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Sep 30, 2021

Tyler Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported exceptionally strong results with revenue growth and record highs in cash flows.

Key Takeaways

Tyler Technologies reported a significant increase in total revenues, driven by the inclusion of NIC's results and strong subscription revenue growth. The company achieved new quarterly highs in revenues, non-GAAP earnings per share, free cash flow, and bookings. Recurring revenues exceeded 80% of total revenues for the quarter.

Total revenues increased by 60.9% to $459.9 million, with organic revenue growth of 7.6%.

Recurring revenues from maintenance and subscriptions grew by 78.9% to $370.8 million, representing 80.6% of total revenue.

Operating income rose by 13.1% to $56.2 million, and net income increased by 12.4% to $44.2 million, or $1.04 per diluted share.

Cash flows from operations and free cash flow reached record highs at $205.4 million and $192.8 million, respectively.

Total Revenue
$460M
Previous year: $286M
+60.8%
EPS
$2.01
Previous year: $1.5
+34.0%
Organic Revenue Growth
7.6%
Previous year: 3.3%
+130.3%
Gross Profit
$196M
Previous year: $144M
+36.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$234M
Previous year: $519M
-54.9%
Free Cash Flow
$193M
Previous year: $167M
+15.4%
Total Assets
$4.68B
Previous year: $2.49B
+87.9%

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Forward Guidance

Tyler Technologies provided guidance for the full year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • GAAP total revenues are expected to be in the range of $1.577 billion to $1.597 billion.
  • Non-GAAP total revenues are expected to be in the range of $1.580 billion to $1.600 billion.
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $3.55 to $3.63.
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $6.94 to $7.02.
  • Fully diluted shares for the year are expected to be in the range of 42.0 million to 42.5 million shares.

Challenges Ahead

  • Total revenues are expected to include approximately $72 million of COVID-related revenues from NIC's TourHealth and pandemic unemployment services that are expected to wind down in the first half of 2022.
  • Interest expense is expected to be approximately $23 million, including approximately $11 million of amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs.
  • Pretax non-cash, share-based compensation expense is expected to be approximately $108 million.
  • Research and development expense is expected to be in the range of $94 million to $96 million.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $47 million to $49 million, including approximately $21 million of capitalized software development costs.

Revenue & Expenses

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