Mastech Digital Reports 6% Sequential Revenue Growth for the Second Quarter of 2024

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Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, with total consolidated revenues increasing by $2.7 million to $49.5 million. The company achieved a record-breaking gross profit margin of 28.2%. Key highlights include:

- Data and Analytics Services segment revenues grew 10% sequentially to $8.9 million
- IT Staffing Services segment revenues increased 5% sequentially to $40.7 million
- GAAP diluted EPS improved to $0.12 profit from ($0.19) loss in Q2 2023
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.19 from $0.11 in Q2 2023

The company reported solid activity levels and increased client spending, with order bookings of $9.2 million in the Data and Analytics segment and a 10% growth in billable consultants over the first half of 2024.

Positive

• Total consolidated revenues increased by $2.7 million sequentially to $49.5 million
• Record-breaking gross profit margin of 28.2% achieved
• Data and Analytics Services segment revenues grew 10% sequentially to $8.9 million
• IT Staffing Services segment revenues increased 5% sequentially to $40.7 million
• GAAP diluted EPS improved to $0.12 profit from ($0.19) loss in Q2 2023
• Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.19 from $0.11 in Q2 2023
• Order bookings in Data and Analytics segment totaled $9.2 million
• Billable consultant base grew by nearly 10% over the first six months of 2024
• Strong cash position with $20.6 million in cash balances and no bank debt

Negative

• Year-over-year revenue decline from $52.2 million in Q2 2023 to $49.5 million in Q2 2024

Insights

Financial Analyst

Mastech Digital's Q2 2024 results show promising signs of recovery and growth. Revenue increased by $2.7 million sequentially to $49.5 million, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth. The standout metric is the record-breaking gross profit margin of 28.2%, indicating improved operational efficiency.

The company's segments performed well, with Data and Analytics Services growing 10% sequentially and IT Staffing Services up 5%. The shift from a loss of $0.19 per share in Q2 2023 to a profit of $0.12 in Q2 2024 is significant. The strong cash position ($20.6 million) and zero bank debt provide financial stability and flexibility for future growth.

Market Research Analyst

Mastech Digital's Q2 results reflect a broader trend in the IT services sector. The sequential revenue growth and record gross margins suggest a rebound in client spending and demand for digital transformation services. The 10% growth in billable consultants over six months indicates a healthier job market in the tech sector.

The company's ability to improve margins while growing revenue is particularly noteworthy in a competitive landscape. The positive shift in client spending patterns, especially among legacy clients, could signal a broader industry trend towards increased investment in digital initiatives. This positions Mastech Digital favorably for potential market share gains in the coming quarters.

Tech Industry Expert

Mastech Digital's Q2 performance underscores the resilience of the digital transformation market. The company's dual-segment approach, combining Data and Analytics with IT Staffing, appears to be paying off. The strong order bookings of $9.2 million in the Data and Analytics segment highlight the growing importance of data-driven decision-making for businesses.

The improved DSO of 53 days suggests better cash flow management, important for service-based tech companies. As businesses continue to prioritize digital initiatives, Mastech's positioning in both staffing and specialized services could provide a competitive edge. However, the company should remain vigilant about potential market volatility and continue to focus on high-margin services to maintain its growth trajectory.

Consolidated Gross Profit Margins of 28.2% Set a New Quarterly Record for Mastech Digital

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE American: MHH), a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.  

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights:

• Total consolidated revenues increased by $2.7 million on a sequential quarterly basis to $49.5 million and represented our second consecutive quarter of revenue growth;
• The Company's Data and Analytics Services segment reported revenues of $8.9 million, which were approximately 10% higher sequentially than revenues of $8.1 million reported in the first quarter of 2024;
• The IT Staffing Services segment reported revenues of $40.7 million, achieving sequential quarterly revenue growth of 5% when compared to revenues reported in the first quarter of 2024;
• Gross profit margins during the second quarter of 2024 achieved a Company quarterly performance record of 28.2%, as the Company's two business segments reported margin improvements on both a year-over-year and a sequential quarterly basis;
• GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share was $0.12 profit in the second quarter of 2024, versus a ($0.19) loss in the second quarter of 2023 and a ($0.01) loss in the first quarter of 2024; and
• Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.19 in the second quarter of 2024, versus $0.11 in the second quarter of 2023 and $0.06 in the first quarter of 2024.

Second Quarter Results: 

Revenues for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $49.5 million, compared to $52.2 million during the corresponding quarter of 2023. Gross profits in the second quarter of 2024 were $14.0 million, compared to $13.6 million in the same quarter of 2023. Gross profit margins improved to a Company quarterly performance record 28.2% in the 2024 second quarter, versus 26.1% in the second quarter of 2023. GAAP net income (loss) for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $1.4 million or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to a ($2.2 million) loss or ($0.19) per diluted share, during the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2024 totaled $2.2 million or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $1.3 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2023.

