NASDAQ$CSGS
CSG Systems International Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
CSG Systems International reported record quarterly revenue and achieved or exceeded all profitability and cash flow guidance targets in Q4 2024.
CSG Systems International reported record quarterly revenue of $317 million in Q4 2024, marking a 7% year-over-year increase. The company achieved or exceeded all profitability and cash flow guidance targets for the full year 2024, with operating cash flow of $136 million and non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow of $113 million, up 9% year-over-year. The dividend payout is set to increase by 7% in 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of increased payout.
- Record quarterly revenue of $316.7 million in Q4 2024, up 7% year-over-year.
- Achieved or exceeded all profitability and cash flow guidance targets for the full year 2024.
- Full year 2024 operating cash flow of $136 million; non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow of $113 million, up 9% year-over-year.
- Dividend payout increased 7% in 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of increased payout.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
CSG Systems · Revenue · Quarterly
$317M
Revenue by segment
CSG Systems · $262M total across 3 segments · Q2 2022
- Broadband/Cable/Satellite$144M-2.6%55.0%
- All other$68.2M+11.3%26.0%
- Telecommunications$49.8M+8.5%19.0%
Forward guidance
For fiscal year 2025, CSG anticipates revenue to grow to between $1.21 billion and $1.25 billion, with non-GAAP operating margins between 18.1% and 18.5%, and non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow of $110 million to $150 million.
Tailwinds
- Anticipated revenue growth to between $1.21 billion and $1.25 billion.
- Non-GAAP operating margins expected to be between 18.1% and 18.5%.
- Non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow projected to be between $110 million and $150 million.
- GAAP EPS guidance of $4.55 to $4.80.
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $256 million to $267 million.
Headwinds
- Potential impact of M&A deals on revenue not included in current guidance.
- No specific negative guidance points were highlighted in the provided text for 2025.
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 2024
+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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