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Published on : May 6, 2025
Thryv Holdings, Inc., provider of Thryv®, a leading small business marketing and sales platform, kicked off 2025 with significant momentum. The company reported a robust 50% year-over-year increase in SaaS revenue in Q1 2025 and revised its full-year Marketing Services revenue outlook upward. These results reflect Thryv’s strategic shift toward becoming a premier SMB software business, focused on expanding customer relationships and delivering scalable, sustainable growth.
Highlights from Q1 2025 Results:
SaaS Revenue Growth and Platform Momentum:
SaaS revenue reached $111.1 million, marking a 50% year-over-year increase.
Excluding Keap, SaaS revenue totaled $92.2 million—up 24% year-over-year.
SaaS now comprises over 60% of total revenue, reinforcing the company’s transformation strategy.
Marketing Services Performance:
Marketing Services revenue was $70.2 million, representing a 56% decrease year-over-year.
Despite this decline, total Marketing Services Adjusted EBITDA stood at $10.1 million, with a margin of 14.4%.
The updated full-year 2025 Marketing Services revenue guidance was raised to $315.0–$318.0 million.
Strong Financial and Operational Metrics:
Consolidated total revenue stood at $181.4 million, down 22% year-over-year.
Consolidated net loss was $9.6 million, or $(0.22) per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.4 million in Q1 2024.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA came in at $20.9 million, with an EBITDA margin of 11.5%.
Improved SaaS Profitability and Efficiency:
SaaS Adjusted EBITDA reached $10.8 million (9.7% margin).
SaaS Gross Profit was $78.8 million, with a Gross Margin of 70.9%.
Adjusted Gross Profit for SaaS was $81.5 million, indicating a 73.3% Adjusted Gross Margin.
Customer Metrics and Revenue Retention:
SaaS clients increased by 59% year-over-year, totaling 111,000 at the end of Q1.
Seasoned Net Revenue Retention (NRR) rose to 103%, a 900 bps increase year-over-year (excluding Keap).
SaaS monthly ARPU was $335.
ThryvPay total payment volume hit $71 million, up 13% year-over-year.
Thryv’s strong start to 2025 showcases the impact of its SaaS-first strategy, supported by improved margins, customer expansion, and rising ARPU. The company remains focused on scaling its software platform, driving cross-sell opportunities, and delivering measurable ROI for small businesses. With an upward revision in its Marketing Services revenue outlook and continued growth in SaaS, Thryv is well-positioned for long-term profitability and operational excellence.