AUTODESK, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2024 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
- Second quarter revenue grew 9%
- Remaining performance obligations up 12%
- None.
- Second quarter revenue grew 9 percent, and 12 percent at constant exchange rates, to
- Current remaining performance obligations were
All growth rates are compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2023, unless otherwise noted. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables. For definitions, please view the Glossary of Terms later in this document.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue increased 9 percent to
;$1,345 million - GAAP operating margin was 19 percent, down 1 percentage point;
- Non-GAAP operating margin was flat at 36 percent;
- GAAP diluted EPS was
; Non-GAAP diluted EPS was$1.03 ;$1.91 - Cash flow from operating activities was
; free cash flow was$135 million .$128 million
"Augmented design, powered by Autodesk, will enable our customers to go further and faster to design and make a better world for all," said Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk president and CEO. "We've been laying the foundation to build enterprise-level AI for years. We are building the future with focus, purpose, and optimism."
"Our sustained momentum in the second quarter, and early expansion of some enterprise business agreements expected to renew later in the year, reduce the likelihood of our more cautious forecast scenarios," said Debbie Clifford, CFO of Autodesk. "Given that, we are raising the lower end of our guidance ranges."
Additional Financial Details
- Total billings decreased 8 percent to
.$1,095 million - Total revenue was
, an increase of 9 percent as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. Recurring revenue represents 98 percent of total.$1,345 million - Design revenue was
, an increase of 8 percent as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, Design revenue increased 6 percent as reported, and 7 percent on a constant currency basis.$1,154 million - Make revenue was
, an increase of 15 percent as reported, and 17 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, Make revenue increased 7 percent as reported, and 8 percent on a constant currency basis.$130 million - Subscription plan revenue was
, an increase of 9 percent as reported, and 13 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, subscription plan revenue increased 6 percent as reported, and 7 percent on a constant currency basis.$1,270 million - Net revenue retention rate remained within the range of 100 to 110 percent, on a constant currency basis.
- GAAP operating income was
, compared to$262 million in the second quarter last year. GAAP operating margin was 19 percent, down 1 percentage point compared to the second quarter last year.$242 million - Total non-GAAP operating income was
, compared to$489 million in the second quarter last year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 36 percent, flat compared to the second quarter last year.$444 million - GAAP diluted net income per share was
, compared to$1.03 in the second quarter last year.$0.85 - Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was
, compared to$1.91 in the second quarter last year.$1.65 - Deferred revenue increased 14 percent to
. Unbilled deferred revenue was$4.23 billion , an increase of$991 million compared to the second quarter of last year. Remaining performance obligations ("RPO") increased 11 percent to$7 million . Current RPO increased 12 percent to$5.22 billion .$3.51 billion - Cash flow from operating activities was
, a decrease of$135 million compared to the second quarter last year. Free cash flow was$122 million , a decrease of$128 million compared to the second quarter last year.$118 million
Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Business Highlights
Net Revenue by Geographic Area
Three Months | Three Months | Change | Constant currency | ||||||
(In millions, except percentages) | $ | % | % | ||||||
Net Revenue: | |||||||||
$ 485 | $ 424 | $ 61 | 14 % | * | |||||
Other | 104 | 91 | 13 | 14 % | * | ||||
Total | 589 | 515 | 74 | 14 % | 15 % | ||||
EMEA | 506 | 473 | 33 | 7 % | 11 % | ||||
APAC | 250 | 249 | 1 | — % | 6 % | ||||
Total Net Revenue | $ 1,345 | $ 1,237 | $ 108 | 9 % | 12 % |
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* Constant currency data not provided at this level. |
Net Revenue by Product Family
Our product offerings are focused in four primary product families: Architecture, Engineering and Construction ("AEC"), AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, Manufacturing ("MFG"), and Media and Entertainment ("M&E").
