NASDAQ$PLUS
ePlus Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ePlus's Q4 2023 earnings reflected strong growth in net sales, gross profit, and earnings per share, driven by a focus on high-value end markets and strategic investments.
ePlus reported a strong fourth quarter with a 9.0% increase in net sales to $492.2 million and a 35.5% increase in net earnings to $32.9 million. Diluted earnings per share increased by 35.2% to $1.23, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased by 34.7% to $1.36.
- Net sales increased by 9.0% to $492.2 million, with technology segment net sales up 15.2% to $483.2 million.
- Consolidated gross profit increased by 14.7% to $132.3 million, and gross margin improved to 26.9%.
- Net earnings increased by 35.5% to $32.9 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.23 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share at $1.36.
- The company's headcount increased by 177, with 140 customer-facing employees, including 84 in professional services and technical support.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ePlus · Revenue · Quarterly
$492M
Forward guidance
Despite an uncertain economic environment, ePlus believes its portfolio is strongly aligned with customers' needs and remains committed to building long-term stakeholder value through organic growth, acquisitions, and operational efficiencies.
Tailwinds
- Resilient business model and capabilities to deliver cost-effective technology solutions.
- IT spending focused on solutions that drive growth, digital transformation, efficiencies, and cybersecurity.
- Portfolio strongly aligned with customers’ needs.
- Commitment to building long-term stakeholder value.
- Consistent execution of growth strategy both organically and through acquisitions and generating further operational efficiencies.
Headwinds
- Uncertain economic environment.
- Ongoing remote work trends.
- Increase in cybersecurity attacks while employees work remotely.
- National and international political instability fostering uncertainty and volatility in the global economy.
- Exposure to fluctuation in foreign currency rates, interest rates, and inflation.
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 2023
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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