NASDAQ$PEGA
Pegasystems Inc · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Pegasystems' Q1 2023 results were driven by a focus on client success.
Pegasystems reported a decrease in total revenue and GAAP net loss for Q1 2023, but highlighted ACV growth and strong cash generation. The company's focus on client engagement and profitable growth contributed to the results.
- Annual contract value (ACV) grew 15% year over year (constant currency).
- Focus on profitable growth led to significant cash generation.
- Pega Cloud gross margin reached 72%.
- The team delivered well on ACV growth, free cash flow, and backlog.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Pegasystems · Revenue · Quarterly
$325M
Revenue by segment
Pegasystems · $325M total across 4 segments · Q1 2023
- Pega Cloud$108M+19.4%33.2%
- Subscription license$84.5M-38.5%26.0%
- Maintenance$79.6M-0.1%24.5%
- Consulting$53M-13.5%16.3%
Forward guidance
The press release does not contain specific forward guidance. It mentions the company's progress against its 2023 goals and excitement about becoming a Rule of 40 company.
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 2023
+3.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+3.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.8%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
39 / 66 earnings
Positive
+42.2%
Q4 2023
Best reaction
-28.0%
Q3 2010
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | -6.4% | -12.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -11.9% | +1.9% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +15.0% | +16.8% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.4% | -0.2% | +11.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +28.8% | +32.5% | +39.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -19.6% | -18.9% | -32.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | +13.4% | +13.9% | +29.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +9.7% | +4.9% | +11.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.4% | +2.6% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +42.2% | +34.1% | +28.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.7% | +7.3% | +34.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -9.7% | -3.3% | -12.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.7% | +6.2% | +7.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +27.3% | +21.7% | +18.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.5% | +11.7% | +12.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -13.2% | -12.8% | -21.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +11.5% | +6.1% | -26.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -18.5% | -18.4% | -21.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -7.5% | -6.4% | -10.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.0% | -5.2% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.8% | -4.1% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.0% | +0.4% | -20.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.2% | -8.5% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +9.7% | +11.9% | +22.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.7% | +4.9% | +22.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +9.7% | +11.1% | -15.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -4.9% | -3.5% | +1.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.9% | +2.0% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.0% | -5.8% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +9.5% | +11.4% | +9.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.4% | -3.9% | -6.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.5% | +2.3% | +9.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.2% | -3.1% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +11.6% | +6.7% | +9.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -7.7% | -7.3% | -11.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.2% | -3.0% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +13.9% | +24.1% | +32.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.7% | +4.1% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +10.1% | +8.8% | +15.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.7% | -5.1% | -3.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +13.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -14.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -11.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +10.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -11.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +26.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -12.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +29.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +29.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -28.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -28.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +22.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +22.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +22.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -10.8% | — | — |
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