Shares of Couchbase, Inc. (BASE) experienced a sharp decline of 17.85% in mid-day trading on Wednesday, following a series of developments that raised significant concerns about the company's growth prospects and financial performance.
The steep sell-off was primarily driven by a report from Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan, who reiterated a 'Sell' rating on Couchbase's stock. Rangan cited concerns over revenue growth deceleration and customer churn, highlighting indications of increasing customer attrition that could further impact the company's financial results.
Adding to the negative sentiment, Couchbase reported worse-than-expected earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter, missing analyst consensus estimates. While the company's revenue surpassed expectations, the disappointing EPS performance raised doubts about its ability to deliver sustained profitability.
Furthermore, Couchbase acknowledged unexpected losses and downsells from a few large customers during the second quarter, which adversely impacted its annual recurring revenue (ARR) performance. The company experienced higher-than-normal customer churn, including the loss of a seven-figure deal due to a customer being acquired and ceasing operations.
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