NASDAQ$PLUS

ePlus Inc · Q1 2022 earnings

Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported strong first quarter results driven by double-digit sales growth.

ePlus inc. reported a strong start to fiscal 2022, with a 17.4% increase in net sales to $416.6 million and a 15.9% increase in adjusted gross billings. Net earnings increased by 35.5% to $23.5 million, and diluted earnings per share rose by 34.6% to $1.75. The company's performance was driven by growing demand for its technology and financing solutions.

  • Net sales increased 17.4% to $416.6 million.
  • Technology segment net sales increased 17.3% to $400.4 million, including service revenues growth of 16.3% to $55.6 million.
  • Net earnings increased 35.5% to $23.5 million.
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 29.8% to $1.96.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$417M

Previous: $355M+17.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.98

Previous: $0.76+28.9%
Adjusted EBITDA

$38.3M

Previous: $30.7M+24.6%
Net Income

$23.5M

Previous: $17.4M+35.5%
Operating Income

$32.5M

Previous: $25M+29.8%
Gross Profit

$106M

Previous: $98.6M+7.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$93.8M

Previous: $144M-35.0%
Total Assets

$1.08B

Previous: $1.06B+1.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.74M

Previous: $1.89M-8.0%

Revenue & EPS history

ePlus · Revenue · Quarterly

$417M

Q1 2022+17.4%vs Q1 2021
Beat estimate in 13 of 16 quarters(81%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company anticipates continued growth in fiscal 2022, driven by strong demand for its service offerings and financing solutions. However, they are aware of potential headwinds from limited product availability.

Tailwinds

  • Strength of first quarter results reinforces confidence in fiscal 2022 prospects.
  • Worldwide IT spending is poised to accelerate this year.
  • Experiencing solid demand across suite of managed and annuity services offerings.
  • Financing segment closed several outsized transactions in July 2021, estimated to contribute $0.32 to $0.37 per diluted share in Q2.
  • Deep roster of vendors and distributors has enabled the company to deliver for customers.

Headwinds

  • Potential headwinds may result from more limited product availability.
  • Continue to monitor shortages in the IT supply chain that could delay deliveries.
  • Uncertainty regarding the phase out of LIBOR may negatively affect our operating results.
  • The duration and impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
  • National and international political instability fostering uncertainty and volatility in the global economy including an economic downturn, significant and rapid inflation, an increase in tariffs or adverse changes to trade agreements, exposure to fluctuation in foreign currency rates, interest rates and pressure on prices

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 Q1 2022

Historical avgQ1 2022

+1.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.0%

Avg return

30 days after

59%

38 / 64 earnings

Positive

+21.8%

Q2 2016

Best reaction

-23.0%

Q2 2018

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2026
Q3 2026-1.7%+0.3%-9.4%
Q2 2026+15.5%+24.8%+22.4%
Q1 2026+9.5%+17.0%+11.9%
Q4 2025+2.0%+7.1%+9.3%
Q3 2025-13.1%-14.7%-19.0%
Q2 2025-17.9%-19.3%-19.5%
Q1 2025+6.9%+9.1%+13.0%
Q4 2024-0.4%-1.7%-7.8%
Q3 2024-12.0%-2.4%+3.5%
Q2 2024-9.3%-7.3%+5.2%
Q1 2024+14.4%+13.5%+12.9%
Q4 2023+4.9%+7.4%+15.5%
Q3 2023+8.3%+5.5%-3.2%
Q2 2023+3.4%+4.7%+2.9%
Q1 2023-13.5%-13.2%-17.3%
Q4 2022+2.8%+2.4%-1.1%
Q3 2022+0.1%+1.0%+11.1%
Q2 2022+6.2%+0.4%-6.9%
Q1 2022+6.7%+7.4%+18.2%
Q4 2021-5.4%-3.2%-12.1%
Q3 2021+6.8%+7.2%+14.6%
Q2 2021+5.0%+7.3%+21.8%
Q1 2021+0.5%+2.8%-0.1%
Q4 2020+6.8%+5.8%-2.6%
Q3 2020+7.3%+1.6%-11.7%
Q2 2020+20.7%+10.9%+5.6%
Q1 2020+13.9%+9.1%+13.4%
Q4 2019-19.7%-16.5%-22.1%
Q3 2019+4.9%+4.8%+10.6%
Q2 2019-5.1%-5.3%-13.0%
Q1 2019-4.0%-5.9%-1.2%
Q4 2018-1.4%+1.9%+6.3%
Q3 2018-8.3%-6.1%+7.2%
Q2 2018-23.0%-22.3%-18.7%
Q1 2018+7.8%+2.9%+1.0%
Q4 2017+5.0%+3.7%+0.3%
Q3 2017+6.4%+8.7%+14.7%
Q2 2017+7.6%+5.1%+22.9%
Q1 2017-2.0%-0.7%+6.8%
Q4 2016+0.7%+1.1%-3.6%
Q3 2016-17.0%
Q2 2016+21.8%
Q1 2016+4.8%
Q4 2015-9.7%
Q3 2015+18.2%
Q2 2015+19.0%
Q1 2015+5.8%
Q4 2014-0.8%
Q3 2014+9.2%
Q2 2014-0.8%
Q1 2014-7.8%
Q4 2013-3.1%
Q3 2013+1.2%
Q2 2013-5.0%
Q4 2012-2.9%
Q1 2013+1.4%
Q4 2010+4.2%
Q2 2011+1.8%
Q3 2012+1.8%
Q3 2011+1.8%
Q2 2012+1.6%
Q4 2011+0.0%
Q1 2012+0.0%
Q1 2011+0.0%

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