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Endava PLC (DAVA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Growth Amidst Regional Challenges

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  • Revenue: GBP195.6 million for the three months ending December 31, 2024, a 6.6% increase from the prior year.

  • Constant Currency Revenue Growth: 9.1% increase from the same period in the prior year.

  • Profit Before Tax: GBP2.5 million for the three months ending December 31, 2024, compared to GBP10.6 million in the prior year.

  • Adjusted Profit Before Tax (PBT): GBP21.8 million, with an adjusted PBT margin of 11.2%.

  • Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS): 30p for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow: GBP31.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: GBP60.1 million as of December 31, 2024.

  • Borrowings: GBP123.7 million as of December 31, 2024.

  • Capital Expenditure: 0.2% of revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

  • Revenue from Top 10 Clients: 36% of total revenue for the three months ending December 31, 2024.

  • Regional Revenue Distribution: North America 39%, Europe 24%, UK 32%, Rest of the World 5%.

  • Share Repurchase Program: $100 million, subject to shareholder approval.

  • Guidance for Q3 Fiscal Year 2025: Revenue expected between GBP198 million to GBP200 million; adjusted diluted EPS between 31p to 32p.

  • Full Year Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance: Revenue expected between GBP795 million to GBP800 million; adjusted diluted EPS between 120p to 123p.

Release Date: February 20, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Endava PLC (NYSE:DAVA) reported a 6.6% increase in revenue for the quarter, with a 9.1% increase in constant currency, indicating strong financial performance.

  • The company announced its first share buyback program totaling $100 million, demonstrating a commitment to optimizing capital allocation.

  • Endava PLC (NYSE:DAVA) is experiencing strong growth in the banking and capital markets sector, with a 43.6% increase over the past 12 months.

  • The company is leveraging AI-enabled capabilities like Morpheus and Compass to accelerate client transformations, contributing to a solid pipeline of opportunities.

  • Client satisfaction remains high, with 92% of clients likely to recommend Endava PLC (NYSE:DAVA) and 90% likely to repurchase services.

Negative Points

  • Profit before tax decreased significantly to GBP2.5 million from GBP10.6 million in the same period last year, indicating a decline in profitability.

  • The adjusted PBT margin decreased to 11.2% from 12.4% in the prior year, reflecting margin pressure.

  • Endava PLC (NYSE:DAVA) is facing challenges in the payments vertical, with some larger clients reducing spend.

  • The company has seen increased softness in the UK and Rest of World regions due to a worsening macroeconomic environment, leading to unplanned project ramp downs and delays.

  • Revenue from Europe and the Rest of the World declined, with Europe down 0.6% and the Rest of the World down 43.5%, indicating regional challenges.