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CoreCard Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

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CoreCard (NYSE: CCRD) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, with Q4 revenue reaching $14.8 million, a 22% increase from Q4 2023. The company's full-year 2024 revenue was $57.4 million, up 2% from 2023.

Processing and maintenance revenue grew 11% year-over-year in Q4, with full-year growth of 7%. Q4 income from operations was $2.1 million, compared to $0.4 million in Q4 2023. Full-year income from operations reached $6.5 million, up from $5.3 million in 2023.

For Q1 2025, CoreCard expects revenue between $14.4-15.0 million and EPS of $0.15-0.19. The company reaffirmed its FY2025 guidance with expected revenue of $60-64 million, EPS of $0.88-0.94, and projected revenue growth of 30-40% excluding their largest customer.

CoreCard (NYSE: CCRD) ha riportato i risultati del quarto trimestre e dell'intero anno 2024, con ricavi del quarto trimestre che hanno raggiunto $14,8 milioni, un aumento del 22% rispetto al quarto trimestre del 2023. I ricavi totali dell'anno 2024 sono stati $57,4 milioni, in aumento del 2% rispetto al 2023.

I ricavi da elaborazione e manutenzione sono cresciuti dell'11% su base annua nel quarto trimestre, con una crescita annuale del 7%. Il reddito operativo del quarto trimestre è stato di $2,1 milioni, rispetto ai $0,4 milioni del quarto trimestre 2023. Il reddito operativo totale per l'anno è stato di $6,5 milioni, in aumento rispetto ai $5,3 milioni del 2023.

Per il primo trimestre 2025, CoreCard prevede ricavi tra $14,4 e $15,0 milioni e un utile per azione (EPS) tra $0,15 e $0,19. L'azienda ha confermato le sue previsioni per l'anno fiscale 2025, con ricavi attesi tra $60 e $64 milioni, EPS tra $0,88 e $0,94, e una crescita dei ricavi prevista del 30-40% escludendo il loro cliente più grande.

CoreCard (NYSE: CCRD) informó sobre sus resultados del cuarto trimestre y del año completo 2024, con ingresos del cuarto trimestre alcanzando $14.8 millones, un aumento del 22% en comparación con el cuarto trimestre de 2023. Los ingresos totales del año 2024 fueron $57.4 millones, un aumento del 2% respecto a 2023.

Los ingresos por procesamiento y mantenimiento crecieron un 11% interanual en el cuarto trimestre, con un crecimiento anual del 7%. Los ingresos operativos del cuarto trimestre fueron de $2.1 millones, en comparación con $0.4 millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2023. Los ingresos operativos del año completo alcanzaron los $6.5 millones, en comparación con los $5.3 millones de 2023.

Para el primer trimestre de 2025, CoreCard espera ingresos entre $14.4 y $15.0 millones y un EPS de $0.15 a $0.19. La empresa reafirmó su guía para el año fiscal 2025, con ingresos esperados de $60 a $64 millones, un EPS de $0.88 a $0.94, y un crecimiento de ingresos proyectado del 30-40% excluyendo a su mayor cliente.

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처리 � 유지보수 매출은 4분기 기준으로 전년 대� 11% 증가했으�, 연간 성장률은 7%였습니�. 4분기 운영 수익은 $2.1 백만으로, 2023� 4분기� $0.4 백만� 비교됩니�. 전체 연도 운영 수익은 $6.5 백만으로, 2023년의 $5.3 백만에서 증가했습니다.

2025� 1분기 동안 CoreCard� 매출� $14.4-15.0 백만 사이가 � 것으� 예상하며, 주당 순이�(EPS)은 $0.15-0.19� 예상하고 있습니다. 회사� 2025 회계연도 가이던스를 재확인했으며, 예상 매출은 $60-64 백만, EPS� $0.88-0.94, 그리� 최대 고객� 제외� 매출 성장률은 30-40%� 예상하고 있습니다.

CoreCard (NYSE: CCRD) a annoncé ses résultats du quatrième trimestre et de l'année complète 2024, avec des revenus du quatrième trimestre atteignant 14,8 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 22 % par rapport au quatrième trimestre 2023. Les revenus totaux de l'année 2024 s'élevaient à 57,4 millions de dollars, en hausse de 2 % par rapport à 2023.

