10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2019

FAIR ISAAC CORP Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jun 30, 2019

Filed July 31, 2019For Securities:FICO

Summary

Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) reported strong financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2019. Total revenues increased by 23% year-over-year for the quarter and 15% for the nine-month period, reaching $314.2 million and $854.7 million, respectively. This growth was driven by a significant expansion in the Scores segment, which saw a 27% increase in quarterly revenue and a 24% increase in nine-month revenue, alongside continued growth in the Applications and Decision Management Software segments. Profitability also saw substantial improvements, with operating income surging by 92% for the quarter and 43% for the nine months, leading to a 116% and 47% increase in net income, respectively. The company's robust performance is underpinned by its successful Decision Management strategy, with a particular emphasis on cloud-based offerings and strong performance in its core credit scoring solutions. FICO also continues to demonstrate a commitment to enhancing shareholder value through its stock repurchase program, repurchasing $59.2 million worth of shares in the quarter and $178.9 million year-to-date. The company maintains a healthy liquidity position with $78.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and an available $400 million revolving line of credit, sufficient to cover upcoming debt obligations and operational needs.

Financial Statements
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Revenue$314.25M
Cost of Revenue$87.22M
Gross Profit$227.03M
R&D Expenses$36.97M
SG&A Expenses$102.91M
Operating Expenses$228.54M
Operating Income$85.71M
Interest Expense$10.11M
Net Income$64.15M
EPS (Basic)$2.21
EPS (Diluted)$2.12
Shares Outstanding (Basic)28.97M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)30.29M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 23% to $314.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, and by 15% to $854.7 million for the nine-month period, compared to the prior year.
  • 2The Scores segment exhibited strong growth, with revenues up 27% quarter-over-quarter and 24% year-to-date, indicating sustained demand for credit scoring solutions.
  • 3Operating income saw a significant surge, increasing by 92% to $85.7 million for the quarter and by 43% to $183.3 million for the nine-month period.
  • 4Net income more than doubled, rising 116% to $64.2 million for the quarter and increasing 47% to $137.5 million for the nine-month period.
  • 5The company returned approximately $59.2 million to shareholders through stock repurchases during the quarter, and $178.9 million year-to-date, underscoring a commitment to shareholder value.
  • 6FICO maintained a strong liquidity position, with $78.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and $315.0 million drawn on its $400 million revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of FICO's revenue growth is the strong performance in its Scores segment, which includes business-to-business credit scoring solutions and consumer-facing myFICO® services. This segment saw significant increases in both transactional and license revenues, reflecting sustained demand for its core credit scoring products.

FICO maintains a $400 million unsecured revolving line of credit, of which $315.0 million was outstanding as of June 30, 2019. The company believes its cash on hand, available credit, and anticipated cash flows from operations are sufficient to meet its working capital requirements and upcoming debt obligations. The company also reported compliance with all financial covenants under its credit facility and senior notes.

FICO's cloud-first strategy is contributing to growth, particularly within the Applications and Decision Management Software segments. Cloud revenues increased by 19% for the quarter compared to the prior year, indicating successful adoption of its SaaS offerings and a shift towards cloud-based solutions.

FICO actively returns capital to shareholders through its stock repurchase program. During the nine months ended June 30, 2019, the company repurchased approximately 0.8 million shares for $178.9 million. A new, open-ended stock repurchase program of up to $250.0 million was approved in July 2019.