Globant Reports 2024 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Globant (NYSE: GLOB) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results with revenues of $587.5 million, up 18.1% year-over-year. The company's IFRS Diluted EPS was $0.87, while Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS reached $1.51. Globant's growth outlook remains robust, with AI-related revenues growing by nearly 130% in H1 2024. The company served 958 customers and increased its wallet share, with 329 accounts generating over $1 million in annual revenues. Globant provided guidance for Q3 2024, estimating revenues between $611.0-$617.0 million and Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.60-$1.64. For the full year 2024, the company projects revenues of $2,407.0-$2,421.0 million and Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS of $6.30-$6.50.

Positive

• Revenue growth of 18.1% year-over-year to $587.5 million in Q2 2024
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS increased to $1.51 from $1.36 in Q2 2023
• AI-related revenues grew by nearly 130% in the first half of 2024
• Increased wallet share with 329 accounts generating over $1 million in annual revenues
• Strong growth outlook maintained for the remainder of 2024

Negative

• IFRS Gross Profit Margin decreased to 35.7% from 36.3% in Q2 2023
• Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $142.9 million to $180.4 million
• $125 million drawn from credit facility as of June 30, 2024

Insights

Financial Analyst

Globant's Q2 2024 results show solid growth with revenues up 18.1% year-over-year to $587.5 million. The company maintains strong profitability with a Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin of 15.1%. Key highlights include:

• Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS increased to $1.51 from $1.36 in Q2 2023
• AI-related revenues grew by nearly 130% in H1 2024
• Customer base expanded to 958 with revenues over $100,000 in the last 12 months
• 329 accounts generating more than $1 million annually, up from 283 year-over-year

The outlook for Q3 and full-year 2024 remains strong, with projected revenue growth between 12.1% and 13.2% for Q3 and 14.8% to 15.5% for the full year. This performance, coupled with investments in AI and expanding service offerings, positions Globant well for continued growth.

Tech Expert

Globant's focus on AI and digital transformation is paying off significantly. The 130% growth in AI-related revenues demonstrates the company's strong position in this rapidly evolving sector. The introduction of AI agents to enhance the software development lifecycle and the launch of the Globant GUT Network at Cannes Lions showcase their commitment to innovation.

The company's diverse geographic revenue breakdown (56.3% North America, 23.0% Latin America, 16.9% Europe, 3.8% New Markets) indicates a well-balanced global presence. This diversity, combined with their expanding customer base and increasing wallet share, suggests Globant is successfully leveraging its technological expertise across various markets.

With 27,133 technology, design and innovation professionals out of 29,112 total Globers, Globant maintains a strong focus on technical talent, important for staying competitive in the fast-paced tech industry.

Market Research Analyst

Globant's performance reflects broader trends in the digital transformation and AI sectors. The company's strong growth in AI-related revenues aligns with the increasing demand for AI solutions across industries. Their success in expanding their customer base and increasing wallet share indicates effective market penetration strategies.

The company's geographic diversification helps mitigate risks associated with regional economic fluctuations. The strong performance in media, sports and entertainment verticals suggests Globant is capitalizing on the digital transformation needs of these industries.

However, it's worth noting the slight decrease in IFRS Gross Profit Margin (from 36.3% to 35.7%) and IFRS Profit from Operations Margin (from 9.4% to 9.2%) compared to Q2 2023. While these changes are minor, they warrant monitoring in future quarters to ensure they don't indicate a trend of margin pressure.

Overall, Globant's results and outlook suggest continued strong performance in a competitive but growing market.

Growth Outlook Remains Strong, Executing on Profitability

• Second quarter revenues of $587.5 million, up 18.1% year-over-year
• IFRS Diluted EPS of $0.87 for the second quarter
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.51 for the second quarter

LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Please see highlights below. Note that reconciliations between IFRS and Non-IFRS financial measures are disclosed at the end of this press release.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

• Revenues rose to $587.5 million, representing 18.1% year-over-year growth.
• IFRS Gross Profit Margin was 35.7% compared to 36.3% in the second quarter of 2023.
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Gross Profit Margin was 38.1% compared to 38.3% in the second quarter of 2023.
• IFRS Profit from Operations Margin was 9.2% compared to 9.4% in the second quarter of 2023.
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin was 15.1% compared to 15.0% in the second quarter of 2023.
• IFRS Diluted EPS was $0.87 compared to $0.85 in the second quarter of 2023.
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS was $1.51 compared to $1.36 in the second quarter of 2023.

