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Sep 30, 2024

Dayforce Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Dayforce's Q3 2024 results were released, showcasing strong growth in recurring revenue and overall financial performance.

Key Takeaways

Dayforce reported a 17% increase in total revenue, reaching $440.0 million, and a 19% increase in Dayforce recurring revenue, amounting to $333.2 million. The company's net income was $2.0 million, with adjusted diluted net income per share at $0.47. Additionally, 6,730 customers were live on the Dayforce platform as of September 30, 2024.

Total revenue increased by 17% to $440.0 million.

Dayforce recurring revenue grew by 19% to $333.2 million.

Net income was $2.0 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss.

The company repurchased approximately $30 million worth of shares.

Total Revenue
$440M
Previous year: $378M
+16.6%
EPS
$0.47
Previous year: $0.37
+27.0%
Live Dayforce Customers
6.73K
Previous year: 6.35K
+6.1%
Gross Profit
$225M
Previous year: $161M
+40.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$494M
Previous year: $511M
-3.3%
Total Assets
$8.12B
Previous year: $8.94B
-9.2%

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Forward Guidance

Dayforce provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, indicating continued revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA performance.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue for 2024 is projected to be $1,747 million to $1,752 million, representing a 15% to 16% increase.
  • Dayforce recurring revenue, excluding float, for 2024 is expected to be $1,163 million to $1,168 million, a 21% increase.
  • Float revenue for 2024 is guided at $192 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 is projected to be $492 million to $507 million.
  • Total revenue growth, excluding float, between 14% and 15% for 2025.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance assumes an average U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate of $1.38 for Q4 2024.
  • Uncertainty regarding depreciation and amortization.
  • Uncertainty regarding share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes.
  • Uncertainty regarding changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
  • Uncertainty regarding other items affecting Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income