Progress Software Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Progress announced strong financial results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2021, with revenue increasing 11% year-over-year to $121.3 million and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increasing 25% to $0.95. The company's performance exceeded expectations across product lines and key metrics, driven by the acquisition of Chef Software. As a result, Progress increased its full year guidance for revenue, earnings per share, and free cash flow.
Revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $121.3 million.
Non-GAAP revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $131.8 million.
ARR increased 22% year-over-year to $432 million.
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 25% to $0.95.
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Forward Guidance
Progress provides the following guidance for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2021 and the fiscal second quarter ending May 31, 2021:
Positive Outlook
- FY 2021 Revenue: $493 - $501 million (GAAP) and $519 - $527 million (Non-GAAP)
- FY 2021 Diluted EPS: $1.56 - $1.60 (GAAP) and $3.38 - $3.42 (Non-GAAP)
- FY 2021 Cash from operations / Adjusted free cash flow: $157 - $162 million (GAAP) and $155 - $160 million (Non-GAAP)
- Q2 2021 Revenue: $112 - $116 million (GAAP) and $119 - $123 million (Non-GAAP)
- Q2 2021 Diluted EPS: $0.25 - $0.27 (GAAP) and $0.72 - $0.74 (Non-GAAP)
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