10-KPeriod: FY2016

INTUIT INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Jul 31, 2016

Filed September 1, 2016For Securities:INTU

Summary

For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2016, Intuit Inc. reported total net revenue of $4.7 billion, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year. The company experienced strong growth across its segments, with Consumer Tax revenue up 10%, Small Business revenue up 9%, and ProConnect revenue seeing a significant 51% increase. This growth was driven by the shift to cloud-based services, increased unit sales in TurboTax, and a change in revenue recognition for desktop software products, which now recognize revenue over time. Intuit continues to invest heavily in product development, with R&D expenses representing 19% of total net revenue. The company also demonstrated a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and substantial stock repurchases. Management expressed confidence in future growth, driven by its strategy to become the operating system for small business success and its ongoing transition to connected services.

Financial Highlights

58 data points
Beta

Revenue

$4.69B

97.2% Gross Margin

Net Income

$979.00M

20.9% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$3.69

Total Assets

$4.25B

Cash & Equivalents

$638.00M

Free Cash Flow

$1.04B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$4.69B
Cost of Revenue$131.00M
Gross Profit$4.56B
R&D Expenses$881.00M
Operating Expenses$3.45B
Operating Income$1.24B
Interest Expense$35.00M
Net Income$979.00M
EPS (Basic)$3.73
EPS (Diluted)$3.69
Shares Outstanding (Basic)262.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)265.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total net revenue grew 12% to $4.7 billion in fiscal year 2016.
  • 2Consumer Tax segment revenue increased by 10%, driven by a 12% rise in TurboTax U.S. federal units.
  • 3Small Business segment revenue grew 9%, with a 25% increase in the Online Ecosystem driven by a 41% rise in QuickBooks Online subscribers.
  • 4ProConnect segment revenue surged by 51% due to the revised revenue recognition for desktop software products.
  • 5Research and Development (R&D) expenses remained significant at 19% of total net revenue ($881 million), reflecting continued investment in innovation.
  • 6The company returned $318 million to shareholders through dividends and actively repurchased shares, with $360 million authorized for future repurchases at fiscal year-end.
  • 7Connected services now represent 73% of total revenue, up from 50% eight years prior, indicating a successful strategic shift to cloud-based offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

In fiscal year 2016, Intuit reported a total net revenue of $4.7 billion, a 12% increase from the prior year. The company saw growth across all its business segments, demonstrating a positive financial trajectory driven by its focus on connected services and strong performance in its core product offerings like TurboTax and QuickBooks.

Intuit's strategy to shift towards connected services has been successful, with these services accounting for 73% of total revenue in fiscal year 2016, up from 50% eight years prior. This indicates a strong customer adoption of cloud-based solutions and a more predictable recurring revenue stream for the company.

Intuit continues to prioritize R&D, investing 19% of its total net revenue ($881 million) in fiscal year 2016 to drive innovation and develop new products and services. The company also demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by paying $318 million in dividends and actively repurchasing its own stock.

The Consumer Tax segment grew due to increased TurboTax unit sales. The Small Business segment saw growth driven by its Online Ecosystem, particularly QuickBooks Online, and a positive impact from revised revenue recognition for QuickBooks Desktop. The ProConnect segment experienced substantial revenue growth, also influenced by the new revenue recognition model for its desktop tax software offerings.