FICO Announces Earnings of $5.44 per Share for Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

FICO reported strong Q4 fiscal 2024 results with revenues of $453.8 million, up 16% from the prior year. GAAP earnings reached $5.44 per share, while Non-GAAP EPS was $6.54. Scores revenues grew 27% to $249.2 million, driven by a 38% increase in B2B revenue. Software revenues increased 5% to $204.6 million, with Platform ARR growth of 31%. The company provided FY2025 guidance projecting revenues of $1.98 billion and GAAP EPS of $25.05.

Positive

• Revenue increased 16% YoY to $453.8 million
• GAAP EPS grew 36% to $5.44
• Non-GAAP EPS increased 31% to $6.54
• B2B revenue surged 38%
• Platform ARR growth of 31%
• Software Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate at 123% for platform software
• Free cash flow improved 35% to $219.4 million

Negative

• B2C revenue decreased 1% due to lower myFICO.com volumes
• Non-platform software retention rate stagnant at 99%
• Professional services revenue declined

Insights

Financial Analyst

FICO delivered exceptional Q4 results with $453.8M revenue, up 16% YoY, driven by robust Scores segment performance. The $249.2M Scores revenue grew 27%, primarily from B2B pricing strength. Software segment showed steady growth at 5%, reaching $204.6M.

Key metrics signal strong business fundamentals: 123% platform software retention rate and 31% platform ARR growth demonstrate successful platform strategy execution. The FY2025 guidance of $1.98B revenue and $25.05 GAAP EPS shows management's confidence in continued momentum.

The 38% B2B revenue growth indicates pricing power and market leadership in credit scoring, while maintaining stable B2C performance suggests balanced revenue diversification.

Market Research Analyst

The impressive margin expansion and cash flow generation demonstrate FICO's operational leverage. Free cash flow increased 35% to $219.4M, while GAAP EPS grew 36% to $5.44. The 106% overall Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate indicates strong customer relationships and successful upselling efforts.

The divergence between platform (123%) and non-platform (99%) retention rates highlights the strategic importance of platform solutions. The FY2025 guidance suggesting double-digit growth across metrics positions FICO well in the analytics and decision management market.

Revenue of $454 million vs. $390 million in prior year

BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FICO (NYSE:FICO), a global analytics software leader, today announced results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 GAAP Results

Net income for the quarter totaled $135.7 million, or $5.44 per share, versus $101.4 million, or $4.01 per share, in the prior year period.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter was $226.5 million versus $164.0 million in the prior year period.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Non-GAAP Results

Non-GAAP Net Income for the quarter was $163.2 million versus $126.7 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP EPS for the quarter was $6.54 versus $5.01 in the prior year period. Free cash flow was $219.4 million for the current quarter versus $163.0 million in the prior year period. The Non-GAAP financial measures are described in the financial table captioned “Non-GAAP Results” and are reconciled to the corresponding GAAP results in the financial tables at the end of this release.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 GAAP Revenue

The company reported revenues of $453.8 million for the quarter as compared to $389.7 million reported in the prior year period, an increase of 16%.

“I am very proud of our performance in FY24, another record year for FICO financially,” said Will Lansing, chief executive officer. “I am also pleased to provide our FY 2025 guidance, which includes double-digit percentage growth for all our metrics.”

Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 for the company’s two operating segments were as follows:

• Scores revenues, which include the company’s business-to-business (B2B) scoring solutions, and business-to-consumer (B2C) solutions, were $249.2 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $195.6 million in the prior year period, an increase of 27%. B2B revenue increased 38%, driven largely by higher unit prices. B2C revenue decreased 1% from the prior year period due to lower volumes on myFICO.com business.

• Software revenues, which include the company’s analytics and digital decisioning technology, were $204.6 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $194.2 million in the prior year period, an increase of 5%, mainly due to increased recurring revenue, partially offset by a decrease in professional services. Software Annual Recurring Revenue was up 8% year-over-year, consisting of 31% platform ARR growth and no growth in non-platform. Software Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate was 106% on September 30, 2024, with platform software at 123% and non-platform software at 99%.

