NASDAQ$BSY

Bentley Systems, Incorporated · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Bentley Systems reported an increase in total revenue and net income, driven by strong subscription growth and strategic investments in AI-driven asset analytics.

Bentley Systems announced its Q4 and full year 2023 results, showcasing an 8.3% increase in total revenues for the quarter, reaching $310.6 million. The company's ARR grew by 12.5%, and it reported a net income per diluted share of $0.54, significantly up from $0.08 in the same period last year. The company's financial outlook for 2024 reflects confidence in sustaining consistent organic growth and operating margin improvement.

  • Total revenues increased by 8.3% year-over-year, reaching $310.6 million.
  • ARR grew by 12.5%, demonstrating strong recurring revenue performance.
  • Net income per diluted share rose to $0.54, a substantial increase from $0.08 in the previous year.
  • The company's 2024 financial outlook anticipates continued organic growth and improved operating margins.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$311M

Previous: $287M+8.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.20

Previous: $0.19+5.3%
Annualized Recurring Revenue

$1.17B

Previous: $1.04B+13.3%
Constant currency ARR growth

12.5%

Previous: 15.0%-16.7%
Net retention rate

109.0%

Previous: 110.0%-0.9%
Capital Expenditures

-$6.1M

Previous: $5.56M-209.6%
Net Income

$180M

Previous: $25.7M+598.8%
Operating Income

$37.8M

Previous: $40.8M-7.4%
Gross Profit

$243M

Previous: $225M+8.1%
R&D Expense

$71.2M

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$16.9M

Previous: $23.8M-29.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Bentley Systems · Revenue · Quarterly

$311M

Q4 2023+8.3%vs Q4 2022
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

The company is sharing the following financial outlook for the full year 2024: Total revenues in the range of $1,350 million to $1,375 million and constant currency growth of 10% to 12%; Constant currency ARR growth rate (business performance, including programmatic acquisitions) of 10.5% to 13%; Adjusted OI w/SBC margin annual improvement of approximately 100 basis points; Effective tax rate of approximately 20%; Cash flow from operations representing a conversion rate from Adjusted EBITDA of approximately 80%; and Capital expenditures of approximately $22 million.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenues in the range of $1,350 million to $1,375 million and constant currency growth of 10% to 12%
  • Constant currency ARR growth rate (business performance, including programmatic acquisitions) of 10.5% to 13%
  • Adjusted OI w/SBC margin annual improvement of approximately 100 basis points
  • Effective tax rate of approximately 20%
  • Cash flow from operations representing a conversion rate from Adjusted EBITDA of approximately 80%

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 Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

-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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