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Dec 31, 2023

CSG Systems Q4 2023 Earnings Report

CSG Systems' Q4 2023 results were reported, achieving or exceeding all 2023 financial guidance targets.

Key Takeaways

CSG Systems reported a 2.6% increase in revenue compared to Q4 2022, with GAAP EPS at $0.44 and non-GAAP EPS at $0.92. The company's operating cash flow was $79.5 million, and non-GAAP free cash flow was $74.5 million.

Total revenue was $297.3 million.

GAAP operating income was $24.7 million, or an operating margin of 8.3%.

GAAP earnings per diluted share (EPS) was $0.44 and non-GAAP EPS was $0.92.

Cash flows from operations were $79.5 million, with non-GAAP free cash flow of $74.5 million.

Total Revenue
$297M
Previous year: $290M
+2.6%
EPS
$0.92
Previous year: $0.84
+9.5%
Gross Profit
$135M
Previous year: $140M
-3.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$186M
Previous year: $150M
+23.9%
Free Cash Flow
$74.5M
Previous year: $48.6M
+53.3%
Total Assets
$1.44B
Previous year: $1.35B
+7.0%

CSG Systems

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CSG Systems Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

CSG anticipates mid-single-digit organic revenue growth, resulting in revenue between $1.2 and $1.24 billion in 2024 with non-GAAP adjusted operating margins in the range of 17.0% to 17.4%.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue $1,200 - $1,240 million
  • Adjusted Operating Margin Percentage 17.0% - 17.4%
  • EPS $3.85 - $4.15
  • Adjusted EBITDA $245 - $255 million
  • Free Cash Flow $95 - $135 million

Challenges Ahead

  • CSG derives approximately forty percent of its revenue from its two largest customers
  • Fluctuations in credit market conditions, general global economic and political conditions, and foreign currency exchange rates
  • CSG’s ability to maintain a reliable, secure computing environment
  • Continued market acceptance of CSG’s products and services
  • CSG’s ability to continuously develop and enhance products in a timely, cost-effective, technically advanced and competitive manner

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income