Les revenus de traitement et de maintenance ont augmenté de 11 % d'une année sur l'autre au quatrième trimestre, avec une croissance annuelle de 7 %. Le revenu d'exploitation du quatrième trimestre était de 2,1 millions de dollars, contre 0,4 million de dollars au quatrième trimestre 2023. Le revenu d'exploitation total pour l'année a atteint 6,5 millions de dollars, contre 5,3 millions de dollars en 2023.

Pour le premier trimestre 2025, CoreCard s'attend à des revenus compris entre 14,4 et 15,0 millions de dollars et un BPA de 0,15 à 0,19 dollar. L'entreprise a réaffirmé ses prévisions pour l'exercice 2025, avec des revenus attendus de 60 à 64 millions de dollars, un BPA de 0,88 à 0,94 dollar, et une croissance des revenus projetée de 30 à 40 % en excluant son plus grand client.

CoreCard (NYSE: CCRD) hat seine Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht, wobei die Einnahmen im vierten Quartal 14,8 Millionen Dollar erreichten, was einem Anstieg von 22% im Vergleich zum vierten Quartal 2023 entspricht. Die Gesamteinnahmen für das Jahr 2024 betrugen 57,4 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 2% im Vergleich zu 2023.

Die Einnahmen aus Verarbeitung und Wartung wuchsen im vierten Quartal im Jahresvergleich um 11%, mit einem jährlichen Wachstum von 7%. Das Betriebsergebnis im vierten Quartal betrug 2,1 Millionen Dollar, verglichen mit 0,4 Millionen Dollar im vierten Quartal 2023. Das Betriebsergebnis für das gesamte Jahr erreichte 6,5 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 5,3 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023.

Für das erste Quartal 2025 erwartet CoreCard Einnahmen zwischen 14,4 und 15,0 Millionen Dollar sowie einen Gewinn pro Aktie (EPS) von 0,15 bis 0,19 Dollar. Das Unternehmen bestätigte seine Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 mit erwarteten Einnahmen von 60 bis 64 Millionen Dollar, einem EPS von 0,88 bis 0,94 Dollar und einem prognostizierten Umsatzwachstum von 30-40% ohne den größten Kunden.

Positive
  • Q4 revenue increased 22% year-over-year to $14.8 million
  • Processing and maintenance revenue grew 11% in Q4 2024
  • Q4 income from operations increased to $2.1 million from $0.4 million YoY
  • Full-year income from operations improved to $6.5 million from $5.3 million
  • Strong FY2025 guidance with 30-40% revenue growth expected (excluding largest customer)
Negative
  • Full-year 2024 revenue growth was modest at 2%
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA declined to $11.4 million from $11.7 million YoY

Insights

CoreCard's Q4 2024 results reveal a company successfully executing its growth strategy while maintaining operational efficiency. The unexpected license revenue that boosted Q4 performance to $14.8 million demonstrates the company's ability to capture opportunistic revenue streams beyond its core processing business. The 11% year-over-year growth in processing and maintenance revenue indicates strong recurring revenue momentum.

The margin expansion is particularly impressive, with operating income increasing to $2.1 million from $0.4 million year-over-year, suggesting improved operational leverage and successful cost management. The adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 million for Q4, up from $1.6 million, further supports this efficiency narrative.

Two strategic elements deserve investor attention:

  • The projected 30-40% revenue growth excluding the largest customer indicates successful client diversification, reducing concentration risk while maintaining growth momentum
  • Continued platform investments position CoreCard to capitalize on the increasing demand for sophisticated card management solutions, particularly among complex modern card issuers

The company's guidance for 2025 suggests management's confidence in sustained growth, with revenue projected between $60-64 million. This outlook, combined with the improving profitability metrics and strategic investments in platform capabilities, positions CoreCard favorably in the evolving fintech landscape where reliable, scalable credit technology solutions are increasingly vital.

NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCard Corporation (NYSE: CCRD) (“CoreCard� or “the Company�), the leading provider of innovative credit technology solutions and processing services to the financial technology and services market, announced today its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

“Overall revenue of $14.8 million in the fourth quarter was above our expectations due to unexpected license revenue in the quarter and in-line with our expectations excluding the license revenue. Services revenue during the quarter was in-line with our expectations, reflecting continued year-over-year growth in processing and maintenance revenue of 11%. Additionally, our full year processing and maintenance revenue grew by 7% compared to full year 2023,� said Leland Strange, CEO of CoreCard Corporation. "We continue to invest in our platform and processing capabilities, which are showing encouraging results. CoreCard is a best-in-class platform that is extremely well positioned to capture the growing demand for next-generation card management platforms by large and complex modern card issuers."

“For the first quarter of 2025, we expect total revenue between$14.4Ի$15.0 millionand earnings per share between$0.15Ի$0.19. For fiscal year 2025, we reaffirm the guidance set forth last quarter and continue to expect total revenue between$60 millionԻ$64 millionand earnings per share between$0.88Ի$0.94. We expect full-year 2025 revenue growth, excluding our largest customer, to be 30-40%,� saidMatt White, CFO ofCoreCard Corporation.

Financial Highlights for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024

Total revenue in the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, was $14.8 million which represents an increase of 22% compared to the comparable period in 2023. Revenue of $57.4 million for full year 2024 was up 2% from full year 2023.

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by type of revenue for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
December 31,December 31,
(in thousands)2024
2023
2024
2023
License$1,420$--$2,840$1,794
Professional services6,2106,11126,01528,237
Processing and maintenance6,1225,50624,03422,439
Third party1,0715404,5103,534
Total$14,823$12,157$57,399$56,004


Income from operations was $2.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to income from operations of $0.4 million for the comparable period in 2023. Full year 2024 income from operations was $6.5 million compared to $5.3 million in the comparable prior year.

Net income was $1.9 million for the fourth quarter compared to net income of $0.5 million in the comparable prior year quarter. Full year 2024 net income was $5.4 million compared to $3.4 million in the comparable prior year.

Earnings per diluted share was $0.24 for the fourth quarter compared to $0.06 in the comparable prior year quarter. Full year 2024 earnings per diluted share was $0.67 compared to $0.40 in the comparable prior year.

Adjusted earnings per diluted share was $0.28 for the fourth quarter compared to $0.06 in the comparable prior year quarter. Full year adjusted earnings per diluted share was $0.79 compared to $0.53 in the comparable prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA was $3.3 million for the fourth quarter compared to $1.6 million in the comparable prior year quarter. Full year adjusted EBITDA was $11.4 million compared to $11.7 million in the comparable prior year.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, please see the section of the tables titled "Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Investor Conference Call

The company is holding an investor conference call today, February 20, 2025, at 11 A.M. Eastern Time. Interested investors are invited to attend the conference call by accessing the webcast ator by dialing 1-877-407-0890. As part of the conference call CoreCard will be conducting a question-and-answer session where participants are invited to email their questions to prior to the call. A transcript of the call will be posted on the company’s website at as soon as available after the call.

The company will file its Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024, with the Securities and Exchange Commission in early March. For additional information about reported results, investors will be able to access the Form 10-K on the company’s website at or on the SEC website, .

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, please see the section below titled "Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

About CoreCard Corporation

CoreCard Corporation (NYSE: CCRD) provides the gold standard card issuing platform built for the future of global transactions in an embedded digital world. Dedicated to continual technological innovation in the ever-evolving payments industry backed by decades of deep expertise in credit card offerings, CoreCard helps customers conceptualize, implement, and manage all aspects of their issuing card programs. Keenly focused on steady, sustainable growth, CoreCard has earned the trust of some of the largest companies and financial institutions in the world, providing truly real-time transactions via their proven, reliable platform operating on private on-premise and leading cloud technology infrastructure.

Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements in this press release are made under the “safe harbor� provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties including those listed in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All of the risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases, the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “believes,� “plans,� “expects,� “will,� “intends,� “continue,� “outlook,� “progressing,� and “anticipates� and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect the events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.


