KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERX) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, revealing robust performance and strategic acquisitions to bolster growth.
Financial Highlights:
- Total revenues reached $161.1 million, up 15.3% year-over-year.
- Software subscription revenues were $136.4 million, a 15.8% increase.
- Cloud revenues surged 29.6% to $66.3 million.
- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) hit $548.4 million, up 17.3%.
- Net income was $5.2 million, compared to a net loss of $(6.9) million in the same period last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA stood at $38.5 million, up from $22.0 million, with a margin of 23.9%.
“The second quarter financial results demonstrate the true earnings power of the Vertex business model,” stated David DeStefano, President, CEO, and Chairperson of the Board. “We were GAAP earnings positive for the third quarter in a row, generated the highest level of quarterly cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow in our 46-year history, and delivered our highest Adjusted EBITDA margin since we became a public company over four years ago.”
Strategic Acquisitions:
- ecosio GmbH: Vertex announced its intent to acquire ecosio, an Austrian company specializing in electronic data interchange (EDI) and e-invoicing. This acquisition aims to strengthen Vertex’s e-invoicing capabilities amid rapidly changing regulatory compliance landscapes.
“These are strong financial results, but we are just getting started,” DeStefano continued. “With ecosio, we strengthen our e-invoicing capabilities to seamlessly support customers in the rapidly changing regulatory compliance landscape. This acquisition is a significant step in accelerating our mission to deliver the world’s most trusted end-to-end solutions for global businesses to transact, comply, and grow with confidence.”
Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Vertex’s impressive financial performance and strategic acquisitions make it a compelling investment. The company’s focus on expanding its market opportunities and advancing international growth strengthens its position. However, the integration of new acquisitions and the evolving compliance landscape add some risk. Given these factors, Vertex, Inc. is a Buy. Investors should monitor the integration of ecosio and the execution of strategic initiatives.
Financial Outlook:
- Q3 2024: Expected revenues of $164 million to $167 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $33 million to $35 million.
- Full-Year 2024: Projected revenues of $654 million to $660 million, cloud revenue growth of 28%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $139 million to $145 million.
This outlook reflects Vertex’s confidence in sustained growth and profitability, making it a promising investment choice.
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