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TTEC Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

First Quarter 2025
Revenue was $534.2 Million, down 7.4 Percent
Net Income was $3.2 Million or 0.6 Percent of Revenue
($13.6 Million or 2.6 Percent of Revenue Non-GAAP)
Adjusted EBITDA was $56.4 Million or 10.6 Percent of Revenue

Reiterates Outlook for Full Year 2025

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled CX with solutions from TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital, announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

"2025 is off to a good start with our financial performance exceeding plan. In the first quarter, we signed several new enterprise clients, grew the share of wallet with our embedded base, broadened our market reach with more complex digitally enabled solutions, built valuable partnerships with new CX technology partners, improved operational performance, and fortified the leadership team," commented Ken Tuchman, chairman and chief executive officer of TTEC.

"While we are pleased with our first quarter results, many of our clients are adopting a cautious approach in the current economic environment. Due to the recent uncertainty in trade policy, it is challenging for any business operating on a global scale to accurately predict the future. As a result, we are staying close to our clients and remaining agile as we look forward to policy stabilization," Tuchman continued.

FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue

  • First quarter 2025 GAAP revenue was $534.2 million, a 7.4 percent decrease compared to $576.6 million in the prior year.
  • Foreign exchange had a $6.0 million negative impact on revenue in the first quarter of 2025.

Income from Operations

  • First quarter 2025 GAAP income from operations was $24.2 million, or 4.5 percent of revenue, compared to $22.7 million, or 3.9 percent of revenue in the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations, excluding restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expenses, amortization of purchased intangibles, and other items, was $41.5 million, or 7.8 percent of revenue, compared to $37.9 million, or 6.6 percent of revenue in the prior year.
  • Foreign exchange had a $4.2 million positive impact on Non-GAAP income from operations in the first quarter of 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA

  • First quarter 2025 Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $56.4 million, or 10.6 percent of revenue, compared to $54.9 million, or 9.5 percent of revenue in the prior year.

Earnings Per Share

  • First quarter 2025 GAAP fully diluted earnings per share was $0.07 compared to $0.01 in the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share was $0.28 compared to $0.27 in the prior year.

CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET  

  • Cash flow from operations in the first quarter of 2025 was a positive $21.6 million compared to a negative $15.6 million for the first quarter of 2024.

  • Free cash flow in the first quarter of 2025 was a positive $16.2 million compared to a negative $29.1 million for the first quarter of 2024.

  • Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2025 were $5.4 million compared to $13.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.

  • As of March 31, 2025, TTEC had cash and cash equivalents of $85.1 million and debt of $966.6 million, resulting in a net debt position of $881.4 million. This compares to a net debt position of $865.3 million for the same period 2024.

  • As of March 31, 2025, TTEC's remaining borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility was approximately $230 million compared to $95 million for the same period 2024.

SEGMENT REPORTING & COMMENTARY

TTEC reports financial results for TTEC Digital and TTEC Engage business segments. Financial highlights for the two business segments are provided below.

TTEC Digital – Design, build and operate tech-enabled, insight-driven CX solutions

  • First quarter 2025 GAAP revenue for TTEC Digital was $108.0 million, a decrease of 3.6 percent compared to $112.0 million for the year ago period. 
  • Income from operations was $5.9 million or 5.4 percent of revenue compared to $3.3 million or 2.9 percent of revenue in the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations was $12.1 million, or 11.2 percent of revenue compared to operating income of $9.3 million or 8.3 percent of revenue in the prior year.

TTEC Engage – Technology-enabled customer care, acquisition, and fraud mitigation services

  • First quarter 2025 GAAP revenue for TTEC Engage was $426.2 million, an 8.3 percent decrease from $464.6 million for the year ago period.
  • Income from operations was $18.3 million or 4.3 percent of revenue compared to $19.4 million, or 4.2 percent of revenue in the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations was $29.4 million, or 6.9 percent of revenue, compared to operating income of $28.7 million, or 6.2 percent of revenue in the prior year.
  • Foreign exchange had a $5.5 million negative impact on revenue and a $4.2 million positive impact on income from operations.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK

"We exceeded our plan in the first quarter with both segments delivering strong results. In TTEC Digital, our client centric go-to-market approach, AI-enabled solutions and analytics, and multi-platform capabilities are resonating in the market. In TTEC Engage, we continue to focus on our top priorities, improving operational agility, providing digitally enabled solutions and optimizing our cost structure to further drive momentum," commented Kenny Wagers, chief financial officer of TTEC. 

