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May 31, 2023

Progress Software Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Progress Software's Q2 2023 financial performance exceeded revenue and earnings estimates, with ARR increasing by 19% and full-year guidance raised.

Key Takeaways

Progress Software announced strong Q2 2023 results, exceeding revenue and earnings estimates. The company reported a 20% increase in revenue year-over-year and a 19% increase in ARR. Diluted earnings per share was $0.27, while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.06.

Revenue increased by 20% year-over-year to $178.3 million.

ARR grew by 19% year-over-year to $569.0 million.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased by 2% year-over-year to $1.06.

The company raised its full-year guidance.

Total Revenue
$179M
Previous year: $151M
+18.8%
EPS
$1.06
Previous year: $1.04
+1.9%
Gross Profit
$144M
Previous year: $125M
+15.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$126M
Previous year: $226M
-44.4%
Free Cash Flow
$46.4M
Previous year: $67.1M
-30.9%
Total Assets
$1.6B
Previous year: $1.35B
+18.3%

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Progress Software Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Progress provides the following guidance for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2023 and the fiscal third quarter ending August 31, 2023:

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue: $686 - $694 million (GAAP)
  • Revenue: $690 - $698 million (Non-GAAP)
  • Diluted earnings per share: $1.35 - $1.43 (GAAP)
  • Diluted earnings per share: $4.16 - $4.24 (Non-GAAP)
  • Operating margin: 15% - 16% (GAAP) and 38% - 39% (Non-GAAP)

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue: $171 - $175 million (GAAP) for Q3 2023
  • Revenue: $172 - $176 million (Non-GAAP) for Q3 2023
  • Diluted earnings per share: $0.27 - $0.31 (GAAP) for Q3 2023
  • Diluted earnings per share: $0.98 - $1.02 (Non-GAAP) for Q3 2023
  • Effective tax rate: 20% - 21%

Revenue & Expenses

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