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SEC filingRingCentral returned to profitability in Q2 2025 with net income of $13.2 million versus a loss of $14.8 million a year ago, driven by 5% subscription revenue growth and disciplined cost control.
RingCentral’s second quarter of 2025 marked a clear turnaround from the prior year, with net income of $13.2 million versus a net loss of $14.8 million in Q2 2024. Revenue rose 5% to $620.4 million, driven entirely by subscription revenue growth of 6% to $598.7 million. Other revenue, primarily from product sales and professional services, declined 16% to $21.7 million due to lower pricing and timing of professional services. Gross profit increased 6% to $441.4 million, and gross margin improved from 70% to 71%, driven by higher subscription margins.
Operating income swung to $37.0 million from an operating loss of $5.4 million in the year-ago period. Operating margin reached 6.0%, compared to (0.9)% in Q2 2024, a 690-basis-point improvement. The improvement was largely due to a reduction in operating expenses, particularly share-based compensation, which fell $23.3 million to $63.5 million. Sales and marketing expenses decreased 2% to $263.6 million, while research and development and general and administrative expenses declined 3% and 12%, respectively. Restructuring costs of $2.8 million were incurred in the quarter.
Net income per share was $0.15 basic and $0.14 diluted, compared to a net loss per share of $(0.16) in the prior year. Weighted average diluted shares outstanding were 92.1 million.
Total assets at June 30, 2025 were $1.61 billion, down from $1.78 billion at year-end 2024. Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $168.1 million from $242.8 million, primarily due to debt repayments and share repurchases. Accounts receivable increased slightly to $391.2 million, while deferred revenue remained flat at $263.0 million. Total liabilities fell to $1.89 billion from $2.13 billion, reflecting significant debt reduction.
Long-term debt net of current portion was $632.9 million, down from $1.35 billion at December 31, 2024. Current portion of long-term debt rose to $627.9 million due to the upcoming maturity of the 2026 convertible notes. The company reduced total principal debt by $271.3 million in the first half of 2025, including the repayment of $161.3 million of 2025 convertible notes at maturity, $55 million of term loan repayments, and $53.9 million to repurchase $50 million face value of 2030 senior notes. Stockholders’ deficit improved to $486.6 million from $550.9 million, driven by net income and other comprehensive income.
Operating cash flow for the first six months of 2025 was $317.1 million, up from $223.2 million in the prior year period, a 42% increase. The improvement was driven by higher net income and working capital changes, including a $43.4 million increase in accounts payable. Capital expenditures, including capitalized software, totaled $42.5 million, resulting in free cash flow of $274.6 million, compared to $185.5 million in the prior year period. The company used cash for debt repayments ($271.3 million), share repurchases ($81.8 million), and other financing activities.
Management highlighted operational efficiency measures, disciplined spending, and growth in subscription revenue as key drivers. The company reported ARR of $2.59 billion at June 30, 2025, up from $2.43 billion a year earlier, and net monthly subscription dollar retention remained above 99%. Macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and competitive pressures were cited as ongoing risks. No specific forward guidance for revenue or earnings was provided. The CFO transition was announced after quarter end, with Vaibhav Agarwal appointed as new CFO.
Revenue by geography remained concentrated in North America (88% of total). RingEX and RingCentral Contact Center solutions contributed over 90% of subscription revenue, with Contact Center solutions alone representing more than 10% of total revenue. Remaining performance obligations (contracts over one year) were $2.6 billion, with 54% expected to be recognized in the next 12 months. Stock-based compensation totaled $63.5 million in Q2, down from $86.8 million in Q2 2024. Goodwill increased to $85.5 million due to foreign currency translation. The company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $1.3 million related to an abandoned leased facility. In July 2025, the board increased the share repurchase authorization by $314 million to $500 million. The CIPA class action lawsuit was settled in July 2025, with the settlement amount accrued in Q2.