Dayforce Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results¹
Dayforce® recurring revenue of $333.2 million, up 19%
Total revenue of $440.0 million, up 17%
Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities of $200.1 million, up 54%
MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dayforce, Inc. ("Dayforce" or the "Company") (NYSE:DAY) (TSX:DAY), a global leader in human capital management ("HCM") technology, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
"Our dedicated team achieved excellent results in the third quarter, positioning us to finish 2024 with strength," said David Ossip, Chair and CEO of Dayforce. "Dayforce recurring revenue grew 19% year-over-year, and year-to-date cash flows from operating activities were up 54%, underscoring our ability to both grow and generate profits at scale. We continue to see organizations across the globe realize greater value as they simplify their people operations with the all-in-one Dayforce platform."
"In the third quarter, we repurchased approximately $30 million worth of shares under our $500 million share repurchase program that we launched last quarter highlighting our progress in enhancing our overall profit profile and the flexibility of our cash-generative business model," said Jeremy Johnson, CFO of Dayforce. "Looking forward, we are excited to meet many of our investors in-person at our inaugural Investor Day alongside our Dayforce Discover conference in Las Vegas where we will outline our strategy for future growth."
Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter 20241
Total revenue was $440.0 million, an increase of 16.6%, or 16.7% on a constant currency basis.
Dayforce recurring revenue was $333.2 million, an increase of 19.2%, or 19.3% on a constant currency basis. Excluding float revenue, Dayforce recurring revenue was $292.0 million, an increase of 18.9%, or 19.0% on a constant currency basis.
Cloud recurring gross margin was 79.0%, compared to 77.0%. Adjusted cloud recurring gross margin was 79.9%, compared to 78.3%.
Operating profit was $20.8 million compared to $26.5 million. Adjusted operating profit was $103.2 million compared to $89.4 million.
Net income was $2.0 million, compared to net loss of $3.8 million. Adjusted net income was $74.5 million, compared to $58.3 million.
Adjusted EBITDA was $126.1 million, compared to $107.2 million.
Diluted net income per share was $0.01, compared to diluted net loss per share of $0.02. Adjusted diluted net income per share was $0.47, compared to $0.37.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $200.1 million, compared to $129.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $117.3 million, compared to $41.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Supplemental Detail
6,730 customers were live on the Dayforce platform as of September 30, 2024, an increase of 73 customers since June 30, 2024 and an increase of 384 customers since September 30, 2023, or 6.1% year-over-year.2
Dayforce recurring revenue per customer was $159,496 for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 14.9%.3
The average float balance for Dayforce's customer funds during the quarter was $4.48 billion and the average yield on Dayforce's float balance was 4.0%, an increase of 20 basis points year-over-year. Float revenue from invested customer funds was $45.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
The average U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate was $1.36 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1.34 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Dayforce presents percentage change in revenue on a constant currency basis in order to exclude the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations, which it believes is useful to management and investors. Percentage change in revenue was calculated on a constant currency basis by applying the average foreign exchange rate in effect during the comparable prior period.
1 The financial highlights are on a year-over-year basis, unless otherwise stated. All financial results are reported in United States ("U.S.") dollars and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"), unless otherwise stated. 2 Excluding Ascender, ADAM HCM, and eloomi. 3 Excluding float revenue, Ascender, ADAM HCM, and eloomi revenue, and on a constant currency basis. Please refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for discussion of percentage change in revenue on a constant currency basis.
Business Highlights
Dayforce was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises for the fifth consecutive year in October 2024. The Company also scored highest in both North American Compliance Suite 1,000-2,500 and North American Compliance Suite 2,500+ in the 2024 Critical Capabilities report for Cloud HCM Suites for Enterprises with 1000+ Employees.
The Company earned a 2024 Top HR Products of the Year Award from Human Resources Executive Magazine for Dayforce Career Explorer and placed on the Constellation ShortList™ within four categories: Workforce Management Suites, HCM Suites with a North American Focus, Global HCM Suites, and Payroll for North American SMBs.
Dayforce attained a five-star rating for the second year in a row on Newsweek's list of America's Greenest Companies 2025, recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024, named a Top 10 company for workers by JUST Capital, placed on the Most Loved Workplaces list for young professionals, and awarded a TrustRadius Tech Cares award for the company's efforts in social responsibility and volunteerism.