Three Months | Three Months | Change compared to | |||||
(In millions, except percentages) | $ | % | |||||
AEC | $ 627 | $ 564 | $ 63 | 11 % | |||
AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT | 364 | 344 | 20 | 6 % | |||
MFG | 256 | 242 | 14 | 6 % | |||
M&E | 74 | 71 | 3 | 4 % | |||
Other | 24 | 16 | 8 | 50 % | |||
Total Net Revenue | $ 1,345 | $ 1,237 | $ 108 | 9 % |
Business Outlook
The following are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are set forth below under "Safe Harbor Statement." Autodesk's business outlook for the third quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 considers the current economic environment and foreign exchange currency rate environment. A reconciliation between the fiscal 2024 GAAP and non-GAAP estimates is provided below or in the tables following this press release.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2024
Q3 FY24 Guidance Metrics | Q3 FY24 |
Revenue (in millions) | |
EPS GAAP | |
EPS non-GAAP (1) |
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(1) Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share excludes |
Full Year Fiscal 2024
FY24 Guidance Metrics | FY24 |
Billings (in millions) (1) |
|
Revenue (in millions) (2) |
|
GAAP operating margin | Approx. flat year over year |
Non-GAAP operating margin (3) | Approx. flat year over year |
EPS GAAP | |
EPS non-GAAP (4) | |
Free cash flow (in millions) (5) |
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(1) Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and hedge gains/losses, billings guidance would be down approx. |
(2) Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and hedge gains/losses, revenue guidance would be up approx. |
(3) Non-GAAP operating margin excludes approximately |
(4) Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share excludes |
(5) Free cash flow is cash flow from operating activities less approximately |
The third quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 outlook assume a projected annual effective tax rate of 25 percent and 18 percent for GAAP and non-GAAP results, respectively. Shifts in geographic profitability continue to impact the annual effective tax rate due to significant differences in tax rates in various jurisdictions. Therefore, assumptions for the annual effective tax rate are evaluated regularly and may change based on the projected geographic mix of earnings.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Autodesk will host its second quarter conference call today at 5 p.m. ET. The live broadcast can be accessed at autodesk.com/investor. A transcript of the opening commentary will also be available following the conference call.
A replay of the broadcast will be available at 7 p.m. ET at autodesk.com/investor. This replay will be maintained on Autodesk's website for at least 12 months.
Investor Presentation Details
An investor presentation, Excel financials and other supplemental materials providing additional information can be found at autodesk.com/investor.
Key Performance Metrics
To help better understand our financial performance, we use several key performance metrics including billings, recurring revenue and net revenue retention rate. These metrics are key performance metrics and should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue. These metrics are not intended to be combined with those items. We use these metrics to monitor the strength of our recurring business. We believe these metrics are useful to investors because they can help in monitoring the long-term health of our business. Our determination and presentation of these metrics may differ from that of other companies. The presentation of these metrics is meant to be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, our financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Glossary of Terms
Billings: Total revenue plus the net change in deferred revenue from the beginning to the end of the period.
Cloud Service Offerings: Represents individual term-based offerings deployed through web browser technologies or in a hybrid software and cloud configuration. Cloud service offerings that are bundled with other product offerings are not captured as a separate cloud service offering.
Constant Currency (CC) Growth Rates: We attempt to represent the changes in the underlying business operations by eliminating fluctuations caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates as well as eliminating hedge gains or losses recorded within the current and comparative periods. We calculate constant currency growth rates by (i) applying the applicable prior period exchange rates to current period results and (ii) excluding any gains or losses from foreign currency hedge contracts that are reported in the current and comparative periods.
Design Business: Represents the combination of maintenance, product subscriptions, and all EBAs. Main products include, but are not limited to, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Industry Collections, Revit, Inventor, Maya and 3ds Max. Certain products, such as our computer aided manufacturing solutions, incorporate both Design and Make functionality and are classified as Design.
Enterprise Business Agreements (EBAs): Represents programs providing enterprise customers with token-based access to a broad pool of Autodesk products over a defined contract term.
Flex: A pay-as-you-go consumption option to pre-purchase tokens to access any product available with Flex for a daily rate.
Free Cash Flow: Cash flow from operating activities minus capital expenditures.
Industry Collections: Autodesk Industry Collections are a combination of products and services that target a specific user objective and support a set of workflows for that objective. Our Industry Collections consist of: Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction Collection, Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection, and Autodesk Media and Entertainment Collection.
Maintenance Plan: Our maintenance plans provide our customers with a cost effective and predictable budgetary option to obtain the productivity benefits of our new releases and enhancements when and if released during the term of their contracts. Under our maintenance plans, customers are eligible to receive unspecified upgrades when and if available, and technical support. We recognize maintenance revenue over the term of the agreements, generally one year.
Make Business: Represents certain cloud-based product subscriptions. Main products include, but are not limited to, Assemble, Autodesk Build, BuildingConnected, Fusion 360 and ShotGrid. Certain products, such as Fusion 360, incorporate both Design and Make functionality and are classified as Make.
Net Revenue Retention Rate (NR3): Measures the year-over-year change in Recurring Revenue for the population of customers that existed one year ago ("base customers"). Net revenue retention rate is calculated by dividing the current quarter Recurring Revenue related to base customers by the total corresponding quarter Recurring Revenue from one year ago. Recurring Revenue is based on USD reported revenue, and fluctuations caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates and hedge gains or losses have not been eliminated. Recurring Revenue related to acquired companies, one year after acquisition, has been captured as existing customers until such data conforms to the calculation methodology. This may cause variability in the comparison.
