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Dec 31, 2019

SPS Commerce Q4 2019 Earnings Report

SPS Commerce reported its 76th consecutive quarter of topline growth, driven by a 14% increase in recurring revenue compared to 2018.

Key Takeaways

SPS Commerce announced strong Q4 2019 results, with a 12% increase in revenue to $72.7 million and a 13% growth in recurring revenue. Net income rose to $9.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, while non-GAAP net income per diluted share reached $0.35. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 35% to $18.9 million.

Revenue for Q4 2019 reached $72.7 million, a 12% increase compared to Q4 2018.

Recurring revenue grew by 13% compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.

Net income for Q4 2019 was $9.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $7.1 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in Q4 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2019 increased 35% to $18.9 million compared to Q4 2018.

Total Revenue
$72.7M
Previous year: $65.2M
+11.6%
EPS
$0.35
Previous year: $0.27
+29.6%
Gross Profit
$48.8M
Previous year: $44M
+10.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$179M
Previous year: $134M
+33.9%
Free Cash Flow
$15.6M
Previous year: $13.6M
+15.0%
Total Assets
$447M
Previous year: $386M
+15.9%

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Forward Guidance

SPS Commerce provided guidance for Q1 2020 and full year 2020, expecting revenue to be in the range of $73.6 million to $74.2 million for Q1 and $306.5 million to $308.5 million for the full year. Net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.19 to $0.20 for Q1 and $0.85 to $0.88 for the full year. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.31 to $0.32 for Q1 and $1.34 to $1.37 for the full year. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $19.2 to $19.8 million for Q1 and $83.0 million to $84.5 million for the full year.

Positive Outlook

  • First quarter 2020 revenue is expected to be in the range of $73.6 million to $74.2 million.
  • Full year 2020 revenue is expected to be in the range of $306.5 million to $308.5 million, representing approximately 10% to 11% growth over 2019.
  • First quarter 2020 net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.19 to $0.20.
  • Full year 2020 net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.85 to $0.88.
  • First quarter 2020 non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.31 to $0.32.

Challenges Ahead

  • Full year 2020 non-GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $1.34 to $1.37.
  • First quarter 2020 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $19.2 to $19.8 million.
  • Full year 2020 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $83.0 million to $84.5 million, representing approximately 19% to 21% growth over 2019.
  • First quarter 2020 non-cash, share-based compensation expense is expected to be approximately $4.6 million.
  • For 2020, we expect an annual effective tax rate of approximately 30%.