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Genpact (G) Stock Increases 5.1% Since Q2 Earnings Beat

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Genpact Limited (G - Free Report) reported mixed second-quarter 2023 results, wherein earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missed.

Adjusted EPS (excluding 9 cents from non-recurring items) of 72 cents outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.4% and grew 2.9% year over year. Revenues of $1,105.5 million lagged the consensus estimate by 0.7%. However, the top line climbed 1.5% year over year on a reported basis and 3% at constant currency (cc).

The earnings beat pleased investors as the stock has gained 5.1% since the date of earnings release on Aug 9.  

Genpact Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Genpact Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

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Quarterly Details

Data-Tech-AI services revenues (representing 45% of total revenues) were up 2% year over year on a reported basis and 3% at cc to $501 million. Yet, the metric missed our estimate of $502.1 million.

Digital Operations services revenues of $605 million (55%) inched up 1% year over year and 2% at cc. This also fell short of our projection of $612.7 million.

Adjusted income from operations totaled $186 million, up 2% year over year. Adjusted operating income margin of 16.8% plunged 10 basis points year over year.

Genpact exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $646.8 million compared with $552.3 million recorded at the end of the previous quarter. Long-term debt reached $1.25 billion from $1.24 billion in the prior quarter.

The company generated $102.4 million in cash from operating activities, while capex was $10.2 million. Genpact returned $23 million to shareholders through dividends. G repurchased approximately 3.2 million of its common shares during the quarter for total consideration of $120 million at an average price per share of $37.68.

Dims 2023 Guidance

Revenues are anticipated to be between $4.59 billion and $4.64 billion (prior view: $4.64-$4.71 billion), the mid-point ($4.615 billion) of which is below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.65 billion.

Adjusted EPS is projected in the range of $2.91-$2.94 (prior view: $2.92-$2.99). The mid-point ($2.925) of the guided range is below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.94.

Adjusted income from operations margin is expected to be 16.8%.

Genpact currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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