SecureWorks Corp. (NASDAQ: SCWX) reported Q2 EPS of $0.10, $0.08 better than the analyst estimate of $0.02. Revenue for the quarter came in at $138.5 million versus the consensus estimate of $136.08 million.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results Highlights

• For the second quarter of fiscal 2021, both GAAP and non-GAAP revenue increased 1.4 percent to $138.5 million from $136.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
• GAAP gross margin increased to 56.7 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 from 53.4 percent in the same period last year. Non-GAAP gross margin increased to 59.7 percent from 56.3 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
• GAAP net loss was $1.2 million, or $0.02 per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, improved from $10.3 million, or $0.13 per share, in the same prior year period. Non-GAAP net income was $8.4 million, or $0.10 per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.01 per share, in the same prior year period.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased to $13.1 million from $1.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
• Secureworks ended the second quarter with $181.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.

“The second quarter of fiscal 2021 was strong for our evolution to a software-driven security company, as we topped more than 200 customers on our cloud-based SaaS security analytics platform," said Michael R. Cote, Chief Executive Officer of Secureworks. "For more than 20 years, our purpose has been to outpace and outmaneuver adversaries to protect customers worldwide. I am extremely pleased with the progress we’re making to accelerate our multi-year strategy, further build upon our expertise in security operations, and continue to drive a collaborative, community-based approach to cybersecurity in order to meet the digital transformation needs of our customers in this dynamic environment.”

“We’re pleased with our second quarter fiscal 2021 results and our continued momentum, with a year-over-year reduction in GAAP net loss, year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA and records for both GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin percentage,” said Paul Parrish, Chief Financial Officer of Secureworks.

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