Dayforce (DAY) 2025 Conference June 10, 2025 09:05 AM ET Speaker0 And I'm Siti Panigrai, software analyst here at Visio. Welcome you all to Visio Technology Conference twenty twenty five, and it's my great pleasure to welcome Jeremy Johnson, CFO of Dayforce. Jeremy, welcome to the conference. Speaker1 Thank you, Siddi. Thanks for having me. Speaker0 And it's been like you joined, Dayforce, I remember, 2012. You played a key role during IPO in 2018 and back in CFO role last eighteen months. Hope you're enjoy ...

Dayforce (DAY) 2025 Conference June 09, 2025 12:15 PM ET Speaker0 All right. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining BMO Software event today. Really appreciate all of your time. Next up, we have human capital management and payroll software provider, Dayforce. And I'm very excited to have Jeremy Johnson, who's the CFO with us today. Jeremy, thanks for joining. Speaker1 Thanks for having me, Dan. It's good to see you. Speaker0 Great. Thank you so much. So in terms of logistics, this will be the s ...

Core Insights - Dayforce, Inc. has been selected by Hubexo to consolidate its HR systems and provide a unified platform for people operations [1][2] - The implementation of Dayforce is part of Hubexo's broader digital transformation strategy, which includes restructuring under a unified brand [2][3] - Hubexo aims to optimize its workforce and standardize people processes across 25 countries using the Dayforce platform [3][4] Company Overview - Dayforce is a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, focusing on improving work life for employees and organizations [5] - The company offers an AI-powered platform that integrates HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics, enabling organizations to unlock workforce potential [5] Implementation Details - Hubexo will utilize various features of the Dayforce platform, including Time and Attendance, Reporting and Analytics, Compensation Management, and Performance Management [2] - The platform is expected to support over 2,400 Hubexo employees across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific once fully implemented [3] Strategic Importance - The partnership with Dayforce is seen as a critical step for Hubexo to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through real-time data [3][4] - Dayforce's capabilities are positioned to address the unique challenges faced by global organizations, such as managing a diverse workforce and ensuring compliance [4]

Summary of Dayforce (DAY) FY Conference Call - May 13, 2025 Company Overview - **Company**: Dayforce - **Industry**: Human Capital Management (HCM) Software - **Revenue**: Approximately $1.95 billion - **Customers**: About 7,000 - **Users**: Approximately 7 million on the global platform - **Core Offering**: Comprehensive HCM talent suite covering the entire employee lifecycle from hire to retire [4][5] Key Points and Arguments Product Differentiation - Dayforce's vision emphasizes compliance and a full talent suite within a single application, distinguishing it from competitors who often separate payroll and time management [7][8] - The continuous calculation of net pay allows payroll processing without waiting for time system closure, enhancing operational efficiency [8] - Dayforce has transitioned to a full HCM suite post-IPO, with significant improvements in talent capabilities [9][10] - The company is recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for talent enterprise solutions, with nearly 90% of deals in the 500 to 3,500 employee segment being full suite deals [11] Managed Services and Revenue Growth - Dayforce's managed services act as the payroll department for clients, generating an additional $10 to $12 per employee per month, with a gross margin of nearly 80% [12][13] - Managed services revenue grew by 70% in Q1, indicating strong demand [13] - The average revenue per employee is currently $12.13 per month, with potential for growth through enhanced offerings [15] Sales Performance - New sales bookings grew by approximately 40% in Q4 and are expected to maintain similar growth in the first half of the year [19][30] - The sales strategy has shifted to emphasize a "12 to 1 simplification," showcasing the ROI of replacing multiple HCM solutions with Dayforce [21][22] - Customer engagement through sales summits has fostered community and peer-to-peer selling, enhancing brand loyalty [25] Market Dynamics and Employment Trends - Employment growth is modest, modeled at around 1% for the year, which is a headwind for revenue growth [38][39] - Dayforce has not seen significant impacts from tariffs on employment levels, maintaining steady growth despite economic uncertainties [38] Financial Strategy and Future Outlook - The CFO has focused on simplifying financial reporting and targeting durable revenue growth and increased profitability [56][59] - A long-term goal of achieving $1 billion in free cash flow alongside a $5 billion revenue target has been set, with current free cash flow margins expanding from 9.7% to 12% [61][64] - The company is navigating headwinds such as reduced float revenue and restructuring costs but remains optimistic about future cash flow expansion [62][64] Industry Trends - The software industry is experiencing layoffs even among companies with healthy growth, attributed to increased efficiency through AI and automation [66] - Dayforce is leveraging AI to enhance productivity across various functions, allowing for a leaner workforce [66] Additional Important Insights - The Dayforce Wallet allows employees to access earned wages during the pay period, enhancing employee engagement and retention [51][52] - The company has made significant strides in talent management capabilities, including recruiting and learning management, which are critical for client retention and upselling [42][44] This summary encapsulates the key insights from the Dayforce FY conference call, highlighting the company's strategic direction, market positioning, and financial outlook.

