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Teradata (TDC) Q4 Earnings Top, Shares Fall on Flat Revenues
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Shares of Teradata Corporation (TDC - Free Report) plunged almost 6.2% to close at $35 on Feb 9, following dismal fourth-quarter 2017 results. Adjusted earnings of 58 cents per share declined 17.1% year over year. However, the figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents.
Total revenues of $626 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $610 million. However, the figure was flat on a year-over-year basis. Revenues were adversely impacted by the company’s ongoing business transformation.
Products and Cloud revenues decreased 7.3% year over year to $243 million. Services revenues increased 5.2% on a year-over-year basis to $383 million.
Revenues from Americas Data and Analytics decreased 8.1% year over year (8% at constant currency), while that from International Data and Analytics increased 14% (8% at constant currency) from the year-ago quarter.
Moreover, recurring revenues increased 7% on a constant currency (cc) basis. Consulting services also rose 2% at cc. However, perpetual software licenses and hardware revenues declined 17% at cc.
Teradata Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 190 basis points (bps) from the year-ago quarter to 51.8%. Total product & cloud gross margin contracted 160 bps, which was partially offset by 20 bps expansion in services gross margin.
As a percentage of revenues, selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 190 bps to 27.3%. Moreover, research & development (R&D) expenses jumped 290 bps from the year-ago quarter to 12.1%.
Non-GAAP operating margin contracted 640 bps on a year-over-year basis to 14.5%, primarily due to lower revenues, shrinking gross margin and higher operating expenses to support the company’s strategic initiatives.
Balance Sheet & Share Repurchase
As of Dec 31, 2017, Teradata had cash and cash equivalents of $1.089 billion, compared with $1.025 billion as of Sep 30, 2017. The company exited the quarter with total debt (including current portion) of $538 million compared with $546 million at the end of the previous quarter.
On Feb 5, 2018, Teradata's board of directors authorized an additional $310 million to repurchase shares. The company has approximately $500 million authorized for share repurchases.
Guidance
For 2018, Teradata expects revenues between $2.15 billion and $2.20 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $2.18 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are projected between 67 cents and 77 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is currently pegged at $1.39.
For first-quarter of 2018, revenues are projected in the range of $490-$500 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $499.2 million. Non-GAAP earnings are estimated between 13 cents and 16 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is currently pegged at 27 cents.
Long-term earnings growth rate for Micron, Super Micro and Seagate is projected at 10%, 14% and 15.6%, respectively.
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Teradata (TDC) Q4 Earnings Top, Shares Fall on Flat Revenues
Shares of Teradata Corporation (TDC - Free Report) plunged almost 6.2% to close at $35 on Feb 9, following dismal fourth-quarter 2017 results. Adjusted earnings of 58 cents per share declined 17.1% year over year. However, the figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents.
Total revenues of $626 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $610 million. However, the figure was flat on a year-over-year basis. Revenues were adversely impacted by the company’s ongoing business transformation.
Products and Cloud revenues decreased 7.3% year over year to $243 million. Services revenues increased 5.2% on a year-over-year basis to $383 million.
Revenues from Americas Data and Analytics decreased 8.1% year over year (8% at constant currency), while that from International Data and Analytics increased 14% (8% at constant currency) from the year-ago quarter.
Moreover, recurring revenues increased 7% on a constant currency (cc) basis. Consulting services also rose 2% at cc. However, perpetual software licenses and hardware revenues declined 17% at cc.
Teradata Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Operating Details
Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 190 basis points (bps) from the year-ago quarter to 51.8%. Total product & cloud gross margin contracted 160 bps, which was partially offset by 20 bps expansion in services gross margin.
As a percentage of revenues, selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 190 bps to 27.3%. Moreover, research & development (R&D) expenses jumped 290 bps from the year-ago quarter to 12.1%.
Non-GAAP operating margin contracted 640 bps on a year-over-year basis to 14.5%, primarily due to lower revenues, shrinking gross margin and higher operating expenses to support the company’s strategic initiatives.
Balance Sheet & Share Repurchase
As of Dec 31, 2017, Teradata had cash and cash equivalents of $1.089 billion, compared with $1.025 billion as of Sep 30, 2017. The company exited the quarter with total debt (including current portion) of $538 million compared with $546 million at the end of the previous quarter.
On Feb 5, 2018, Teradata's board of directors authorized an additional $310 million to repurchase shares. The company has approximately $500 million authorized for share repurchases.
Guidance
For 2018, Teradata expects revenues between $2.15 billion and $2.20 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $2.18 billion. Non-GAAP earnings are projected between 67 cents and 77 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is currently pegged at $1.39.
For first-quarter of 2018, revenues are projected in the range of $490-$500 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $499.2 million. Non-GAAP earnings are estimated between 13 cents and 16 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is currently pegged at 27 cents.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Teradata carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
A few better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Micron Technology (MU - Free Report) , Super Micro Computer (SMCI - Free Report) and Seagate (STX - Free Report) . While Micron and Super Micro sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Seagate has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Long-term earnings growth rate for Micron, Super Micro and Seagate is projected at 10%, 14% and 15.6%, respectively.
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