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Aug 31, 2021

Simulations Plus Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Simulations Plus Q4 2021 earnings showcased revenue growth and continued software performance.

Key Takeaways

Simulations Plus reported a 3% increase in total revenue for Q4 2021, driven by a 14% increase in software revenue, while services revenue declined by 7%. The company's software business demonstrated strong performance, while the services business is building backlog.

Total revenue growth exceeded revised guidance with 12% growth for FY21.

Software revenue grew by 28% for FY21.

Service business continues to build backlog with a 6% revenue decline for FY21.

Backlog increased by 10% for Q4 and 49% for FY21.

Total Revenue
$9.84M
Previous year: $9.54M
+3.2%
EPS
$0.01
Previous year: $0.11
-90.9%
Software Gross Margin
85%
Services Gross Margin
55%
Total Gross Margin
72%
Gross Profit
$7.1M
Previous year: $6.87M
+3.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$124M
Previous year: $49.2M
+151.2%
Free Cash Flow
$7.61M
Previous year: $4.68M
+62.6%
Total Assets
$180M
Previous year: $168M
+6.9%

Simulations Plus

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Simulations Plus Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Simulations Plus anticipates total revenue growth between 10% and 15% for FY22. The company projects software revenue to constitute 55% to 60% of total revenue, while service revenue is expected to be 40% to 45%.

Positive Outlook

  • Software business carries strong momentum; incremental releases planned for FY22.
  • Services business remains volatile but long-term outlook remains unchanged; backlog rebuilt and pipeline activity is strong
  • Focus on business development through strategic investment in sales and marketing & cross selling efforts
  • M&A remains strategic enhancement to organic growth objectives

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income