Hexaware Technologies Achieves Robust Financial Growth in CY24
Hexaware Technologies Achieves Strong Financial Performance
Hexaware Technologies recently reported impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2024, culminating in a revenue of $1,429 million for the entire year, showcasing a remarkable 13.7% growth year over year. This growth reflects the company's solid foundation and commitment to customer satisfaction and talent development.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
The fourth quarter financial performance revealed a revenue of $372.3 million, marking an 18.5% increase year over year and an 18.5% revenue expansion. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) also experienced substantial growth, indicating the company's operational efficiency and profitability. Additionally, the earnings per share (EPS) saw an impressive increase to INR 5.25, reflecting a 65.1% growth year on year.
Financial Summary and Insights
In the financial summary for Q4CY24, the breakdown is as follows:
- Revenue: $372.3 Mn, indicating an 18.5% year-over-year growth.
- EBITDA: $60.7 Mn, with a 48% increase YoY, showcasing improved operational efficiency.
- PAT (Profit After Tax): $38.0 Mn, an increase of 64.5% YoY.
Full-Year Results
For the calendar year 2024, Hexaware reported:
- Total Revenue: $1,428.9 Mn, an annual growth of 13.7%.
- EBITDA: $227.2 Mn, reflecting an 18.1% increase.
- PAT: $140.1 Mn, with a year-over-year growth of 16.2%.
Key Performance Metrics
The company achieved notable profitability metrics:
- Reported EBITDA Margin: 16.3% in Q4CY24, reflecting an increase in operational efficiency.
- Basic EPS: INR 19.37 for CY24, indicating a robust increase from previous years.
Client and Employee Metrics
Hexaware's client engagement has also strengthened, showing improvements in customer metrics:
- Added one customer in the $100 million revenue category.
- Expanded customer base significantly, indicating strong market performance.
The company’s workforce expanded with a total headcount of 32,309, and a focus on maintaining a low voluntary attrition rate of 10.8% among employees.
Insights from Leadership
The leadership team expressed their optimism about the year ahead. CEO R Srikrishna stated, "We are delighted to be public again... Materially outperforming industry growth reflects the strength of Hexaware's foundations. We look forward to building on this momentum for a great upcoming year." CFO Vikash Jain echoed these sentiments, noting the strong revenue growth and operating margin improvements.
Looking Ahead
As Hexaware moves forward, it remains committed to exploring new technologies and solutions, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of their clients across various sectors. The company is focusing on leveraging AI technology to enhance service delivery and optimize client outcomes further.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What were Hexaware's total revenues for CY24?
Hexaware Technologies reported total revenue of $1,429 million for the calendar year 2024.
2. How much did Hexaware's EBITDA grow?
EBITDA grew to $227.2 million, showing an 18.1% increase year over year.
3. What is the current headcount at Hexaware?
Hexaware's current headcount stands at 32,309, reflecting the company's growth and expansion.
4. What was the EPS for Hexaware in CY24?
The earnings per share (EPS) was INR 19.37 for Hexaware in CY24.
5. What significance does AI hold for Hexaware's future strategy?
Hexaware aims to leverage AI extensively to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction in its future strategies.
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