NASDAQ$CSGS
CSG Systems International Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
CSG grew revenue and surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue, issued growth-oriented 2022 financial guidance targets and boosted dividend.
CSG Systems International reported a 5.6% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching $275.0 million. The company's GAAP EPS was $0.54 and non-GAAP EPS was $0.83. They also renewed relationships with DISH and Charter Communications.
- Total revenue increased by 5.6% to $275.0 million.
- GAAP operating income was $27.9 million, representing 10.1% of total revenue.
- GAAP earnings per diluted share (EPS) reached $0.54.
- Cash flows from operations amounted to $51.9 million, with a non-GAAP free cash flow of $47.9 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
CSG Systems · Revenue · Quarterly
$275M
Revenue by segment
CSG Systems · $275M total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Broadband/Cable/Satellite$151M—55.0%
- All other$68.8M—25.0%
- Telecommunications$55M—20.0%
Forward guidance
CSG’s financial guidance for the full year 2022 is as follows: GAAP Measures: Revenue $1,070 - $1,110 million Non-GAAP Measures: Adjusted Revenue $1,000 - $1,033 million Adjusted Operating Margin Percentage 16.5% - 17.0% EPS $3.44 - $3.68 Adjusted EBITDA $225 - $236 million Free Cash Flow $115 - $125 million
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021
+1.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
38 / 66 earnings
Positive
+15.6%
Q2 2023
Best reaction
-19.0%
Q4 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.0% | +0.4% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.5% | +0.3% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.2% | +0.2% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.2% | -1.3% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.5% | +6.9% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.5% | +2.3% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +14.3% | +14.9% | +10.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.6% | +6.4% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -11.0% | -9.2% | -8.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +14.9% | +17.8% | +14.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.4% | +7.4% | +12.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +15.6% | +5.9% | +6.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.1% | -5.0% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.8% | +1.9% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -8.4% | -7.0% | -2.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -13.6% | -13.3% | -12.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.5% | -4.4% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.7% | +1.0% | +10.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.1% | +6.8% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.4% | +1.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.3% | -0.9% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.0% | +1.2% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.6% | +6.6% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.8% | +1.5% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.1% | -3.2% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.1% | +0.6% | -15.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +10.5% | +9.6% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.4% | +2.7% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +7.4% | +6.0% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +11.6% | +11.7% | +12.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.4% | +4.0% | -8.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | -4.8% | -5.3% | -8.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.8% | -10.4% | -4.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.0% | +1.6% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.0% | +4.2% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.3% | -7.2% | -7.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.6% | +3.9% | +8.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -19.0% | -18.8% | -19.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +12.1% | +6.3% | +18.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.6% | +1.6% | +11.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +10.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +14.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.4% | — | — |
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