Dayforce (DAY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants David Niederman - VP - Investor RelationsDavid Ossip - Chairman, CEOJeremy Johnson - Executive VP & CFOSiti Panigrahi - Managing DirectorScott Berg - Managing DirectorMark Murphy - MD - Software ResearchKevin McVeigh - Managing DirectorSamad Samana - Managing DirectorRaimo Lenschow - Managing DirectorRyan Krieger - VP - Software Equity ResearchBrad Reback - Managing DirectorBhavin Shah - Director - Software Equity ResearchAll ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $482 million, growing 14% on a constant currency basis and 11.7% on a GAAP basis [6][15] - Dayforce recurring revenue, excluding float, was $323.1 million, up 14.4% on a GAAP basis and 15.9% on a constant currency basis [16] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.5%, up 240 basis points year over year [6][16] - Free cash flow was $19.5 million, significantly improved from negative $18.8 million last year [16][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Professional services and other revenue was $71.3 million, up 46.1% on a GAAP basis [16] - Live customers on the Dayforce platform grew 5.4% to 6,029 [10] - Dayforce recurring revenue per customer grew 11.5% to $167,600 [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The sales to existing customers grew 30% in Q1 [8] - Significant new business wins included contracts with major companies across various sectors, indicating healthy growth across segments and geographies [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on simplifying HCM software stacks for clients, allowing them to reduce applications from an average of 12 to a single Dayforce application [7] - A partnership with Microsoft was announced, placing Dayforce on the Azure marketplace to enhance customer adoption [10] - The company is investing in AI capabilities, with 50% of new deals including the AI Copilot feature [11][68] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sales momentum and pipeline for 2025 and 2026, with bookings expected to be up approximately 40% year over year in the first half of 2025 [27][28] - Employment levels were in line with expectations, and customer retention rates are expected to remain stable [19][20] - The company anticipates three interest rate cuts in the U.S. in the latter half of the year, which may impact float revenue [20] Other Important Information - The company announced a workforce reduction of approximately 5% as part of an efficiency plan, expecting $65 million in savings for 2025 [17][60] - The Government of Canada signed a $72 million contract extension for digital services, indicating ongoing confidence in the project [47][81] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are you hearing from customers regarding HR and payroll projects? - Bookings in Q1 were strong, with expectations for the first half to be up approximately 40% year over year, indicating confidence in future performance [27][28] Question: How has demand strength in HRMS and payroll deals played out? - Demand remains strong, with significant deals signed in Q1, including the largest deal ever with a government agency [35][36] Question: Can you discuss the cadence of total revenue growth? - A deceleration in total revenue growth is expected in Q2, followed by a pickup in the second half due to seasonality and strong demand [38][39] Question: How are you seeing trends in industries affected by tariffs? - No impact from tariffs has been observed, and the pipeline remains healthy [45] Question: Can customers use Azure credits to purchase Dayforce? - Yes, customers can utilize their Azure credits for purchases, enhancing the partnership's value [45] Question: What is the expected utilization of the Wallet product? - High utilization rates are observed, particularly among unbanked employees, with an average of 25 uses per month [86] Question: How is the migration from the APJ legacy business to Dayforce progressing? - Migration is ongoing, with an expected uplift of about 50% as customers transition to the Dayforce platform [93][94] Question: What is the competitive landscape like? - The company has seen an increase in win rates, indicating strong product performance and market share growth [97][98]

