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Sep 30, 2021

CBIZ Q3 2021 Earnings Report

CBIZ's third-quarter performance was marked by revenue growth and increased earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

CBIZ reported a strong third quarter with an 18.6% increase in total revenue and a 13.9% increase in earnings per share. The company's performance was driven by both acquired operations and same-unit revenue growth. Due to strong demand and completed acquisitions, CBIZ raised its full-year 2021 guidance.

Total revenue increased by 18.6% compared to the same period in 2020.

Same-unit revenue grew by 8.3% year-over-year.

Earnings per share (EPS) rose by 13.9% compared to the third quarter of the previous year.

The company raised its full-year 2021 guidance, anticipating revenue growth between 12% and 15% and adjusted EPS growth between 20% and 24%.

Total Revenue
$283M
Previous year: $238M
+18.6%
EPS
$0.41
Previous year: $0.36
+13.9%
Gross Profit
$44.4M
Previous year: $33.6M
+32.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.75M
Previous year: $6.11M
-55.0%
Free Cash Flow
$11.5M
Previous year: $22.1M
-48.1%
Total Assets
$1.71B
Previous year: $1.43B
+20.2%

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Forward Guidance

CBIZ anticipates revenue growth between 12% and 15% and growth in adjusted earnings per share between 20% and 24% for the full year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth expectations increased to between 12% and 15% over the prior year.
  • The company expects an effective tax rate of approximately 24% to 24.5%.
  • The company expects a weighted average fully diluted share count of approximately 53.5 to 54.0 million shares.
  • Full-year fully diluted earnings per share are expected to be within a range of $1.36 to $1.42 on a GAAP basis.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS is expected to grow within a range of 20% to 24% over the $1.42 reported for 2020.

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