NASDAQ$BSY
Bentley Systems, Incorporated · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Bentley Systems' Q1 2024 results were announced, demonstrating revenue growth and strong ARR.
Bentley Systems reported a 7.4% increase in total revenues, reaching $337.8 million for Q1 2024. The company's ARR grew by 11% to $1,186.5 million, and adjusted EPS increased to $0.31. Profitability and operating cash flow exceeded expectations, positioning the company well for the full year.
- Total revenues increased by 7.4% year-over-year to $337.8 million.
- ARR reached $1,186.5 million, reflecting an 11% year-over-year growth.
- Adjusted EPS rose to $0.31, compared to $0.25 in the previous year.
- Operating income margin was 27.2%, up from 20.9% in the same period last year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Bentley Systems · Revenue · Quarterly
$338M
Revenue by segment
Bentley Systems · $35.9M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Services$24M+1.7%66.9%
- Perpetual Licenses$11.9M+25.7%33.1%
Forward guidance
Bentley Systems is well-positioned to achieve its full-year outlook, driven by strong operating margin and cash flow performance.
Tailwinds
- Strong start to the year positions the company well for full-year outlook.
- Strong operating margin performance.
- Strong cash flow performance.
- De-leveraged by 0.5 times Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter.
- All remaining debt protected from high or rising interest rates.
Headwinds
- Professional services business unrelated to Bentley Systems software has declined significantly from 2023.
- Exposure to risks related to global economic and political conditions.
- Potential impacts from sanctions, embargoes, and other similar laws.
- Risks associated with retaining personnel and managing succession.
- Challenges in integrating acquired businesses successfully.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
-0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.0%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
16 / 29 earnings
Positive
+14.2%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-23.4%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +4.8% | +1.8% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | +14.2% | +19.3% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.0% | -5.4% | -11.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.6% | +9.0% | +13.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.3% | -6.2% | -13.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.7% | -1.1% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.6% | +8.0% | +8.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.5% | +3.6% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.2% | -2.5% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +7.0% | +8.1% | +5.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.2% | -8.4% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +9.1% | +7.1% | +19.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.7% | +8.3% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.7% | +14.4% | +16.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.1% | +1.1% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -23.4% | -11.3% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +6.1% | -0.9% | +15.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -5.5% | -5.9% | -21.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.6% | -1.2% | +6.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +8.1% | +9.5% | +39.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.1% | +9.5% | +39.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +3.8% | +6.0% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.8% | +6.0% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.8% | +6.0% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -10.2% | -12.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -10.2% | -12.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -10.2% | -12.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -10.2% | -12.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -10.2% | -12.5% | -4.2% |
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