Nov 25, 2023

Resources Connection Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Resources Connection's financial performance declined in Q2 2024 due to a challenging macroeconomic environment, but the company focused on strategic initiatives and delivered revenue and SG&A results towards the favorable end of outlook ranges.

Key Takeaways

Resources Connection reported a decrease in revenue to $163.1 million compared to $200.4 million in the prior year quarter. Net income also decreased to $4.9 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.14. The company is focused on expanding consulting capabilities and improving operating efficiency.

Revenue decreased to $163.1 million compared to $200.4 million year-over-year.

Net income declined to $4.9 million, with a net income margin of 3.0%.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.14, down from $0.51 in the prior year quarter.

The company is focused on expanding consulting capabilities and improving operating efficiency in response to the uncertain macro environment.

Total Revenue
$163M
Previous year: $200M
-18.6%
EPS
$0.28
Previous year: $0.59
-52.5%
Effective Tax Rate
43.4%
Consultant Headcount
3.17K
Previous year: 3.26K
-2.7%
Average Bill Rate
$122
Previous year: $128
-4.7%
Gross Profit
$63.5M
Previous year: $82.4M
-22.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$95.8M
Previous year: $89.4M
+7.1%
Free Cash Flow
$121K
Previous year: $28.5M
-99.6%
Total Assets
$525M
Previous year: $551M
-4.7%

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Resources Connection Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company is cautiously optimistic that the buying environment and revenue growth will improve in calendar year 2024. They are focused on expanding capabilities in digital transformation and technology services, extending offshore talent strategies, and delivering on technology transformation projects.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong client retention
  • Depth of conversations with largest clients
  • Expanding consulting capabilities in digital transformation and technology services
  • Extending offshore talent strategies by building Centers of Excellence in India and the Philippines
  • Delivering on technology transformation project to drive better operating efficiency

Challenges Ahead

  • Clients continuing to take longer to approve budgets
  • Clients taking longer to green light significant new projects
  • Persistently uncertain macro environment
  • Billable hours decreased by 15.1%
  • Average bill rate declined by 4.7%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income