Braze Continues to Blaze a Trail with Record-Breaking Q1 2026 Results
On June 5, 2025, Braze, the leading customer engagement platform, announced its record-breaking fiscal first quarter 2026 results. The company's strong performance has solidified its position as a global leader in customer engagement.
The key highlight of the quarter was Braze's revenue growth, which surged nearly 20% year-over-year to $162.1 million. This significant increase in revenue was accompanied by efficiency improvements, resulting in an over 900-basis-point year-over-year increase in non-GAAP operating margin and a fourth consecutive quarter of non-GAAP net income profitability.
Bill Magnuson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Braze, expressed pride in the company's financial success, stating that it continues to be on track to achieve sustained profitable growth. Despite a noisy and uneven environment, Braze maintained its momentum from Q4 2025, securing strong bookings for the fiscal year 2026.
The company experienced significant growth in new business wins and upsells, with notable customers including Beyond Inc., Chamberlain Group, Evite, Freshket, Fubo, LUSH Cosmetics, Njuskalo, ThredUP, and many others. The customer count rose to 2,342, representing a 46% sequential increase and a 240% year-over-year rise.
One of the most impressive metrics was the growth in large customers with over $500,000 ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue), which increased by 24% year-over-year to 262. This significant jump underscores the growing demand for AI-based solutions and first-party data-driven customer engagement at scale.
Braze has continued its streak of replacing legacy marketing clouds across various verticals and geographies, including a North American FinTech company, a global luxury retail brand, an EMEA insurance comparison firm, a North American amusement park chain, and many others. This achievement highlights the company's expanding reach and its ability to meet evolving customer needs.
Chris Ferris, Vice President of Braze Investor Relations, noted that the company will continue to execute on its long-term financial targets and goals despite the current environment. The future looks bright for Braze as it continues to deliver impressive results and expand its market share."
