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CSG Systems International Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
CSG Systems International has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 5.5%, while the Professional Services industry saw earnings growing at 11.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.2% per year. CSG Systems International's return on equity is 21.7%, and it has net margins of 5.1%.
Key information
5.52%
Earnings growth rate
8.99%
EPS growth rate
| Professional Services Industry Growth | 10.99% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.21% |
| Return on equity | 21.65% |
| Net Margin | 5.14% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 26
CSGS: Contract Extensions New Services And Capital Returns Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target for CSG Systems International effectively unchanged at about $80.70 per share, reflecting steady assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, even after the latest review of their model inputs. What's in the News ePLDT Group and its data center subsidiary VITRO Inc.Narrative Update • Apr 11
CSGS: Contract Wins Buybacks And Dividend Will Support Balanced Fair Value Outlook
Analysts have maintained their $80.70 price target for CSG Systems International, indicating broadly consistent views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions compared with the prior update. What's in the News ePLDT Group and its data center subsidiary VITRO Inc.Narrative Update • Mar 28
CSGS: Buybacks Dividend Increase And Contract Wins Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts kept their $80.70 price target for CSG Systems International unchanged, noting that only very small adjustments in assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E were made, which did not materially affect their overall view. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 2,053,424 shares, about 7.34% of outstanding stock, for a total of US$157.24 million under the buyback announced on August 2, 2023, including 84,553 shares for US$5.51 million between October 1 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 11
CSGS: Cash Deal And Buybacks Will Define Balanced Risk Reward Profile
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on CSG Systems International from $80.70 to $80.70. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 26
CSGS: Share Price Will Reflect Cash Deal As Ratings Turn Cautious
Analysts have converged on an updated price target of $80.70 for CSG Systems International, aligning their views with NEC Corporation's agreed all cash acquisition price. This reflects expectations of limited competing bids and manageable antitrust risk.Narrative Update • Jan 10
CSGS: Share Price Will Track Cash Takeout As Ratings Shift To Neutral
Analysts have aligned their price targets on CSG Systems International at US$80.70 per share, up from prior targets clustered around US$70 to US$72, as they factor in the agreed all cash acquisition by NEC Corporation and the reduced likelihood of competing bids. Analyst Commentary Research desks have largely shifted their CSG Systems views to neutral as the agreed all cash acquisition by NEC at US$80.70 per share now anchors valuation and return expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 27
CSGS: Share Price Will Follow All-Cash Offer Amid Broad Rating Downgrades
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on CSG Systems International to $80.70 per share, reflecting the agreed all cash acquisition by NEC Corporation and the view that upside is now largely capped around the deal value. Analyst Commentary Research coverage has largely shifted to a more neutral stance following the announcement of NEC Corporation's all cash acquisition of CSG Systems International at $80.70 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 12
CSGS: Share Price Will Track All-Cash Offer Amid Downgrades And Deal Risk
Analysts have raised their price target on CSG Systems International to $80.70 per share, effectively aligning it with NEC Corporation's agreed all cash acquisition price, as they see limited upside beyond the deal consideration. Analyst Commentary Analysts broadly view the NEC transaction as a valuation ceiling in the near term, leading to a wave of rating downgrades as the risk and reward profile shifts from operational execution to deal completion.Narrative Update • Nov 27
CSGS: Share Price Will Remain Stable Following $80.70 All-Cash Acquisition
Analysts have raised their price target on CSG Systems International to $80.70 per share, up from a prior range of $70 to $72, reflecting the acquisition agreement with NEC Corporation and aligning with the announced all-cash deal value. Analyst Commentary Following the acquisition announcement, analysts provided updates on their outlook and ratings for CSG Systems International, highlighting both optimism and caution regarding the company's valuation and prospects.Narrative Update • Nov 13
CSGS: Acquisition Proposal Will Anchor Share Price Pending Deal Completion
The analyst price target for CSG Systems International was raised from previous levels to $80.70 per share. This change reflects broad consensus among analysts following NEC Corporation's announced acquisition of the company at that price.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Acquisition Agreement Will Cap Upside But Reduce Uncertainty For Shareholders
The analyst price target for CSG Systems International has increased to $80.70 per share from the prior $77.29. Analysts are adjusting their valuations to reflect the acquisition agreement with NEC Corporation.Seeking Alpha • Aug 29
CSG Systems: A 'Hold' After The Recent Run
Summary CSG Systems delivered robust H1 results, with strong free cash flow and a guidance hike for full-year non-GAAP EPS and FCF. The company is actively diversifying its customer base, reducing reliance on Charter and Comcast from 40% to 36% of revenue. Net debt remains manageable at 1.5x adjusted EBITDA, and capital returns to shareholders continue via dividends and buybacks. Despite solid fundamentals, I maintain a 'hold' rating, awaiting a more attractive entry point after missing earlier buying opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 28
