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Nov 26, 2022

Resources Connection Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Resources Connection, Inc. reported financial results with highest second quarter net income margin in a decade and record second quarter adjusted EBITDA margin.

Key Takeaways

Resources Connection, Inc. announced financial results for fiscal second quarter ended November 26, 2022. Revenue was up slightly, and net income grew to $17.4 million, up from $14.3 million. Diluted earnings per common share rose to $0.51 from $0.42.

Revenue of $200.4 million was up slightly

Gross margin expanded 180 basis points to 41.1%

Net income grew to $17.4 million (net income margin of 8.7%), up from $14.3 million (net income margin of 7.1%)

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $29.6 million with a 230 basis point margin improvement to 14.8%

Total Revenue
$200M
Previous year: $200M
+0.1%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $0.47
+25.5%
Consultant Headcount
3.26K
Previous year: 3.32K
-1.9%
Average Bill Rate
$128
Previous year: $127
+0.8%
Average Pay Rate
$60
Previous year: $63
-4.8%
Gross Profit
$82.4M
Previous year: $78.7M
+4.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$89.4M
Previous year: $70.6M
+26.6%
Free Cash Flow
$28.5M
Previous year: $1.72M
+1554.8%
Total Assets
$551M
Previous year: $538M
+2.3%

Resources Connection

Resources Connection

Resources Connection Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Company acknowledges the challenges presented by the overall macro economy in 2023 but remains cautiously optimistic about opportunities to get breadth and depth in blue chip client base as they move further into calendar 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Company is well-positioned to solve talent and execution challenges in the world’s most recognized companies.
  • Consultants are experts who execute bringing experience, judgment and efficiency to the delivery of solutions.
  • Digital transformation initiatives continue to drive demand in Veracity business across new clients and the traditional RGP client base.
  • Pipeline remains healthy and strong.
  • Ongoing focus on value-based pricing

Challenges Ahead

  • Some client segments are delaying budgeted initiatives to the new calendar year.
  • Uncertainties of the macro environment.
  • Labor market remains tight which serves to support the Company’s business in a slowing global economy.
  • Rise in employee-related benefits, primarily vacation and self-insured medical costs.
  • Increase in technology transformation costs and general and administrative expenses to support business growth including management compensation and benefits and travel expenses.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income