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Dec 31, 2019

Teradata Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Teradata reported results for Q4 2019, driven by a transition to a recurring revenue model.

Key Takeaways

Teradata's Q4 2019 results reflect an ongoing transition to a recurring revenue model. ARR increased 9% and recurring revenue increased 7%. Total revenue was $494 million, compared to $588 million in Q4 2018. The company reported a net loss of $23 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to net income of $15 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in Q4 2018.

Annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased 9 percent from Q4 2018.

Recurring revenue increased 7 percent from Q4 2018.

Subscription-based transactions comprised 89 percent of the company’s bookings mix in the quarter.

The company doubled its cloud customers.

Total Revenue
$494M
Previous year: $588M
-16.0%
EPS
$0.22
Previous year: $0.49
-55.1%
GAAP Gross Margin
50.2%
Previous year: 49.1%
+2.2%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
53.2%
Previous year: 52%
+2.3%
GAAP Operating Margin
-1.8%
Gross Profit
$248M
Previous year: $289M
-14.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$494M
Previous year: $715M
-30.9%
Free Cash Flow
$41M
Previous year: $46M
-10.9%
Total Assets
$2.06B
Previous year: $2.36B
-12.8%

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Forward Guidance

ARR and recurring revenue are both expected to increase at least 8 percent for the full year 2020. Full-year 2020 GAAP earnings per share is expected to be $1.43 to $1.47. On a non-GAAP basis, earnings per share is expected to be in the $1.18 to $1.22 range. Recurring revenue in the first quarter of 2020 is expected to be in the $353 million to $355 million range. GAAP earnings per share in the first quarter of 2020 is expected to be in the $1.30 to $1.32 range. Non-GAAP earnings per share in the first quarter is expected to be in the $0.22 to $0.24 range.

Positive Outlook

  • ARR is expected to increase at least 8% for FY2020
  • Recurring revenue is expected to increase at least 8% for FY2020
  • Full-year 2020 GAAP earnings per share is expected to be $1.43 to $1.47
  • On a non-GAAP basis, earnings per share is expected to be in the $1.18 to $1.22 range
  • Recurring revenue in the first quarter of 2020 is expected to be in the $353 million to $355 million range

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP earnings per share in the first quarter of 2020 is expected to be in the $1.30 to $1.32 range
  • Non-GAAP earnings per share, excluding the IP restructuring tax benefit, stock-based compensation expense and other special items, in the first quarter is expected to be in the $0.22 to $0.24 range
  • The company’s forecasted first quarter and full-year 2020 GAAP effective tax rates are expected to include $152 million of discrete tax benefit related to an intra-entity asset transfer
  • The tax benefit for this intra-entity asset transfer will be recorded as a deferred tax asset in the first quarter of 2020
  • The tax deductions for amortization of the IP asset will be recognized in the future

Revenue & Expenses

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