The chart below shows how VSTS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, VSTS sees a +19.54% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +7.02% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -10.12%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Stable Q1 Revenue: Q1 revenue of $684 million was flat sequentially from Q4 2024, indicating stability in revenue generation.
Adjusted EBITDA Increase: Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $81.2 million, reflecting a 1% sequential increase from Q4 2024, showcasing improved profitability.
Field Sales Productivity Improvement: Year-over-year productivity in field sales improved by 20%, with some regions achieving a 40% increase, indicating enhanced sales efficiency.
Customer Retention Improvement: Customer retention rate improved to 92.9%, up 30 basis points year over year, demonstrating strong customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Future Revenue and EBITDA Growth: The company expects revenue growth of 3% to 4% and EBITDA growth approaching or exceeding 10% in the second half of FY '25, indicating positive future performance.
Negative
Revenue Performance Decline: Q1 revenue of $684 million was flat sequentially from Q4 2024, but down 2.8% year over year on a normalized constant currency basis, indicating a decline in overall sales performance.
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $81.2 million, a decrease of approximately $17 million from Q1 of fiscal '24, reflecting challenges in profitability despite slight sequential improvement.
EBITDA Margin Decline: Q1 EBITDA margin was 11.9%, down 180 basis points year over year, highlighting a significant reduction in operational efficiency compared to the previous year.
Decline in Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was only $4 million in Q1, a stark decline from $52 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to lower EBITDA and timing issues with cash collections.
Currency Exchange Impact: The company experienced a 20 basis point headwind from unfavorable Canadian dollar exchange rates, which is expected to continue impacting revenue as the year progresses.
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