Wagers continued, "We are pleased with our first quarter results and are re-iterating our full-year outlook. It is difficult to predict how the economic uncertainties will impact our existing clients and potential new clients, however, both our TTEC Digital and TTEC Engage segments are well positioned to navigate the current environment." 

TTEC Full Year 2025 Outlook





Full Year 2025
Guidance


Full Year 2025
Mid-Point

Revenue

$2,014M — $2,064M


$2,039M

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA

$215M — $235M


$225M

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins

10.7% — 11.4%


11.0 %

Non-GAAP operating income

$154M — $174M


$164M

Non-GAAP operating income margins

7.6% — 8.4%


8.0 %

Interest expense, net

($75M) — ($79M)


($77M)

Non-GAAP adjusted tax rate

38% — 42%


40 %

Diluted share count

48.2M — 48.6M


48.4M

Non-GAAP earnings per a share

$0.95 — $1.20


$1.08









Engage Full Year 2025 Outlook





Full Year 2025
Guidance


Full Year 2025
Mid-Point

Revenue

$1,556M — $1,586M


$1,571M

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA

$151M — $163M


$157M

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins

9.7% — 10.3%


10.0 %

Non-GAAP operating income

$101M — $113M


$107M

Non-GAAP operating income margins

6.5% — 7.1%


6.8 %









Digital Full Year 2025 Outlook





Full Year 2025
Guidance


Full Year 2025
Mid-Point

Revenue

$458M — $478M


$468M

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA

$64M — $72M


$68M

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins

13.9% — 15.0%


14.5 %

Non-GAAP operating income

$53M — $61M


$57M

Non-GAAP operating income margins

11.5% — 12.7%


12.1 %

The company has not quantitatively reconciled its guidance for Non-GAAP operating income, Non-GAAP operating income margins, Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA margins, Non-GAAP adjusted tax rate, or Non-GAAP earnings per share to their respective most comparable GAAP measures because certain of the reconciling items that impact these metrics, including restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expense, changes in acquisition contingent consideration, depreciation and amortization expense, and provision for income taxes are dependent on the timing of future events outside of the Company's control or cannot be reliably predicted. Accordingly, the Company is unable to provide reconciliations to GAAP operating income, operating income margins, EBITDA margins, and diluted earnings per share without unreasonable effort. Please note that the unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact the Company's 2025 financial results as reported under GAAP.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release contains a discussion of certain Non-GAAP financial measures that the company includes to allow investors and analysts to measure, analyze and compare its financial condition and results of operations in a meaningful and consistent manner. A reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the tables accompanying this press release.

  • GAAP metrics are presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

  • Non-GAAP - As reflected in the attached reconciliation table, the definition of Non-GAAP may exclude from operating income, EBITDA, net income and earnings per share restructuring and impairment charges, equity-based compensation expenses, amortization of purchased intangibles, among other items.

EARNINGS WEBCAST/CONFERENCE CALL

TTEC will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, May 9, 2025. You are invited to join a live webcast of the conference call by visiting the "Investors Relations" section of the TTEC website at www.ttec.com. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available on the TTEC website.

ABOUT TTEC  

TTEC (pronounced T-TEC) Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC) is a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled digital CX solutions. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC's outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next-gen digital technology, the Company's TTEC Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, CRM, AI and analytics solutions. The company's TTEC Engage business delivers AI-enabled customer engagement, customer acquisition and growth, tech support, back office, and fraud prevention services. Founded in 1982, the company's singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores across the globe. The company's employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more visit us at https://www.ttec.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Earnings Press Release and related oral statements contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our operations, expected financial position, results of operation, effective tax rate, cash flow, leverage, liquidity, business strategy, profit improvement actions, competitive position, demand for our services in international operations, acquisition opportunities and impact of acquisitions, capital allocation and dividends, growth opportunities, spending, capital expenditures and investments, competition and market forecasts, industry trends, our human capital resources, and other business, operational and financial matters that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, and projections with respect to the future, and are not a guarantee of performance.

In this Release when we use words such as "may," "believe," "plan," "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "project," "would," "could," "target," or similar expressions, or when we discuss our strategy, plans, goals, initiatives, or objectives, we are making forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise indicated or except where the context otherwise requires, the terms "TTEC," "the Company," "we," "us" and "our" and other similar terms in this report refer to TTEC Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. We caution you not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and you should review and consider carefully the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that affect our business and may cause such differences as outlined in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and any subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") which are available on TTEC's website www.ttec.com, and on the SEC's public website at www.sec.gov.

Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that this release is issued. We undertake no obligation to update them, except as may be required by applicable law. Although we believe that our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they depend on many factors outside of our control and we can provide no assurance that they will prove to be correct.

TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)


















Three months ended





 March 31,





2025


2024









Revenue


$  534,228


$  576,638









Operating Expenses:







Cost of services


414,547


453,818



Selling, general and administrative


70,037


74,575



Depreciation and amortization


22,698


25,145



Restructuring charges, net


1,996


249



Impairment losses


761


140


         Total operating expenses


510,039


553,927









Income From Operations


24,189


22,711










Other income (expense), net


(11,628)


(19,882)









Income Before Income Taxes


12,561


2,829










Provision for income taxes


(9,315)


(2,329)









Net Income


3,246


500










Net (loss) / income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(1,862)


(2,805)









Net Income / (Loss) Attributable to TTEC Stockholders

$     1,384


$    (2,305)
















Net Income Per Share














Basic


$       0.07


$       0.01










Diluted


$       0.07


$       0.01









Net Income / (Loss) Per Share Attributable to TTEC Stockholders












Basic


$       0.03


$      (0.05)










Diluted


$       0.03


$      (0.05)
















Income From Operations Margin


4.5 %


3.9 %


Net Income Margin


0.6 %


0.1 %


Net Income / (Loss) Attributable to TTEC Stockholders Margin

0.3 %


(0.4) %


Effective Tax Rate


74.2 %


82.3 %
















Weighted Average Shares Outstanding





  Basic


47,771


47,432


  Diluted


48,225


47,587
















TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In thousands)

(unaudited)















Three months ended




 March 31,




2025


2024








Revenue:






TTEC Digital


$     108,040


$      112,031


TTEC Engage


426,188


464,607


Total


$     534,228


$      576,638








Income From Operations:






TTEC Digital


$         5,864


$         3,288


TTEC Engage


18,325


19,423


Total


$       24,189


$       22,711


TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)








March 31,


December 31,



2025


2024






ASSETS





Current assets:





   Cash and cash equivalents


$           85,135


$         84,991

   Accounts receivable, net


440,190


452,573

   Prepaids and other current assets


109,611


92,947

   Income and other tax receivables


20,301


21,785

      Total current assets


655,237


652,296






Property and equipment, net


123,274


132,051

Operating lease assets


84,944


91,263

Goodwill


571,919


571,197

Other intangibles assets, net


157,098


164,808

Income and other tax receivables, long-term


24,279


31,781

Other assets


109,485


109,984






Total assets


$      1,726,236


$     1,753,380






LIABILITIES AND EQUITY





Current liabilities:





   Accounts payable


$           77,406


$         84,180

   Accrued employee compensation and benefits


116,779


137,636

   Deferred revenue


70,675


64,752

   Current operating lease liabilities


32,116


33,358

   Other current liabilities


37,327


34,010

      Total current liabilities


334,303


353,936






Long-term liabilities:





   Line of credit


964,000


975,000

   Non-current operating lease liabilities


65,236


71,008

   Other long-term liabilities


81,191


85,317

      Total long-term liabilities


1,110,427


1,131,325











Equity:





   Common stock


478


477

   Additional paid in capital


423,368


420,181

   Treasury stock


(584,900)


(584,900)

   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)


(122,973)


(132,121)

   Retained earnings


548,001


546,617

   Noncontrolling interest


17,532


17,865

      Total equity


281,506


268,119






Total liabilities and equity


$      1,726,236


$     1,753,380

TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)







 Three Months Ended 


 Three Months Ended 



  March 31, 


  March 31, 



2025


2024







Cash flows from operating activities:





     Net income

$                         3,246


$                             500


     Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities :





          Depreciation and amortization

22,698


25,145


          Amortization of contract acquisition costs

494


283


          Amortization of debt issuance costs

510


643


          Imputed interest expense and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration     

-


(1,240)


          Provision for credit losses

251


(31)


          Loss on disposal of assets

316


510


          Impairment losses

761


140


          Deferred income taxes

1,913


(12,628)


          Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards

236


292


          Equity-based compensation expense

3,250


5,812


          Loss / (gain) on foreign currency derivatives

(68)


77


          Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:





                Accounts receivable 

14,189


(11,301)


                Prepaids and other assets 

(1,720)


