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Jun 30, 2024

ePlus Q1 2025 Earnings Report

ePlus reported a decrease in net sales and net earnings compared to the same quarter last year, while experiencing growth in security and services.

Key Takeaways

ePlus's first quarter fiscal year 2025 saw a decrease in net sales by 5.2% to $544.5 million and a decrease in net earnings by 19.2% to $27.3 million. However, the company experienced strong growth in security and services, with managed services up 28%. The company ended the quarter with a strong cash position of $350 million.

Net sales decreased by 5.2% to $544.5 million compared to the same quarter last year.

Net earnings decreased by 19.2% to $27.3 million.

Managed service revenues increased 28.0% due to ongoing demand.

Cash and cash equivalents were $349.9 million, up from $253.0 million as of March 31, 2024.

Total Revenue
$545M
Previous year: $574M
-5.2%
EPS
$1.13
Previous year: $1.41
-19.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$43.1M
Previous year: $53.9M
-20.0%
Gross Profit
$135M
Previous year: $142M
-5.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$350M
Previous year: $102M
+244.4%
Total Assets
$1.65B
Previous year: $1.68B
-1.8%

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Forward Guidance

ePlus is maintaining fiscal year 2025 guidance for net sales growth over the prior fiscal year of between 3% and 6%, and an adjusted EBITDA range of $200.0 million to $215.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Adding new products and services.
  • Benefiting from recent acquisitions.
  • Deep customer and channel relationships.
  • Investments across the organization to strengthen product and services offerings.
  • Customized solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers.

Challenges Ahead

  • Cannot predict the ultimate outcome of unusual gains and losses.
  • The occurrence of matters creating GAAP tax impacts.
  • Fluctuations in interest expense or interest income.
  • Share-based compensation.
  • Acquisition-related expenses.