Other Revenue: Consists of revenue from consulting, training, and other products and services, and is recognized as the products are delivered and services are performed.
Product Subscription: Provides customers a flexible, cost-effective way to access and manage 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software tools. Our product subscriptions currently represent a hybrid of desktop and cloud functionality, which provides a device-independent, collaborative design workflow for designers and their stakeholders.
Recurring Revenue: Consists of the revenue for the period from our traditional maintenance plans, our subscription plan offerings, and certain Other revenue. It excludes subscription revenue related to third-party products. Recurring revenue acquired with the acquisition of a business is captured when total subscriptions are captured in our systems and may cause variability in the comparison of this calculation.
Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO): The sum of total short-term, long-term, and unbilled deferred revenue. Current remaining performance obligations is the amount of revenue we expect to recognize in the next twelve months.
Spend: The sum of cost of revenue and operating expenses.
Subscription Plan: Comprises our term-based product subscriptions, cloud service offerings, and EBAs. Subscriptions represent a combined hybrid offering of desktop software and cloud functionality which provides a device-independent, collaborative design workflow for designers and their stakeholders. With subscription, customers can use our software anytime, anywhere, and get access to the latest updates to previous versions.
Subscription Revenue: Includes our cloud-enabled term-based product subscriptions, cloud service offerings, and flexible EBAs.
Unbilled Deferred Revenue: Unbilled deferred revenue represents contractually stated or committed orders under early renewal and multi-year billing plans for subscription, services, and maintenance for which the associated deferred revenue has not been recognized. Under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, unbilled deferred revenue is not included as a receivable or deferred revenue on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including quotations from management, statements in the paragraphs under "Business Outlook" above statements about our short-term and long-term goals, statements regarding our strategies, market and product positions, performance and results, and all statements that are not historical facts. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including: our strategy to develop and introduce new products and services and to move to platforms and capabilities, exposing us to risks such as limited customer acceptance (both new and existing customers), costs related to product defects, and large expenditures; global economic and political conditions, including foreign exchange headwinds, recessionary fears, supply chain disruptions, resulting inflationary pressures and hiring conditions; costs and challenges associated with strategic acquisitions and investments; dependency on international revenue and operations, exposing us to significant international regulatory, economic, intellectual property, collections, currency exchange rate, taxation, political, and other risks, including risks related to the war against
Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in Autodesk's Form 10-K and subsequent Forms 10-Q, which are on file with the
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||
(In millions, except per share data) | |||||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | Six Months Ended July 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Net revenue: | |||||||
Subscription | $ 1,270 | $ 1,160 | $ 2,463 | $ 2,249 | |||
Maintenance | 14 | 17 | 28 | 35 | |||
Total subscription and maintenance revenue | 1,284 | 1,177 | 2,491 | 2,284 | |||
Other | 61 | 60 | 123 | 123 | |||
Total net revenue | 1,345 | 1,237 | 2,614 | 2,407 | |||
Cost of revenue: | |||||||
Cost of subscription and maintenance revenue | 95 | 83 | 191 | 167 | |||
Cost of other revenue | 21 | 21 | 41 | 40 | |||
Amortization of developed technologies | 11 | 15 | 22 | 29 | |||
Total cost of revenue | 127 | 119 | 254 | 236 | |||
Gross profit | 1,218 | 1,118 | 2,360 | 2,171 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Marketing and sales | 449 | 433 | 905 | 852 | |||
Research and development | 355 | 306 | 682 | 595 | |||
General and administrative | 141 | 128 | 273 | 248 | |||
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 11 | 9 | 21 | 20 | |||
Total operating expenses | 956 | 876 | 1,881 | 1,715 | |||
Income from operations | 262 | 242 | 479 | 456 | |||
Interest and other (expense) income, net | (4) | (10) | — | (29) | |||
Income before income taxes | 258 | 232 | 479 | 427 | |||
Provision for income taxes | (36) | (46) | (96) | (95) | |||
Net income | $ 222 | $ 186 | $ 383 | $ 332 | |||
Basic net income per share | $ 1.04 | $ 0.86 | $ 1.79 | $ 1.53 | |||
Diluted net income per share | $ 1.03 | $ 0.85 | $ 1.77 | $ 1.52 | |||
Weighted average shares used in computing basic net income per | 214 | 217 | 214 | 217 | |||
Weighted average shares used in computing diluted net income per | 215 | 218 | 216 | 218 |
Autodesk, Inc. | |||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
(In millions) | |||
July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | ||
(Unaudited) | |||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,714 | $ 1,947 | |
Marketable securities | 359 | 125 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 402 | 961 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 346 | 308 | |
Total current assets | 2,821 | 3,341 | |
Long-term marketable securities | 219 | 102 | |
Computer equipment, software, furniture and leasehold improvements, net | 136 | 144 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 248 | 245 | |
