Insight Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSIT) reported its second quarter 2024 financial results, showcasing its ability to navigate a challenging macroeconomic environment while making strategic investments to strengthen its position as a leading solutions integrator.
Financials
For the full year 2023, Insight Enterprises reported annual net income of $281,309,000, annual revenue of $9,175,840,000, annual operating cash flow of $619,531,000, and annual free cash flow of $580,279,000. In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported net sales of $2.16 billion, a decrease of 8% year-over-year. Gross profit increased 5% to $453.4 million, with gross margin expanding by 260 basis points to 21.0%. Earnings from operations increased 11% to $131.1 million, while net earnings were $87.4 million, or $2.27 per diluted share.
Segment Performance
The company's performance in the quarter was driven by strong growth in cloud and Insight Core Services, which offset declines in hardware and on-premise software sales. Geographically, the North America segment saw a 9% decrease in net sales, while EMEA and APAC segments declined 6% and remained flat, respectively.
On the product side, hardware net sales decreased 11% in North America, 5% in EMEA, and 22% in APAC, primarily due to lower demand from large enterprise and corporate clients. Software net sales also declined, down 12% in North America and 15% in EMEA, as the company continued to see the migration from on-premise to cloud-based solutions. In contrast, services net sales increased 5% in North America, 21% in EMEA, and 12% in APAC, driven by growth in cloud offerings and Insight Core Services.
Recent Developments
The company's recent acquisitions, such as Infocenter and Amdaris, have strengthened its solutions capabilities and expanded its geographic reach. Infocenter, acquired in May 2024, is a pure-play ServiceNow Elite Partner that enhances Insight's ability to automate business processes on the Now Platform®. Amdaris, acquired in August 2023, is an award-winning software development and digital services specialist that has expanded Insight's expertise in the UK and Eastern Europe.
Outlook
Insight's management team remains cautiously optimistic about the second half of 2024, expecting modest improvements in hardware demand and continued strength in cloud and services. The company is also focused on prudently managing operating expenses, with SG&A growth expected to be slower than the pace of gross profit growth.
For the full year 2024, Insight Enterprises is guiding for low double-digit gross profit growth and a gross margin range of 19% to 20%. The company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to be between $10.60 and $10.90, which includes interest expense of $60 million to $62 million and an effective tax rate of 26%.
Liquidity
The company's liquidity position remains strong, with $258.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024. Insight Enterprises has access to the full $1.8 billion capacity under its asset-based lending (ABL) facility, of which $1.6 billion was available at the end of the quarter. The company plans to utilize its remaining $165 million share repurchase authorization over the next two months.
Conclusion
Insight Enterprises' strategic focus on cloud, services, and solutions integration has enabled it to navigate the current macroeconomic challenges and position the company for long-term success. The company's recent acquisitions, disciplined expense management, and continued investment in high-growth areas like generative AI solutions demonstrate its commitment to becoming the leading solutions integrator in the IT industry.
Despite the near-term choppiness in demand, Insight Enterprises' diversified business model, strong liquidity, and strategic initiatives position the company well to capitalize on the evolving technology landscape and deliver value to its shareholders.