NASDAQ$SSNC
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
SS&C's financial results demonstrated the resiliency of its business model, the stability of its client base, and the dedication of its workforce.
SS&C Technologies reported Q4 2020 GAAP revenue of $1,203.4 million, flat year-over-year, and GAAP EPS of $0.74, up 37.0%. Adjusted revenue was $1,206.1 million, down 0.5%, and adjusted EPS was $1.13, up 4.6%.
- SS&C generated net cash from operating activities of $1,184.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020.
- SS&C paid down $738.2 million in debt in 2020.
- SS&C repurchased 3.7 million shares of common stock in 2020 for $227.7 million.
- SS&C spent $471.0 million on research & development and capitalized software in 2020 and acquired three businesses for $138.9 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
SS&C · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.21B
Revenue by segment
SS&C · $1.2B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Software-enabled services$998M+2.5%83.0%
- License, maintenance and related$205M-10.5%17.0%
Forward guidance
SS&C provided guidance for Q1 2021 and FY 2021.
Tailwinds
- Q1 2021 Adjusted Revenue: $1,158.0 – $1,198.0 million
- Q1 2021 Adjusted Net Income: $281.5 – $298.5 million
- Q1 2021 Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share: $1.05 – $1.11
- FY 2021 Adjusted Revenue: $4,685.0 – $4,875.0 million
- FY 2021 Adjusted Net Income: $1,185.0 – $1,270.0 million
Headwinds
- FY 2021 Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share: $4.36 – $4.64
- FY 2021 Cash from Operating Activities: $1,240.0 – $1,320.0 million
- FY 2021 Capital Expenditures: 2.6% – 3.0% of revenue
- Q1 2021 Diluted Shares: 269.0 – 270.0 million
- FY 2021 Diluted Shares: 271.5 – 274.0 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 Q4 2020
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.3%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
37 / 66 earnings
Positive
+10.5%
Q3 2019
Best reaction
-17.4%
Q2 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.8% | -0.8% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.2% | -2.8% | +1.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.6% | +3.0% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.2% | +0.1% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.1% | -2.4% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.0% | +7.7% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.6% | -7.0% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.4% | +9.1% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.5% | +0.6% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.0% | +3.6% | +1.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.3% | +1.8% | +13.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -8.8% | -7.2% | -10.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.5% | +1.3% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.0% | +2.6% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.9% | +4.1% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.9% | -3.4% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.8% | -3.3% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -7.3% | -7.3% | -9.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +6.5% | +4.9% | +5.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.1% | +2.7% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.4% | +2.4% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | -4.0% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.8% | -4.9% | +10.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +11.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -2.2% | +0.9% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.6% | +2.6% | -30.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +10.5% | +11.2% | +15.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -17.4% | -24.8% | -24.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -10.7% | -10.5% | -15.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +8.0% | +9.1% | +12.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.5% | +0.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.2% | +3.3% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.7% | -2.8% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.5% | +1.4% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.5% | -4.7% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.2% | -2.5% | -4.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.5% | -0.2% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +8.3% | +8.5% | +10.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.2% | -2.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.1% | -1.8% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.4% | — | — |
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