Revenue and Customer Growth - Total revenue increased by $50.3 million, or 11.7%, to $481.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $431.5 million for the same period in 2024[124] - The number of live Dayforce customers increased by 5.4% to 6,929 at March 31, 2025, from 6,575 at March 31, 2024[124] - Dayforce recurring revenue per customer grew to $167,600 for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $150,362 for the comparable period in 2024[124] Expenses and Profitability - Costs of recurring services increased by $10.0 million, or 11.3%, primarily due to a $6.3 million increase in labor and employee benefit expenses[126] - Costs of professional services increased by $15.2 million, or 23.0%, primarily due to a $15.0 million increase in labor and benefit expenses[127] - Operating profit decreased by $9.7 million, or 23.8%, to $31.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[122] - Operating profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $31.0 million, down from $40.7 million in the prior year, as revenue growth was offset by higher labor and benefits expenses[133] - General and administrative expenses increased by $15.1 million, or 27.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024[131] - Selling and marketing expenses rose by $8.4 million, or 10.7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to increased labor and benefit expenses[130] Net Income and Cash Flow - Net income increased by $7.8 million, or 109.9%, to $14.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[122] - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net income was $14.9 million, an increase from $7.1 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to increased revenue and lower interest expenses[138] - The net income for the same period was $14.9 million, resulting in a net income margin of 3.1%[157] - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $49.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 2024[145] - Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was $19.5 million, representing a free cash flow margin of 4.0%[160] Debt and Cash Position - The company had total debt of $1,226.4 million as of March 31, 2025[139] - Total cash, restricted cash, and equivalents at the end of the period was $3,473.0 million, down from $4,899.2 million at the end of March 31, 2024[144] - Net cash used in investing activities was $120.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $290.7 million in the same period of 2024[146] Adjusted Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $80.9 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.5%[157] - The company reported a diluted net income per share of $0.09 for Q1 2025, compared to $0.04 in Q1 2024[159] - Adjustments to operating profit for Q1 2025 included $26.6 million in restructuring expenses[161] Performance Obligations and Pension - Remaining performance obligations as of March 31, 2025, were approximately $1.28 billion, representing contracted revenue not yet recognized[150] - The effective discount rate for pension obligations in 2024 ranged from 5.06% to 5.35%[172] - The expected rate of return on plan assets for qualified pension benefits in 2025 is 5.10%[172] Foreign Currency Impact - The company does not anticipate a material impact from a hypothetical 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates[164]