Six months ended June 30, 2024 Financial Highlights

• Revenues rose to $1,158.5 million, representing 19.4% year-over-year growth.
• IFRS Gross Profit Margin was 35.5% compared to 36.0% in the first six months of 2023.
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Gross Profit Margin was 38.0% compared to 38.2% in the first six months of 2023.
• IFRS Profit from Operations Margin was 8.8% compared to 9.4% in the first six months of 2023.
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin was 15.0% compared to 15.0% in the first six months of 2023.
• IFRS Diluted EPS was $1.89 compared to $1.70 in the first six months of 2023.
• Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS was $3.04 compared to $2.64 in the first six months of 2023.

Other Metrics as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2024

• Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term investments were $180.4 million as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of $142.9 million from $323.3 million as of December 31, 2023, driven mainly by payments of bonuses, investments in our platform business, partial repayment of our credit facility and a number of M&A earnout payments. As of June 30, 2024, we had a total amount of $125 million drawn from our credit facility.
• Globant completed the second quarter of 2024 with 29,112 Globers, 27,133 of whom were technology, design and innovation professionals.
• The geographic revenue breakdown for the second quarter of 2024 was as follows: 56.3% from North America (top country: US), 23.0% from Latin America (top country: Argentina), 16.9% from Europe (top country: Spain) and 3.8% from New Markets¹ (top country: Saudi Arabia).
• Globant's top customer, top five customers and top ten customers for the second quarter of 2024 represented 8.3%, 21.0% and 30.3% of revenues, respectively.
• During the twelve months ended June 30, 2024, Globant served a total of 958 customers (with revenues over $100,000 in the last twelve months) and continued to increase its wallet share, with 329 accounts generating more than $1 million of annual revenues, compared to 283 for the same period one year ago.
• In terms of currencies, 67.1% of Globant's revenues for the second quarter of 2024 were denominated in US dollars.

"As we celebrate our tenth anniversary as a public company, Globant remains steadfast in its commitment to long-term growth and industry leadership. Our recent quarterly results demonstrate robust revenue growth and strong performance across all regions and verticals, particularly in media, sports, and entertainment. Our AI-related revenues have significantly grown by nearly 130% in the first half of 2024, underscoring our pivotal role in the ongoing AI revolution. With the unveiling of our AI agents, which enhance the software development life cycle, and the introduction of the Globant GUT Network at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, we are poised to meet the growing demands for AI-based solutions across the global economy. Our entrepreneurial and innovative mindset continues to drive us forward, fostering lasting client relationships and delivering exceptional shareholder returns," said Martín Migoya, Globant's CEO and co-founder. "As we look ahead, we are optimistic about our record-high pipeline and the transformative potential of generative AI to shape the future of our industry."

"We are very proud of the results today, which reflect our strong execution. This quarter, we achieved revenues of $587.5 million, up 18.1% year-over-year, driven by a broad-based performance. Our ability to maintain high profitability, despite the challenging economic environment, is a reflection of our operational efficiency. As we look ahead, we are maintaining a strong growth outlook for the remainder of the year. This is supported by our continued expansion across different regions and our investments in broadening our service offering. Additionally, the increase in AI-related revenues is translating into tangible revenue growth for Globant. We remain encouraged by the opportunities ahead for the company, and are committed to delivering industry leading growth and profitability," explained Juan Urthiague, Globant's CFO.

2024 Third Quarter and Full Year Outlook

Based on current market conditions, Globant is providing the following estimates for the third quarter and the full year of 2024:

• Third quarter 2024 Revenues are estimated to be in the range of $611.0 million to $617.0 million, or 12.1% to 13.2% year-over-year growth.
• Third quarter 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin is estimated to be in the range of 15.0% to 16.0%.
• Third quarter 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS is estimated to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.64 (assuming an average of 44.4 million diluted shares outstanding during the third quarter).
• Fiscal year 2024 Revenues are estimated to be in the range of $2,407.0 million to $2,421.0 million, implying a 14.8% to 15.5% year-over-year revenue growth.
• Fiscal year 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin is estimated to be in the range of 15.0% to 15.5%.
• Fiscal year 2024 Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS is estimated to be in the range of $6.30 to $6.50 (assuming an average of 44.3 million diluted shares outstanding during 2024).

