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Bentley Systems, Incorporated · Q2 2024 earnings

Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Bentley Systems' Q2 2024 financial results were announced, demonstrating revenue growth and increased profitability.

Bentley Systems reported strong Q2 2024 results, with total revenues up 11.3% year-over-year to $330.3 million and ARR reaching $1,215.9 million. The company's performance was driven by growth in subscriptions revenue and strong margins.

  • Total revenues increased by 11.3% year-over-year, reaching $330.3 million.
  • ARR grew to $1,215.9 million, representing a constant currency ARR growth rate of 11%.
  • Net income per diluted share rose to $0.22, compared to $0.15 in the same period last year.
  • Adjusted EPS increased to $0.31, up from $0.24 in the prior year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$330M

Previous: $297M+11.3%
EPS

$0.22

Previous: $0.24-8.3%
Annualized Recurring Revenue

$1.22B

Previous: $1.11B+9.9%
Net retention rate

108.0%

Previous: 110.0%-1.8%
Operating income margin

24.3%

No prior period
AOI less SBC margin

28.8%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$6.69M

Previous: -$11.3M+40.6%
Free Cash Flow

$65.4M

Previous: $37.4M+74.6%
Net Income

$72M

Previous: $48.7M+48.0%
Operating Income

$80.2M

Previous: $53.3M+50.4%
Gross Profit

$267M

Previous: $230M+16.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$51.3M

Previous: $82.7M-38.0%
Total Assets

$3.26B

Previous: $3.16B+2.9%
R&D Expense

$65.7M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$22.1M

Previous: $18.1M+22.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Bentley Systems · Revenue · Quarterly

$330M

Q2 2024+11.3%vs Q2 2023
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
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

Bentley Systems' Q2 2024 financial performance positions the company solidly within its annual outlook range for ARR growth, profitability, and operating cash flow.

Tailwinds

  • The company is within its annual outlook range for ARR growth.
  • The company is within its annual outlook range for profitability.
  • The company is within its annual outlook range for operating cash flow.
  • Mainstay subscription revenues are exceeding expectations.
  • Strong margins and operating cash flows throughout the first half.

Headwinds

  • Year-over-year growth in total revenues is being impacted by the expected prevalence of lower non-recurring professional services.
  • Cash flows from operations decreased to $62.6 million, compared to $80.6 million for the same period last year.
  • The impact of the expected prevalence of lower non-recurring professional services for our Cohesive digital integrator
  • Changes in operating assets and liabilities
  • Acquisition expenses.

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 2024

Historical avgQ2 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

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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