Jun 30, 2022

Vertex Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Vertex's Q2 2022 earnings reflected strong financial performance with revenue growth and increased customer retention.

Key Takeaways

Vertex announced strong second-quarter results, with total revenues of $119.3 million, a 13.7% increase year-over-year, and software subscription revenues of $101.1 million, up 12.8% year-over-year. The company's ARR reached $398.1 million, up 18.4% year-over-year, while Net Revenue Retention was 110%.

Total revenues increased by 13.7% year-over-year, reaching $119.3 million.

Software subscription revenues grew by 12.8% year-over-year, totaling $101.1 million.

ARR increased by 18.4% year-over-year, reaching $398.1 million.

Net Revenue Retention was 110%, indicating strong customer retention and expansion.

Total Revenue
$119M
Previous year: $105M
+13.7%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: $0.08
-25.0%
Annual Recurring Revenue
$398M
Previous year: $336M
+18.4%

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Forward Guidance

For Q3 2022, Vertex expects revenues of $121.5 million to $124.0 million, representing 10% to 12% growth from Q3 2021, and Adjusted EBITDA of $16.5 million to $18.5 million. For the full year 2022, the company anticipates revenues of $480 million to $484 million, a 13% to 14% increase from 2021, with cloud revenue growth of 33% and Adjusted EBITDA of $72 million to $75 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth of 10% to 12% is expected for Q3 2022 compared to Q3 2021.
  • Full-year 2022 revenue is projected to increase by 13% to 14% compared to 2021.
  • Cloud revenue growth is anticipated to be 33% for the full year 2022.
  • Revenue for Q3 2022 is expected to be between $121.5 million and $124.0 million.
  • Full-year 2022 revenue is forecasted to be between $480 million and $484 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2022 is expected to decrease by $3.4 million to $5.4 million from Q3 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2022 is projected to decrease by $3 million to $6 million from 2021.
  • Decreases in Adjusted EBITDA reflect ongoing investments in research and development.
  • Decreases in Adjusted EBITDA reflect ongoing investments in selling and marketing expenses to drive growth.
  • Decreases in Adjusted EBITDA reflect investments in internal infrastructure to drive future operating leverage.