Teradata Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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The financial results for Teradata's Q1 2024 show a notable growth trajectory in public cloud ARR, up 36% year-over-year, indicating a strategic focus on cloud services which are more scalable and potentially more profitable in the long run. Despite the overall ARR declining slightly, the high cloud net expansion rate at 123% suggests strong customer retention and upsell efficiency within their cloud segment. However, investors should be mindful of the total revenue and recurring revenue remaining relatively flat and the reduction in GAAP and Non-GAAP operating income, which could signal cost management challenges or investment in growth. The share repurchases of $124 million affirm management's confidence in the long-term value of the stock, aligning with their commitment to shareholder returns. The provided outlook suggests management expects steady performance but investors may want to track how the projected public cloud ARR growth translates into bottom-line improvements.

The emphasis on public cloud ARR growth is a key indicator of Teradata's alignment with industry trends towards cloud-based solutions. Their product, VantageCloud, is indicative of their adaptive strategy in a highly competitive landscape. The tech sector has seen an accelerating shift to cloud services and Teradata's successful growth in this area enhances their competitive edge. However, it is important to monitor the subsequent quarters to ensure that this is not a one-off spike but rather a sustainable trend. The slight decrease in total revenue and the flat performance in recurring revenue imply that while cloud services are growing, other business areas might be stagnating or declining, which could become a concern if not addressed.

From a market trends perspective, Teradata's focus on cloud analytics is well-timed, as demand for data analytics continues to surge with enterprises increasingly relying on data-driven decision-making. The public cloud ARR's substantial growth points to a successful pivot towards high-growth areas within the tech sector. Nonetheless, the 2% decrease in total ARR might raise flags about the company's performance in other areas. Additionally, a 2% decrease in total revenue suggests that the revenue growth is not keeping pace with the market and this could impact investor confidence if the trend persists. The outlook for the fiscal year reflects cautious optimism but maintaining a balance between investing for growth and achieving profitability remains critical for long-term success.

05/06/2024 - 04:05 PM

First quarter public cloud ARR of $525 million, an increase of 35% as reported and 36% in constant currency from the prior year period⁽¹⁾
Cloud net expansion rate of 123%
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.20 versus $0.39 per share
Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.57 versus $0.61 per share⁽²⁾
First quarter share repurchases of $124 million

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teradata (NYSE: TDC) today announced its first quarter 2024 financial results.

"Teradata grew public cloud ARR 36% year over year in constant currency. Teradata’s technology is fundamental to driving complex analytics at scale, and is differentiated today as businesses everywhere are exploring how to leverage AI to be more productive and innovative,” said Steve McMillan, President and CEO, Teradata. “We are focused on, and confident in, our ability to improve execution across the business, and we are moving forward with urgency and discipline to achieve our long-term profitable growth targets.”

“While quarter-over-quarter cloud ARR growth was slightly below expectations, we are pleased with our sustained strong cloud net expansion rate of 123%,” said Claire Bramley, Chief Financial Officer, Teradata. “We are dedicated to improving our overall growth trajectory and will continue to invest in areas to support our long-term objectives. We are also highly focused on delivering profitability, growing free cash flow, and maintaining on-going value to shareholders.

First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights Compared to First Quarter 2023

Public cloud ARR increased to $525 million from $388 million, an increase of 35% as reported and 36% in constant currency⁽¹⁾
Total ARR decreased to $1.480 billion from $1.506 billion, a decrease of 2% as reported and 1% in constant currency⁽¹⁾
Recurring revenue was $388 million versus $389 million, flat as reported and 1% increase in constant currency⁽¹⁾
Total revenue was $465 million versus $476 million, a decrease of 2% as reported and 1% in constant currency⁽¹⁾
Recurring revenue was 83% of total revenue versus 82%
GAAP gross margin was 61.1% versus 63.4%
Non-GAAP gross margin was 62.2% versus 64.3%⁽²⁾
GAAP operating income was $48 million versus $79 million
Non-GAAP operating income was $89 million versus $108 million⁽²⁾
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.20 versus $0.39 per share
Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.57 versus $0.61 per share⁽²⁾
Cash flow from operations was $27 million compared to $109 million
Free cash flow was $21 million compared to $105 million⁽³⁾

Outlook

For the second quarter of 2024:

GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.17 to $0.21 per share
Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.46 to $0.50 per share⁽²⁾

For the full-year 2024, Teradata updates the following range:

GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.00 to $1.16 per share

For the full-year 2024, Teradata retains the following ranges:

Total ARR growth of 4% to 8% year-over-year, in constant currency⁽⁴⁾
Recurring revenue growth of 1% to 3% year-over-year, in constant currency⁽⁴⁾
Total revenue growth of 0% to 2% year-over-year, in constant currency⁽⁴⁾
Public cloud ARR growth of 35% to 41% year-over-year, in constant currency⁽⁴⁾
Cash flow from operations of $360 million to $400 million
Free cash flow of $340 million to $380 million⁽³⁾
Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $2.15 to $2.31 per share⁽²⁾

Earnings Conference Call

A conference call is scheduled for today at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2024 results and provide a business and financial update. Access to the conference call, as well as a replay of the conference call, is available on Teradata’s website at investor.teradata.com.