Sales Highlights
A North American hospitality company that specializes in managing and developing luxury hotels and resorts selected the full Dayforce suite to support 22,000 employees across U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
A major multi-brand Australian retailer has selected Dayforce as its unified HCM solution to support their 12,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.
A global manufacturing and distribution leader, operating in over 12 countries, selected the full Dayforce suite to enhance the experience of 8,500 employees across the United States and Canada.
A wholesale distributor of food service and janitorial supplies, with 7,200 employees in the U.S. and Canada chose Dayforce as its comprehensive human capital management solution, opting for the full Dayforce suite of products with Managed Benefits.
A world-leading manufacturer and retailer of footwear chose the full Dayforce suite to support its 5,300 employees globally.
A U.S.-based online gaming and sports entertainment company chose Dayforce Managed Payroll Services to support its 4,100 employees across the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom ("U.K.").
A U.K.-based clothing retailer chose the full Dayforce Talent suite and Global Payroll to effectively manage its workforce of 3,800 employees across 12 countries.
A U.S. construction company selected the full Dayforce suite for consolidating and modernizing its systems across 48 states and 32 unique FEINs for its 3,500 employees.
A regional commuter railroad corporation in the U.S. has chosen Dayforce as its unified HCM solution, including the full Talent Suite, to effectively manage its workforce of 3,300 employees.
A global manufacturer and distributor of medical devices operating in 33 countries, chose Dayforce for Global Pay, Time, and Managed Benefits in the U.S. to support 2,300 employees.
New Customer Highlights
A British multinational hotel and restaurant company with 38,000 employees went live across the U.K. with Dayforce Managed Payroll, HR, Workforce Management, and Talent.
A prominent U.S. manufacturer recently went live with Dayforce HR, Payroll, Time, Wallet, Document Management for its 10,000 employees.
A U.K. fashion retailer with 400 stores and 10,000 employees has recently implemented Dayforce HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, and Dayforce Wallet.
A leading senior living organization recently deployed the full Dayforce suite, supporting 6,300 active employees across the U.S.
A well-established U.S. logistics company has gone live with the full Dayforce suite to support its 5,200 employees.
A well-established U.S.-based insurance company has gone live with the full Dayforce suite supporting its 4,800 employees across North America.
A North American technology company migrated to Dayforce Managed Payroll to support nearly 4,700 U.S. employees.
A global office furniture manufacturer has implemented Dayforce HR, Payroll, Time, Analytics, and Dayforce Wallet for almost 4,000 U.S. employees.
A U.S.-based energy services company with 1,200 employees has implemented Dayforce Payroll, Benefits, Time, Core HR, Onboarding, and Recruiting.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the governance and promotion of golf in America recently undertook a full-suite implementation of Dayforce to support its 400 employees.
Product Roadmap Highlights
In the third quarter, Dayforce launched new product capabilities to help Dayforce customers realize quantifiable value through enriched workforce engagement, enhanced analytics, and improved employee financial wellness, and to update their compliance capabilities.
The new Dayforce Learning was announced, with enhancements that will better equip organizations with the advanced learning and development capabilities needed to grow, engage, and enrich their workforces.
Dayforce People Analytics enhancements include:
Measures, a new KPI and performance management tool, that surfaces performance across 28+ metrics, allowing organizations to configure intelligent nudges that can surface changes requiring their attention
Data Cards display Measures in the Advanced Experience Hub, embedding awareness of performance metrics across the organization
Machine learning enhanced prediction gives organizations a view into future performance
Dayforce Wallet updates include a new Savings feature, which allows users to route some of their earnings into a saving plan, a new Cashless Tips feature, which allows employers to pay out pre-tax or net tips by automating their distribution at the end of a shift, and a new Dayforce Wallet widget that integrates on-demand pay into Dayforce Hub, allowing employees to view and request available pay directly. As of September 30, 2024, over 1,290 customers were live on Dayforce Wallet.
Dayforce Payroll enhancements include a reimagined payroll experience that offers real-time insight into pay variances, helping users detect anomalies by highlighting areas needing attention.
240+ compliance updates up to the end of the third quarter, will bolster the Company's industry-leading position in compliance by addressing changes in regional taxes, workers' compensation, garnishments, and multiple state and city rate changes.
