Overview
* Descartes Systems Group ( DSGX ) fiscal Q2 rev grows 10% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data
* Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q2 beats estimates, per LSEG data
Outlook
* Company notes challenging market conditions impacting customer pricing decisions
* Descartes highlights reliance on its Global Logistics Network amid trade uncertainties
Result Drivers
* GLOBAL LOGISTICS NETWORK - Descartes attributes revenue growth to reliance on its Global Logistics Network by shippers, carriers, and logistics services providers amid challenging global trade conditions
* SERVICES REVENUES - Services revenues, comprising 93% of total revenues, increased by 14% from Q2FY25, indicating strong demand for Descartes' logistics solutions
* CASH FLOW IMPACT - Cash provided by operating activities rose 82% from Q2FY25, despite a $5 mln payment for personnel departures
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q2 Beat $179.80 $175.80
Revenue mln mln (7
Analysts
)
Q2 EPS $0.43
Q2 Net $38 mln
Income
Q2 Beat $80.20 $79.10
Adjusted mln mln (8
EBITDA Analysts
)
Q2 Gross 77.0%
Margin
Q2 $48.20
Operatin mln
g Income
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the software peer group is "buy"
* The stock recently traded at 48 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 56 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)