ASGN Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
ASGN Incorporated reported strong first quarter 2021 results, with revenues, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS surpassing expectations. Revenues exceeded $1.0 billion for the third consecutive quarter, representing the highest quarterly revenues achieved by the Company. Commercial revenues were up slightly year-over-year after adjusting for one fewer Billable Day, while Government revenues improved significantly.
Revenues were $1,025.7 million, up 3.6 percent over the first quarter of 2020.
Net income was $48.7 million ($0.91 per diluted share), up 11.1 percent over the first quarter of 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA was $108.6 million (10.6 percent of revenues), up from $103.5 million in the first quarter of 2020.
Free Cash Flow was $110.5 million.
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Forward Guidance
The Company financial estimates for the second quarter of 2021 are based on current operating trends and assume no significant deterioration in the markets ASGN serves.
Positive Outlook
- Revenues between $1,058.0 million and $1,078.0 million
- Net income between $56.4 million and $60.1 million
- Earnings per diluted share between $1.05 and $1.12
- Adjusted EBITDA between $119.0 million and $124.0 million
- Adjusted Net Income per diluted share between $1.27 and $1.33
Challenges Ahead
- SG&A expenses between $200.7 million and $203.5 million
- Amortization of intangible assets of $12.1 million
- Diluted shares outstanding of 53.9 million
- Gross margin between 28.3% and 28.5%
- Effective tax rate of 27.0%