Business Outlook
Based on information available as of October 30, 2024, Dayforce is issuing the following guidance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 as indicated below. Comparisons are on a year-over-year basis, unless stated otherwise.
Guided Metrics
Full Year 2024
Fourth Quarter 2024
Total revenue
$1,747 million to $1,752 million, an increase of 15% to 16% on a GAAP basis or 16% on a constant currency basis.
$452 million to $457 million, an increase of 13% to 14% on a GAAP basis or 13% to 15% on a constant currency basis.
Dayforce recurring revenue, excluding float
$1,163 million to $1,168 million, an increase of 21% on a GAAP and on a constant currency basis.
$311 million to $316 million, an increase of 21% to 23% on a GAAP and on a constant currency basis.
Float revenue
$192 million
$37 million
Adjusted EBITDA
$492 million to $507 million
$120 million to $135 million
Dayforce is also providing an initial outlook for full year 2025 as follows:
Total revenue growth, excluding float, between 14% and 15%, on a constant currency basis
Adjusted EBITDA margin above 31%
Free cash flow as a percentage of total revenue above 12%
Dayforce has not reconciled the Adjusted EBITDA ranges, Adjusted EBITDA margin, or free cash flow for the fourth quarter or full years of 2024 or 2025 to the directly comparable GAAP financial measures because applicable information for the future period, on which these reconciliations would be based, is not available without unreasonable efforts due to uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and related employer taxes, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and other items.
Foreign Exchange
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Dayforce's guidance assumes an average U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate of $1.38, which results in an average rate of $1.37 for the full year of 2024, compared to an average rate of $1.36 and $1.35 for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, respectively.
Conference Call Details
Dayforce will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss the third quarter 2024 earnings at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 30, 2024. Those wishing to participate via the webcast should access the call through the Investor Relations section of the Dayforce website. Those wishing to participate via the telephone may dial in at 877-497-9071 (USA) or 201-689-8727 (International). The webcast replay will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Dayforce website.
About Dayforce
Dayforce makes work life better. Everything we do as a global leader in HCM technology is focused on improving work for thousands of customers and millions of employees around the world. Our single, global people platform for HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics equips Dayforce customers to unlock their full workforce potential and operate with confidence. To learn how Dayforce helps create quantifiable value for organizations of all sizes and industries, visit dayforce.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give Dayforce's current expectations and projections relating to its financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business. Users can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements relating to the fourth quarter and full fiscal years of 2024 and 2025, as well as those relating to future growth initiatives. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "assume", "project," "seek," "plan," "intend," "believe," "will," "may," "could," "continue," "likely," "should," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events, but not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that Dayforce has made in light of its industry experience and its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors that it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. As users consider this press release, it should be understood that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. These assumptions and Dayforce's future performance or results involve risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond its control). In particular:
its inability to maintain its high Cloud solutions growth rate, manage its domestic and international growth effectively, or execute on its growth strategy;
the impact of disruptions to the movement of funds to initiate payroll-related transactions on behalf of customers;
its failure to manage its aging technical operations infrastructure;
system breaches, interruptions or failures, including cyber-security breaches, identity theft, or other disruptions that could compromise customer information or sensitive company information, including its ongoing consent order with the Federal Trade Commission regarding data protection;
its failure to comply with applicable privacy, data protection, information security, and financial services laws, regulations and standards;
its inability to successfully compete in the markets in which Dayforce operates and expand its current offerings into new markets or further penetrate existing markets due to competition;
its failure to properly update its solutions to enable its customers to comply with applicable laws;
its failure to provide new or enhanced functionality and features, including those that may involve artificial intelligence or machine learning;
its inability to maintain necessary third-party relationships, and third-party software licenses, and identify errors in the software it licenses;
its inability to offer and deliver high-quality technical support, implementation, and professional services;
its inability to attract and retain senior management employees and highly skilled employees;
the impact of its outstanding debt obligations on its financial condition, results of operations, and value of its common stock;
its ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, and the effect of the existing material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting on its business, financial condition, and results of operations; or
the impact of adverse economic and market conditions on its business, operating results, or financial condition.
