Constellation Software Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results with revenue of $2.65 billion, representing a 13% year-over-year increase, though below the $2.76 billion consensus estimate. Net income rose by 10%, and free cash flow to shareholders increased by 14%, supported by a 12% growth in cash flows from operations. Organic growth was modest at 2%, with core CSI sales excluding Topicus and LMN up 11.8% year-over-year, the lowest since 2021. The Altera segment experienced a 13% decline in organic growth compared to a 5% decline in 2024. Margins remained strong, and the company spent $110 million on acquisitions during the quarter, including Topicus' $227 million deal with Asseco. However, standalone acquisitions were $69 million, the lowest since Q3 2020. The company expects a substantial acquisition activity in the second quarter, with $203 million deployed so far, implying a potential $435 million for the full quarter. Earnings per share came in at $5.44, missing the forecast of $9.29. A dividend of $1.00 per share is payable in July 2025. Analyst sentiment remains mixed but predominantly positive with most maintaining a buy rating despite the earnings miss. Separately, GigaCloud Technology Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $271.9 million, up 8% year-over-year but below consensus by over 3%. EPS was $0.68, nearly 9% below analyst forecasts. Service revenue increased by 23%, driven by growth in Europe, alongside improved gross margins and strong liquidity.
$CSU Q1 deployed: $296M (incl. Topicus' $227M Asseco deal), slightly below $312M estimate. Standalone: only $69M - lowest since Q3 2020. CSU standalone: $203M Q2TD, implies $435M for full Q2, well above Q1.
GigaCloud Technology $GCT Q1 2025 Earnings - Revenue: $271.9M (+8% YoY), missing consensus by over 3% - EPS: $0.68, nearly 9% below analyst forecasts - Service revenue increased by 23%, driven by European growth - Improved gross margins and robust liquidity noted Despite https://t.co/pIA0Z0T8tP
Constellation Software $CSU Q1 2025 Results - Revenue: $2.65B (+13% YoY), below $2.76B estimate - EPS: $5.44, missing $9.29 forecast - Dividend: $1.00/share payable July 2025 - Analyst sentiment mixed; majority maintain 'buy' rating despite earnings miss https://t.co/eqaDvocBEm