NASDAQ$SSNC
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
SS&C Technologies reported an increase in revenue and earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. announced its Q4 and full year 2021 financial results, with GAAP revenue reaching $1,294.2 million, up 7.5%, and GAAP EPS at $0.94, up 27.0%. The company also reported adjusted revenue of $1,296.2 million, up 7.5%, and adjusted EPS of $1.28, up 13.3%.
- SS&C generated net cash from operating activities of $1,429.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021.
- The company paid down $519.9 million in debt in 2021.
- Adjusted organic revenue growth for Q4 2021 was 6.9%.
- Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin increased to 40.3%, up 90 bps from Q4 2020.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
SS&C · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.3B
Revenue by segment
SS&C · $1.29B total across 2 segments · Q4 2021
- Software-enabled services$1.09B+8.7%83.9%
- License, maintenance and related$209M+1.7%16.1%
Forward guidance
SS&C provided guidance for Q1 2022 and FY 2022, including adjusted revenue, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, cash from operating activities, capital expenditures, diluted shares, and effective income tax rate.
Tailwinds
- Adjusted Revenue ($M) Q1 2022: $1,258.0 – $1,298.0
- Adjusted Revenue ($M) FY 2022: $5,130.0 – $5,330.0
- Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C ($M) Q1 2022: $326.0 – $343.5
- Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C ($M) FY 2022: $1,375.0 – $1,445.0
- Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C Q1 2022: $1.22 – $1.28
Headwinds
- Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C FY 2022: $5.10 – $5.40
- Cash from Operating Activities ($M) FY 2022: $1,440.0 – $1,510.0
- Capital Expenditures (% of revenue) FY 2022: 2.6% – 3.0%
- Diluted Shares (M) Q1 2022: 268.3 – 267.8
- Diluted Shares (M) FY 2022: 269.5 – 267.5
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 2021
+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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