The chart below shows how DOX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DOX sees a +0.15% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.82% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.24%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q1 Revenue Performance: First quarter revenue was $1,110,000,000, slightly above the midpoint of guidance, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.7% on a pro forma constant currency basis.
Strong Non-GAAP Earnings: Non-GAAP earnings per share was $1.66, exceeding the midpoint of guidance and demonstrating strong profitability.
Backlog Growth and Revenue Visibility: The twelve months backlog reached $4,140,000,000, an increase of approximately $80,000,000 sequentially and up 2.7% from a year ago on a pro forma basis, indicating strong future revenue visibility.
Managed Services Revenue Growth: Managed services revenue was $729,000,000, up 0.9% year-over-year, contributing to improved business visibility and resilience with a renewal rate of close to 100%.
Shareholder Returns Overview: A total of $198,000,000 was returned to shareholders through share repurchases of $144,000,000 and dividends of $54,000,000 in the first quarter, reflecting a commitment to shareholder value.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Reported revenue declined by 10.9% from a year ago, reflecting the phase out of certain low margin non-core business activities.
Acquisition Revenue Impact: Revenue from recently completed acquisitions, including PROFINET, was immaterial this quarter, indicating limited impact on overall financial performance.
Increased Days Sales Outstanding: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) increased by six days year over year and seven days sequentially, reflecting normal fluctuations in business activity and potentially impacting cash flow.
Free Cash Flow Decline: Free cash flow, after restructuring payments, was reported at $78,000,000, indicating a decrease in cash generation capacity compared to previous periods.
Tax Rate Impact on Income: The non-GAAP effective tax rate was 19.6%, above the annual target range of 15% to 17%, which could affect net income projections.
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