NASDAQ$SSNC
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
SS&C announced its Q4 2023 earnings, showcasing revenue growth and strategic capital allocation.
SS&C Technologies reported a 5.5% increase in GAAP revenue, reaching $1,411.6 million for Q4 2023. The company bought back 2.4 million shares for $130.7 million and paid down $150.2 million in debt. GAAP net income attributable to SS&C was $194.4 million, a decrease of 6.3%.
- GAAP revenue grew by 5.5% to $1,411.6 million.
- Adjusted revenue increased by 5.5% to $1,412.3 million.
- The company repurchased 2.4 million shares for $130.7 million.
- Debt was reduced by $150.2 million, bringing the net leverage ratio to 3.05 times consolidated EBITDA.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
SS&C · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.41B
Revenue by segment
SS&C · $1.37B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Software-enabled services$1.12B+6.9%82.2%
- License, maintenance and related$244M-10.1%17.8%
Forward guidance
SS&C provided guidance for Q1 2024 and FY 2024, including adjusted revenue, adjusted net income, interest expense, adjusted diluted earnings per share, cash from operating activities, capital expenditures, diluted shares, and effective income tax rate.
Tailwinds
- Adjusted Revenue (Q1 2024): $1,396.7M - $1,436.7M
- Adjusted Revenue (FY 2024): $5,667.7M - $5,867.7M
- Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C (Q1 2024): $300.5M - $316.5M
- Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C (FY 2024): $1,221.4M - $1,321.4M
- Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C (FY 2024): $4.85 – $5.15
Headwinds
- Interest Expense (Q1 2024): $112.6M - $114.6M
- Interest Expense (FY 2024): $437.9M - $447.9M
- Cash from Operating Activities (FY 2024): $1,292.0M - $1,392.0M
- Capital Expenditures (% of revenue) (FY 2024): 4.3% – 4.7%
- Effective Income Tax Rate (FY 2024): 26%
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 2023
+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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