Although Dayforce has attempted to identify important risk factors, additional factors or events that could cause Dayforce's actual performance to differ from these forward-looking statements may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Dayforce to predict all of them. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of Dayforce's assumptions prove incorrect, its actual financial condition, results of operations, future performance, and business may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. In addition to any factors and assumptions set forth above in this press release, the material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the general economy remains stable; the competitive environment in the HCM market remains stable; the demand environment for HCM solutions remains stable; Dayforce's implementation capabilities and cycle times remain stable; foreign exchange rates, both current and those used in developing forward-looking statements, specifically U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar, remain stable at, or near, current rates; Dayforce will be able to maintain its relationships with its employees, customers, and partners; Dayforce will continue to attract qualified personnel to support its development requirements and the support of its new and existing customers; and that the risk factors noted above, individually or collectively, do not have a material impact on Dayforce. Any forward-looking statement made by Dayforce in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Dayforce undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Dayforce, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(Unaudited)
September 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
(In millions, except per share data)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
$
494.1
$
570.3
Restricted cash
—
0.8
Trade and other receivables, net
255.8
228.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
153.3
126.7
Total current assets before customer funds
903.2
926.6
Customer funds
4,000.7
5,028.6
Total current assets
4,903.9
5,955.2
Right of use lease assets, net
14.7
19.1
Property, plant, and equipment, net
228.3
210.1
Goodwill
2,394.5
2,293.9
Other intangible assets, net
228.3
230.2
Deferred sales commissions
215.6
192.1
Other assets
131.7
110.3
Total assets
$
8,117.0
$
9,010.9
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
7.3
$
7.6
Current portion of long-term lease liabilities
6.0
7.0
Accounts payable
73.1
66.7
Deferred revenue
42.7
40.2
Employee compensation and benefits
77.9
92.9
Other accrued expenses
66.3
30.4
Total current liabilities before customer funds obligations
273.3
244.8
Customer funds obligations
4,004.6
5,090.1
Total current liabilities
4,277.9
5,334.9
Long-term debt, less current portion
1,209.9
1,210.1
Employee benefit plans
25.0
27.7
Long-term lease liabilities, less current portion
14.0
18.9
Other liabilities
34.2
21.1
Total liabilities
5,561.0
6,612.7
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par, 500.0 shares authorized, 157.8 and 156.3 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
1.6
1.6
Additional paid in capital
3,291.5
3,151.1
Accumulated deficit
(340.5
)
(317.8
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(396.6
)
(436.7
)
Total stockholders' equity
2,556.0
2,398.2
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
8,117.0
$
9,010.9
Dayforce, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSeptember 30,
Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In millions, except per share data)
Revenue:
Recurring
$
375.9
$
325.4
$
1,123.6
$
958.2
Professional services and other
64.1
52.1
171.2
155.8
Total revenue
440.0
377.5
1,294.8
1,114.0
Cost of revenue:
Recurring
87.4
80.5
265.1
239.4
Professional services and other
75.1
66.1
210.8
197.0
Product development and management
55.4
53.3
166.8
153.5
Depreciation and amortization
20.8
17.1
58.6
47.4
Total cost of revenue
238.7
217.0
701.3
637.3
Gross profit
201.3
160.5
593.5
476.7
Selling and marketing
86.4
61.8
248.5
177.5
General and administrative
94.1
72.2
269.4
204.9
Operating profit
20.8
26.5
75.6
94.3
Interest expense, net
8.8
8.9
33.2
27.2
Other (income) expense, net
(6.3
)
5.1
5.7
6.6
Income before income taxes
18.3
12.5
36.7
60.5
Income tax expense
16.3
16.3
29.4
51.3
Net income (loss)
$
2.0
$
(3.8
)
$
7.3
$
9.2
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic
$
0.01
$
(0.02
)
$
0.05
$
0.06
Diluted
$
0.01
$
(0.02
)
$
0.05
$
0.06
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
158.1
155.7
157.6
155.0
Diluted
159.7
155.7
159.9
158.2
Dayforce, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(Unaudited)
Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,
2024
2023
(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$
7.3
$
9.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
(27.5
)
13.9
Depreciation and amortization
151.5
84.1
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount
3.2
3.3
Loss on debt extinguishment
4.3
—
Provision for doubtful accounts
4.7
