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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - Vertex (NASDAQ:VRTX), Inc. (NASDAQ:VERX) shares tumbled 15.4% after the indirect tax solutions provider reported in-line fourth quarter results but issued disappointing guidance for the first quarter of 2025.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.15, narrowly beating analyst estimates of $0.14. Revenue for the quarter came in at $178.5 million, slightly above the consensus of $176.9 million and up 15.2% YoY.
However, Vertex’s outlook for Q1 2025 fell short of expectations. The company forecasts revenue of $175-178 million, below analyst projections of $180.3 million. For the full year 2025, Vertex expects revenue of $760-768 million, in line with the $764 million consensus estimate.
"Vertex’s 2024 financial results demonstrated the power of our business and financial model, which is built to deliver consistent and durable mid-to-high teens revenue growth with strong earnings leverage and cash flow," said David DeStefano, Vertex’s President, CEO and Chairperson of the Board.
The company reported cloud revenues of $76.9 million in Q4, up 27% YoY. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew 17.7% YoY to $603.1 million, including contributions from recent acquisitions.
Chief Financial Officer John Schwab noted that the 2025 guidance includes additional R&D investments of $14-16 million for AI initiatives and emerging technologies, which the company believes will drive long-term momentum.
Despite the positive full-year outlook, investors appeared focused on the soft Q1 guidance, sending shares sharply lower following the earnings release.
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