Supplemental Financial Information

Additional information regarding Teradata’s operating results is provided below as well as on Teradata’s website at investor.teradata.com.

The impact of currency is determined by calculating the prior-period results using the current-year monthly average currency rates. See the foreign currency fluctuation schedule, which is used to determine revenue on a constant currency (“CC”) basis, on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at investor.teradata.com.

Revenue
(in millions)
	For the Three Months ended March 31
	2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in CC
Recurring revenue	$	388	$	389	0	%	1	%
Perpetual software licenses, hardware and other		8		13	(38	%)	(40	%)
Consulting services		69		74	(7	%)	(2	%)
Total revenue	$	465	$	476	(2	%)	(1	%)

Americas	$	277	$	292	(5	%)	(3	%)
EMEA		125		117	7	%	6	%
APJ		63		67	(6	%)	0	%
Total revenue	$	465	$	476	(2	%)	(1	%)

	As of March 31
	2024		2023		% Change as Reported		% Change in CC
Annual recurring revenue*	$	1,480	$	1,506	(2	%)	(1	%)
Public cloud ARR**	$	525	$	388	35	%	36	%

		The impact of currency on ARR is determined by calculating the prior period ending ARR using the current period end currency rates.
*		Annual recurring revenue (“ARR”) is defined as the annual value at a point in time of all recurring contracts, including subscription, cloud, software upgrade rights, and maintenance. Total ARR does not include managed services and third-party software. The Company believes this is a useful metric to investors as it demonstrates progress toward achieving our strategic objectives as outlined in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
**		Public cloud ARR is defined as the annual value at a point in time of all contracts related to public cloud implementations of Teradata VantageCloud and does not include ARR related to private or managed cloud implementations. The Company believes this is a useful metric to investors as it demonstrates progress toward achieving our strategic objectives as outlined in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

2.		Teradata reports its results in accordance with GAAP. However, as described below, the Company believes that certain non-GAAP measures such as free cash flow, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, all of which exclude certain items, and which may be reported on a constant currency basis, are useful for investors. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation to, as substitutes for, or superior to, results determined in accordance with GAAP, and should be read only in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each of our non-GAAP measures do not have a uniform definition under GAAP and therefore, Teradata’s definition may differ from other companies’ definitions of these measures.

		The following tables reconcile Teradata’s actual and projected results and EPS under GAAP to the Company’s actual and projected non-GAAP results and EPS for the periods presented, which exclude certain specified items. Our management internally uses supplemental non-GAAP financial measures, such as gross profit, operating income, net income, and EPS, excluding certain items, to understand, manage and evaluate our business and support operating decisions on a regular basis. The Company believes such non-GAAP financial measures (1) provide useful information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the Company’s ongoing operations, (2) are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations and results, that may be more easily compared to peer companies and allow investors a view of the Company’s operating results excluding stock-based compensation expense and special items, (3) provide useful information to management and investors regarding present and future business trends, and (4) provide consistency and comparability with past reports and projections of future results.

	For the Three Months
(in millions, except per share data)	ended March 31
Gross Profit:	2024			2023			% Chg.
GAAP Gross Profit	$	284		$	302		(6	%)
% of Revenue		61.1	%		63.4	%

Excluding:
Stock-based compensation expense		4			4
Reorganization and transformation cost		1			-
Non-GAAP Gross Profit	$	289		$	306		(6	%)
% of Revenue		62.2	%		64.3	%

Operating Income
GAAP Operating Income	$	48		$	79		(39	%)
% of Revenue		10.3	%		16.6	%

Excluding:
Stock-based compensation expense		34			28
Reorganization and transformation cost		7			1
Non-GAAP Operating Income	$	89		$	108		(18	%)
% of Revenue		19.1	%		22.7	%

Net Income
GAAP Net Income	$	20		$	40		(50	%)
% of Revenue		4.3	%		8.4	%

Excluding:
Stock-based compensation expense		34			28
Reorganization and transformation cost		7			1
Argentina Blue Chip Swap		2			-
Income tax adjustments⁽ⁱ⁾		(6	)		(6	)
Non-GAAP Net Income	$	57		$	63		(10	%)
% of Revenue		12.3	%		13.2	%

