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Sep 30, 2024

Bentley Systems Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Bentley Systems' Q3 2024 earnings reflected revenue increase and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Bentley Systems reported a 9.3% increase in total revenues, reaching $335.2 million, and a 12% constant currency ARR growth. The company also announced the acquisition of Cesium and a strategic partnership with Google, while delivering strong quarterly operating results.

Total revenues increased by 9.3% to $335.2 million.

ARR reached $1,270.7 million, representing a 12% constant currency growth rate.

Subscriptions revenues grew by 12.0% to $303.2 million.

Adjusted EPS was $0.24, compared to $0.22 for the same period last year.

Total Revenue
$335M
Previous year: $307M
+9.3%
EPS
$0.24
Previous year: $0.22
+9.1%
ARR
$1.27B
Previous year: $1.12B
+13.0%
Constant Currency ARR Growth
12%
Previous year: 12.5%
-4.0%
Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate
109%
Previous year: 110%
-0.9%
Gross Profit
$270M
Previous year: $232M
+16.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$72.2M
Previous year: $67M
+7.8%
Free Cash Flow
$84.3M
Previous year: $65.2M
+29.3%
Total Assets
$3.4B
Previous year: $3.13B
+8.3%

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Forward Guidance

Total revenue growth for 2024 is expected at the lower end of the annual outlook range due to continued declines in Cohesive professional services for Maximo. Profitability and cash flow in the quarter position us well in relation to our profitability outlook and an increased cash flow outlook for the year.

Positive Outlook

  • Upward inflection in year-over-year ARR growth is directionally consistent with expectations for this year’s second half.
  • Growth in subscriptions revenues remains robust.
  • Profitability positioned well in relation to outlook.
  • Cash flow in the quarter positions us well in relation to increased cash flow outlook for the year.
  • New five-year $1.3 billion bank credit facility entered into.

Challenges Ahead

  • Total revenue growth for 2024 is expected at the lower end of our annual outlook range.
  • Continued declines in Cohesive professional services for Maximo.
  • Attrition prevailing stubbornly in China.
  • Operating income margin was 20.5%, compared to 24.0% for the same period last year.
  • Adjusted operating income inclusive of stock-based compensation expense margin was 26.7%, compared to 28.2% for the same period last year.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income