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Jan 31, 2021

Veeva Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Veeva's Q4 2021 results were announced, demonstrating strong growth in revenue and operating income.

Key Takeaways

Veeva Systems Inc. reported a 27% year-over-year increase in total revenues for the fourth quarter, reaching $396.8 million. The company's operating income increased by 64% year-over-year to $98.8 million, and net income increased by 56% year-over-year to $102.9 million.

Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $396.8 million, up 27% year-over-year.

Subscription services revenues for the fourth quarter were $322.8 million, up 27% year-over-year.

Fourth quarter operating income was $98.8 million, up 64% year-over-year.

Fourth quarter net income was $102.9 million, up 56% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$397M
Previous year: $312M
+27.4%
EPS
$0.78
Previous year: $0.54
+44.4%
Subscription Revenue Retention
124%
Previous year: 121%
+2.5%
Customer Count
993
Previous year: 861
+15.3%
Gross Profit
$283M
Previous year: $217M
+30.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$731M
Previous year: $477M
+53.2%
Total Assets
$3.05B
Previous year: $2.27B
+34.1%

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Forward Guidance

Veeva provided guidance for its fiscal first quarter ending April 30, 2021, and fiscal year ending January 31, 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenues between $408 and $410 million for Q1 2021.
  • Non-GAAP operating income between $157 and $159 million for Q1 2021.
  • Non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share between $0.77 and $0.78 for Q1 2021.
  • Total revenues between $1,755 and $1,765 million for FY 2022.
  • Non-GAAP operating income of about $655 million for FY 2022.

Challenges Ahead

  • Veeva is not able to provide GAAP targets for operating income.
  • Veeva is not able to provide GAAP targets for fully diluted net income per share for the first fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2021 or fiscal year ending January 31, 2022.
  • Difficulty of estimating certain items excluded from non-GAAP operating income.
  • Difficulty of estimating certain items excluded from non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share that cannot be reasonably predicted, such as charges related to stock-based compensation expense.
  • The effect of these excluded items may be significant.