Activity levels at the Company's Data and Analytics Services segment continued to be solid in the second quarter of 2024, with order bookings totaling $9.2 million, as various legacy clients increased their spending on our services when compared to last year. Similarly, our IT Staffing Services clients have shown an increased willingness to start new assignments during the first half of 2024, as we grew our billable consultant base by nearly 10% over the first six months of 2024.

Vivek Gupta, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "The second quarter of 2024 was a continuation of market improvements experienced during the first quarter of 2024, as many of our clients appear to have shifted their spending patterns in a positive direction. Additionally, our gross profit margins improved to a Company quarterly performance record 28.2% during the quarter due to strong project delivery, higher consultant utilization and lower employee benefit costs. In summary, I feel good about our second quarter performance, with notable improvements in both top-line revenues and bottom-line operating profits."

Commenting on the Company's financial position, Jack Cronin, Mastech Digital's Chief Financial Officer, stated, "On June 30, 2024, we had $20.6 million of cash balances on hand, no bank debt, and borrowing availability of $23.8 million under our revolving credit facility. Our Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) measurement was a healthy 53 days on June 30, 2024, which is an improvement of 3 days when compared to a year ago."

About Mastech Digital, Inc.:

Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management and Analytics Solutions, Digital Learning, and IT Staffing Services with a Digital First approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures:

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures to supplement our financial results presented on a GAAP basis. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial tables.

We believe that providing non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share offers investors useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enables comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allows for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating our business. Additionally, management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's performance.

Specifically, the non-GAAP financial measures contained herein exclude the following expense items:

Amortization of acquired intangible assets: We amortize intangible assets acquired in connection with our June 2015 acquisition of Hudson IT, our July 2017 acquisition of the services division of InfoTrellis, Inc. and our October 2020 acquisition of AmberLeaf Partners. We exclude these amortization expenses in our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe it allows investors to make more meaningful comparisons between our operating results and those of other companies within our industry and facilitates a helpful comparison of our results with other periods.

Stock-based compensation expenses: We incur material recurring expenses related to non-cash, stock-based compensation. We exclude these expenses in our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that it provides investors with meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. In particular, because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions, and the variety of award types that companies can use under ASC 718, we believe that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude these expenses allows investors to make more meaningful comparisons between our operating results and those of other companies within our industry and facilitates comparison of our results with other periods.

Settlement reserve on employment-related claim, net of recoveries: In the second quarter of 2023, we recognized a pre-tax reserve of $3.1 million related to an employment claim asserted by a former employee who alleged various employment-related claims against the Company, including a claim of wrongful termination. During the third quarter of 2023, we formally settled this claim in accordance with the economic terms and conditions that were reflected in our second quarter 2023 financial statements. We have excluded this reserve in our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe it is not indicative of our ongoing operating performance and thus its exclusion allows investors to make more meaningful comparison between our operating results and those of other companies within our industry and facilitates a helpful comparison of our results with other periods.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements based on management's expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions.  Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which include but are not limited to projections of and statements regarding the Company's ability to generate revenues, earnings, and cash flow.  These statements are based on information currently available to the Company and it assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements as circumstances change.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict.  Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecasted in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the level of market demand for the Company's services, the highly competitive market for the types of services offered by the Company, the impact of competitive factors on profit margins, market and general economic conditions that could cause the Company's clients to reduce their spending for its services, the Company's ability to create, acquire and build new lines of business, to attract and retain qualified personnel, reduce costs and conserve cash, the extent to which the Company's business is adversely affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or any other pandemics or outbreaks disrupting day-to-day activities and other risks that are described in more detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

MASTECH DIGITAL, INC.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
		June 30,		December 31,
		2024		2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$                   20,587		$                  21,147
Accounts receivable, net		32,643		29,815
Prepaid and other current assets		7,385		5,501
Total current assets		60,615		56,463
Equipment, enterprise software and leasehold improvements, net		2,242		1,913
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		4,471		5,106
Deferred income taxes		660		793
Deferred financing costs, net		236		284
Non-current deposits		454		457
Goodwill, net of impairment		27,210		27,210
Intangible assets, net of amortization		11,615		13,001
Total  assets		$                107,503		$                105,227
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$                     5,790		$                    4,659
Current portion of operating lease liability		1,250		1,236
Accrued payroll and related costs		11,347		12,354
Other accrued liabilities		1,889		1,622
Total current liabilities		20,276		19,871
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term operating lease liability, less current portion		3,191		3,843
Long-term accrued income taxes		-		69
Total liabilities		23,467		23,783
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share		134		133
Additional paid-in capital		36,813		35,345
Retained earnings		53,645		52,415
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,671)		(1,644)
Treasury stock, at cost		(4,885)		(4,805)
Total shareholders' equity		84,036		81,444
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$                107,503		$                105,227

