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Bentley Systems, Incorporated · Q2 2021 earnings

Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Bentley Systems' performance was highlighted by the inclusion of Seequent, uptrends in ARR and new business, and continued upward inflections in SMB subscriptions.

Bentley Systems announced operating results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2021. Total revenues were $222.9 million, up 21.0% year-over-year. GAAP net income was $44.9 million, compared to $39.1 million for the same period last year.

  • Total revenues were $222.9 million, up 21.0% year-over-year.
  • Subscriptions revenues were $185.5 million, up 17.6% year-over-year.
  • ARR was $882.4 million as of June 30, 2021, representing a constant currency ARR growth rate of 23% from June 30, 2020.
  • GAAP net income was $44.9 million, compared to $39.1 million for the same period last year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$223M

Previous: $184M+21.0%
EPS (adj)

$0.23

Previous: $0.14+64.3%
Annualized Recurring Revenue

$882M

No prior period
Constant currency ARR growth

23.0%

Previous: 11.0%+109.1%
Net retention rate

106.0%

Previous: 110.0%-3.6%
Capital Expenditures

-$4.75M

Previous: $5.47M-186.8%
Free Cash Flow

$40.2M

Previous: $58.1M-30.9%
Net Income

$44.9M

Previous: $39.1M+14.9%
Operating Income

$32.2M

Previous: $44.6M-27.7%
Gross Profit

$169M

Previous: $148M+14.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$131M

Previous: $126M+4.5%
Total Assets

$2.45B

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$11.7M

Previous: $1.56M+649.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Bentley Systems · Revenue · Quarterly

$223M

Q2 2021+21%vs Q2 2020
Beat estimate in 7 of 9 quarters(78%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Bentley Systems · $35.9M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Services
    $24M+1.7%
  • Perpetual Licenses
    $11.9M+25.7%

Forward guidance

The Company updated its full-year financial outlook for the year ending December 31, 2021, reflecting first half performance, current business developments, and notably, the Seequent acquisition.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenues $945 – $960 million
  • Constant currency ARR growth rate 22% – 24%
  • Adjusted EBITDA $305 – $310 million
  • Effective tax rate <15%

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 Q2 2021

Historical avgQ2 2021

-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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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