NYSE$VEEV

Veeva Systems Inc A · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Veeva reported strong Q4 2023 results, with revenue and subscription services revenue up 16% year-over-year.

Veeva announced its Q4 and Fiscal Year 2023 results, demonstrating growth in revenue and expanding partnerships within the life sciences industry. The company exceeded $2 billion in revenue and is progressing towards its 2025 targets ahead of schedule.

  • Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $563.4 million, up 16% year over year.
  • Subscription services revenues for the fourth quarter were $460.2 million, up 16% year over year.
  • Fourth quarter net income was $188.5 million, an increase of 94% year over year.
  • Fully diluted net income per share was $1.16, while non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share was $1.15.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$563M

Previous: $485M+16.0%
EPS (adj)

$1.15

Previous: $0.90+27.8%
Net Income

$189M

Previous: $97.1M+94.1%
Operating Income

$109M

Previous: $120M-9.0%
Gross Profit

$399M

Previous: $350M+14.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$886M

Previous: $1.14B-22.1%
Total Assets

$4.8B

Previous: $3.82B+25.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$95.5M

Previous: $61.7M+54.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Veeva · Revenue · Quarterly

$563M

Q4 2023+16%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Veeva · $759M total across 2 segments · Q1 2026

  • R&D Solutions
    $407M
  • Commercial Solutions
    $352M

Forward guidance

Veeva provided guidance for its fiscal first quarter ending April 30, 2023 and fiscal year ending January 31, 2024, as well as fiscal year ending January 31, 2025 for total revenues and Non-GAAP operating income.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenues between $514 and $516 million for Q1 2024.
  • Non-GAAP operating income between $141 and $143 million for Q1 2024.
  • Non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share between $0.79 and $0.80 for Q1 2024.
  • Total revenues between $2,350 and $2,360 million for FY 2024.
  • Total revenues of at least $2,800 million for FY 2025.

Headwinds

  • Non-GAAP operating income of about $800 million for FY 2024.
  • Non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share of approximately $4.33 for FY 2024.
  • Non-GAAP operating income of at least $1,000 million for FY 2025.
  • Veeva is not able to provide GAAP targets for operating income and fully diluted net income per share for the first fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2023, fiscal year ending January 31, 2024, or fiscal year ending January 31, 2025.
  • Estimating guidance accurately for future periods is difficult and involves risks that actual results could differ materially from the guidance.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

+1.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.7%

Avg return

30 days after

55%

31 / 56 earnings

Positive

+21.2%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-17.0%

Q4 2015

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2027-0.3%-6.4%
Q4 2026+4.0%+0.6%-7.7%
Q3 2026-12.9%-11.0%-18.0%
Q2 2026-7.5%-8.0%-1.1%
Q1 2026+1.6%+0.3%+1.2%
Q4 2025+7.4%+5.3%-2.8%
Q3 2025+5.3%+3.6%-10.4%
Q2 2025+8.4%+8.1%+5.3%
Q1 2025-13.1%-10.8%-8.7%
Q4 2024-1.5%-1.7%+2.8%
Q3 2024-2.8%-2.0%+4.3%
Q2 2024+8.1%+12.2%+5.4%
Q1 2024+21.2%+18.2%+20.8%
Q4 2023+4.8%+6.5%+10.9%
Q3 2023-8.1%-11.5%-15.2%
Q2 2023-15.2%-15.9%-18.4%
Q1 2023+13.1%+11.0%+19.9%
Q4 2022-16.8%-21.8%-6.6%
Q3 2022-7.1%-7.2%-9.6%
Q2 2022-4.8%-4.3%-13.5%
Q1 2022+8.9%+6.7%+16.8%
Q4 2021-10.3%-13.3%-8.8%
Q3 2021-1.6%-1.9%-1.7%
Q2 2021+2.0%+9.5%+2.0%
Q1 2021+14.0%+14.4%+22.4%
Q4 2020+0.0%+1.5%+8.4%
Q3 2020-2.3%-5.0%-9.6%
Q2 2020+0.9%-1.4%-4.9%
Q1 2020+10.6%+6.9%+16.2%
Q4 2019-3.0%+0.4%+3.6%
Q3 2019+9.9%+10.1%-2.5%
Q2 2019+13.1%+15.4%+16.8%
Q1 2019+0.4%-1.2%+7.9%
Q4 2018+12.2%+18.8%+17.6%
Q3 2018-5.7%-2.1%-0.6%
Q2 2018-13.3%-11.3%-13.5%
Q1 2018+9.4%+6.3%+4.5%
Q4 2017+1.7%+0.1%+15.2%
Q3 2017+10.8%+10.8%-0.6%
Q2 2017+5.8%+5.4%+7.1%
Q1 2017+7.7%+10.2%+14.8%
Q4 2016+6.1%
Q3 2016+5.5%
Q2 2016+12.5%
Q1 2016-2.4%
Q4 2015-17.0%
Q3 2015+12.8%
Q2 2014+2.8%
Q2 2015+18.9%
Q1 2014+3.6%
Q1 2015-4.2%
Q4 2012-0.8%
Q4 2014-3.4%
Q4 2013-8.9%
Q3 2013-8.9%
Q3 2014-0.2%

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