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Nov 28, 2020

Resources Connection Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Revenue improved sequentially and cost efficiencies were achieved.

Key Takeaways

Resources Connection, Inc. reported a sequential revenue increase of 4.0% compared to the previous quarter, with revenue reaching $153.2 million. However, the company experienced a net loss of $1.0 million due to restructuring costs and a high effective tax rate.

Revenue increased by 4.0% sequentially, reaching $153.2 million.

Net loss was $1.0 million, impacted by restructuring costs.

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share were $0.21.

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.1%.

Total Revenue
$153M
Previous year: $185M
-17.0%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.39
-46.2%
Consultant Headcount
2.67K
Previous year: 3.07K
-13.1%
Average Bill Rate
$124
Previous year: $123
+0.8%
Average Pay Rate
$63
Previous year: $61
+3.3%
Gross Profit
$58.2M
Previous year: $74.4M
-21.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$97.2M
Previous year: $43M
+125.9%
Free Cash Flow
$9.46M
Previous year: $19.5M
-51.5%
Total Assets
$512M
Previous year: $496M
+3.1%

Resources Connection

Resources Connection

Resources Connection Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Company expects to continue to improve financial performance on the top and bottom line through the second half of the year if the economy rebounds.

Positive Outlook

  • Company is pleased by the revenue improvement
  • Company experienced a meaningful decline in SG&A costs from the prior year quarter
  • Company have learned to work more efficiently than ever as a virtual, borderless and flexible enterprise.
  • Company look forward to continuing to improve financial performance on the top and bottom line through the second half of the year if the economy rebounds
  • The Company’s pipeline has continued to strengthen since the beginning of fiscal 2021, positioning the business to capitalize on a potential economic recovery

Challenges Ahead

  • Macro environment is relatively lethargic due to the continued impact from COVID
  • Gross margin decreased due to a decrease in bill/pay spread, more holidays and unfavorable healthcare costs
  • Net loss was due to overall lower operating results including the impact of the restructuring costs
  • Tax provision was primarily associated with pre-tax income from regions outside of Europe
  • Significant required valuation allowances on tax benefits related to these net operating losses

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income