Conference Call and Webcast
Martin Migoya, Globant's CEO and co-founder, Juan Urthiague, Globant's CFO, Patricia Pomies, Globant's COO, and Diego Tártara, Globant's  CTO, will discuss the second quarter 2024 results in a video conference call today beginning at 4:30pm ET.

Video conference call access information is:
https://more.globant.com/F2Q24EarningsCall
Webcast http://investors.globant.com/ 

About Globant (NYSE:GLOB)
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our expertise in AI. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.

We have more than 29,100 employees and we are present in more than 30 countries across 5 continents working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.

We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement by IDC MarketScape report. We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT and Stanford. We are a member of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

For more information, please visit www.globant.com 

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

While the financial figures included in this press release have been computed in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), applicable to interim periods, this announcement does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as defined in International Accounting Standards 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" nor a financial statement as defined by International Accounting Standards 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements". The financial information in this press release has not been audited.

Globant provides non-IFRS financial measures in addition to reported IFRS results prepared in accordance with IFRS. Management believes these measures help illustrate underlying trends in the company's business and uses the non-IFRS financial measures to establish budgets and operational goals, communicated internally and externally, for managing the company's business and evaluating its performance. The company anticipates that it will continue to report both IFRS and certain non-IFRS financial measures in its financial results, including non-IFRS measures that exclude share-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, acquisition-related charges, and the related effect on income taxes of the pre-tax adjustments. Because the company's non-IFRS financial measures are not calculated according to IFRS, these measures are not comparable to IFRS and may not necessarily be comparable to similarly described non-IFRS measures reported by other companies within the company's industry. Consequently, Globant's non-IFRS financial measures should not be evaluated in isolation or supplant comparable IFRS measures, but, rather, should be considered together with its condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and its condensed interim consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".

Globant is not providing a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking Non-IFRS Adjusted Profit from Operations Margin or Non-IFRS Adjusted Diluted EPS to the most directly comparable IFRS measure because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items without unreasonable effort. These items include, but are not limited to, share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related charges, and the tax effect of non-IFRS adjustments. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on IFRS reported results for the guidance period.

Forward Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "expect," "predict," "potential," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future financial and operating performance, including our outlook and guidance, and our strategies, priorities and business plans. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that could impact our actual results include: our ability to maintain current resource utilization rates and productivity levels; our ability to manage attrition and attract and retain highly-skilled IT professionals; our ability to accurately price our client contracts; our ability to achieve our anticipated growth; our ability to effectively manage our rapid growth; our ability to retain our senior management team and other key employees; our ability to continue to innovate and remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and related market trends; our ability to retain our business relationships and client contracts; our ability to manage the impact of global adverse economic conditions; our ability to manage uncertainty concerning the instability in the current economic, political and social environment in Latin America; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and any other risk factors we include in subsequent reports on Form 6-K.

Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decisions based on our estimates and forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Globant S.A. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts, unaudited)
	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 30, 2024		June 30, 2023
Revenues	1,158,539		969,952		587,461		497,531
Cost of revenues	(746,769)		(620,814)		(377,912)		(316,690)
Gross profit	411,770		349,138		209,549		180,841
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(306,699)		(247,533)		(154,585)		(128,176)
Net impairment losses on financial assets	(5,327)		(11,358)		(3,162)		(6,641)
Other operating income and expenses, net	1,961		614		1,961		614
Profit from operations	101,705		90,861		53,763		46,638
							46638
Finance income	2,527		2,176		1,402		941
Finance expense	(13,502)		(9,402)		(6,233)		(5,230)
Other financial results, net	5,606		8,429		532		4,667
Financial results, net	(5,369)		1,203		(4,299)		378
Share of results of investment in associates	56		15		70		(41)
Other income and expenses, net	10,606		1,301		595		(186)
Profit before income tax	106,998		93,380		50,129		46,789
Income tax	(23,044)		(20,089)		(10,104)		(9,883)
Net income for the period	83,954		73,291		40,025		36,906
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax effects
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss:
- Exchange differences on translating foreign operations	(43,013)		1,252		(24,405)		(1,489)
- Net change in fair value on financial assets measured at FVOCI	1,019		(2,331)		894		(2,356)
- Gains and losses on cash flow hedges	(13,133)		3,879		(4,378)		(327)
Total comprehensive income for the period	28,827		76,091		12,136		32,734
Net income attributable to:
Owners of the Company	83,718		73,412		38,658		36,993
Non-controlling interest	236		(121)		1,367		(87)
Net income for the period	83,954		73,291		40,025		36,906
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Company	30,598		75,027		11,589		32,898
Non-controlling interest	(1,771)		1,064		547		(164)
Total comprehensive income for the period	28,827		76,091		12,136		32,734
Earnings per share
Basic	1.94		1.73		0.89		0.87
Diluted	1.89		1.70		0.87		0.85
Weighted average of outstanding shares (in thousands)
Basic	43,172		42,362		43,244		42,426
Diluted	44,220		43,309		44,292		43,373

 

Globant S.A. Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (In thousands of U.S. dollars, unaudited)
		June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		157,629		307,223
Investments		22,736		16,070
Trade receivables		578,819		499,283
Other assets		25,312		31,753
Other receivables		64,745		54,786
Other financial assets		4,338		15,418
Total current assets		853,579		924,533
Non-current assets
Investments		2,115		1,833
Other assets		4,973		4,088
Other receivables		26,243		26,475
Deferred tax assets		59,763		60,777
Investment in associates		1,482		1,426
Other financial assets		37,008		34,864
Property and equipment		151,873		162,736
Intangible assets		284,518		285,661
Right-of-use assets		120,676		119,400
Goodwill		1,076,761		1,105,073
Total non-current assets		1,765,412		1,802,333
TOTAL ASSETS		2,618,991		2,726,866
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade payables		101,251		124,545
Payroll and social security taxes payable		191,950		221,843
Borrowings		125,605		156,916
Other financial liabilities		67,659		68,750
Lease liabilities		31,809		47,852
Tax liabilities		25,797		33,229
Income tax payable		5,565		11,287
Other liabilities		1,611		896
Total current liabilities		551,247		665,318
Non-current liabilities
Trade payables		3,173		2,981
Borrowings		1,777		2,191
Other financial liabilities		91,070		135,238
Lease liabilities		84,205		70,884
Deferred tax liabilities		19,861		21,098
Income tax payable		4,372		—
Payroll and social security taxes payable		3,470		5,139
Provisions for contingencies		20,718		28,336
Total non-current liabilities		228,646		265,867
TOTAL LIABILITIES		779,893		931,185
Capital and reserves
Issued capital		52,039		51,705
Additional paid-in capital		1,041,459		1,022,918
Other reserves		(95,168)		(42,048)
Retained earnings		780,807		697,089
Total equity attributable to owners of the Company		1,779,137		1,729,664
Non-controlling interests		59,961		66,017
Total equity		1,839,098		1,795,681
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES		2,618,991		2,726,866

 

Globant S.A. Selected Cash Flow Data (In thousands of U.S. dollars, unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2024		June 30, 2023
Net Income for the period		40,025		36,906
Non-cash adjustments, taxes and others		41,788		61,928
Changes in working capital		(71,646)		(62,444)
Cash flows from operating activities		10,167		36,390
Capital expenditures		(38,155)		(27,822)
Cash flows from investing activities		(60,656)		(35,510)
Cash flows from financing activities		(17,514)		(13,256)
Net decrease in cash & cash equivalents		(68,003)		(12,376)

 

