ePlus (PLUS) Misses Q4 EPS by 18c, provides outlook
ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.93, $0.18 worse than the analyst estimate of $1.11. Revenue for the quarter came in at $554.5 million versus the consensus estimate of $541.41 million.
Fiscal Year Guidance
ePlus is initiating fiscal year 2025 guidance for net sales growth over the prior fiscal year of between 3% and 6%, and an adjusted EBITDA range of $200.0 million to $215.0 million. ePlus cannot predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort, the ultimate outcome of unusual gains and losses, the occurrence of matters creating GAAP tax impacts, fluctuations in interest expense or interest income and share-based compensation, and acquisition-related expenses. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to ePlus\' results computed in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, ePlus is unable to provide a reconciliation of GAAP net earnings to adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 forecast.
Summary and Outlook
\"In fiscal 2024, we delivered solid financial results outpacing our peers and ending the year with a strong cash position. This performance reflects our focus on engaging with our customers to expand wallet share, broadening our product offerings, and attracting new customers. Throughout the year, we also invested in our talent, expanding our sales team and adding client-facing professionals to build upon our industry leading positioning providing customers with innovative solutions. In sum, we are successfully executing our strategy to build a world-class IT solutions platform to serve our customers and partners.
\"Our performance in fiscal 2024 sets the stage for a successful year in fiscal 2025. To that end, we are introducing our initial fiscal year 2025 guidance which reflects 3.0% to 6.0% growth in revenue. We are also announcing a new share repurchase plan which increases repurchases of up to 1,250,000 shares over the twelve-month term.\"
Mr. Marron concluded, \"ePlus is well-positioned to meet our customers\' evolving needs in areas including AI, cloud, security and consultative, professional, and managed services. Furthermore, we are diversified across end markets and geographies and we have a strong balance sheet to support our organic and acquisition growth initiatives. As we look ahead to the current fiscal year, we remain confident that our strategic investments are enhancing our solid foundation, creating further differentiation, and positioning us to continue to drive long-term shareholder value.\"
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