Twilio experienced a 12% decline last week, coinciding with significant market volatility driven by escalating global trade tensions. This turmoil affected major indices, with tech-heavy stocks like Twilio feeling the impact as investors faced uncertainty. While the Nasdaq Composite entered bear market territory, the broader market's 5.6% drop indicates widespread concerns about potential economic repercussions from new tariffs. As the broader market grapples with these implications, Twilio's performance can be seen as a reflection of investor caution within the technology sector, which has been sensitive to policy shifts impacting global trade and economic outlooks.

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Over the past year, Twilio achieved a total shareholder return of 48.89%, outperforming both the US IT industry and the broader US market, which returned 3.5% and 3.3% respectively. Several factors contributed to this performance. Notable among them is Twilio's significant reduction in net losses for 2024, reporting a net loss of US$109.4 million compared to over US$1 billion the previous year. This improvement in financial results signals positive operational momentum.

Twilio's share price was also supported by its aggressive share buyback program, which amounted to US$2 billion since March 2024, reflecting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Moreover, its partnerships, such as with Chelsea FC and Singtel, highlight its expansion efforts and strategic collaborations aimed at enhancing user engagement. The announcement of a proactive approach towards mergers and acquisitions to foster product innovation further indicates its forward-looking strategies for growth and market competitiveness.

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