ICF Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI) reported record first quarter results for 2024, with revenues up 2% to $494 million, net income of $27 million, and GAAP EPS of $1.44. Non-GAAP EPS increased to $1.77, and contract awards were $495 million, up 21% year-on-year. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance and expects organic revenue growth of 5.2% to 8.5% for 2024.
Record first quarter results with revenue up 2% to $494 million.
Net income of $27 million and GAAP EPS of $1.44.
Non-GAAP EPS increased to $1.77.
Contract awards were $495 million, up 21% year-on-year.
Company reaffirmed full-year guidance for 2024.
Expects organic revenue growth of 5.2% to 8.5% for the year.
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Insights
The recent financial report by ICF indicates a positive uptick in their first quarter performance, with a revenue increase of 2% to
From an investor's perspective, the 21% year-on-year increase in contract awards is promising, indicating the company's competitive edge in securing new business. The trailing twelve-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.23 suggests that the company is booking orders at a faster rate than it is recognizing revenue, which is a positive sign for future revenues. The EBITDA grew by 22%, showcasing improved operating efficiency and profitability.
The company's reaffirmation of its full-year guidance provides a sense of stability and could bolster investor confidence. The focus on energy efficiency and consulting services aligns with current market trends towards sustainability, which could be a driver for long-term growth. However, the absence of the divested commercial marketing business could affect year-on-year comparisons going forward.
ICF's strategic focus on energy, environment, infrastructure and disaster recovery markets appears to be paying dividends, with a 20% growth in this segment. This not only diversifies the company's revenue streams but also taps into the expanding sectors of renewable energy and climate impact services, which are poised for growth given current global environmental concerns. Government revenue also saw a modest increase, which is encouraging considering the often-variable nature of government spending.
While divestitures have trimmed the company's portfolio, this move seems to be strategic, enabling more focused growth and potentially better margins in its core areas. The continued expansion in high-demand sectors like energy and environment can be a strong long-term play, catering to the increasing shift towards sustainable practices and infrastructure. However, the full impact of the divested commercial marketing lines would need to be monitored over subsequent quarters to assess the realigned business's performance fully.
-- Record First Quarter Results Represent a Strong Start to 2024 --
-- Re-affirms Full Year Guidance --
First Quarter Highlights:
- Revenue Increased
2% to , Up$494 Million 9% Excluding Divestitures - Net Income Was
and GAAP EPS1 Was$27 Million , Up$1.44 66% Inclusive of Certain Quarter-Specific Benefits - Non-GAAP EPS1 Was
, Up$1.77 25% - EBITDA1 Was
, Up$56.4 Million 22% ; Adjusted EBITDA1 Was , Up$55.2 Million 8% - Contract Awards Were
, Up$495 Million 21% Year-on-Year for a TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.23
Commenting on the results, John Wasson, chair and chief executive officer, said, "This was a record first quarter for ICF. Revenues increased
"ICF performed exceptionally well in our Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery client market, with revenues up
"The substantial increase in first quarter profitability was attributable to both recurring and quarter-specific factors. Revenue mix together with higher utilization, lower facility costs and our increased scale continued to drive improved margin performance. Additionally, margins benefited from the ramp-up of several recently awarded energy efficiency contracts, which are more profitable during the startup phase.
"This was another strong quarter of contract awards, which increased
First Quarter 2024 Results
First quarter 2024 total revenue was
Non-GAAP EPS increased
Backlog and New Business
Total backlog was
Government Revenue First Quarter 2024 Highlights
Revenue from government clients was
U.S. federal government revenue was , an increase of$274.2 million 2.4% compared to the reported in the first quarter of 2023 and was impacted by a year-over-year decrease in subcontractor and other direct costs of approximately$267.7 million in the quarter. Federal government revenue accounted for$5 million 55.5% of total revenue, similar to55.4% of total revenue in the first quarter of 2023.U.S. state and local government revenue increased2.2% to , from$76.9 million in the year-ago quarter. State and local government clients represented$75.2 million 15.6% of total revenue, unchanged from the first quarter of 2023.- International government revenue was
, up$25.3 million 22.2% from the reported in the year-ago quarter. International government revenue represented$20.7 million 5.1% of total revenue, compared to4.3% in the first quarter of 2023.
Key Government Contracts Awarded in the First Quarter 2024
Notable government contract awards won in the first quarter of 2024 included:
Health and Social Programs
- A single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity recompete contract with a ceiling of
with the$75.0 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development to provide human health and environmental risk assessments. - A subcontract modification with a value of
to continue to provide medical modeling simulation and training support to a branch of the$6.6 million U.S. Armed Forces.
