Feb 22, 2020

Resources Connection Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Resources Connection reported third quarter results, impacted by extra holidays and COVID-19.

Key Takeaways

Resources Connection's third quarter revenue was $168.1 million, a decrease of 6.4% year-over-year. Net income was $6.9 million, compared to $5.8 million in the prior year quarter. Diluted earnings per share was $0.21, compared to $0.18 in the prior year quarter.

Third quarter revenue and gross margin both reflect as-expected holiday impact and impact from COVID-19

Revenue of $168.1 million, down 6.4% from prior year quarter, impacted by extra holidays and COVID-19 in Asia Pacific

Gross margin percentage of 36.5%, a decrease of 130 basis points from prior year quarter

Net income of $6.9 million, compared to $5.8 million in prior year quarter; includes $6.6 million of U.S. tax benefit

Total Revenue
$168M
Previous year: $179M
-6.4%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.2
+5.0%
Consultant Headcount
2.89K
Average Bill Rate
$123
Average Pay Rate
$63
Gross Profit
$61.4M
Previous year: $67.9M
-9.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$35.9M
Previous year: $48M
-25.1%
Free Cash Flow
$3.57M
Previous year: $9.3M
-61.7%
Total Assets
$486M
Previous year: $435M
+11.7%

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Resources Connection Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Management expects the COVID-19 pandemic to have an adverse impact on our operating results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and continues to assess the financial impact for the upcoming fiscal year.

Challenges Ahead

  • COVID-19 is expected to have an adverse impact on operating results in Q4 2020.
  • Significant uncertainty as to the likely effects of this pandemic
  • May reduce demand for services
  • May delay client decisions to procure services
  • Pandemic is still developing globally, including in the U.S.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income