Perficient, Inc.

NasdaqGS:PRFT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.7b

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Perficient Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Perficient has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 25.6%, while the IT industry saw earnings growing at 7.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.3% per year. Perficient's return on equity is 13.1%, and it has net margins of 8.5%.

Key information

25.63%

Earnings growth rate

23.84%

EPS growth rate

IT Industry Growth22.43%
Revenue growth rate12.31%
Return on equity13.10%
Net Margin8.48%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Apr 10

Are Investors Undervaluing Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT) By 35%?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Perficient fair value estimate is US$82.55 Current share price...
Analysis Article • Mar 28

Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 05

Perficient Hopes For 2nd Half 2024 Client Spending Growth

Summary Perficient, Inc. has reported Q4 2023 financial results that missed revenue and earnings estimates. The global market for digital transformation software and services is expected to reach $235 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 13.16%. Perficient's revenue has been declining, and there is a lot of uncertainty about when client spending will improve. I'm Neutral [Hold] on Perficient stock due to stable earnings and will watch to see client spending trends in the quarters ahead. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 19

Returns At Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Are On The Way Up

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...
Analysis Article • Feb 07

Investor Optimism Abounds Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT) But Growth Is Lacking

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...
Analysis Article • Jan 24

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT)?

While Perficient, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PRFT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article • Dec 31

A Look At The Fair Value Of Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Perficient is US$70.01 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Analysis Article • Dec 04

Do Perficient's (NASDAQ:PRFT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article • Nov 16

Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...
Analysis Article • Nov 03

Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article • Oct 21

Should You Investigate Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT) At US$55.40?

Perficient, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PRFT ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article • Sep 06

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Perficient is US$74.37 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...
Analysis Article • Aug 04

Investors Will Want Perficient's (NASDAQ:PRFT) Growth In ROCE To Persist

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...
Analysis Article • Jul 23

Here's Why Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

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 • Jul 11

Should You Investigate Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT) At US$85.26?

While Perficient, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PRFT ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a significant...
Analysis Article • Jun 28

We Think Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • May 04

Estimating The Fair Value Of Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT)

Key Insights Perficient's estimated fair value is US$69.99 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$74.52...
Analysis Article • Apr 21

Here's Why Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article • Apr 05

Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article • Mar 23

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT)?

Perficient, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PRFT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Analysis Article • Mar 07

Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article • Jan 16

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Presents An Opportunity

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article • Jan 04

Calculating The Fair Value Of Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRFT)

Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Perficient, Inc...
Analysis Article • Dec 20

What Does Perficient, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PRFT) Share Price Indicate?

Perficient, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PRFT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens...
Analysis Article • Dec 05

Is Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Using Too Much Debt?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Nov 10

Returns At Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) Are On The Way Up

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Perficient makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:PRFT Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 24882751750
31 Mar 24890841760
31 Dec 23907991710
30 Sep 239181021740
30 Jun 239231031760
31 Mar 239141041730
31 Dec 229051041710
30 Sep 22887821690
30 Jun 22852771640
31 Mar 22814661610
31 Dec 21761521520
30 Sep 21709561440
30 Jun 21674451390
31 Mar 21636351350
31 Dec 20612301350
30 Sep 20595341360
30 Jun 20582371360
31 Mar 20577391350
31 Dec 19566371340
30 Sep 19552331330
30 Jun 19531291280
31 Mar 19511271220
31 Dec 18498251180
30 Sep 18500241150
30 Jun 18500241130
31 Mar 18495211110
31 Dec 17485191080
30 Sep 17468161030
30 Jun 17458141010
31 Mar 17460181000
31 Dec 16487201010
30 Sep 16482241040
30 Jun 16485261030
31 Mar 16470241030
31 Dec 15458231000
30 Sep 1545022970
30 Jun 1544622960
31 Mar 1545324940
31 Dec 1443923900
30 Sep 1441122860
30 Jun 1439122840
31 Mar 1436920800
31 Dec 1335721780

Quality Earnings: PRFT has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: PRFT's current net profit margins (8.5%) are lower than last year (11.1%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PRFT's earnings have grown significantly by 25.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: PRFT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: PRFT had negative earnings growth (-27.2%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the IT industry average (-10.3%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: PRFT's Return on Equity (13.1%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/10/01 15:29
End of Day Share Price 2024/10/01 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Perficient, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Alexander ParisBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Richard BaldryCanaccord Genuity
Yu LeeGuggenheim Securities, LLC