CoreCard Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2024202320242023
Revenue
Services$13,403$12,157$54,559$54,210
Products1,420--2,8401,794
Total net revenue14,82312,15757,39956,004
Cost of revenue
Services8,1828,19135,77036,571
Products--------
Total cost of revenue8,1828,19135,77036,571
Expenses
Marketing9873407310
General and administrative1,5131,1145,7695,334
Development2,9532,3848,9148,478
Income from operations2,0773956,5395,311
Investment loss(12)(38)(427)(1,579)
Other income147272792765
Income before income taxes2,2126296,9044,497
Income taxes2861431,4561,102
Net income$1,926$486$5,448$3,395
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.25$0.06$0.68$0.40
Diluted$0.24$0.06$0.67$0.40
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding7,830,2668,374,6068,027,0778,457,714
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding8,035,9368,388,9278,146,3948,474,123



CoreCard Corporation
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
As of December 31,20242023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$19,481$26,918
Marketable securities5,4105,230
Accounts receivable, net10,2357,536
Other current assets5,0484,805
Total current assets40,17444,489
Investments3,7764,062
Property and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation12,28211,319
Other long-term assets6,1063,956
Total assets$62,338$63,826


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS� EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$823$1,557
Deferred revenue, current portion2,0332,310
Accrued payroll2,8562,172
Accrued expenses723971
Other current liabilities2,0172,530
Total current liabilities8,4529,540
Deferred revenue, net of current portion118265
Other long-term liabilities255196
Long-term lease obligation1,8161,121
Total noncurrent liabilities2,1891,582
Stockholders� equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 20,000,000;
Issued shares � 9,026,940 and 9,016,140 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively;
Outstanding shares � 7,786,679 and 8,295,408 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively9190
Additional paid-in capital17,92816,621
Treasury stock, 1,240,261 and 720,732 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, at cost(27,997)(20,359)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(93)32
Accumulated income61,76856,320
Total stockholders� equity51,69752,704
Total liabilities and stockholders� equity$62,338$63,826


For further information, call
Matt White, 770-564-5504 or
email to

Reconciliation of GAAP to NON-GAAP Measures

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP�), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. CoreCard considers Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (“Adjusted EPS�) as supplemental measures of the company’s performance that is not required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; income tax expense (benefit); investment income (loss); and other income (expense), net. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management and our board of directors to evaluate and compare our core operating results from period to period.

We define Adjusted EPS as diluted earnings per share adjusted to exclude the impact of share-based compensation expense and non-operating investment gains or losses. We believe that Adjusted EPS is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management and our board of directors to evaluate and compare our core operating results from period to period.

Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or construed as an alternative to net income, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of the company's liquidity. In addition, other companies may calculate Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA differently than CoreCard, which limits its usefulness in comparing CoreCard’s financial results with those of other companies.

The following table shows CoreCard’s GAAP results reconciled to non-GAAP results included in this release:

Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
December 31,
(in thousands)2024
2023
2024
2023
GAAP net income$1,926$486$5,448$3,395
Investment loss--
----
1,000
Share-based compensation449--1,308150
Income tax benefit(112)--(327)(38)
Adjusted net income$2,263$486$6,429$4,507
Adjusted Diluted EPS$0.28$0.06$0.790.53
Weighted-average shares8,0368,3898,1468,474
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
December 31,
(in thousands)2024
2023
2024
2023
GAAP net income$1,926$486$5,448$3,395
Depreciation and amortization7901,2453,5666,256
Share-based compensation449--1,308150
Investment loss12384271,579
Other income, net(147)(272)(792)(765)
Income tax expense2861431,4561,102
Adjusted EBITDA$3,316$1,640$11,413$11,717
Total Revenue$14,823$12,157$57,399$56,004
Adjusted EBITDA Margin22.4%13.5%19.9%20.9%

FAQ

What was CoreCard's (CCRD) Q4 2024 revenue?

CoreCard reported Q4 2024 revenue of $14.8 million, representing a 22% increase compared to Q4 2023.

What is CoreCard's (CCRD) revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025?

CoreCard expects FY2025 revenue between $60 million and $64 million, with 30-40% growth excluding their largest customer.

How much did CoreCard's (CCRD) processing and maintenance revenue grow in Q4 2024?

CoreCard's processing and maintenance revenue grew 11% year-over-year in Q4 2024.

What are CoreCard's (CCRD) earnings per share expectations for Q1 2025?

CoreCard expects Q1 2025 earnings per share to be between $0.15 and $0.19.

What was CoreCard's (CCRD) full-year 2024 net income?

CoreCard reported full-year 2024 net income of $5.4 million, compared to $3.4 million in 2023.
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