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Dec 31, 2024

Bentley Systems Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Bentley Systems reported increased revenues and strong operating income for Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

Bentley Systems reported total revenues of $349.8 million for Q4 2024, a 12.6% increase year-over-year. The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $0.21 and an operating income margin of 17.6%. Subscription revenues drove growth, increasing by 15.8% compared to the prior year.

Total revenues of $349.8 million, up 12.6% year-over-year.

Adjusted EPS of $0.21, up from $0.20 in the same period last year.

Operating income margin of 17.6%.

Annualized recurring revenues (ARR) increased to $1,283.3 million.

Total Revenue
$350M
Previous year: $311M
+12.6%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.2
+5.0%
ARR
$1.28B
Previous year: $1.17B
+9.2%
Constant Currency ARR Growth
12%
Previous year: 12.5%
-4.0%
Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate
110%
Previous year: 109%
+0.9%
Gross Profit
$282M
Previous year: $243M
+16.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$64M
Previous year: $68.4M
-6.4%
Free Cash Flow
$81.6M
Previous year: $81M
+0.8%
Total Assets
$3.4B
Previous year: $3.32B
+2.4%

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Forward Guidance

For 2025, Bentley Systems expects revenue between $1,461 million and $1,490 million, with sustained growth in subscriptions and operating income.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected ARR growth of 10.5% to 12.5%.
  • Anticipated operating income margin improvement.
  • Strong growth forecasted in subscription revenues.
  • Free cash flow expected to range between $415 million to $455 million.
  • Capital expenditures planned at approximately $20 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Flat growth projected for perpetual license revenue.
  • Flat growth projected for services revenue.
  • Decline in free cash flow conversion year-over-year.
  • Potential headwinds in the APAC region.
  • Increased expenses related to stock-based compensation.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income