NASDAQ$CRNC
Cerence Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Cerence reported record first quarter 2021 results, exceeding company quarterly guidance on all GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics and continuing to deliver strong GAAP Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA performance.
Cerence Inc. reported a strong start to fiscal year 2021 with revenue growth of 23% compared to the same quarter last year. The company exceeded its quarterly guidance on all GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics. They also secured multiple contract awards for new applications, including winning back a major European OEM.
- Won back a major European OEM’s next generation infotainment design for cars starting production in 2023
- First major bookings for new applications including Cerence Pay
- Revenue grew by 23% compared to the same period last fiscal year, setting a new quarterly record
- Continued to deliver strong GAAP Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA performance
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cerence · Revenue · Quarterly
$95M
Revenue by segment
Cerence · $80.8M total across 3 segments · Q4 2023
- License$43.1M+126.9%53.4%
- Connected Services$19.2M+5.9%23.7%
- Professional Services$18.5M-12.1%22.9%
Forward guidance
For the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2021, revenue is expected to be in the range of $92M to $95M representing a 6% to 10% increase compared to the same period in the prior year. GAAP Net Income is expected to be in the range of $5M to $6M, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $34M to $37M. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, revenue is now expected to be in the range of $370M to $380M, representing a 12% to 15% increase compared to the prior year. GAAP Net Income for the fiscal year is expected to be in the range of $33 to $39M. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year is expected to be in the range of $131M to $140M.
Tailwinds
- Revenue for Q2 2021 is expected to increase by 6% to 10% compared to the same period in the prior year.
- GAAP Net Income for Q2 2021 is expected to be in the range of $5M to $6M.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2021 is expected to be in the range of $34M to $37M.
- Revenue for fiscal year 2021 is expected to increase by 12% to 15% compared to the prior year.
- GAAP Net Income for fiscal year 2021 is expected to be in the range of $33 to $39M.
Headwinds
- Second quarter guidance accounts for the expected impact of semiconductor shortages on auto production in the first half of the calendar year.
- Semiconductor shortages should be resolved by mid-year resulting in auto production growth of 13.7% for the 2021 calendar year.
- The guidance is in consideration of the risks and uncertainties surrounding the semiconductor device shortages.
- Acquisition-related costs are excluded from the Adjusted EBITDA guidance.
- Amortization of acquired intangible assets is excluded from the Adjusted EBITDA guidance.
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 2021
+6.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+6.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+8.5%
Avg return
30 days after
67%
20 / 30 earnings
Positive
+155.3%
Q4 2024
Best reaction
-44.0%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +3.8% | +1.3% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2026 | +4.1% | -18.6% | -29.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +26.8% | +29.5% | +41.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -12.1% | +1.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +13.7% | +12.1% | -19.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +155.3% | +129.4% | +172.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.3% | +6.1% | +23.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -44.0% | -47.8% | -68.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -20.2% | -16.6% | -29.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.2% | +1.7% | +15.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.1% | +1.4% | -7.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -13.6% | -10.7% | +14.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.7% | +1.9% | -9.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +33.5% | +25.0% | +22.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -20.4% | -20.7% | -37.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.6% | +10.2% | +11.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -28.0% | -31.8% | -48.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -24.8% | -25.9% | -30.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +12.9% | +10.0% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.3% | -5.3% | +29.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.8% | +6.2% | -19.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +19.0% | +22.7% | +43.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.0% | +27.4% | +42.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.3% | -1.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +31.2% | +21.3% | +24.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +9.3% | +8.0% | +63.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +13.8% | +27.1% | +83.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.3% | +2.5% | -25.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.5% | +5.9% | -28.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +15.5% | +21.1% | +21.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | — | — | — |
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