Globant S.A. Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information (In thousands of U.S. dollars, unaudited)
	Six Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2024		June 30, 2023		June 30, 2024		June 30, 2023
Reconciliation of adjusted gross profit
Gross profit	411,770		349,138		209,549		180,841
Depreciation and amortization expense	15,958		13,033		8,525		6,601
Share-based compensation expense - Equity settled	12,901		8,778		5,759		3,188
Adjusted gross profit	440,629		370,949		223,833		190,630
Adjusted gross profit margin	38.0 %		38.2 %		38.1 %		38.3 %
Reconciliation of selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(306,699)		(247,533)		(154,585)		(128,176)
Depreciation and amortization expense	50,507		40,489		25,442		20,710
Share-based compensation expense - Equity settled	26,714		24,995		14,399		13,865
Acquisition-related charges (a)	15,584		9,118		5,986		4,570
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses	(213,894)		(172,931)		(108,758)		(89,031)
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as % of revenues	(18.5) %		(17.8) %		(18.5) %		(17.9) %
Reconciliation of adjusted profit from operations
Profit from operations	101,705		90,861		53,763		46,638
Share-based compensation expense - Equity settled	39,615		33,773		20,158		17,053
Acquisition-related charges (a)	32,880		21,142		14,736		10,727
Adjusted profit from operations	174,200		145,776		88,657		74,418
Adjusted profit from operations margin	15.0 %		15.0 %		15.1 %		15.0 %
Reconciliation of net income for the period
Net income for the period	83,718		73,412		38,658		36,993
Share-based compensation expense - Equity settled	39,425		33,749		20,077		17,029
Acquisition-related charges (a)	26,380		20,761		16,440		10,889
Tax effect of non-IFRS adjustments	(15,117)		(13,660)		(8,313)		(6,053)
Adjusted net income	134,406		114,262		66,862		58,858
Adjusted net income margin	11.6 %		11.8 %		11.4 %		11.8 %
Calculation of adjusted diluted EPS
Adjusted net income	134,406		114,262		66,862		58,858
Diluted shares	44,220		43,309		44,292		43,373
Adjusted diluted EPS	3.04		2.64		1.51		1.36

(a)  Acquisition-related charges include, when applicable, amortization of purchased intangible assets included in depreciation and amortization expense line on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income, interest charges on acquisition-related indebtedness, external deal costs, acquisition-related retention bonuses, integration costs, changes in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, and other acquisition-related costs. We cannot provide acquisition-related charges on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort as such charges may fluctuate based on the timing, size, and complexity of future acquisitions as well as other uncertainty inherent in mergers and acquisitions.

 

Globant S.A. Schedule of Supplemental Information (unaudited)
Metrics	Q2 2023	Q3 2023	Q4 2023	Q1 2024	Q2 2024
Total Employees	25,947	27,505	29,150	28,991	29,112
IT Professionals	24,163	25,575	27,116	26,933	27,133
North America Revenues %	60.6	58.9	57.4	56.0	56.3
Latin America Revenues %	22.0	21.6	22.9	22.9	23.0
Europe Revenues %	13.8	15.9	15.8	17.2	16.9
New Markets Revenues %	3.6	3.6	3.9	3.9	3.8
USD Revenues %	73.9	72.5	68.6	68.4	67.1
Other Currencies Revenues %	26.1	27.5	31.4	31.6	32.9
Top Customer %	8.8	8.7	8.2	8.3	8.3
Top 5 Customers %	23.7	22.5	21.4	21.8	21.0
Top 10 Customers %	33.3	32.2	30.8	30.1	30.3
Customers Served (Last Twelve Months)*	835	889	930	955	958
Customers with >$1M in Revenues (Last Twelve Months)	283	305	311	318	329

(*) Represents customers with more than $100,000 in revenues in the last twelve months.

Investor Relations Contact:
Arturo Langa, Globant
investors@globant.com
+1 (877) 215-5230

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¹ Represents Asia, Oceania and the Middle East.

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FAQ

What was Globant's (GLOB) revenue for Q2 2024?

Globant's revenue for Q2 2024 was $587.5 million, representing an 18.1% year-over-year growth.

How much did Globant's (GLOB) AI-related revenues grow in H1 2024?

Globant's AI-related revenues grew by nearly 130% in the first half of 2024.

What is Globant's (GLOB) revenue guidance for full-year 2024?

Globant estimates full-year 2024 revenues to be in the range of $2,407.0 million to $2,421.0 million, implying 14.8% to 15.5% year-over-year growth.

How many customers did Globant (GLOB) serve in the twelve months ended June 30, 2024?

Globant served a total of 958 customers with revenues over $100,000 in the last twelve months ended June 30, 2024.