Financial Performance - Dayforce's total revenue for Q1 2025 was $481.8 million, an increase of 11.7% year-over-year, or 13.6% on a constant currency basis[7]. - Recurring revenue, excluding float, reached $323.1 million, up 14.4% year-over-year, or 15.9% on a constant currency basis[7]. - Net income for the quarter was $14.9 million, compared to $7.1 million in the previous year, resulting in a net profit margin of 3.1%[7]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $156.7 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.5%, compared to 30.1% in the prior year[7]. - Operating cash flow was $49.6 million, significantly up from $9.1 million, leading to an operating cash flow margin of 10.3%[7]. - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $481.8 million, representing an 11.7% increase compared to $431.5 million in Q1 2024[27]. - Net income for Q1 2025 was $14.9 million, compared to $7.1 million in Q1 2024, marking a significant increase[27]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Dayforce reported an operating profit of $31.0 million, representing a margin of 6.4%, compared to an operating profit of $40.7 million and a margin of 9.4% for the same period in 2024[36]. - Dayforce's EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $80.9 million, with an EBITDA margin of 32.5%, compared to $80.5 million and a margin of 30.1% in Q1 2024[36]. - The adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was $28.7 million, with an adjusted net profit margin of 19.5%, while in Q1 2024, adjusted net income was $68.0 million, reflecting a margin of 15.8%[36]. Customer Metrics - Dayforce had 6,929 customers live on its platform as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a 5.4% year-over-year increase[7]. - Recurring services revenue increased to $410.5 million, up 7.3% from $382.7 million year-over-year[30]. - Dayforce's recurring revenue per customer is a key metric, although specific figures were not disclosed in the provided content[44]. Cash Flow and Guidance - Dayforce's free cash flow margin is projected to be 12% for FY 2025[14]. - The guidance for free cash flow for the twelve months ending December 31, 2025, is projected to be between $229 million and $234 million, with a free cash flow margin expected between 11.9% and 12.1%[38]. - Free cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $19.5 million, with a free cash flow margin of 4.0%, while in Q1 2024, free cash flow was negative at $(18.8) million[38]. - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $49.6 million for Q1 2025, compared to $9.1 million in Q1 2024[29]. - Dayforce's net cash provided by operating activities for Q1 2025 was $49.6 million, significantly higher than $9.1 million in Q1 2024[38]. Expenses and Liabilities - The company incurred $26.6 million in restructuring expenses for Q1 2025, impacting adjusted operating profit and net income[36]. - Share-based compensation expense increased to $46.0 million in Q1 2025 from $38.0 million in Q1 2024[34]. - Total assets increased to $9,499.5 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $9,117.0 million at the end of 2024[25]. - Total liabilities rose to $6,907.4 million in Q1 2025, compared to $6,570.7 million in Q4 2024[25]. - Cash and equivalents at the end of Q1 2025 were $557.3 million, a decrease from $579.7 million at the end of 2024[25]. Partnerships and Future Outlook - Dayforce announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, making its platform available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace[13]. - The company expects continued growth in recurring services and professional services, with a focus on expanding market presence and product development[30]. - The company plans to achieve total revenue guidance of $1,929 million to $1,944 million for FY 2025, representing a 12.1% to 13.1% increase on a GAAP basis[11]. Interest Expense - Dayforce's interest expense for Q1 2025 was $7.9 million, compared to $13.3 million in Q1 2024[36].

Earnings Announcement - Dayforce, Inc. will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on May 7, 2025 [2] - A live webcast and conference call will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the financial results [3] Investor Conferences - Dayforce management will participate in several upcoming investor conferences, including: - J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 13, 2025 [7] - Baird Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference on June 3, 2025 [7] - BMO Virtual Software Conference on June 9, 2025 [7] - Mizuho Technology Conference on June 10, 2025 [7] Company Overview - Dayforce is a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, focused on improving work life for customers and employees [5] - The company offers a single, global people platform for HR, Pay, Time, Talent, and Analytics, aimed at unlocking workforce potential [5]

Core Insights - Dayforce, Inc. has expanded its partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to enhance employee experience and modernize HR processes in professional sports [1][2][4] Company Overview - Dayforce is a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, focused on improving work for customers and employees worldwide [5] - The company offers a comprehensive, all-in-one HCM solution that unifies HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and workforce management [3] Partnership Details - The Buccaneers will integrate Dayforce Performance Management and Compensation Management into their existing Dayforce suite, demonstrating their commitment to leveraging advanced technology [2] - Since implementing Dayforce in 2019, the Buccaneers have achieved significant efficiencies, including optimized workforce scheduling and streamlined operations [3] Employee Experience - The Dayforce platform has empowered over 850 full-time and seasonal employees with HR self-service tools available on a mobile app, enhancing the overall employee experience [3] - The platform's automation, reporting capabilities, and self-service features have been described as game-changers for the Buccaneers [3] Industry Context - Professional sports teams face challenges such as compliance and workforce management, necessitating efficient and innovative solutions [4] - Leading franchises like the Buccaneers rely on Dayforce to simplify operations and maximize workforce potential [4]