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Mar 31

SS&C Q1 2025 Earnings Report

SS&C reported strong results in Q1 2025 with record adjusted revenue and EBITDA, driven by growth in financial services and strategic investments in AI and Quantum technologies.

Key Takeaways

SS&C Technologies delivered a robust Q1 2025 with record adjusted revenue and EBITDA, higher GAAP and non-GAAP EPS, and significant cash flow improvements.

Adjusted revenue reached an all-time Q1 high of $1,514,800,000.

GAAP net income increased to $213,000,000.

Operating cash flow surged to $272,200,000, a 50.8% YoY increase.

The company repurchased 2.4 million shares and reduced debt by $155,000,000.

Total Revenue
$1.51B
Previous year: $1.44B
+5.5%
EPS
$1.44
Previous year: $1.28
+12.5%
Operating Margin
23.6%
Previous year: 23.2%
+1.7%
Adj. EBITDA Margin
39.1%
Previous year: 38.8%
+0.8%
Gross Profit
$747M
Previous year: $707M
+5.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$515M
Previous year: $413M
+24.8%
Free Cash Flow
$272M
Previous year: $175M
+55.8%
Total Assets
$20.4B
Previous year: $17.4B
+17.4%

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Forward Guidance

SS&C expects continued revenue and earnings growth in Q2 and FY 2025, supported by product innovation and strong recurring revenue streams.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 2025 adjusted revenue forecast between $1,489,000,000 and $1,529,000,000.
  • FY 2025 adjusted revenue expected between $6,118,000,000 and $6,238,000,000.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS forecasted at $1.35–$1.41 for Q2 2025.
  • Strong recurring revenue growth in financial services at 5.9%.
  • Effective tax rate estimated between 23.0% and 25.0%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest expense remains high, projected between $102,000,000 and $104,000,000 in Q2.
  • Capital expenditures expected to reach up to 4.4% of revenue in FY 2025.
  • No GAAP guidance due to unpredictability of certain expenses.
  • Ongoing debt servicing requirements despite recent repayments.
  • Diluted share count projected to remain around 254–256 million, limiting per-share growth.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income