IT Modernization
- One new task order and one task order modification with a combined value of
with a$17.0 million U.S. federal agency to continue to provide digital modernization services. - A new subcontract with a value of
to provide enhancement, operations and maintenance services to further increase healthcare data sharing for the$8.1 million U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). - Multiple contract modifications and one new contract with a combined value of
with CMS to continue to provide digital modernization services.$21.7 million
Disaster Management and Mitigation
- A contract modification with a value of
with a$8.9 million Southern U.S. state to continue to provide Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance grants management services.
Climate, Energy and Environment
- A recompete master framework contract with a ceiling of more than
with a directorate general of the European Commission to provide consulting services related to climate policy.$20 million
Commercial Revenue First Quarter 2024 Highlights
Commercial revenue was
- Energy markets revenue, which includes energy efficiency programs, increased
32.3% and represented87.3% of commercial revenue.
Key Commercial Contracts Awarded in the First Quarter of 2024
Notable commercial awards won in the first quarter of 2024 included:
Energy Markets
- A new contract with a
Western U.S. utility to implement a first-of-its kind statewide wildfire and natural disaster resiliency rebuild program. - One recompete contract and one new contract with a Mid-Atlantic
U.S. utility to provide energy efficiency program implementation services for its new and existing residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) programs. - One recompete contract and one new contract with a Mid-Atlantic
U.S. utility to provide energy efficiency program implementation services for its new and existing residential and C&I programs. - A new subcontract to support the implementation of a beneficial electrification plan for a Midwestern
U.S. utility. - A contract modification with a Mid-Atlantic
U.S. utility to continue to provide energy efficiency program marketing services. - A subcontract extension to continue to support a residential building envelope program for a Midwestern
U.S. utility. - A recompete contract with a Mid-Atlantic
U.S. utility to continue to support its portfolio of existing energy efficiency programs.
Other Commercial
- A new contract with a value of
with a$13.0 million U.S. commercial client to implement an inspections solution to modernize its inspection process and establish an enterprise data solution to enable data insights and improve data management.
Dividend Declaration
On May 2, 2024, ICF declared a quarterly cash dividend of
Summary and Outlook
"ICF's robust first quarter performance supports our full year guidance and sets the stage for another year of substantial growth in 2024. Our energy efficiency and utility consulting, together with ICF's climate and infrastructure services continue to benefit from strong demand from commercial and government clients; our disaster management work is moving forward with new contract wins; and our key areas of focus in the federal government arena, namely public health and IT modernization/digital transformation provide us with significant long-term growth opportunities.
"Based on our strong backlog and current visibility, we are pleased to reaffirm our guidance for 2024. We expect 2024 organic revenues from continuing operations to range from
"We are proud that our work involves helping clients address many of the most challenging issues of the day. Our ability to attract and retain professionals who are committed to excellent execution and making a positive impact on society has been and remains critical to our success," Mr. Wasson concluded.
1 Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measurements. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP measurements to the most applicable GAAP number is set forth below. GAAP EPS refers to |
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.
Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements
Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to the government contracting industry generally; our particular business, including our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies; and our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements that are included in the "Risk Factors" section of our securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.
Note on Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures
The company does not reconcile its forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, due to the variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections and because not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures (such as the effect of share-based compensation or the impact of future extraordinary or non-recurring events like acquisitions) is available to the company without unreasonable effort. For the same reasons, the company is unable to estimate the probable significance of the unavailable information. The company provides forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures that it believes will be achievable, but it cannot accurately predict all of the components of the adjusted calculations, and the U.S. GAAP financial measures may be materially different than the non-GAAP financial measures.
