Powerfleet's Q3 sales beat expectations on higher recurring revenue growth

Overview

• AIoT platform's Q3 revenue rose 7% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 slightly beat analyst estimates

• Company secured major South Africa public sector contract for AI video services

Outlook

• Powerfleet tightens full-year revenue guidance to $440 mln-$445 mln

• Company expects adjusted EBITDA growth of 45% yr-over-yr

• Powerfleet anticipates adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio to improve to 2.4x

Result Drivers

• SERVICES REVENUE - Services revenue increased 11% year-over-year, driven by strong recurring revenue growth

• SOUTH AFRICA CONTRACT - Major contract in South Africa for AI video services expected to drive future demand

• COST SYNERGIES - Improved operating income and adjusted EBITDA margins due to cost synergies and operational efficiency

Key Details

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the it services & consulting peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for PowerFleet Inc is $9.50, about 96.3% above its February 6 closing price of $4.84

• The stock recently traded at 24 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 29 three months ago

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