	For the Three Months ended March 31						2024 Outlook
Earnings Per Share:	2024			2023			Q2		FY
GAAP Earnings Per Share	$	0.20		$	0.39		$0.17 - $0.21		$1.00 - $1.16
Excluding:
Stock-based compensation expense		0.34			0.27		0.33		1.32
Reorganization and transformation cost		0.07			0.01		0.02		0.15
Argentina Blue Chip Swap		0.02			-		-		0.02
Income tax adjustments⁽ⁱ⁾		(0.06	)		(0.06	)	(0.06	)	(0.34	)
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.57		$	0.61		$0.46 - $0.50		$2.15 - $2.31

Represents the income tax effect of the pre-tax adjustments to reconcile GAAP to Non-GAAP income based on the applicable jurisdictional statutory tax rate of the underlying item. Including the income tax effect assists investors in understanding the tax provision associated with those adjustments and the effective tax rate related to the underlying business and performance of the Company’s ongoing operations. As a result of these adjustments, the Company’s non-GAAP effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was 24.0% and March 31, 2023, was 27.6%.

As described below, the Company believes that free cash flow is a useful non-GAAP measure for investors. Free cash flow does not have a uniform definition under GAAP in the United States and therefore, Teradata's definition may differ from other companies' definitions of this measure. Teradata defines free cash flow as cash provided by/used in operating activities, less capital expenditures for property and equipment and additions to capitalized software. Teradata’s management uses free cash flow to assess the financial performance of the Company and believes it is useful for investors because it relates the operating cash flow of the Company to the capital that is spent to continue and improve business operations. In particular, free cash flow indicates the amount of cash generated after capital expenditures which can be used for among other things, investments in the Company's existing businesses, strategic acquisitions, strengthening the Company’s balance sheet, repurchase of Company stock and repay the Company’s debt obligations. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since there may be other non-discretionary expenditures that are not deducted from the measure. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, cash flows from operating activities under GAAP.

(in millions)	For the Three Months
	ended March 31						Outlook
	2024			2023			2024

Cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)	$	27		$	109		$360 to $400
Less total capital expenditures		(6	)		(4	)	(~20)
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP measure)	$	21		$	105		$340 to $380

We are providing an outlook for the 2024 growth rates for public cloud ARR, total ARR, recurring revenue, and total revenue in constant currency to provide better visibility into the underlying growth of the business. Teradata calculates public cloud ARR and total ARR in constant currency by calculating the prior period ending public cloud ARR or total ARR, as applicable, using the current period end currency rates. It is impractical to provide a schedule on currency period end rates at a future point in time. Teradata calculates recurring revenue and total revenue in constant currency by using the prior-period results with the current-year monthly average currency rates. See the foreign currency fluctuation schedule on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at investor.teradata.com to calculate the anticipated impact of currency on the revenue outlook.

Note to Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements generally relate to opinions, beliefs, and projections of expected future financial and operating performance, business trends, liquidity, and market conditions, among other things. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions and often can be identified by words such as “expect,” “strive,” “looking ahead,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “plan,” “estimate,” “believe,” “will,” “would,” “likely,” “intend,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this release include our 2024 second quarter and full year financial guidance. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including those relating to: the global economic environment and business conditions in general, including inflation and/or recessionary conditions; the ability of our suppliers to meet their commitments to us; the timing of purchases, migrations, or expansions by our current and potential customers; the rapidly changing and intensely competitive nature of the information technology industry, the data analytics business, and artificial intelligence capabilities; fluctuations in our operating, capital allocation, and cash flow results; our ability to execute and realize the anticipated benefits of our refreshed brand, business transformation program or restructuring and cost saving initiatives; risks inherent in operating in foreign countries, including sanctions, foreign currency fluctuations, and/or acts of war; risks associated with data privacy, cyberattacks and maintaining secure and effective products for our customers, as well as, internal information technology and control systems; the timely and successful development, production or acquisition, availability and/or market acceptance of new and existing products, product features and services, including for artificial intelligence; tax rates; turnover of our workforce and the ability to attract and retain skilled employees; protecting our intellectual property; availability and successful execution of new alliance and acquisition opportunities; subscription arrangements that may be cancelled or fail to be renewed; the impact on our business and financial reporting from the implementation of a new ERP system and changes in accounting rules; and other factors described from time to time in Teradata’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and subsequent quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q or current reports on Forms 8-K, as well as Teradata’s annual report to stockholders. Teradata does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Teradata

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with trusted information. We offer the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data and trusted AI, we enable more confident decision-making, unlock faster innovation, and drive the impactful business results organizations need most. See how at Teradata.com.

