ExlService (NASDAQ: EXLS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.74, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.73. Revenue for the quarter came in at $234.9 million versus the consensus estimate of $233.8 million.

Rohit Kapoor, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “EXL generated revenues of $234.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2018, up 18.7% year-over-year. Our adjusted diluted EPS during the fourth quarter of 2018 was $0.74. For the year 2018, EXL generated revenues of $883.1 million, up 15.8% year-over-year. EXL’s revenue growth was led by a 35.9% increase in Analytics revenues, driven by a 16.8% increase in organic revenue and the acquisition of SCIOinspire Holdings, Inc. Analytics represents 32.3% of EXL’s revenue. Revenues from our operations management businesses grew 8.2% for the full year.

“In 2018, EXL laid a strong foundation for growth. Building on our success, EXL enters 2019 with a strong pipeline across all operating segments. Our leadership position in our domains and our ability to orchestrate talent, technologies and data delivers improved client revenue growth, profitability and customer experience.”

Vishal Chhibbar, Chief Financial Officer, said, “In 2018, we generated $92.4 million of cash flow from operations and ended the year with $280.4 million in cash and short term investments, and total borrowings of $284.7 million, for a net debt position of $4.3 million. For 2019, we are providing revenue guidance of $975 million to $1 billion, representing annual revenue growth of 11% to 14% on constant currency basis. Our adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance is $2.90 to $3.05.”

GUIDANCE:

ExlService sees FY2019 EPS of $2.90-$3.05, versus the consensus of $3.01. ExlService sees FY2019 revenue of $975-1000 million, versus the consensus of $998.27 million.

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