NASDAQ$ANSS
ANSYS · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ANSYS announced financial results with record Q4 and FY 2020 revenue, ACV and operating cash flow.
ANSYS reported strong Q4 2020 results with double-digit revenue growth and industry-leading margins. The company achieved record quarterly and annual revenue, driven by the operating leverage of its business model. ACV grew by 20% in constant currency for the quarter, reaching record levels of recurring sources at 83%.
- GAAP revenue of $623.7 million and non-GAAP revenue of $627.8 million
- GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.46 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.96
- Annual contract value (ACV) of $665.5 million, growth of 23% in reported currency and 20% in constant currency
- GAAP operating profit margin of 41.6% and non-GAAP operating profit margin of 51.6%
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ANSYS · Revenue · Quarterly
$628M
Revenue by segment
ANSYS · $232M total across 1 segment · Q2 2021
- Maintenance$232M—100.0%
Forward guidance
The Company's first quarter and fiscal year 2021 revenue and diluted earnings per share guidance is provided below. The Company is also providing its fiscal year 2021 guidance for ACV and operating cash flows.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 16 quarterly earnings reports
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.4%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
30 / 65 earnings
Positive
+13.0%
Q2 2012
Best reaction
-9.9%
Q4 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.7% | +0.3% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.1% | -1.9% | -3.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +9.6% | +6.8% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.8% | -2.5% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.2% | -1.1% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.5% | +1.3% | +5.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.9% | +1.0% | +5.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -9.3% | -8.9% | -5.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.9% | -4.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +10.9% | +11.2% | +18.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.3% | +1.0% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +6.0% | +2.3% | -11.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.6% | -11.0% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.5% | +7.0% | +1.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +6.7% | +5.7% | +0.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.7% | +0.3% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | -9.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2018 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2017 | +8.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +12.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +13.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -5.1% | — | — |
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