Outlook

The company is providing the following guidance for fiscal 2025:

	Fiscal 2025 Guidance
Revenues	$1.98 billion
GAAP Net Income	$624 million
GAAP EPS	$25.05
Non-GAAP Net Income	$712 million
Non-GAAP EPS	$28.58

The Non-GAAP financial measures are described in the financial table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Guidance.”

Company to Host Conference Call

The company will host a webcast on November 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to report its fourth quarter fiscal 2024 results and provide various strategic and operational updates. The call can be accessed at FICO's web site at www.fico.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available on our Past Events page through November 6, 2025.

About FICO

FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 U.S. and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting four billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO^® Score, used by 90% of top U.S. lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the U.S. and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency.

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Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release that relate to FICO or its business are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the impact of macroeconomic conditions on FICO’s business, operations and personnel, the success of the Company’s Decision Management strategy and reengineering initiative, the maintenance of its existing relationships and ability to create new relationships with customers and key alliance partners, its ability to continue to develop new and enhanced products and services, its ability to recruit and retain key technical and managerial personnel, competition, regulatory changes applicable to the use of consumer credit and other data, the failure to protect such data, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, or divestitures, and material adverse developments in global economic conditions or in the markets we serve. Additional information on these risks and uncertainties and other factors that could affect FICO’s future results are described from time to time in FICO’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024 and its subsequent filings with the SEC. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes, FICO’s results could differ materially from its expectations. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. FICO disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
	September 30, 2024				September 30, 2023
	(In thousands)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	150,667			$	136,778
Accounts receivable, net		426,642				387,947
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		40,104				31,723
Total current assets		617,413				556,448
Marketable securities		45,289				33,014
Property and equipment, net		38,465				10,966
Operating lease right-of-use assets		29,580				25,703
Goodwill and intangible assets, net		782,752				774,244
Other assets		204,385				174,906
Total assets	$	1,717,884			$	1,575,281
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$	102,285			$	78,487
Accrued compensation and employee benefits		106,103				102,471
Deferred revenue		156,897				136,730
Current maturities on debt		15,000				50,000
Total current liabilities		380,285				367,688
Long-term debt		2,194,021				1,811,658
Operating lease liabilities		21,963				23,903
Other liabilities		84,294				60,022
Total liabilities		2,680,563				2,263,271
Stockholders’ deficit		(962,679	)			(687,990	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$	1,717,884			$	1,575,281

FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended September 30,								Year Ended September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues:
On-premises and SaaS software	$	181,707			$	168,979			$	711,340			$	640,182
Professional services		22,899				25,199				86,536				99,547
Scores		249,203				195,555				919,650				773,828
Total revenues		453,809				389,733				1,717,526				1,513,557
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues		89,574				82,832				348,206				311,053
Research and development		44,208				41,596				171,940				159,950
Selling, general and administrative		122,757				99,331				462,834				400,565
Amortization of intangible assets		92				275				917				1,100
Gain on product line asset sale		—				—				—				(1,941	)
Total operating expenses		256,631				224,034				983,897				870,727
Operating income		197,178				165,699				733,629				642,830
Other expense, net		(25,795	)			(25,234	)			(91,604	)			(89,206	)
Income before income taxes		171,383				140,465				642,025				553,624
Provision for income taxes		35,692				39,041				129,214				124,249
Net income	$	135,691			$	101,424			$	512,811			$	429,375
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	5.54			$	4.09			$	20.78			$	17.18
Diluted	$	5.44			$	4.01			$	20.45			$	16.93
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		24,501				24,826				24,676				24,986
Diluted		24,950				25,273				25,079				25,367

FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
	Year Ended September 30,
		2024				2023
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	512,811			$	429,375
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		13,827				14,638
Share-based compensation		149,439				123,847
Changes in operating assets and liabilities		(20,485	)			(63,448	)
Gain on product line asset sale		—				(1,941	)
Other, net		(22,628	)			(33,556	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		632,964				468,915
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(8,884	)			(4,237	)
Capitalized internal-use software costs		(16,667	)			—
Net activity from marketable securities		(2,442	)			(5,591	)
Cash transferred, net of proceeds, from product line asset sale		—				(6,126	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(27,993	)			(15,954	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and term loans		947,000				407,000
Payments on revolving line of credit and term loans		(602,000	)			(402,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock under employee stock plans		25,006				22,198
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards		(139,188	)			(76,673	)
Repurchases of common stock		(821,702	)			(405,526	)
Other, net		(2,039	)			—
Net cash used in financing activities		(592,923	)			(455,001	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		1,841				5,616
Increase in cash and cash equivalents		13,889				3,576
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		136,778				133,202
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	150,667			$	136,778

FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION NON-GAAP RESULTS (Unaudited)
	Quarter Ended September 30,								Year Ended September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
	(In thousands, except per share data)
GAAP net income	$	135,691			$	101,424			$	512,811			$	429,375
Amortization of intangible assets		92				275				917				1,100
Gain on product line asset sale		—				—				—				(1,941	)
Share-based compensation expense		39,982				34,097				149,439				123,847
Income tax adjustments		(10,134	)			(8,760	)			(38,083	)			(30,806	)
Excess tax benefit		(2,429	)			(852	)			(29,774	)			(12,586	)
Adjustment to tax reserves and valuation allowance		—				560				—				(8,940	)
Non-GAAP net income	$	163,202			$	126,744			$	595,310			$	500,049
GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	5.44			$	4.01			$	20.45			$	16.93
Amortization of intangible assets		—				0.01				0.04				0.04
Gain on product line asset sale		—				—				—				(0.08	)
Share-based compensation expense		1.60				1.35				5.96				4.88
Income tax adjustments		(0.41	)			(0.35	)			(1.52	)			(1.21	)
Excess tax benefit		(0.10	)			(0.03	)			(1.19	)			(0.50	)
Adjustment to tax reserves and valuation allowance		—				0.02				—				(0.35	)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	6.54			$	5.01			$	23.74			$	19.71
Free cash flow
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	226,478			$	164,049			$	632,964			$	468,915
Capital expenditures		(7,123	)			(1,068	)			(25,551	)			(4,237	)
Free cash flow	$	219,355			$	162,981			$	607,413			$	464,678
Note: The numbers may not sum to total due to rounding.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the consolidated GAAP financial statements, the company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP EPS, and free cash flow. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS exclude, to the extent applicable, such items as the impact of amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, restructuring and acquisition-related, excess tax benefit, and adjustment to tax valuation allowance items. Free cash flow excludes capital expenditures. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of recurring business results including significant non-cash expenses. We believe management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to historical performance and liquidity as well as comparisons to our competitors’ operating results. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they allow for greater transparency with respect to key measures used by management in its financial and operating decision-making.

FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP GUIDANCE (Unaudited)
		Fiscal 2025 Guidance
		(In millions, except per share data)
GAAP net income		$	624
Share-based compensation expense			157
Income tax adjustments			(39	)
Excess tax benefit			(30	)
Non-GAAP net income		$	712
GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	25.05
Share-based compensation expense			6.31
Income tax adjustments			(1.58	)
Excess tax benefit			(1.20	)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	28.58
Note: The numbers may not sum to total due to rounding.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the consolidated GAAP financial statements, the company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP EPS, and free cash flow. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS exclude, to the extent applicable, such items as the impact of amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, restructuring and acquisition-related, excess tax benefit, and adjustment to tax valuation allowance items. Free cash flow excludes capital expenditures. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of recurring business results including significant non-cash expenses. We believe management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to historical performance and liquidity as well as comparisons to our competitors’ operating results. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they allow for greater transparency with respect to key measures used by management in its financial and operating decision-making.

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Investors/Analysts:

Dave Singleton

Fair Isaac Corporation

(800) 459-7125

investor@fico.com

Source: FICO

FAQ

What was FICO's revenue growth in Q4 2024?

FICO's revenue grew 16% year-over-year to $453.8 million in Q4 2024, compared to $389.7 million in the prior year period.

How much did FICO's Scores segment revenue increase in Q4 2024?

FICO's Scores segment revenue increased 27% to $249.2 million in Q4 2024, driven by a 38% increase in B2B revenue.

What is FICO's revenue guidance for fiscal 2025?

FICO provided revenue guidance of $1.98 billion for fiscal 2025.

What was FICO's EPS for Q4 2024?

FICO reported GAAP EPS of $5.44 and Non-GAAP EPS of $6.54 for Q4 2024.