3,094


                Accounts payable and accrued expenses 

(14,204)


(25,845)


                Deferred revenue and other liabilities 

(10,280)


(1,080)


                    Net cash provided by operating activities

21,592


(15,629)







Cash flows from investing activities:





     Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

127


25


     Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(5,406)


(13,473)


          Net cash used in investing activities

(5,279)


(13,448)







Cash flows from financing activities:





     Net proceeds / (borrowings) from line of credit

(11,000)


(42,000)


     Payments on other debt

(462)


(741)


     Payments to noncontrolling interest

(2,211)


(2,520)


     Tax payments related to the issuance of restricted stock units

(62)


(127)


     Payments of debt issuance costs



(1,100)


          Net cash provided by financing activities

(13,735)


(46,488)







Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(2,434)


1,847







Increase / (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

144


(73,718)


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

84,991


173,905


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$                       85,135


$                      100,187


TTEC HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)











Three months ended






 March 31,






2025


2024












Revenue


$  534,228


$  576,638












Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Income from Operations and EBITDA:
















Income from Operations


$    24,189


$    22,711




Restructuring charges, net


1,996


249




Impairment losses


761


140




Property costs not related to operations


(46)


1,033




Mexico VAT consulting fees


408


-




Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme


-


(475)




Expenses related to non-binding offer


3,189


-




Equity-based compensation expenses


3,250


5,812




Amortization of purchased intangibles 


7,750


8,445












         Non-GAAP Income from Operations


$    41,497


$    37,915












         Non-GAAP Income from Operations Margin


7.8 %


6.6 %












Depreciation and amortization


14,948


16,069




Changes in acquisition contingent consideration


-


(1,240)




Gain on property sale


(450)


-




Mexico VAT Recovery


(3,906)


770




Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net


750


1,192




Other Income (expense), net


3,589


206












         Adjusted EBITDA


$    56,428


$    54,912












         Adjusted EBITDA Margin


10.6 %


9.5 %












Reconciliation of Non-GAAP EPS:
















Net Income


$      3,246


$        500




Add:  Asset impairment and restructuring charges


2,757


389




Add:  Equity-based compensation expenses


3,250


5,812




Add:  Amortization of purchased intangibles


7,750


8,445




Add:  Property costs not related to operations


(46)


1,033




Add:  Liability related to notifications triggered by labor scheme


-


(475)




Add:  Foreign VAT (inclusive of interest)


(7,823)


770




Add:  Changes in acquisition contingent consideration


-


(1,240)




Add:  Fees related to non-binding offer


3,189


-




Add:  Gain on property sale


(450)


-




Add:  Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net


750


1,192




Less:  Changes in valuation allowance, return to provision adjustments and
other, and tax effects of items separately disclosed above


1,002


(3,806)












         Non-GAAP Net Income


$    13,625


$    12,620












             Diluted shares outstanding


48,225


47,587












         Non-GAAP EPS


$0.28


$0.27












Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow:
















Cash Flow From Operating Activities:








   Net income


$      3,246


$        500




   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:







          Depreciation and amortization


22,698


25,145




          Other


(4,352)


(41,274)




   Net cash provided by operating activities


21,592


(15,629)












Less - Total Cash Capital Expenditures


5,406


13,473












        Free Cash Flow


$    16,186


$  (29,102)





























Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Income from Operations and Adjusted EBITDA by Segment :






TTEC Engage


TTEC Digital



Q1 25


Q1 24


Q1 25

Q1 24









Income from Operations


$    18,325


$    19,422


$     5,864

$     3,289

Restructuring charges, net


1,292


653


703

(404)

Impairment losses


720


140


42

-

Property costs not related to operations


(46)


1,033


-

-

Mexico VAT Consulting Fees


408


(475)


-

-

Expenses related to non-binding offer


2,633


-


556

-

Equity-based compensation expenses


2,023


3,783


1,227

2,029

Amortization of purchased intangibles 


4,067


4,107


3,683

4,338









         Non-GAAP Income from Operations


$    29,422


$    28,663


$    12,075

$     9,252









Depreciation and amortization


12,139


13,357


2,809

2,712

Gain on Property Sale


(450)


(1,240)


-

-

Mexico VAT Recovery


(3,906)


-


-

-

Foreign VAT receivable writeoff


-


770


-

-

Foreign exchange loss / (gain), net


751


1,378


(1)

(187)

Other Income (expense), net


3,587


44


2

163









         Adjusted EBITDA


$    41,543


$    42,972


$    14,885

$    11,940