Dropbox reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, delivering an earnings beat and strong margins even as revenue declined slightly year over year. The company emphasized operating discipline, cash generation, and growth initiatives such as its AI powered Dash product.
Revenue declines slightly
For the fourth quarter of 2025, Dropbox reported:
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Revenue: $636.2 million, down 1.1% year over year.
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Excluding the FormSwift business (which is being wound down), revenue grew 0.4%
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On a constant currency basis, revenue declined 1.6%
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For the full year 2025:
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Total revenue: $2.521 billion, down 1.1% year over year.
The modest decline reflects slower growth in the company’s core file-sync and share business.
Earnings and profitability improve
Despite softer revenue, profitability improved significantly:
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GAAP operating margin: 25.5%, up from 13.7% last year
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Non-GAAP operating margin: 38.2%
Earnings per share:
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EPS (GAAP diluted): $1.86, up from $1.40 last year
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EPS (Adjusted / Non-GAAP): $2.84, up from $2.49
Adjusted EPS reported by analysts was about $0.68 per share on a non-recurring-adjusted basis, beating expectations.
Operating discipline and cost control were the primary drivers of the margin expansion.
Cash flow remains strong
Dropbox continued to generate strong cash flow:
Q4 2025
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Net cash from operations: $235.4 million
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Unlevered free cash flow: $250.5 million
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Full-year 2025
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Operating cash flow: $951.8 million
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Free cash flow: $1.016 billion
The company also repurchased $1.7 billion of shares (60.4 million shares) during the year.
User metrics and recurring revenue
Key business indicators showed stable performance:
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Paying users: 18.08 million
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Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): $2.526 billion, down 1.9% year over year
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Billings: $624.9 million, down 1%
Customer growth remained modest as the company transitions toward higher-value offerings.
Management commentary: focus on discipline and AI growth
CEO Drew Houston said the company exceeded the high end of its guidance and is reshaping how it invests in the business.
Management highlighted:
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Strengthening the core file-sync and share platform
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Accelerating development of Dash, its AI-powered product
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Driving engagement and adoption of new features
Leadership said 2026 will focus on expanding Dash across the Dropbox ecosystem while investing in future growth areas.
Outlook
Dropbox said detailed forward guidance will be discussed on its earnings call, but management emphasized continued operating discipline and investment in new growth initiatives.
The company aims to balance profitability with expansion into AI driven collaboration tools.
Bottom line
Dropbox’s Q4 2025 results show a company prioritizing profitability and cash flow over rapid revenue growth. While sales declined slightly, stronger margins, rising EPS, and robust free cash flow highlight improved efficiency. The success of new products like Dash will likely determine the company’s long-term growth trajectory.
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