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Sep 30, 2023

SS&C Q3 2023 Earnings Report

SS&C Technologies reported a revenue increase of 3.4% and an adjusted EPS increase of 1.7% for Q3 2023.

Key Takeaways

SS&C Technologies announced its Q3 2023 financial results, with GAAP revenue reaching $1,365.9 million, a 3.4% increase, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.17, up by 1.7%. The company bought back 1.7 million shares for $96.9 million and paid down $54.7 million in debt.

GAAP Revenue and Adjusted Revenue both grew by 3.4%.

The company repurchased 1.7 million shares for $96.9 million.

Debt was reduced by $54.7 million.

GAAP net income was $156.0 million, while adjusted consolidated EBITDA was $533.9 million.

Total Revenue
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.32B
+3.4%
EPS
$1.17
Previous year: $1.15
+1.7%
Operating margin
22.4%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
39.1%
Previous year: 38%
+2.9%
Gross Profit
$654M
Previous year: $624M
+4.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$450M
Previous year: $402M
+11.9%
Free Cash Flow
$226M
Previous year: $286M
-21.1%
Total Assets
$16.2B
Previous year: $16.5B
-1.9%

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Forward Guidance

SS&C provided guidance for Q4 2023 and FY 2023, including adjusted revenue, adjusted net income, interest expense, adjusted diluted earnings per share, cash from operating activities, capital expenditures, diluted shares, and effective income tax rate.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted Revenue (Q4 2023): $1,370.0M - $1,410.0M
  • Adjusted Revenue (FY 2023): $5,463.5M - $5,503.5M
  • Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C (Q4 2023): $305.0M - $327.0M
  • Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C (FY 2023): $1,159.9M - $1,181.9M
  • Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C (Q4 2023): $1.21 – $1.29

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest Expense (Q4 2023): $116.0M - $119.0M
  • Interest Expense (FY 2023): $456.3M - $459.3M
  • Capital Expenditures (% of revenue) (FY 2023): 3.9% – 4.1%
  • Diluted Shares (M) (Q4 2023): 252.0 – 254.0
  • Diluted Shares (M) (FY 2023): 254.5 – 255.0

Revenue & Expenses

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