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ENVESTNET, INC. (ENV)·Q3 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 2024 revenue was $345.9M, up 9% YoY; Adjusted EPS was $0.70 and Adjusted EBITDA $80.5M, reflecting stronger asset-based revenue mix and continued margin improvement .
  • Asset-based recurring revenue rose 16% YoY and comprised 65% of total revenue; subscription revenue represented 33%, and professional services declined 30% YoY, highlighting mix shift toward recurring asset fees .
  • The company did not host a Q3 earnings call and withdrew Q4 guidance due to the pending Bain Capital transaction, which is a key narrative driver and near-term catalyst for the stock .
  • Liquidity strengthened: cash rose to $193.4M; debt remained $892.5M with an undrawn $500M revolver; free cash flow improved markedly to $76.2M in Q3 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Asset-based recurring revenue up 16% YoY and 65% of total, supporting top-line growth and operating leverage .
    • Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA grew to $0.70 and $80.5M, respectively; income from operations improved to $7.0M versus $0.6M a year ago .
    • Strong free cash flow of $76.2M and higher cash balance ($193.4M), with revolver undrawn, indicating improved cash generation and liquidity .
  • What Went Wrong

    • GAAP diluted EPS was $(0.03) as higher G&A and other expenses offset revenue gains; general & administrative expense rose 27% YoY to $63.4M (18% of revenue) .
    • Professional services revenue fell 30% YoY, reflecting ongoing pressure in non-recurring services .
    • No Q3 call and no Q4 guidance due to Bain transaction, reducing transparency and near-term estimate visibility .

Financial Results

Sequential and YoY performance

MetricQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Revenue ($USD Millions)$324.95 $348.27 $345.95
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.05 $(1.44) $(0.03)
Adjusted EPS ($)$0.60 $0.55 $0.70
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$70.38 $77.81 $80.54
Income from Operations ($USD Millions)$8.71 $(75.55) $7.01

YoY comparison for latest quarter

MetricQ3 2023Q3 2024
Revenue ($USD Millions)$316.85 $345.95
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.13 $(0.03)
Adjusted EPS ($)$0.56 $0.70
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$65.33 $80.54

Segment revenue trend

Segment Revenue ($USD Millions)Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Envestnet Wealth Solutions (Total)$289.81 $312.11 $311.52
• Asset-based$202.62 $219.49 $224.98
• Subscription-based$84.17 $84.73 $82.72
• Professional services & other$3.03 $7.89 $3.83
Envestnet Data & Analytics (Total)$35.14 $36.17 $34.43
• Subscription-based$33.29 $33.25 $32.69
• Professional services & other$1.85 $2.91 $1.74

Key KPIs (Wealth Solutions)

KPIQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
AUM ($USD Billions)$452.464 $471.978 $510.453
AUA ($USD Billions)$471.401 $471.479 $495.995
Total Platform Assets ($USD Trillions)$6.082 $6.271 $6.541
Total Platform Accounts (Millions)19.645 19.442 19.856
Total Advisors109,076 110,052 111,336

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Company guidance policyQ4 2024Guidance historically provided; Q2 guidance given earlier in 2024 No Q4 guidance; no Q3 call due to pending Bain Capital transaction Withdrawn
Adjusted EBITDAQ2 2024 (prior)$71.0–$75.0 N/A for Q4 2024 N/A
Adjusted EPSQ2 2024 (prior)$0.60–$0.65 N/A for Q4 2024 N/A
Total revenueQ2 2024 (prior)$337.0–$345.0 N/A for Q4 2024 N/A

Note: The company explicitly declined to provide Q4 guidance and did not host the Q3 call due to the pending Bain Capital transaction .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

There was no Q3 2024 earnings call; the company cited the pending Bain Capital transaction and withdrew Q4 guidance .

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 2024)Previous Mentions (Q2 2024)Current Period (Q3 2024)Trend
Asset-based revenue mixAsset-based rev. 62% of total; strong AUM/A growth Asset-based rev. 63%; continued strength Asset-based rev. 65%; further mix shift Positive, increasing mix
Subscription revenue36% of revenue; steady 34% of revenue; modest growth 33% of revenue; steady Stable to slight decline in mix
Data & Analytics (D&A)Subscription/revenue softness vs prior year D&A: goodwill impairment ($96.3M) and restructuring actions D&A revenue $34.4M; continued softness Stabilizing after impairment
Client conversions$60.9B total conversions in Q1 $167.8B total conversions in Q2 $76.2B total conversions in Q3 Strong, but below Q2 peak
Guidance & transparencyQ2 guidance provided Hosted Q2 call; guidance reaffirmed No Q3 call, no Q4 guidance due to Bain transaction Lower transparency near term

Management Commentary

  • “Envestnet continues to be in its leading position because we are executing on what our clients need and we’re deepening our relationships with them.” — Jim Fox, Board Chair & Interim CEO (Q1 press release) .
  • “We look forward to the successful completion of our pending transaction with Bain Capital and the value it will deliver to our shareholders. We remain committed to maintaining our leading position…” — Jim Fox (Q2 press release) .

Q&A Highlights

  • The company did not host a Q3 2024 earnings call and declined Q4 guidance due to the pending Bain Capital transaction .
  • Prior quarters featured standard discussion of asset-based mix, subscription trends, and operating expense control; however, detailed Q&A for Q3 is unavailable given the absence of a call .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) data was unavailable via our estimates tool for ENV; therefore, we cannot present formal “vs. consensus” comparisons for Q3. S&P Global consensus data unavailable.
  • Observationally, the company’s Adjusted EPS ($0.70) and revenue ($345.9M) reflect solid operational performance versus internal sequential trends; estimate revisions may focus on mix quality (asset-based recurring at 65%) and free cash flow strength .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Mix improvement toward asset-based recurring revenue (65% of total) is supporting EBITDA and operating leverage; watch sustainability amid market-sensitive AUM/A dynamics .
  • Free cash flow inflected strongly ($76.2M in Q3); combined with $193.4M cash and undrawn revolver, liquidity is solid despite high convertible debt balances ($892.5M) .
  • D&A softness persists, but Q2’s goodwill impairment reset provides cleaner go-forward comparability; monitor bookings and subscription trends for stabilization .
  • Transparency reduced near term: no Q3 call and no Q4 guidance due to Bain transaction; near-term trading likely remains event-driven pending deal progress .
  • Operating expenses require monitoring: G&A up 27% YoY in Q3; management’s ongoing efficiency initiatives and scale are key to margin trajectory .
  • Client conversions continue to be a growth vector ($76.2B in Q3), though below Q2’s unusually strong pace; sustained conversion activity bolsters subscription and asset-based revenue over time .
  • Balance sheet classification corrections (technical default cured; current classification of 2025 converts) were immaterial but worth flagging for covenant and maturity risk tracking .