The chart below shows how TASK performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TASK sees a +1.27% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -3.96% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.88%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Outperformance: In the third quarter, we generated $255.3 million, outperforming the top end of our revenue guidance by $9.3 million.
Record Quarterly Revenue Growth: We delivered the most quarterly revenue in TaskUs history and returned to double-digit revenue growth of 13.2%.
EBITDA Exceeds Guidance: We delivered $54.2 million in adjusted EBITDA in the quarter, exceeding the $52.7 million midpoint of our most recent guidance by $1.5 million or nearly 3%.
Multi-Service Client Revenue Growth: Our revenue growth from clients that utilize more than one of our service lines increased 25% year over year.
Revenue Forecast Increase: We expect our revenue of $988 million to $990 million for the year, an increase of $24 million at the midpoint.
Negative
Q3 Revenue Performance: Q3 revenue was $255.3 million, exceeding guidance by $9.3 million, but still reflects a decline in U.S. delivery revenue by 4% year-over-year.
Profitability Pressure Despite Growth: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.2%, below the guidance of 21.5%, indicating pressure on profitability despite revenue growth.
Rising Service Costs: The cost of service as a percentage of revenue increased to 60.2% in Q3 compared to 57.7% in the prior year, driven by wage inflation and higher recruiting costs.
Operational Cash Flow Decline: Cash generated from operations decreased to $98.2 million through Q3 of 2024, compared to $103.9 million through Q3 of 2023, indicating a decline in operational efficiency.
SG&A Expense Analysis: SG&A expenses were $62.7 million, or 24.5% of revenue, compared to $57.1 million or 25.3% of revenue in Q3 of 2023, reflecting increased operational costs.
TaskUs, Inc. (TASK) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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