Rackspace Technology Inc. reported a third straight quarterly loss with revenue declines in major business segments, yet managed to improve its bottom line in the first quarter.
The company exceeded analysts' expectations by reporting a loss of 6 cents per share and revenue of $655 million, down 4% from the previous year.
CEO Amar Maletira highlighted meeting or beating Wall Street's targets for the 11th consecutive quarter, while expressing caution about the economy potentially affecting customer onboarding.
Rackspace's strategic shift towards cloud consultancy resulted in operational improvements, reflected in an 83% increase in operating profit from a year ago. Investors responded positively with a 2% gain in extended trading.