 

 

MASTECH DIGITAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months ended June 30,				Six Months ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues	$                        49,534		$                       52,204		$                       96,357		$                    107,267
Cost of revenues	35,554		38,560		70,246		80,141
Gross profit	13,980		13,644		26,111		27,126
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Operating expenses	12,287		13,372		24,824		26,322
Employment-related claim, net of recoveries	-		3,100		-		3,100
Total selling, general and administrative expenses	12,287		16,472		24,824		29,422
Income (loss) from operations	1,693		(2,828)		1,287		(2,296)
Other income/(expense), net	116		50		240		(3)
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,809		(2,778)		1,527		(2,299)
Income tax expense (benefit)	418		(605)		297		(387)
Net income (loss)	$                          1,391		$                       (2,173)		$                         1,230		$                       (1,912)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$                             0.12		$                         (0.19)		$                            0.11		$                         (0.16)
Diluted	$                             0.12		$                         (0.19)		$                            0.10		$                         (0.16)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	11,652		11,620		11,633		11,629
Diluted	11,922		11,620		11,915		11,629

 

 

MASTECH DIGITAL, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months ended June 30,				Six Months ended June 30,
			2024		2023		2024		2023
GAAP Net Income			$                          1,391		$                       (2,173)		$                         1,230		$                       (1,912)
Adjustments:
	Amortization of acquired intangible assets		693		693		1,386		1,386
	Stock-based compensation		461		842		1,011		1,677
	Employment-related claim, net of recoveries		-		3,100		-		3,100
	Income tax adjustments		(296)		(1,171)		(615)		(1,559)
Non-GAAP Net Income			$                          2,249		$                         1,291		$                         3,012		$                         2,692
GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share			$                             0.12		$                         (0.19)		$                            0.10		$                          (0.16)
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share			$                             0.19		$                           0.11		$                            0.25		$                            0.22
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
GAAP Diluted Shares			11,922		11,620		11,915		11,629
Non-GAAP Diluted Shares			11,922		11,961		11,915		12,014

 

 

 

MASTECH DIGITAL, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months ended June 30,				Six Months ended June 30,
			2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenues:
	Data and analytics services		$                         8,876		$                    8,773		$                  16,943		$                   18,168
	IT staffing services		40,658		43,431		79,414		89,099
		Total revenues	$                       49,534		$                  52,204		$                  96,357		$                107,267
Gross Margin %:
	Data and analytics services		49.2 %		45.6 %		47.9 %		41.9 %
	IT staffing services		23.6 %		22.2 %		22.7 %		21.9 %
		Total gross margin %	28.2 %		26.1 %		27.1 %		25.3 %
Segment Operating Income:
	Data and analytics services		$                            744		$                     (881)		$                        290		$                   (1,561)
	IT staffing services		1,642		1,846		2,383		3,751
		Subtotal	2,386		965		2,673		2,190
Amortization of acquired intangible assets			(693)		(693)		(1,386)		(1,386)
Employment-related claim, net of recoveries			-		(3,100)		-		(3,100)
Interest income (expense) and other, net			116		50		240		(3)
Income before income taxes			$                         1,809		$                  (2,778)		$                     1,527		$                   (2,299)

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FAQ

What was Mastech Digital's (MHH) revenue for Q2 2024?

Mastech Digital's total consolidated revenues for Q2 2024 were $49.5 million, representing a $2.7 million increase from the previous quarter.

How did Mastech Digital's (MHH) gross profit margin perform in Q2 2024?

Mastech Digital achieved a record-breaking gross profit margin of 28.2% in Q2 2024, improving from 26.1% in Q2 2023.

What was Mastech Digital's (MHH) GAAP diluted EPS for Q2 2024?

Mastech Digital reported a GAAP diluted EPS of $0.12 profit in Q2 2024, compared to a ($0.19) loss in Q2 2023.

How much revenue did Mastech Digital's (MHH) Data and Analytics Services segment generate in Q2 2024?

The Data and Analytics Services segment reported revenues of $8.9 million in Q2 2024, a 10% increase from $8.1 million in Q1 2024.

What was Mastech Digital's (MHH) cash position as of June 30, 2024?

As of June 30, 2024, Mastech Digital had $20.6 million in cash balances, no bank debt, and $23.8 million available under its revolving credit facility.