Intangible assets, net | 410 | 407 | |
Goodwill | 3,637 | 3,625 | |
Deferred income taxes, net | 1,078 | 1,014 | |
Long-term other assets | 558 | 560 | |
Total assets | $ 9,107 | $ 9,438 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 124 | $ 102 | |
Accrued compensation | 279 | 358 | |
Accrued income taxes | 116 | 33 | |
Deferred revenue | 3,131 | 3,203 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 72 | 85 | |
Other accrued liabilities | 153 | 219 | |
Total current liabilities | 3,875 | 4,000 | |
Long-term deferred revenue | 1,102 | 1,377 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 311 | 300 | |
Long-term income taxes payable | 147 | 164 | |
Long-term deferred income taxes | 35 | 32 | |
Long-term notes payable, net | 2,282 | 2,281 | |
Long-term other liabilities | 149 | 139 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Common stock and additional paid-in capital | 3,531 | 3,325 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (198) | (185) | |
Accumulated deficit | (2,127) | (1,995) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,206 | 1,145 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 9,107 | $ 9,438 |
Autodesk, Inc. | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||
(In millions) | |||
Six Months Ended July 31, | |||
2023 | 2022 | ||
(Unaudited) | |||
Operating activities: | |||
Net income | $ 383 | $ 332 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 66 | 76 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 362 | 322 | |
Deferred income taxes | (65) | (43) | |
Lease-related asset impairments | 7 | 9 | |
Other | (33) | (11) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business combinations: | |||
Accounts receivable | 559 | 281 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (23) | (25) | |
Accounts payable and other liabilities | (115) | (199) | |
Deferred revenue | (350) | (77) | |
Accrued income taxes | 67 | 26 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 858 | 691 | |
Investing activities: | |||
Purchases of marketable securities | (687) | (97) | |
Sales and maturities of marketable securities | 339 | 245 | |
Capital expenditures | (16) | (23) | |
Purchases of intangible assets | (10) | (5) | |
Business combinations, net of cash acquired | (26) | (96) | |
Other investing activities | (18) | (47) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (418) | (23) | |
Financing activities: | |||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs | 71 | 67 | |
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (120) | (92) | |
Repurchases of common stock | (616) | (708) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (665) | (733) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (8) | (23) | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (233) | (88) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,947 | 1,528 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 1,714 | $ 1,440 | |
Supplemental cash flow disclosure: | |||
Non-cash financing activities: | |||
Fair value of common stock issued to settle liability-classified restricted common stock | $ 9 | $ 5 | |
Fair value of common stock issued related to business combinations | $ — | $ 10 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures | |||||||
(In millions, except per share data) | |||||||
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, we provide investors with certain non-GAAP | |||||||
There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and | |||||||
The following table shows Autodesk's GAAP results reconciled to non-GAAP results included in this release. | |||||||
Three Months Ended July 31, | Six Months Ended July 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
GAAP operating margin | 19 % | 20 % | 18 % | 19 % | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 15 % | 14 % | 14 % | 13 % | |||
Amortization of developed technologies | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % | |||
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % | |||
Lease-related asset impairments and other charges | 1 % | 1 % | — % | — % | |||
Non-GAAP operating margin (1) | 36 % | 36 % | 34 % | 35 % | |||
GAAP income from operations | $ 262 | $ 242 | $ 479 | $ 456 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 197 | 169 | 362 | 324 | |||
Amortization of developed technologies | 11 | 14 | 20 | 27 | |||
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 10 | 9 | 20 | 20 | |||
Acquisition-related costs | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | |||
Lease-related asset impairments and other charges | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |||
Non-GAAP income from operations | $ 489 | $ 444 | $ 893 | $ 841 | |||
GAAP diluted net income per share | $ 1.03 | $ 0.85 | $ 1.77 | $ 1.52 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 0.92 | 0.78 | 1.68 | 1.49 | |||
Amortization of developed technologies | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.12 | |||
Amortization of purchased intangibles | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.09 | |||
Acquisition-related costs | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | |||
Lease-related asset impairments and other charges | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | |||
Loss on strategic investments and dispositions, net | 0.07 | — | 0.07 | — | |||
Discrete GAAP tax items | (0.09) | 0.01 | (0.12) | (0.03) | |||
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | (0.16) | (0.14) | (0.19) | (0.17) | |||
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share | $ 1.91 | $ 1.65 | $ 3.44 | $ 3.09 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 135 | $ 257 | $ 858 | $ 691 | |||
Capital expenditures | (7) | (11) | (16) | (23) | |||
Free cash flow | $ 128 | $ 246 | $ 842 | $ 668 |
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(1) Totals may not sum due to rounding. |
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