Net revenue retention
Net revenue retention is a recurring-revenue metric, calculated as (Starting + Expansion − Contraction − Churn) ÷ Starting.
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This definition follows Non-GAAP financial measure — SEC Regulation G — it is not a GAAP measure, so a registrant publishing it has to reconcile it to the nearest GAAP figure.
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Formula
(Starting + Expansion − Contraction − Churn) ÷ Starting
Can exceed 100%.
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