Slowing Rates Of Return At CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jul 11
Here's Why We Think CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jun 28
CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Investors Appear Satisfied With CSG Systems International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGS) Prospects
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Analysis Article • May 29
CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • May 15
Shareholders Can Be Confident That CSG Systems International's (NASDAQ:CSGS) Earnings Are High Quality
When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like CSG Systems International, Inc.'s...Analysis Article • May 08
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGS) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment
Key Insights CSG Systems International to hold its Annual General Meeting on 14th of May Total pay for CEO Brian...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Does CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Is There An Opportunity With CSG Systems International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGS) 49% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for CSG Systems International is US$120 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Feb 07
CSG Systems International, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSGS) 29% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
CSG Systems International, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CSGS ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 29% after a shaky...Analysis Article • Jan 18
CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Dec 10
We Think CSG Systems International (NASDAQ:CSGS) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How CSG Systems International makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,238 | 64 | 267 | 164 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,223 | 56 | 259 | 162 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,217 | 83 | 248 | 164 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,208 | 82 | 260 | 165 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,202 | 84 | 256 | 163 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,197 | 87 | 258 | 158 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,178 | 65 | 253 | 152 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,170 | 65 | 249 | 146 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,166 | 65 | 250 | 144 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,169 | 66 | 248 | 143 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,162 | 74 | 245 | 142 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,148 | 68 | 245 | 142 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,124 | 59 | 241 | 140 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,090 | 44 | 238 | 138 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,075 | 41 | 236 | 139 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,065 | 45 | 231 | 137 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,058 | 59 | 222 | 135 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,046 | 72 | 215 | 135 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,032 | 68 | 202 | 132 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,013 | 66 | 194 | 128 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 998 | 57 | 190 | 125 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 991 | 59 | 198 | 123 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 985 | 68 | 190 | 122 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 992 | 76 | 189 | 124 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 998 | 85 | 190 | 126 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 997 | 83 | 191 | 128 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 989 | 81 | 187 | 128 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 951 | 76 | 179 | 127 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 918 | 71 | 175 | 127 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 875 | 66 | 169 | 124 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 833 | 60 | 164 | 120 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 819 | 59 | 161 | 119 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 799 | 55 | 157 | 116 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 790 | 61 | 154 | 113 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 780 | 59 | 149 | 112 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 770 | 62 | 146 | 106 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 767 | 62 | 144 | 102 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 761 | 63 | 140 | 99 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 763 | 74 | 139 | 97 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 761 | 73 | 141 | 98 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 753 | 75 | 140 | 100 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 753 | 63 | 140 | 102 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 749 | 50 | 146 | 104 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 747 | 39 | 151 | 105 |
Quality Earnings: CSGS has a large one-off loss of $35.8M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: CSGS's current net profit margins (5.1%) are lower than last year (7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CSGS's earnings have grown by 5.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CSGS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: CSGS had negative earnings growth (-23.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Professional Services industry average (7.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst CSGS's Return on Equity (21.65%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/15 12:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CSG Systems International, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Matthew Harrigan | Benchmark Company |
| Zachary Silver | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Christopher Moore | CJS Securities, Inc. |