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Schedule A

TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in millions, except per share amounts - unaudited)

	For the Period Ended March 31
	Three Months
	2024			2023			% Chg
Revenue

Recurring	$	388		$	389		(0	%)
Perpetual software licenses, hardware and other		8			13		(38	%)
Consulting services		69			74		(7	%)

Total revenue		465			476		(2	%)

Gross profit

Recurring		276			291
% of Revenue		71.1	%		74.8	%
Perpetual software licenses, hardware and other		-			2
% of Revenue		0.0	%		15.4	%
Consulting services		8			9
% of Revenue		11.6	%		12.2	%

Total gross profit		284			302
% of Revenue		61.1	%		63.4	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses		161			153
Research and development expenses		75			70

Income from operations		48			79
% of Revenue		10.3	%		16.6	%

Other expense, net		(16	)		(21	)

Income before income taxes		32			58
% of Revenue		6.9	%		12.2	%

Income tax expense		12			18
% Tax rate		37.5	%		31.0	%

Net income	$	20		$	40
% of Revenue		4.3	%		8.4	%

Net income per common share
Basic	$	0.21		$	0.39
Diluted	$	0.20		$	0.39

Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		97.4			101.4
Diluted		100.1			103.8

Schedule B

TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions - unaudited)


	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2024			2023			2023
Assets

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	337		$	486		$	551
Accounts receivable, net		311			286			341
Inventories		16			13			7
Other current assets		105			84			107

Total current assets		769			869			1,006

Property and equipment, net		227			239			252
Right of use assets - operating lease, net		7			9			11
Goodwill		396			398			391
Capitalized contract costs, net		59			68			84
Deferred income taxes		204			221			204
Other assets		83			69			38

Total assets	$	1,745		$	1,873		$	1,986

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	$	25		$	19		$	-
Current portion of finance lease liability		64			66			70
Current portion of operating lease liability		5			6			8
Accounts payable		119			100			92
Payroll and benefits liabilities		92			130			95
Deferred revenue		573			570			634
Other current liabilities		105			105			100

Total current liabilities		983			996			999

Long-term debt		474			480			498
Finance lease liability		57			63			62
Operating lease liability		4			6			8
Pension and other postemployment plan liabilities		94			102			96
Long-term deferred revenue		13			22			4
Deferred tax liabilities		8			8			7
Other liabilities		58			61			82

Total liabilities		1,691			1,738			1,756

Stockholders' equity
Common stock		1			1			1
Paid-in capital		2,103			2,074			1,962
Accumulated deficit		(1,918	)		(1,811	)		(1,613	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(132	)		(129	)		(120	)

Total stockholders' equity		54			135			230

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,745		$	1,873		$	1,986

Schedule C

TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions - unaudited)

	For the Period Ended March 31
	Three Months
	2024			2023
Operating activities
Net income	$	20		$	40

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		27			28
Stock-based compensation expense		34			28
Deferred income taxes		12			7
Loss on Blue Chip Swap		2			-
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables		(25	)		23
Inventories		(3	)		1
Current payables and accrued expenses		(30	)		(41	)
Deferred revenue		(6	)		41
Other assets and liabilities		(4	)		(18	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		27			109

Investing activities
Expenditures for property and equipment		(6	)		(4	)
Business acquisitions and other investing activities, including loss on Blue Chip Swap		(2	)		-
Net cash used in investing activities		(8	)		(4	)

Financing activities
Repurchases of common stock		(124	)		(84	)
Payments of finance leases		(20	)		(20	)
Other financing activities, net		(6	)		(7	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(150	)		(111	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(17	)		(10	)

Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(148	)		(16	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		486			571

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	338		$	555

Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Assets acquired by finance leases	$	11		$	30
Assets acquired by operating leases	$	-		$	1

Schedule D

TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions - unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended March 31
	2024			2023			% Change As Reported		% Change Constant Currency ⁽²⁾
Segment Revenue

Americas	$	277		$	292		(5	%)	(3	%)
EMEA		125			117		7	%	6	%
APJ		63			67		(6	%)	0	%


Total segment revenue		465			476		(2	%)	(1	%)

Segment gross profit

Americas		177			193
% of Revenue		63.9	%		66.1	%
EMEA		79			74
% of Revenue		63.2	%		63.2	%
APJ		33			39
% of Revenue		52.4	%		58.2	%

Total segment gross profit		289			306
% of Revenue		62.2	%		64.3	%

Reconciling items⁽¹⁾		(5	)		(4	)

Total gross profit	$	284		$	302
% of Revenue		61.1	%		63.4	%

⁽¹⁾		Reconciling items include stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and acquisition, integration and reorganization-related items.
⁽²⁾		The impact of currency is determined by calculating the prior period results using the current-year monthly average currency rates.

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FAQ

What was Teradata's first quarter 2024 public cloud ARR?

Teradata reported a 35% increase, reaching $525 million.

What was the GAAP diluted EPS for the first quarter?

The GAAP diluted EPS was $0.20.

What is the outlook for Teradata's full-year 2024 non-GAAP diluted EPS?

The company expects the non-GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.15 to $2.31 per share.

Where can I access the conference call discussing the financial results?

Access to the conference call and a replay is available on Teradata's website at investor.teradata.com.

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