingA10 Networks grew revenue 12% YoY for nine months, driven by Americas products demand, but services margin contracted due to higher support costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, A10 Networks reported total revenue of $210.2 million, a 12.1% increase compared to $187.5 million in the same period of 2024. The growth was driven by a 22.6% surge in products revenue to $118.3 million, fueled by strong demand from service provider customers in the Americas and EMEA regions. Services revenue grew modestly by 1.0% to $91.9 million, as increases in the Americas and EMEA were largely offset by declines in APJ.
Gross profit rose 10.8% to $167.3 million, but gross margin contracted 90 basis points to 79.6%. Products gross margin improved 2.0 percentage points to 80.1% due to favorable product and regional mix, while services gross margin declined 4.2 percentage points to 78.9% due to higher personnel-related support costs and service mix.
Operating expenses increased 7.8% to $135.2 million, but as a percentage of revenue improved to 64.3% from 66.9%. Research and development expenses rose 13.5% to $50.5 million, reflecting strategic investments in cybersecurity and AI. Sales and marketing expenses increased only 0.6%, demonstrating disciplined spending. Income from operations grew 25.5% to $32.1 million, with operating margin expanding 170 basis points to 15.3%. Net income was $32.3 million, up 1.4% from $31.8 million.
Revenue by region showed significant divergence. The Americas region generated $123.5 million (59% of total), up 33% year-over-year, driven by strong products revenue from service providers. APJ revenue declined 21% to $53.3 million, due to lower demand from both enterprise and service provider customers across products and services. EMEA revenue increased 21% to $33.4 million, supported by growth in both products and services from service provider and enterprise customers.
By customer type, service provider revenue increased $20.6 million (to 61% of total), while enterprise revenue grew $2.1 million (to 39% of total). The top ten end-customers accounted for 45% of total revenue, up from 37% a year ago, indicating increased concentration.
Management expects full-year 2025 sales and marketing expenses to increase modestly, reflecting a disciplined investment approach. Research and development expenses are expected to increase as the company continues investing in cybersecurity and AI technologies. General and administrative expenses are also expected to rise modestly. The company highlighted macroeconomic uncertainty from U.S. tariffs and trade policies, which may impact demand and cost inputs. No specific quantitative guidance was provided. The company remains focused on durable revenue growth, expanding recurring revenue, and strong cash flow generation, supported by a $75 million stock repurchase program and quarterly dividends.
As of September 30, 2025, A10 Networks held $86.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $284.3 million in marketable securities, totaling $370.9 million in liquid assets. This compares to $195.6 million at December 31, 2024, a significant increase driven by the issuance of $225.0 million in convertible notes. Total assets grew to $620.1 million from $432.8 million. Shareholders' equity decreased to $206.2 million from $231.8 million, primarily due to $62.0 million in share repurchases and $13.1 million in dividends, partially offset by net income of $32.3 million. Inventory stood at $19.0 million, down from $22.0 million at year-end 2024.
The company reported $11.2 million in open purchase commitments with third-party contract manufacturers in Taiwan as of September 30, 2025, all expected to be paid within one year. Operating lease obligations total $10.7 million in future payments, with $1.4 million due in the remainder of 2025, $5.7 million in 2026, $3.3 million in 2027, and $0.2 million in 2028. Deferred revenue, representing remaining performance obligations, was $143.5 million, with $82.0 million expected to be recognized within one year and $61.5 million thereafter.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, A10 repurchased 3.265 million shares for $62.0 million. A new $75.0 million buyback program was authorized on May 1, 2025, with $60.1 million remaining as of September 30, 2025. Dividends totaled $13.1 million ($0.06 per share quarterly). The company issued $225.0 million in 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 in March 2025, receiving net proceeds of $217.7 million after debt issuance costs. Capital expenditures were $13.5 million, or 6.4% of sales.
A10 operates as a single reportable segment. Revenue is disaggregated by customer vertical: service providers generated $128.4 million (61% of total) in the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up 19.1% year-over-year; enterprises contributed $81.8 million (39%), up 2.6%. Geographically, the Americas (primarily the U.S.) accounted for $123.5 million (58.8%), APJ for $53.3 million (25.3%), and EMEA for $33.4 million (15.9%).
Net income of $32.3M was significantly lower than operating cash flow of $62.2M, indicating strong cash conversion driven by non-cash charges (depreciation & amortization of $10.9M, stock-based compensation of $15.2M) and a net working capital benefit of $1.6M (primarily from a $14.8M decrease in accounts receivable, partially offset by a $7.3M decrease in deferred revenue and a $6.9M increase in prepaids).
Capex intensity rose to $13.5M (21.7% of CFO), up from $9.9M (15.3% of CFO) in the prior period, reflecting increased investment in property and equipment.
Free cash flow (CFO minus capex) was $48.7M, comfortably covering the combined $75.1M in share repurchases and dividends, with the shortfall funded by the $225.0M convertible note issuance. The large investing cash outflow of $215.1M was primarily due to net purchases of marketable securities ($182.5M) and a $19.1M acquisition.
Anomalies: The $225.0M convertible note issuance (net of $7.3M debt issuance costs) was a major financing event, while the $62.0M in share repurchases was significantly higher than the prior year's $24.3M. The $7.3M decrease in deferred revenue is a notable working capital headwind.