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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
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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 .
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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
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Key KPIs (Wealth Solutions)
Guidance Changes
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 .
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 .