Investor Contacts:
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ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
Revenue | $ 494,436 | $ 483,282 | ||
Direct costs | 310,533 | 312,565 | ||
Operating costs and expenses: | ||||
Indirect and selling expenses | 129,094 | 123,733 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 5,574 | 6,309 | ||
Amortization of intangible assets | 8,291 | 9,224 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 142,959 | 139,266 | ||
Operating income | 40,944 | 31,451 | ||
Interest, net | (8,238) | (9,457) | ||
Other income (expense) | 1,630 | (558) | ||
Income before income taxes | 34,336 | 21,436 | ||
Provision for income taxes | 7,019 | 5,038 | ||
Net income | $ 27,317 | $ 16,398 | ||
Earnings per Share: | ||||
Basic | $ 1.46 | $ 0.87 | ||
Diluted | $ 1.44 | $ 0.87 | ||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic | 18,757 | 18,779 | ||
Diluted | 18,946 | 18,949 | ||
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ 0.14 | $ 0.14 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 684 | (1,334) | ||
Comprehensive income, net of tax | $ 28,001 | $ 15,064 |
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures (2) | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
Reconciliation of Revenue, Adjusted for Impact of Exited Business | ||||
Revenue | $ 494,436 | $ 483,282 | ||
Less: Revenue from exited business (3) | — | (28,317) | ||
Total Revenue, Adjusted for Impact of Exited Business | $ 494,436 | $ 454,965 | ||
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (4) | ||||
Net income | $ 27,317 | $ 16,398 | ||
Interest, net | 8,238 | 9,457 | ||
Provision for income taxes | 7,019 | 5,038 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,865 | 15,533 | ||
EBITDA | 56,439 | 46,426 | ||
Impairment of long-lived assets (5) | — | 894 | ||
Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses (6) | 66 | 803 | ||
Severance and other costs related to staff realignment (7) | 365 | 2,495 | ||
Charges for facility consolidations and office closures (8) | — | 359 | ||
Pre-tax gain from divestiture of a business (9) | (1,715) | — | ||
Total Adjustments | (1,284) | 4,551 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 55,155 | $ 50,977 | ||
Net Income Margin Percent on Revenue (10) | 5.5 % | 3.4 % | ||
EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (11) | 11.4 % | 9.6 % | ||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (11) | 11.2 % | 10.5 % | ||
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (4) | ||||
$ 1.44 | $ 0.87 | |||
Impairment of long-lived assets | — | 0.04 | ||
Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses | — | 0.04 | ||
Severance and other costs related to staff realignment | 0.02 | 0.13 | ||
Expenses related to facility consolidations and office closures (12) | 0.04 | 0.02 | ||
Pre-tax gain from divestiture of a business | (0.09) | — | ||
Amortization of intangibles | 0.44 | 0.49 | ||
Income tax effects of the adjustments (13) | (0.08) | (0.17) | ||
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS | $ 1.77 | $ 1.42 |
(2) These tables provide reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most applicable GAAP numbers. While we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating our financial information, they should be considered supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may define similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently and, accordingly, care should be exercised in understanding how we define these measures. | ||||
(3) Revenue from the exited | ||||
(4) Reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS were calculated using numbers as reported in | ||||
(5) Represents impairment of an intangible asset associated with the exit of our commercial marketing business in the | ||||
(6) These are primarily third-party costs related to acquisitions and potential acquisitions, integration of acquisitions, and separation of discontinued businesses or divestitures. | ||||
(7) These costs are mainly due to involuntary employee termination benefits for our officers, and employees who have been notified that they will be terminated as part of a business reorganization or exit. | ||||
(8) These are exit costs associated with terminated leases or full office closures that we either (i) will continue to pay until the contractual obligations are satisfied but with no economic benefit to us, or (ii) paid upon termination and ceasing to use the leased facilities. | ||||
(9) Pre-tax gain resulting from the release of an escrow related to the 2023 divestiture of our | ||||
(10) Net Income Margin Percent on Revenue was calculated by dividing net income by revenue. | ||||
(11) EBITDA Margin Percent and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue were calculated by dividing the non-GAAP measure by the corresponding revenue. | ||||
(12) These are exit costs related to actual office closures (previously included in Adjusted EBITDA) and accelerated depreciation related to fixed assets for planned office closures. | ||||
(13) Income tax effects were calculated using the effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, of |
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||
ASSETS | ||||
Current Assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 3,683 | $ 6,361 | ||
Restricted cash | 916 | 3,088 | ||
Contract receivables, net | 202,246 | 205,484 | ||
Contract assets | 230,412 | 201,832 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 28,401 | 28,055 | ||
Income tax receivable | — | 2,337 | ||
Total Current Assets | 465,658 | 447,157 | ||
Property and Equipment, net | 74,296 | 75,948 | ||
Other Assets: | ||||
Goodwill | 1,219,031 | 1,219,476 | ||
Other intangible assets, net | 86,613 | 94,904 | ||
