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Manhattan Associates Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 21 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose to $275.8 million: Total revenue was $275.8 million in the third quarter 2025, compared with $266.7 million a year earlier. Nine-month revenue was $811.0 million, against $786.6 million. Source
  • Cloud subscription revenue rose to $104.9 million: Cloud subscription revenue was $104.9 million, against $86.5 million a year earlier. Nine-month cloud subscription revenue was $299.6 million, against $246.9 million. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell while adjusted EPS rose: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.96 against $1.03. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes equity-based compensation and other listed items, was $1.36 against $1.35. Source
  • Revenue guidance raised: Full-year 2025 total revenue is guided to $1,073 million to $1,077 million, 3% growth, up from $1,071 million to $1,075 million in the prior release. Source
  • EPS guidance raised: GAAP EPS is guided to $3.43 to $3.45, up from $3.23 to $3.31. Adjusted EPS is guided to $4.95 to $4.97, up from $4.76 to $4.84. Source
  • Equity-based compensation rose: Equity-based compensation was $27.6 million against $23.9 million. General and administrative expense was $24.1 million against $20.3 million. Source
  • RPO reached $2,076.6 million: RPO was $2,076.6 million at September 30, 2025, against $1,686.4 million a year earlier and $1,780.4 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $93.1 million: Cash flow from operations was $93.1 million against $62.3 million. Nine-month cash flow from operations was $242.4 million against $190.3 million. Source
  • Third-quarter buybacks of $49.9 million: The company repurchased 233,425 shares for $49.9 million under the program in Q3. Cash paid for all repurchases, including shares withheld for taxes, was $51.5 million. Source

“Manhattan delivered record third quarter and year-to-date results. Solid demand drove cloud revenue growth of 21% and better than expected services revenue generation in the quarter”

Manhattan Associates president and CEO Eric Clark

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue SourceFull year 2025$1,073 to $1,077 millionRaised from $1,071 to $1,075 million
GAAP operating margin SourceFull year 202525.0% to 25.2%Raised from 24.1% to 24.6%
Adjusted operating margin SourceFull year 202535.5% to 35.7%Raised from 34.8% to 35.3%
GAAP diluted EPS SourceFull year 2025$3.43 to $3.45Raised from $3.23 to $3.31
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFull year 2025$4.95 to $4.97Raised from $4.76 to $4.84
Equity-based compensation, share of revenue SourceFull year 202510.1%Raised from 10.0%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2025 total revenue guidance raised to $1,073 million to $1,077 million from $1,071 million to $1,075 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: GAAP operating margin guidance raised to 25.0% to 25.2%, from 24.1% to 24.6%, with adjusted operating margin raised as well. Source
  • Guidance raised: GAAP diluted EPS guidance raised to $3.43 to $3.45, from $3.23 to $3.31. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $4.95 to $4.97, from $4.76 to $4.84. Source

Quarter results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose to $275.8 million: Total revenue was $275.8 million in the third quarter 2025, compared with $266.7 million a year earlier. Nine-month revenue was $811.0 million, against $786.6 million. Source
  • Cloud subscription revenue rose to $104.9 million: Cloud subscription revenue was $104.9 million, against $86.5 million a year earlier. Nine-month cloud subscription revenue was $299.6 million, against $246.9 million. Source
  • GAAP EPS fell while adjusted EPS rose: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.96 against $1.03. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes equity-based compensation and other listed items, was $1.36 against $1.35. Source
  • Operating income higher on both bases: GAAP operating income was $75.8 million against $75.1 million. Adjusted operating income was $103.4 million against $98.9 million. Source
  • Nine-month adjusted EPS higher: Nine-month GAAP diluted EPS was $2.75 against $2.74. Nine-month adjusted diluted EPS was $3.85 against $3.55. Source

Full-year 2025 guidance

  • Revenue guidance raised: Full-year 2025 total revenue is guided to $1,073 million to $1,077 million, 3% growth, up from $1,071 million to $1,075 million in the prior release. Source
  • Operating margin guidance raised: GAAP operating margin is guided to 25.0% to 25.2%, up from 24.1% to 24.6%. Adjusted operating margin is guided to 35.5% to 35.7%, up from 34.8% to 35.3%. Source
  • EPS guidance raised: GAAP EPS is guided to $3.43 to $3.45, up from $3.23 to $3.31. Adjusted EPS is guided to $4.95 to $4.97, up from $4.76 to $4.84. Source
  • Equity compensation guided higher: Equity-based compensation is guided at 10.1% of revenue, up from 10.0% in the prior guidance. Source

“To capitalize on this, we are making targeted investments in our people, enhancing our industry-leading solutions, and developing processes designed to increase the adoption of Manhattan Active solutions across our customer base”

