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Dec 31, 2023

Pegasystems Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Pegasystems delivered double-digit ACV growth and record cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Pegasystems reported strong Q4 2023 results, with cash flow from operations and free cash flow exceeding $200 million for the first time. The company achieved double-digit ACV growth and a Pega Cloud gross margin of 74% for the year.

Cash flow from operations and free cash flow both exceeded $200 million for the first time in company history.

Annual contract value (ACV) grew 11% year over year.

Pega Cloud gross margin jumped to 74% for 2023.

The company hit its Rule of 30 target and is on track to achieve the Rule of 40 as it exits 2024.

Total Revenue
$474M
Previous year: $396M
+19.6%
EPS
$1.77
Previous year: $0.82
+115.9%
Total ACV
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.13B
+11.2%
Gross Profit
$383M
Previous year: $304M
+26.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$230M
Previous year: $145M
+58.5%
Free Cash Flow
$77.4M
Previous year: $22.7M
+241.0%
Total Assets
$1.51B
Previous year: $1.36B
+11.3%

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Forward Guidance

Pegasystems provided guidance for 2024, including annual contract value growth of 11%, revenue of $1.5 billion, and diluted earnings per share of $1.18 (GAAP) and $2.75 (Non-GAAP). They anticipate cash provided by operating activities to be $365 million and free cash flow to be $350 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Annual contract value growth of 11%
  • Revenue of $1.5 billion
  • Diluted earnings per share of $1.18 (GAAP)
  • Diluted earnings per share of $2.75 (Non-GAAP)
  • Free cash flow of $350 million

Revenue & Expenses

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