NASDAQ$SEIC

SEI Investments Company · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

SEI reported strong topline growth and margin expansion in Q1 2024, driven by strategic focus on increasing sales and profitability.

SEI Investments Company announced financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with diluted earnings per share of $0.99 compared to $0.79 in the first quarter of 2023. The company experienced strong topline growth and margin expansion, driven by sales and implementation activity in technology and investment processing businesses.

  • Revenues from assets under management, administration, and distribution fees increased due to higher assets under administration from new and existing alternative investment clients in the Investment Managers segment.
  • First-quarter revenues included $9.6 million in fees from the SEI Integrated Cash Program of the Investment Advisors segment, launched in December 2023.
  • Average assets under management in equity and fixed income programs, excluding LSV, increased by $8.1 billion to $175.9 billion during the first quarter of 2024.
  • Net sales events in the Private Banks and Investment Managers segments during the first quarter of 2024 were $24.5 million and are expected to generate net annualized recurring revenues of approximately $20.7 million when contract values are completely realized.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$512M

Previous: $469M+9.1%
EPS

$0.99

Previous: $0.79+25.3%
Average AUM from LSV

$31.6M

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$13.1M

Previous: -$10.6M-22.9%
Free Cash Flow

$118M

Previous: $96.4M+22.8%
Net Income

$131M

Previous: $107M+22.8%
Operating Income

$126M

Previous: $102M+23.7%
Gross Profit

$164M

Previous: $133M+23.1%

Revenue & EPS history

SEI · Revenue · Quarterly

$512M

Q1 2024+9.1%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

SEI · $477M total across 5 segments · Q3 2023

  • Investment Managers
    $169M+8.5%
  • Private Banks
    $121M-1.0%
  • Investment Advisors
    $110M+0.8%
  • Institutional Investors
    $70.5M-9.9%
  • Investments in New Businesses
    $5.06M+4.6%

Forward guidance

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our forward-looking statements include our current expectations as to: •the momentum generated by our focus on increasing sales and profitability and the benefits we may realize from such momentum; •the degree to which we are positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the markets we serve; •when and if we will generate net annualized recurring revenues from sales events that occurred during the quarter, as well as the amount of any such revenue; and •the degree to which our financial position, set of capabilities, and ability to connect the financial services ecosystem enable us to deliver comprehensive solutions to drive growth and deliver long-term value for our clients and shareholders.

Tailwinds

  • momentum generated by our focus on increasing sales and profitability and the benefits we may realize from such momentum
  • the degree to which we are positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the markets we serve
  • when and if we will generate net annualized recurring revenues from sales events that occurred during the quarter, as well as the amount of any such revenue
  • the degree to which our financial position, set of capabilities, and ability to connect the financial services ecosystem enable us to deliver comprehensive solutions to drive growth
  • deliver long-term value for our clients and shareholders

Headwinds

  • You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of our management and subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change.
  • Although we believe the assumptions upon which we base our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they could be inaccurate.
  • Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in our forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Our ability to execute against our strategic priorities.
  • The headwinds our businesses face and our ability to respond to these headwinds

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 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

-0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.3%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

37 / 69 earnings

Positive

+10.9%

Q2 2014

Best reaction

-17.1%

Q4 2015

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+6.0%+7.9%+6.8%
Q4 2025+2.3%-2.3%-5.6%
Q3 2025-0.0%+0.5%-1.7%
Q2 2025-0.7%-0.5%-2.6%
Q1 2025+7.8%+6.9%+15.0%
Q4 2024+3.7%+3.8%-3.5%
Q3 2024+4.6%+6.6%+13.6%
Q2 2024-2.4%-0.9%-0.5%
Q1 2024-0.8%-0.7%+1.8%
Q4 2023+3.2%+2.5%+5.6%
Q3 2023-3.0%-1.8%+6.3%
Q2 2023-2.3%-1.5%-4.1%
Q1 2023-1.7%-2.5%-2.5%
Q4 2022-1.1%-1.4%-4.5%
Q3 2022+7.5%+10.8%+27.7%
Q2 2022+1.6%+0.4%+6.8%
Q1 2022-3.5%-3.8%-6.9%
Q4 2021-3.6%+1.3%+1.6%
Q3 2021+1.7%+2.4%+1.5%
Q2 2021-2.5%-2.2%-1.3%
Q1 2021-10.5%-5.5%+0.5%
Q4 2020-7.5%-6.1%-3.9%
Q3 2020-8.5%-11.6%-4.2%
Q2 2020-8.4%-9.1%-11.3%
Q1 2020-0.5%+3.9%+4.6%
Q4 2019+5.8%+6.3%-13.8%
Q3 2019+3.9%+4.5%+9.7%
Q2 2019+3.3%+4.6%-4.1%
Q1 2019-7.3%-5.3%-9.5%
Q4 2018-2.4%+1.9%+8.6%
Q3 2018-5.0%+0.5%-1.2%
Q2 2018-5.9%-6.1%-6.7%
Q1 2018-8.8%-9.0%-6.3%
Q4 2017+0.2%-5.2%-2.5%
Q3 2017+2.2%+1.0%+7.8%
Q2 2017-3.0%-1.2%-0.1%
Q1 2017-2.1%-2.2%-4.0%
Q4 2016-3.2%-4.1%+0.0%
Q3 2016+1.6%+0.8%+6.5%
Q2 2016-11.4%-11.2%-10.0%
Q1 2016+4.5%
Q4 2015-17.1%
Q3 2015-1.6%
Q2 2015+5.9%
Q1 2015+2.1%
Q4 2014+1.2%
Q3 2014+3.0%
Q2 2014+10.9%
Q1 2014+2.3%
Q4 2013+2.1%
Q3 2013+3.1%
Q2 2013+3.2%
Q1 2013-3.0%
Q4 2012-0.3%
Q3 2012-1.0%
Q2 2012+1.6%
Q1 2012+1.8%
Q4 2011+0.3%
Q4 2008+0.3%
Q3 2011+3.6%
Q2 2011-7.4%
Q1 2010-0.4%
Q1 2011+1.6%
Q4 2010+2.3%
Q3 2010+2.4%
Q3 2009+2.4%
Q2 2010+1.0%
Q2 2009+1.0%
Q4 2009+1.0%

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