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Autodesk (ADSK) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Up Y/Y
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Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) reported second-quarter fiscal 2023 non-GAAP earnings of $1.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.56 per share by 5.8%. The bottom line improved 36.4% year over year.
The company reported revenues of $1.24 billion, surpassing the consensus mark of $1.22 billion. The figure grew 17% year over year. At a constant currency basis, revenues were up 17%. The upside was driven by new product subscriptions and higher renewal rates.
Top-Line Details
Autodesk’s subscription revenues (93.1% of total revenues) increased 16% year over year (up 17% on a constant currency basis) to $1.16 billion. However, maintenance revenues (1.4% of total revenues) remained flat year over year at $17 million. Other revenues (4.9% of total revenues) surged 30.4% to $60 million in the reported quarter.
Recurring revenues contributed 98% to Autodesk’s second-quarter fiscal 2023 revenues. The net revenue retention rate was within the 100-110% range.
Region-wise, revenues from the Americas (41.6% of revenues) increased 22% from the year-ago quarter’s levels to $515 million. Revenues from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which accounted for 38.2% of revenues, climbed 15% to $473 million. Revenues from Asia-Pacific (20.1% of revenues) rallied 10% to $249 million.
Billings of $1.19 billion advanced 17% year over year in the reported quarter.
Autodesk offers primarily four product families, Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Manufacturing (MFG) and Media and Entertainment (M&E).
AEC (45.6% of revenues) revenues increased 18% year over year to $564 million. AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (27.8% of revenues) revenues rose 13% to $344 million. MFG (19.6% of revenues) revenues increased 16% to $242 million.
M&E (5.7% of revenues) revenues surged 20% to $71 million, while other revenues (1.3% of revenues) increased 20% to $16 million.
Operating Results
Autodesk reported a non-GAAP operating income of $444 million, up 34.1% year over year.
Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 500 basis points (“bps”) from the year-ago quarter’s levels to 36%.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
As of Jul 31, 2022, Autodesk had cash and cash equivalents (including marketable securities) of $1.53 billion compared with $1.59 billion as of Apr 30, 2022.
Deferred revenues increased 12% to $3.70 billion. Unbilled deferred revenues at the end of the fiscal second quarter were $984 million, up 16.7% year over year.
Total remaining performance obligation (RPO) of $4.69 billion and current RPO of $3.14 billion increased 13% and 10%, respectively.
Cash flow from operating activities was $257 million, while free cash flow was $246 million in the reported quarter. During the first half of fiscal 2023, ADSK generated $691 million worth of cash from operational activities and its free cash flow was $668 million.
In the quarter under review, the company repurchased 1.4 million shares for $257 million at an average price of approximately $182 per share.
Guidance
For the third quarter of fiscal 2023, Autodesk expects revenues between $1.275 billion and $1.290 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are anticipated to be $1.66-$1.72 per share.
For fiscal 2023, Autodesk expects revenues between $4.985 billion and $5.035 billion, indicating growth of 14-15% year over year. Non-GAAP earnings are expected between $6.52 and $6.71 per share.
Billings are estimated to be $5.705-$5.805 billion, suggesting an increase of 18-21% year over year.
The company expects a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 36% in fiscal 2023. Free cash flow is projected to be $2.000-$2.080 billion.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Autodesk currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of ADSK have declined 23.7% year to date.
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Autodesk (ADSK) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Up Y/Y
Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) reported second-quarter fiscal 2023 non-GAAP earnings of $1.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.56 per share by 5.8%. The bottom line improved 36.4% year over year.
The company reported revenues of $1.24 billion, surpassing the consensus mark of $1.22 billion. The figure grew 17% year over year. At a constant currency basis, revenues were up 17%. The upside was driven by new product subscriptions and higher renewal rates.
Top-Line Details
Autodesk’s subscription revenues (93.1% of total revenues) increased 16% year over year (up 17% on a constant currency basis) to $1.16 billion. However, maintenance revenues (1.4% of total revenues) remained flat year over year at $17 million. Other revenues (4.9% of total revenues) surged 30.4% to $60 million in the reported quarter.
Recurring revenues contributed 98% to Autodesk’s second-quarter fiscal 2023 revenues. The net revenue retention rate was within the 100-110% range.
Region-wise, revenues from the Americas (41.6% of revenues) increased 22% from the year-ago quarter’s levels to $515 million. Revenues from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which accounted for 38.2% of revenues, climbed 15% to $473 million. Revenues from Asia-Pacific (20.1% of revenues) rallied 10% to $249 million.
Billings of $1.19 billion advanced 17% year over year in the reported quarter.
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Products Top-Line Details
Autodesk offers primarily four product families, Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Manufacturing (MFG) and Media and Entertainment (M&E).
AEC (45.6% of revenues) revenues increased 18% year over year to $564 million. AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (27.8% of revenues) revenues rose 13% to $344 million. MFG (19.6% of revenues) revenues increased 16% to $242 million.
M&E (5.7% of revenues) revenues surged 20% to $71 million, while other revenues (1.3% of revenues) increased 20% to $16 million.
Operating Results
Autodesk reported a non-GAAP operating income of $444 million, up 34.1% year over year.
Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 500 basis points (“bps”) from the year-ago quarter’s levels to 36%.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
As of Jul 31, 2022, Autodesk had cash and cash equivalents (including marketable securities) of $1.53 billion compared with $1.59 billion as of Apr 30, 2022.
Deferred revenues increased 12% to $3.70 billion. Unbilled deferred revenues at the end of the fiscal second quarter were $984 million, up 16.7% year over year.
Total remaining performance obligation (RPO) of $4.69 billion and current RPO of $3.14 billion increased 13% and 10%, respectively.
Cash flow from operating activities was $257 million, while free cash flow was $246 million in the reported quarter. During the first half of fiscal 2023, ADSK generated $691 million worth of cash from operational activities and its free cash flow was $668 million.
In the quarter under review, the company repurchased 1.4 million shares for $257 million at an average price of approximately $182 per share.
Guidance
For the third quarter of fiscal 2023, Autodesk expects revenues between $1.275 billion and $1.290 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are anticipated to be $1.66-$1.72 per share.
For fiscal 2023, Autodesk expects revenues between $4.985 billion and $5.035 billion, indicating growth of 14-15% year over year. Non-GAAP earnings are expected between $6.52 and $6.71 per share.
Billings are estimated to be $5.705-$5.805 billion, suggesting an increase of 18-21% year over year.
The company expects a non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 36% in fiscal 2023. Free cash flow is projected to be $2.000-$2.080 billion.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Autodesk currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of ADSK have declined 23.7% year to date.
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