Descartes reports record results in FQ3

Core Insights - Descartes reported record results for its fiscal third quarter ended October 31, with earnings per share of 50 cents, an increase of 8 cents year over year and 7 cents sequentially [1][2] Financial Performance - Consolidated revenue reached $188 million, reflecting an 11% increase year over year [2] - Services revenue was $174 million, up 16% year over year, with organic services growth of approximately 7% when excluding foreign exchange fluctuations [2] - Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was $86 million, a 19% increase year over year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 46%, up 3 percentage points year over year [4] - Cash flow from operations was $73 million, representing a 22% year over year increase, with the company ending the period with $279 million in cash and an untapped $350 million line of credit [5] Market Conditions - Customers are facing challenges with forecasting due to "continued tariff volatility" and "heightened levels of changes to sanctioned and restricted trading parties," which is increasing demand for Descartes' services [3] - The global logistics community relies on Descartes' Global Logistics Network for timely, accurate, and reliable data and solutions to manage shipments in complex market conditions [3] Leadership Changes - Ed Gardner will succeed Allan Brett as chief financial officer in March, with Brett remaining in a senior advisory role during the transition [6] Stock Performance - Shares of DSGX increased by 3.8% in after-hours trading following the announcement of the record results [6]