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Dec 31, 2022

SS&C Q4 2022 Earnings Report

SS&C's Q4 2022 financial results were released, showing revenue growth and strategic acquisitions.

Key Takeaways

SS&C Technologies reported a 3.4% increase in GAAP revenue for Q4 2022, reaching $1,338.3 million. The company bought back 1.8 million shares for $90.7 million and paid down $166.2 million in debt. They also completed the acquisition of Complete Financial Ops, Inc.

GAAP revenue increased by 3.4% to $1,338.3 million.

Fully diluted GAAP earnings per share decreased by 13.8% to $0.81.

The company repurchased 1.8 million shares for $90.7 million.

Debt was reduced by $166.2 million.

Total Revenue
$1.34B
Previous year: $1.3B
+3.3%
EPS
$1.16
Previous year: $1.28
-9.4%
Operating Margin
22.5%
Previous year: 24.7%
-8.9%
Adj. EBITDA Margin
38.7%
Previous year: 40.3%
-4.0%
Gross Profit
$647M
Previous year: $631M
+2.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$440M
Previous year: $564M
-22.0%
Free Cash Flow
$360M
Previous year: $464M
-22.5%
Total Assets
$16.7B
Previous year: $17.3B
-3.9%

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SS&C Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

SS&C provided guidance for Q1 2023 and FY 2023, including adjusted revenue, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, cash from operating activities, capital expenditures, diluted shares, and effective income tax rate.

Positive Outlook

  • Q1 2023 Adjusted Revenue: $1,332.0M - $1,372.0M
  • Q1 2023 Adjusted Net Income: $282.0M - $299.0M
  • Q1 2023 Adjusted Diluted EPS: $1.10 - $1.16
  • FY 2023 Adjusted Revenue: $5,455.0M - $5,655.0M
  • FY 2023 Adjusted Net Income: $1,190.0M - $1,285.0M

Challenges Ahead

  • FY 2023 Capital Expenditures: 3.8% - 4.0% of revenue
  • FY 2023 Diluted Shares: 255.0M - 258.5M
  • FY 2023 Effective Income Tax Rate: 26%
  • Q1 2023 Diluted Shares: 256.0M - 257.0
  • Q1 2023 Effective Income Tax Rate: 26%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income