Strong Financial Performance
Paymentus reported a revenue of $275.2 million for Q1 2025, marking a 48.9% increase year-over-year. Contribution profit increased by 26.3% to $87.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 51.3% to $30 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin reached a record 34.2%.
Positive Market Positioning
Paymentus continues to benefit from serving essential sectors of the economy, such as utilities, telecommunications, and insurance, with non-discretionary bill payments constituting a significant portion of the business.
Strong Cash Flow and Liquidity
The company ended Q1 2025 with $249.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $209.4 million at the end of 2024. Free cash flow for the quarter was a record $41.1 million.
Diverse Client and Partner Base
Paymentus signed clients across various verticals, including utilities, government services, telecommunications, and insurance. New channel partners were also added, enhancing the partner ecosystem.
Sustained Growth Outlook
Guidance for full-year 2025 was raised, with expected revenues of $1.075 billion to $1.09 billion, reflecting a 24.2% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow by 27.4% year-over-year.