Feb 25, 2023

Resources Connection Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Revenue exceeded outlook, and gross margin reached a 10-year high.

Key Takeaways

Resources Connection reported a revenue of $186.8 million, exceeding the high end of the outlook range. Gross margin improved to 38.3%, driven by pay/bill spread improvement. Net income was $7.0 million, impacted by a goodwill impairment charge.

Revenue was $186.8 million, compared to $204.6 million in the prior year quarter, with the prior year including $6.7 million from taskforce which was divested at the beginning of fiscal 2023.

Gross margin increased by 80 basis points to 38.3%.

SG&A expenses were $59.4 million, including $1.7 million in technology transformation costs.

Net income was $7.0 million, which included a $3.0 million goodwill impairment charge related to Sitrick.

Total Revenue
$187M
Previous year: $205M
-8.7%
EPS
$0.37
Previous year: $0.65
-43.1%
Consultant Headcount
3.16K
Previous year: 3.45K
-8.2%
Average Bill Rate
$129
Previous year: $128
+0.8%
Average Pay Rate
$62
Gross Profit
$71.6M
Previous year: $76.8M
-6.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$104M
Previous year: $82.2M
+26.4%
Free Cash Flow
$39.9M
Previous year: $18.9M
+111.4%
Total Assets
$532M
Previous year: $560M
-4.9%

Resources Connection

Resources Connection

Resources Connection Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Management expressed optimism about the company's positioning for future growth, citing investments in on-demand talent platform and digital consulting capabilities.

Positive Outlook

  • Progress related to value-based pricing
  • Number of extensions on existing engagements increase significantly
  • Overall pipeline remains healthy
  • Consultants are providing exceptional value
  • RGP is a trusted partner to help clients execute their most important initiatives especially during times of uncertainty

Challenges Ahead

  • Clients are taking longer with buying decisions related to new projects
  • Softer topline revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2023
  • Higher SG&A as the Company continued to execute on its technology implementation project to drive efficiency in the long term
  • One-time goodwill impairment charge related to Sitrick
  • Challenging macroeconomic conditions

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income