Couchbase launches new server for edge computing needs

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), a leading developer data platform with an impressive 88% gross profit margin and 16% year-over-year revenue growth, announced today the release of Couchbase Edge Server, a new product aimed at enhancing the performance of applications in edge computing environments. The server is designed to operate efficiently in remote and disconnected locations with limited resources, such as airplanes and retail stores, allowing businesses to maintain reliable, low-latency access to data. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s stock is currently trading near its Fair Value, with strong liquidity metrics supporting its growth initiatives.

Couchbase Edge Server is built upon the Couchbase Lite core engine, known for powering critical applications on numerous client devices. It operates as a standalone server, offering a simple access interface for local client access and ensuring data synchronization with Couchbase Lite-based edge clients and upstream to Couchbase Capella and self-managed Couchbase instances.

Matt McDonough, SVP of product and partners at Couchbase, emphasized the significance of the Edge Server for businesses expanding to the edge, highlighting its ability to solve connectivity, space, power, and computing capacity constraints. According to a Couchbase digital modernization study, 65% of enterprises consider edge solutions vital for AI applications locally, with many struggling with cloud dependency and insufficient local computing resources. With a market capitalization of approximately $895 million and a solid current ratio of 1.79, Couchbase maintains a strong financial position to support its expansion in the edge computing market. For detailed financial analysis and additional insights, investors can access comprehensive research through InvestingPro, which offers exclusive metrics and ProTips for over 1,400 US stocks.

Dave McCarthy, research vice president of cloud and edge services at IDC, pointed out the importance of maintaining data consistency and cost-effectiveness at the edge, especially for data-intensive applications that require real-time user decisions. Couchbase Edge Server aims to address these challenges by providing a flexible and performance-oriented solution for offline-first edge use cases.

The server enables organizations to run applications on hardware with as little as one gigabyte of RAM, supporting a wide range of client devices. This capability is expected to lower the cost barriers for edge deployments in various industries by offering a local database backend for web and mobile clients.

Key features of Couchbase Edge Server include real-time data synchronization, uninterrupted data access through a RESTful interface, and multi-layered security controls. An example use case is an airline’s in-flight system, where Couchbase Edge Server can process data locally on the plane and sync with Couchbase Capella when connectivity is available.

Couchbase Edge Server is now available for enterprises looking to enhance their operations in offline or resource-constrained environments. This release is part of Couchbase’s efforts to lead in providing versatile, high-performance, and cost-efficient developer data platforms for AI applications from cloud to edge. While the company is not yet profitable, its strong balance sheet and growing revenue demonstrate potential for future growth. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed financial health scores and additional ProTips to better understand the company’s market position and growth trajectory.

This article is based on a press release statement from Couchbase, Inc.

In other recent news, Couchbase Inc. reported a fourth-quarter revenue of $54.9 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $53.25 million, with an annual recurring revenue (ARR) increase of 17% year-over-year to $237.9 million. Despite this, the company posted a wider-than-expected adjusted loss per share of -$0.30, missing the consensus forecast of -$0.08. For the full fiscal year 2025, Couchbase’s revenue grew 16% to $209.5 million. Couchbase’s fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $228-232 million fell short of the $236.7 million analyst consensus. DA Davidson maintained a Buy rating with a $25 price target, noting that the company’s ARR and net new ARR showed significant growth. Guggenheim also kept a Buy rating, adjusting the price target to $26 from $30, highlighting Couchbase’s strategic importance in AI-powered applications. However, Goldman Sachs lowered its price target to $16, maintaining a Sell rating, citing concerns over Couchbase’s growth rate and competitive pressures. Additionally, Couchbase announced that CFO Greg Henry will be leaving the company, with Bill Carey stepping in as interim CFO.

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