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Sep 30, 2021

SS&C Q3 2021 Earnings Report

SS&C's Q3 2021 earnings were released, showcasing revenue growth and increased profitability.

Key Takeaways

SS&C Technologies reported a strong Q3 2021 with a 9.7% increase in GAAP revenue and a 15.0% increase in GAAP earnings per share. Adjusted revenue grew by 9.5%, and adjusted EPS increased by 20.0%. The company also repurchased shares and paid down debt.

GAAP revenue increased by 9.7% to $1,264.4 million.

GAAP earnings per share rose by 15.0% to $0.69.

Adjusted revenue grew by 9.5% to $1,266.3 million.

Adjusted earnings per share increased by 20.0% to $1.32.

Total Revenue
$1.27B
Previous year: $1.16B
+9.5%
EPS
$1.32
Previous year: $1.1
+20.0%
Operating margin
26.9%
Previous year: 22.3%
+20.6%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
42.6%
Previous year: 40.3%
+5.7%
Gross Profit
$624M
Previous year: $524M
+19.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$351M
Previous year: $185M
+90.3%
Free Cash Flow
$369M
Previous year: $190M
+94.3%
Total Assets
$16.9B
Previous year: $15.5B
+9.4%

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SS&C Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

SS&C provided guidance for Q4 2021 and Full Year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted Revenue (Q4 2021): $1,225.0 – $1,275.0 million
  • Adjusted Revenue (FY 2021): $4,988.0 – $5,038.0 million
  • Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C (Q4 2021): $311.0 – $334.0 million
  • Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C (FY 2021): $1,312.0 – $1,335.0 million
  • Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C: $1.17 – $1.25

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C (FY 2021): $4.92 – $4.99
  • Cash from Operating Activities (FY 2021): $1,365.0 – $1,385.0 million
  • Capital Expenditures (% of revenue): 2.6% – 3.0%
  • Diluted Shares (Q4 2021): 266.2 – 266.7 million
  • Diluted Shares (FY 2021): 266.9 – 267.4 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income