DXC Technology reported results for the first quarter fiscal year 2022.
“Our results show that DXC continues to achieve on its short-term and longer-term financial objectives. We have encouraging revenue performance, margins are expanding, and our bookings clearly demonstrate that we continue to win in the marketplace,” said Mike Salvino, President and Chief Executive Officer, DXC. “With the stabilization phase of our transformation journey behind us, we are now moving through the foundation phase and remain focused on engaging our colleagues, increasing the level of customer intimacy, and making sure we have the strong financial foundation necessary to support growth."
Financial Highlights - First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022
Revenue was $4.141 billion, down 8.0% as compared to prior year, and down 3.7% on an organic basis. First quarter revenues exceeded the Company’s revenue guidance range.
Net income was $282 million compared to a net loss of $199 million in the prior year quarter. EBIT was $466 million or 11.3% of sales and included the following items: A $347 million net gain related to dispositions, amortization of intangible assets of $109 million, debt extinguishment costs of $28 million, restructuring costs of $67 million, and transaction, separation, and integration costs of $9 million. Excluding these items, Adjusted EBIT margin was 8.0% in the first quarter, an improvement of 380 bps as compared to the prior year quarter. First quarter Adjusted EBIT margin came in above our guidance range.
Diluted earnings per share was $1.07 and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.84 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, driven by the improvement in margins, lower interest expense, and a lower tax rate. Non-GAAP EPS exceeded the Company's previous guidance range.
Book-to-bill for the quarter was 1.12x, underscoring the Company’s continued focus on delivering for our customers and colleagues, which in turn is driving ongoing success in the market. This represents the fifth straight quarter that DXC has delivered a book-to-bill of over 1.0x.
Financial Information by Segment
GBS segment revenue was $1.887 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, down 13.2% compared to prior year, and up 2.0% on an organic basis. GBS Segment profit was $272 million and segment profit margin was 14.4%, up 450 bps as compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. GBS bookings for the quarter were $2.4 billion for a book-to-bill of 1.29x.
GIS Segment revenue was $2.254 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, down 3.2% compared to prior year, and down 9.1% on an organic basis. GIS segment profit was $131 million with a segment profit margin of 5.8%, a 480 bps margin expansion as compared to first quarter of fiscal year 2021. GIS bookings were $2.2 billion in the quarter for a book-to-bill of 0.97x.
Cash Flow
Cash flow from operations was a use of $29 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, and capital expenditures were $275 million. Free cash flow (cash flow used in operations less capital expenditures) was $(304) million in the first quarter of FY22, as compared to $(106) million in the first quarter of FY21.
Guidance
The Company reaffirmed its longer-term guidance:
- Positive organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% for fiscal year 2024
- Adjusted EBIT margin of 10% to 11% in fiscal year 2024
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.00 to $5.25 in fiscal year 2024
- Free cash flow of approximately $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024
- Restructuring and TSI of approximately $100 million in fiscal year 2024
DXC does not provide a reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures that it discusses as part of its guidance because certain significant information required for such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts or at all, including, most notably, the impact of significant non-recurring items. Without this information, DXC does not believe that a reconciliation would be meaningful.
Ken Sharp, Chief Financial Officer, DXC commented: “We have further strengthened our balance sheet, and clearly demonstrated our commitment to a strong investment grade credit profile, achieving our targeted debt level of approximately $5 billion. To offset dilution from incentive compensation, we have resumed returning capital to our shareholders in the form of share repurchases. Our longer-term objective is to retain our attractive leverage profile, invest in our business, and fund additional capital deployment to our shareholders through internally generated sources.”
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
DXC Technology senior management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results on August 4, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The dial-in number for domestic callers is +1 (833) 979-2847. Callers who reside outside of the United States should dial +1 (236) 714-2943. The passcode for all participants is 4469601. The webcast audio and any presentation slides will be available on DXC Technology’s Investor Relations website.
A replay of the conference call will be available from approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until 08/11/2021 23:59 ET. Phone number for the replay is +1 (800) 585-8367 or +1 (416) 621-4642. The replay passcode is 4469601.
