NASDAQ$PTC

PTC Inc. · Q3 2021 earnings

Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

PTC demonstrated strong performance in Q3 2021 with double-digit top line growth and solid operating and free cash flow.

PTC reported strong Q3 2021 results, with significant growth in ARR and revenue. The company's performance reflects the resonance of its 'Digital Transforms Physical' strategy and the increasing demand for its solutions. PTC is positioned as a leader in the industrial technology market's shift towards SaaS delivery models.

  • ARR was $1.42 billion in Q3 2021, representing growth of 18%, or 15% in constant currency, compared to Q3 2020.
  • Revenue was $436 million in Q3 2021 compared to $352 million in Q3 2020, growth of 24%, or 19% in constant currency.
  • Cash flow from operations was $88 million and free cash flow was $85 million in Q3 2021.
  • Operating margin was 17% in Q3 2021, and non-GAAP operating margin was 31%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$436M

Previous: $352M+23.9%
EPS (adj)

$0.83

Previous: $0.62+33.9%
ARR as reported

$1.42B

Previous: $1.21B+17.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$11.7M

Previous: -$15.4M+24.3%
Free Cash Flow

$39.5M

Previous: $19.3M+105.2%
Net Income

$51.2M

Previous: $34.7M+47.7%
Operating Income

$73.6M

Previous: $63.4M+16.1%
Gross Profit

$341M

Previous: $272M+25.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$366M

Previous: $377M-3.1%
Total Assets

$4.21B

Previous: $3.38B+24.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$43.1M

Previous: $25.2M+71.0%

Revenue & EPS history

PTC · Revenue · Quarterly

$436M

Q3 2021+23.9%vs Q3 2020
Beat estimate in 15 of 16 quarters(94%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

PTC · $48.5M total across 2 segments · Q3 2021

  • Professional services
    $41.2M
  • Perpetual license
    $7.26M

Forward guidance

PTC provided revised guidance for fiscal year 2021, reflecting expectations for ARR, Revenue, EPS, Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow.

Tailwinds

  • Year to date, PTC has delivered strong ARR, Revenue, EPS, Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow, consistent with our guidance throughout the year.
  • We remain on track to deliver against our full year guidance on a constant currency basis.
  • Our current guidance assumes a ~60 bps positive currency effect in FY’21.
  • Macroeconomic conditions related to the COVID-19 crisis improve in the second-half of FY’21.
  • Organic churn improves ~100 bps YoY.

Headwinds

  • Cash from operations and free cash flow include ~$15 million of restructuring payments.
  • Cash from operations and free cash flow include ~$15 million of acquisition-related payments.
  • Cash from operations and free cash flow include ~$18 million of un-forecasted payments related to the prior period tax exposure from a non-U.S. tax dispute.
  • Cash from operations and free cash flow include ~$5 million of incremental interest related to the Arena acquisition.
  • Free cash flow is net of capital expenditures of ~$25 million.

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 Q3 2021

Historical avgQ3 2021

+0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.6%

Avg return

30 days after

56%

38 / 68 earnings

Positive

+16.9%

Q2 2022

Best reaction

-19.5%

Q3 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026+0.0%+5.6%+0.2%
Q1 2026+1.7%+7.5%+7.5%
Q4 2025-8.4%-6.3%-8.7%
Q2 2025+0.9%+2.4%+8.6%
Q1 2025-9.6%-11.5%-14.3%
Q4 2024+0.0%+2.2%+5.8%
Q3 2024-0.3%-4.7%+1.5%
Q2 2024-3.9%+0.4%-0.7%
Q1 2024-2.5%-3.7%+2.0%
Q4 2023+4.2%+5.9%+13.5%
Q3 2023+0.7%+1.1%+0.4%
Q2 2023-0.7%+1.1%+5.5%
Q1 2023-1.9%-2.6%-7.4%
Q4 2022+4.4%+6.1%+7.2%
Q3 2022+13.1%+9.8%+3.0%
Q2 2022+16.9%+17.4%+21.2%
Q1 2022-4.2%+1.4%-2.7%
Q4 2021-4.3%+0.0%-10.7%
Q3 2021-7.4%-8.7%-8.1%
Q2 2021-9.7%-11.9%-9.2%
Q1 2021+6.8%+5.8%+5.7%
Q4 2020+1.9%+3.1%+28.9%
Q3 2020+4.0%+5.0%+10.8%
Q2 2020+4.3%+1.2%+15.1%
Q1 2020+7.9%+6.8%+12.4%
Q4 2019+6.1%+2.2%+14.0%
Q3 2019-19.5%-22.2%-28.1%
Q2 2019-9.9%-9.8%-15.3%
Q1 2019-7.1%-5.1%+8.4%
Q4 2018-8.5%-12.9%-7.5%
Q3 2018-1.9%-1.8%-6.7%
Q2 2018+2.2%+2.2%+1.2%
Q1 2018+7.1%+11.6%+12.2%
Q4 2017+5.9%+8.3%+7.7%
Q3 2017-6.8%-4.0%-7.8%
Q2 2017-0.5%+0.2%+3.3%
Q1 2017+6.0%+6.6%+14.6%
Q4 2016+0.2%+4.2%+9.4%
Q3 2016+2.9%+2.7%+8.3%
Q2 2016+11.5%
Q1 2016+3.5%
Q4 2015+0.1%
Q3 2015-6.4%
Q2 2015+4.4%
Q1 2015-0.9%
Q4 2014-3.1%
Q3 2014-1.7%
Q2 2014+0.6%
Q1 2014+0.7%
Q4 2013+9.0%
Q3 2013+0.7%
Q2 2013+1.4%
Q1 2013-1.1%
Q4 2012+5.1%
Q3 2012+13.5%
Q2 2012+15.1%
Q1 2012-0.1%
Q4 2011-4.9%
Q3 2011-0.9%
Q2 2011+0.0%
Q1 2010+1.2%
Q1 2011+2.0%
Q2 2010+0.2%
Q4 2010+0.2%
Q4 2008+0.2%
Q3 2009-1.4%
Q3 2010-1.4%
Q4 2009-1.4%

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