NASDAQ$BSY

Bentley Systems, Incorporated · Q3 2021 earnings

Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Bentley Systems announced operating results, revealing revenue growth and strategic investments.

Bentley Systems reported a 23.7% year-over-year increase in total revenues, reaching $248.5 million (or $251.4 million adjusted). The company's ARR grew to $903.8 million, with a constant currency ARR growth rate of 26%. A GAAP operating loss of $40.4 million was reported due to a one-time compensation charge.

  • Total revenues increased by 23.7% year-over-year.
  • ARR reached $903.8 million, with a 26% constant currency growth rate.
  • GAAP operating loss reported due to a one-time compensation charge.
  • Investments in User Success and Virtuosity organizations strengthened business performance.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$248M

Previous: $203M+22.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.17

Previous: $0.17+0.0%
Annualized Recurring Revenue

$904M

Previous: $715M+26.3%
Constant currency ARR growth

26.0%

Previous: 9.0%+188.9%
Net retention rate

106.0%

Previous: 110.0%-3.6%
Capital Expenditures

-$11.2M

Previous: -$12.8M+12.9%
Free Cash Flow

-$61.3M

Previous: -$6.96M-780.3%
Net Income

-$50.1M

Previous: $5.84M-957.8%
Operating Income

-$40.4M

Previous: $5.32M-859.9%
Gross Profit

$194M

Previous: $160M+21.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$156M

Previous: $138M+13.2%
Total Assets

$2.45B

Previous: $1.09B+125.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$12.3M

Previous: $20.4M-39.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Bentley Systems · Revenue · Quarterly

$248M

Q3 2021+22.4%vs Q3 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

Bentley Systems anticipates infrastructure spending increases and acknowledges the necessity of going digital to sustain growth and resilience.

Tailwinds

  • Infrastructure spending increases are anticipated.
  • Public works and utility sectors are expected to benefit.
  • Going digital is seen as increasingly necessary.
  • Focus on sustaining growth.
  • Infrastructure resilience and adaptation are prioritized.

Headwinds

  • Industrial and resources 'CAPEX' downturn remains a headwind globally.
  • Hiring challenges are anticipated.
  • Potential impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the global economy and business.
  • Adverse changes in global economic and/or political conditions.
  • Failure to retain personnel necessary for the operation of business or those that acquired.

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 Q3 2021

Historical avgQ3 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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