Manhattan Associates president and CEO Eric Clark

Segments and regions

  • Americas profit fell year over year: Americas revenue was $206.7 million against $205.9 million, while GAAP operating income was $45.8 million against $49.0 million. Source
  • EMEA revenue and profit higher: EMEA revenue was $54.0 million against $48.1 million. EMEA GAAP operating income was $22.9 million against $20.5 million. Source
  • APAC revenue and profit higher: APAC revenue was $15.2 million against $12.7 million. APAC GAAP operating income was $7.2 million against $5.5 million. Source
  • Americas adjusted operating income: Americas adjusted operating income was $73.4 million against $72.9 million, after excluding equity-based compensation from the Americas segment figures. Source

Revenue mix by product line

  • Cloud grew while maintenance fell: Cloud subscriptions were $104.9 million and software license $1.4 million. Maintenance was $30.5 million against $34.5 million, and services revenue was $133.0 million against $137.0 million. Source
  • License revenue fell sharply: License revenue was $1.4 million against $3.8 million. Nine-month license revenue rose to $12.2 million from $9.6 million. Source
  • Hardware revenue rose: Hardware revenue was $6.1 million against $4.9 million. Nine-month hardware revenue was $18.5 million against $19.3 million. Source

Costs, margins and net income

  • Equity-based compensation rose: Equity-based compensation was $27.6 million against $23.9 million. General and administrative expense was $24.1 million against $20.3 million. Source
  • Total costs and expenses rose: Total costs and expenses were $200.0 million against $191.6 million. Research and development was $36.4 million against $34.3 million. Source
  • Cost of cloud and services rose: Cost of cloud subscriptions, maintenance and services was $119.6 million against $118.3 million. Sales and marketing was $18.1 million against $16.6 million. Source
  • Tax provision rose; net income fell: Income tax provision was $19.8 million against $12.6 million. Net income was $58.6 million against $63.8 million. Source

Demand and the order book

  • RPO bookings up 23%: The release headline reports remaining performance obligation bookings up 23% over the prior year. Source
  • RPO reached $2,076.6 million: RPO was $2,076.6 million at September 30, 2025, against $1,686.4 million a year earlier and $1,780.4 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Over 98% of RPO is cloud native: Over 98% of RPO represents cloud native subscriptions with non-cancelable terms over one year. Maintenance contracts, typically one year, are not included in RPO. Source
  • Deferred revenue and receivables rose: Deferred revenue was $295.9 million against $278.0 million at December 31, 2024. Accounts receivable was $219.6 million, and days sales outstanding was 73 days against 70 days at June 30, 2025. Source
  • June RPO differs between releases: The Q2 release listed June 30, 2025 RPO as $2,013,756 thousand. The Q3 table lists $2,013,495 thousand for the same date.

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Operating cash flow rose to $93.1 million: Cash flow from operations was $93.1 million against $62.3 million. Nine-month cash flow from operations was $242.4 million against $190.3 million. Source
  • Cash balance higher at quarter end: Cash totaled $263.6 million at September 30, 2025, against $230.6 million at June 30, 2025. Nine-month capital expenditures were $10.8 million. Source
  • Third-quarter buybacks of $49.9 million: The company repurchased 233,425 shares for $49.9 million under the program in Q3. Cash paid for all repurchases, including shares withheld for taxes, was $51.5 million. Source
  • Nine-month buybacks of $199.5 million: Nine-month repurchases under the program were 1,035,094 shares for $199.5 million. Total cash paid for repurchases, including tax withholding, was $238.2 million. Source
  • Buyback authority reset to $100.0 million: The Board replenished remaining repurchase authority to $100.0 million in October 2025, the same amount set in the July 2025 replenishment. Source

Strategy, people and positioning

  • Restructuring expense of about $2.9 million: Pre-tax restructuring expense recorded in the first quarter 2025 was about $2.9 million, mainly severance and outplacement. It is excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Cloud solutions positioning described: The company says it designs, builds and delivers cloud solutions across the store, network and fulfillment center for the omnichannel marketplace. Source
  • Software credited with growth and profit: The company says its software, platform technology and experience help drive top-line growth and bottom-line profitability for customers. Source

Coming up, as management said on 21 October 2025

  • Call to cover next-quarter expectations: Management said the call will cover expectations for the year and next quarter in more detail. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Remaining performance obligations Source$2,076.6 million at September 30, 2025
Cloud subscription revenue Source$104.9 million in Q3 2025; $299.6 million for nine months
RPO bookings growth Source23% over prior year

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management links the January 2025 cut of about 100 services positions to macro-economic uncertainty affecting customer demand. Source
  • Operational: An unusual health insurance claim is excluded from adjusted results; management recorded a further $3.0 million expense in Q2 2025. Source
  • Financial: Currency effects are shown separately; the Indian rupee change added $2.8 million to Q3 2025 operating income and other income combined. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The release repeats the earlier expectation that the excess tax benefit on stock vesting occurs primarily in the first quarter of 2025; it does not say whether it occurred. Source

Other quarters

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