Operating lease - right-of-use assets | 128,356 | 132,807 | ||
Other assets | 43,740 | 41,480 | ||
Total Assets | $ 2,017,694 | $ 2,011,772 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 26,000 | $ 26,000 | ||
Accounts payable | 119,285 | 134,503 | ||
Contract liabilities | 22,099 | 21,997 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 20,889 | 20,409 | ||
Finance lease liabilities | 2,545 | 2,522 | ||
Accrued salaries and benefits | 70,176 | 88,021 | ||
Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs | 48,707 | 45,645 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 82,966 | 79,129 | ||
Total Current Liabilities | 392,667 | 418,226 | ||
Long-term Liabilities: | ||||
Long-term debt | 448,748 | 404,407 | ||
Operating lease liabilities - non-current | 170,575 | 175,460 | ||
Finance lease liabilities - non-current | 13,227 | 13,874 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 21,975 | 26,175 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 54,353 | 56,045 | ||
Total Liabilities | 1,101,545 | 1,094,187 | ||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||
Stockholders' Equity: | ||||
Preferred stock, par value | — | — | ||
Common stock, par value | 24 | 24 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 425,160 | 421,502 | ||
Retained earnings | 799,796 | 775,099 | ||
Treasury stock, 5,355,309 and 5,136,611 shares at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | (297,630) | (267,155) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (11,201) | (11,885) | ||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 916,149 | 917,585 | ||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ 2,017,694 | $ 2,011,772 |
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | ||||
Net income | $ 27,317 | $ 16,398 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Provision for credit losses | 1,347 | 567 | ||
Deferred income taxes and unrecognized income tax benefits | (4,786) | 2,187 | ||
Non-cash equity compensation | 3,551 | 3,750 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,865 | 15,533 | ||
Gain on divestiture of a business | (1,715) | — | ||
Other operating adjustments, net | 46 | 393 | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions: | ||||
Net contract assets and liabilities | (29,024) | (18,716) | ||
Contract receivables | 1,604 | 10,929 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (192) | 15,353 | ||
Operating lease assets and liabilities, net | 523 | 1,016 | ||
Accounts payable | (15,119) | (26,083) | ||
Accrued salaries and benefits | (17,775) | (24,678) | ||
Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs | 3,303 | (2,613) | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (3,988) | (14,688) | ||
Income tax receivable and payable | 11,375 | 3,192 | ||
Other liabilities | (333) | 629 | ||
Net Cash Used in by Operating Activities | (10,001) | (16,831) | ||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | ||||
Payments for purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software | (5,226) | (6,441) | ||
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | (459) | ||
Proceeds from divestiture of a business | 1,715 | — | ||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (3,511) | (6,900) | ||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | ||||
Advances from working capital facilities | 355,877 | 334,995 | ||
Payments on working capital facilities | (311,813) | (293,640) | ||
Proceeds from other short-term borrowings | 24,356 | 2,483 | ||
Repayments of other short-term borrowings | (23,950) | — | ||
Receipt of restricted contract funds | 1,261 | 2,916 | ||
Payment of restricted contract funds | (3,391) | (1,131) | ||
Dividends paid | (2,636) | (2,641) | ||
Net payments for stockholder issuances and buybacks | (30,355) | (22,815) | ||
Other financing, net | (516) | (479) | ||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 8,833 | 19,688 | ||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | (171) | 11 | ||
Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | (4,850) | (4,032) | ||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period | 9,449 | 12,968 | ||
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, End of Period | $ 4,599 | $ 8,936 | ||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | ||||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||||
Interest | $ 7,740 | $ 5,924 | ||
Income taxes | $ 1,133 | $ 914 |
ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Supplemental Schedule (14) | ||||
Revenue by client markets | Three Months Ended | |||
March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
Energy, environment, infrastructure, and disaster recovery | 45 % | 39 % | ||
Health and social programs | 39 % | 42 % | ||
Security and other civilian & commercial | 16 % | 19 % | ||
Total | 100 % | 100 % | ||
Revenue by client type | Three Months Ended | |||
March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
55 % | 55 % | |||
16 % | 16 % | |||
International government | 5 % | 4 % | ||
Government | 76 % | 75 % | ||
Commercial | 24 % | 25 % | ||
Total | 100 % | 100 % | ||
Revenue by contract mix | Three Months Ended | |||
March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2023 | |||
Time-and-materials | 42 % | 42 % | ||
Fixed-price | 45 % | 45 % | ||
Cost-based | 13 % | 13 % | ||
Total | 100 % | 100 % |
(14) As is shown in the supplemental schedule, we track revenue by key metrics that provide useful information about the nature of our operations. Client markets provide insight into the breadth of our expertise. Client type is an indicator of the diversity of our client base. Revenue by contract mix provides insight in terms of the degree of performance risk that we have assumed. |
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