Dayforce Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Ceridian reported a slight increase in total revenue, driven by Dayforce recurring services revenue and cloud revenue growth. Net loss was $0.8 million, impacted by a one-time tax benefit in Q3 2019. Adjusted EBITDA declined due to float revenue impact.
Dayforce recurring services revenue increased by 12.2% year-over-year.
Excluding float revenue, Dayforce recurring services revenue increased by 17.9% year-over-year.
Cloud revenue increased by 6.8% year-over-year.
Net loss was $0.8 million, down $63.5 million, primarily due to a one-time tax benefit in the third quarter of 2019.
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Forward Guidance
Ceridian provided guidance for the fourth quarter of 2020, including Dayforce recurring services revenue of $128 million to $129 million and total revenue of $215 million to $219 million.
Positive Outlook
- Dayforce recurring services revenue is expected to increase by approximately 12% to 13%.
- Excluding float revenue, Dayforce recurring services revenue is expected to grow approximately 18% to 19%.
- Dayforce revenue is expected to increase by approximately 5% to 6%.
- Excluding float revenue, Dayforce revenue is expected to grow approximately 9% to 10%.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $30 million to $34 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Total revenue is expected to decline by approximately 3% to 1%.
- Float revenue is expected to be approximately $6 million within Dayforce revenue.
- Float revenue is expected to be approximately $8 million within Cloud revenue.
- Float revenue is expected to be approximately $9 million within total revenue.
- Cloud revenue is expected to grow approximately 3% to 4%.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income