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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (“Synchronoss” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SNCR), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms, today announced a three-year contract extension with a leading U.S. telecom provider. Synchronoss Personal Cloud™ enables the provider to deliver cloud offerings for users to securely backup, manage, and share content across smartphones, devices, and the cloud. “We’re proud of our long-standing relationship with this k ...

Synchronoss Technologies (SNCR) shares have surged 44.2% in the year-to-date (YTD) period compared with the Zacks Internet - Software industry’s return of 25.2% and the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s appreciation of 25.8%.SNCR has outperformed its peers, such as Alphabet (GOOGL) and Dropbox (DBX) , which also offer personal cloud services integrated with its respective platforms.Alphabet has returned 23.5% YTD, whereas Dropbox has lost 8.2% over the same time frame.  The outperformance can be ...

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Core Insights - Synchronoss Technologies (SNCR) reported a non-GAAP loss of 26 cents per share in Q3 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 25 cents and down from earnings of 35 cents in the same quarter last year [1] - Net revenues for the quarter were $43 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.79% [1][2] Financial Performance - Total revenues increased to $43 million from $39.8 million in the previous period, driven by a 5.1% increase in cloud subscriber growth [3] - Quarterly recurring revenues accounted for 92.2% of total revenues, up from 89.5% in the prior-year period [3] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $12.7 million, reflecting a 29.5% margin, an increase from $9.2 million and a 23.2% margin in the prior-year quarter [6] - Operating income was $5.5 million in Q3, compared to a loss of $3.8 million in the same quarter last year [6] Cost Management - Adjusted gross margin increased by 310 basis points year-over-year to 79.6% [5] - Research and development expenses grew 11.1% year-over-year to $10.3 million, representing 24.1% of total revenues [5] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 32.2% year-over-year to $13.8 million, accounting for 19% of total revenues [5] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $25.2 million, up from $23.6 million as of June 30, 2024 [7] - Operating cash flow was $3.4 million in the reported quarter, down from $6.7 million in the previous quarter [7] - Adjusted free cash flow declined to $1.8 million from $3.9 million in the prior quarter [7] Future Guidance - For 2024, Synchronoss expects revenues between $172 million and $175 million, indicating 6-8% year-over-year growth [8] - Recurring revenues are anticipated to be 90-92% of total revenues [8] - Adjusted gross margin is expected to be between 77-78%, an increase from the previously mentioned 73-77% [9] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $47 million and $48 million, up from the previously stated $43-$46 million [9]

Synchronoss (SNCR) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.26 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25. This compares to earnings of $0.45 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -204%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this mobile services company would post earnings of $0.07 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.48, delivering a surprise of 585.71%.Over the last four quarters, the company ha ...

About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...

Revenue Performance - Net revenues increased by $3.2 million to $43.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to continued cloud subscriber growth [166]. - Net revenues increased by $6.6 million to $129.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, driven by continued cloud subscriber growth [177]. Cost Management - Cost of revenues decreased by $0.5 million to $9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, attributed to reduced baseline employee costs from restructuring measures [167]. - Cost of revenues decreased by $2.3 million to $29.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to reduced employee costs from restructuring measures [178]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $6.5 million to $13.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to reduced employee costs from restructuring [169]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $13.7 million to $39.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 [180]. - Research and development expenses increased by $1.0 million to $10.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to higher performance-based compensation expenses [168]. - Research and development expenses decreased by $2.8 million to $32.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, attributed to reduced baseline employee costs from restructuring [179]. - Restructuring charges were $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from $0.4 million in the same period in 2023 [181]. Interest and Tax Expenses - Interest expense increased by $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to interest related to a new Term Loan obtained [172]. - Interest expense increased by $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to $2.2 million related to a new Term Loan [183]. - The effective tax rate was approximately (12.3)% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate due to permanent adjustments [174]. - Income tax expense was approximately $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with an effective tax rate of approximately 178.6% [185]. - Unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions were $4.4 million at September 30, 2024 [200]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash provided by operating activities was $15.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from $19.2 million in the same period in 2023 [193]. - Cash used in investing activities was $9.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $15.9 million in the same period in 2023 [194]. - Cash used in financing activities was $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from $7.5 million in the same period in 2023 [196]. - As of September 30, 2024, the cash and cash equivalents balance was $25.2 million, with non-U.S. subsidiaries holding approximately $13.9 million [188]. - As of September 30, 2024, a hypothetical 100 basis point movement in interest rates would have affected interest expense on the debt by $0.8 million annually [213]. Customer Concentration - The Company's top five customers accounted for 97.9% of net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, indicating a high customer concentration risk [162]. Depreciation and Amortization - Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $0.3 million to $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 [182].