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Mar 31, 2021

SS&C Q1 2021 Earnings Report

SS&C demonstrated strong financial performance with revenue and EPS growth, driven by strength in alternatives, Intralinks, and software businesses.

Key Takeaways

SS&C Technologies reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with GAAP revenue up 5.1% to $1,233.4 million and adjusted revenue up 4.9% to $1,235.4 million. Fully diluted GAAP earnings per share increased by 75.7% to $0.65, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose by 14.6% to $1.18. The company also generated $185.7 million in net cash from operating activities, a 25.7% increase from the same period in 2020, and repurchased 2.7 million shares of common stock for $181.4 million.

GAAP revenue increased by 5.1% to $1,233.4 million.

Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share increased 75.7% to $0.65.

Adjusted revenue increased by 4.9% to $1,235.4 million.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share increased 14.6% to $1.18.

Total Revenue
$1.24B
Previous year: $1.18B
+4.8%
EPS
$1.18
Previous year: $1.03
+14.6%
Operating margin
21.8%
Previous year: 18.6%
+17.2%
Gross Profit
$559M
Previous year: $508M
+10.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$254M
Previous year: $374M
-32.1%
Free Cash Flow
$177M
Previous year: $139M
+26.9%
Total Assets
$16.7B
Previous year: $16B
+4.5%

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SS&C Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

SS&C provided guidance for Q2 2021 and FY 2021. For Q2 2021, the company expects adjusted revenue between $1,190.0 million and $1,230.0 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share between $1.10 and $1.16. For FY 2021, adjusted revenue is expected to be between $4,825.0 million and $4,965.0 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share is projected to be between $4.54 and $4.76.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted Revenue (Q2 2021): $1,190.0 – $1,230.0 million
  • Adjusted Revenue (FY 2021): $4,825.0 – $4,965.0 million
  • Adjusted Net Income (Q2 2021): $294.0 – $310.0 million
  • Adjusted Net Income (FY 2021): $1,213.0 – $1,279.0 million
  • Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share (Q2 2021): $1.10 – $1.16

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income