NICE Reports 12% Year-Over-Year Cloud Revenue Growth for the First Quarter 2025 and Raises Full-Year 2025 EPS Guidance

• Double-digit year-over-year EPS growth
• Cash from operations was a quarterly record of $285 million and increased 12% year over year
• Company announces new $500 million share repurchase program

NICE (NASDAQ:NICE) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the corresponding periods of the previous year.

First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

"We're pleased to report another strong quarter. Cloud revenue grew 12% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, powering continued profitability, including a further expansion in operating margin and a double-digit increase in earnings per share," said Scott Russell, CEO of NICE. "We also delivered record quarterly cash flow in Q1, with cash from operations rising to $285 million—a 12% year-over-year increase. Our industry-leading financial profile continues to differentiate us from competitors, giving us excellent financial flexibility to invest strategically to accelerate our long-term growth."

Mr. Russell added, "We're operating in a rapidly evolving market, and AI is the catalyst driving this transformation. We're leading the way with our industry-defining AI platform, CXone Mpower. As organizations increasingly seek to leverage AI in their customer service operations, they're turning to our CX AI cloud platform. In fact, in the first quarter, our AI and self-service revenue increased 39% year over year — clear evidence of the value of our platform. We've moved beyond orchestrating interactions; we're enabling end-to-end automation from intent to resolution, powered by agentic AI embedded throughout the customer service journey."

GAAP Financial Highlights for the First Quarter Ended March 31:

Revenues:

First quarter 2025 total revenues increased 6% year over year to $700.2 million compared to $659.3 million for the first quarter of 2024.

Gross Profit:

First quarter 2025 gross profit was $468.1 million compared to $436.6 million for the first quarter of 2024. First quarter 2025 gross margin was 66.9% compared to 66.2% for the first quarter of 2024.

Operating Income:

First quarter 2025 operating income increased 22% to $148.2 million compared to $121.4 million for the first quarter of 2024. First quarter 2025 operating margin was 21.2% compared to 18.4% for the first quarter of 2024.

Net Income:

First quarter 2025 net income increased 22% to $129.3 million compared to $106.4 million for the first quarter of 2024. First quarter 2025 net income margin was 18.5% compared to 16.1% for the first quarter of 2024.

Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share:

Fully diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2025 increased 26% to $2.01 compared to $1.60 in the first quarter of 2024.

Cash Flow and Cash Balance:

First quarter 2025 operating cash flow was $285.1 million and $252.3 million was used for share repurchases. As of March 31, 2025, total cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $1,610.7 million. Our debt, was $459.2 million, resulting in net cash and investments of $1,151.5 million.

Non-GAAP Financial Highlights for the First Quarter March 31:

Revenues:

First quarter 2025 total revenues increased 6% year over year to $700.2 million compared to $659.3 million for the first quarter of 2024.

Gross Profit:

First quarter 2025 non-GAAP gross profit increased to $489.2 million compared to $467.7 million for the first quarter of 2024. First quarter 2025 non-GAAP gross margin was 69.9% compared to 70.9% for the first quarter of 2024.

Operating Income:

First quarter 2025 non-GAAP operating income increased 7% to $213.6 million compared to $199.8 million for the first quarter of 2024. First quarter 2025 non-GAAP operating margin was 30.5% compared to 30.3% for the first quarter of 2024.

Net Income:

First quarter 2025 non-GAAP net income increased 8% to $185.0 million compared to $171.6 million for the first quarter of 2024. First quarter 2025 non-GAAP net income margin totaled 26.4% compared to 26.0% for the first quarter of 2024.

Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share:

First quarter 2025 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share increased 11% to $2.87 compared to $2.58 for the first quarter of 2024.

Second Quarter and Full Year 2025 Guidance:

Second-Quarter 2025:

Second-quarter 2025 non-GAAP total revenue is expected to be in a range of $709 million to $719 million, representing 7% year over year growth at the midpoint.

Second-quarter 2025 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share is expected to be in a range of $2.93 to $3.03, representing 13% year over year growth at the midpoint.

Full-Year 2025:

The Company reiterated full-year 2025 non-GAAP total revenue which is expected to be in a range of $2,918 million to $2,938 million, representing 7% year over year growth at the midpoint.

The Company increased full-year 2025 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share which is expected to be in a range of $12.28 to $12.48, representing 11% year over year growth at the midpoint.

Quarterly Results Conference Call

NICE management will host its earnings conference call today, May 15, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET, 13:30 GMT, 15:30 Israel, to discuss the results and the company's outlook. A live webcast and replay will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website. To access, please register by clicking here: https://www.nice.com/investor-relations/upcoming-event.

Explanation of Non-GAAP measures

Non-GAAP financial measures are included in this press release. Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition related and other expenses, amortization of discount on debt and the tax effect of the Non-GAAP adjustments.

The Company believes that these Non-GAAP financial measures, used in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business. We believe Non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors as a measure of the ongoing performance of our business. Our management regularly uses our supplemental Non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and to make financial, strategic and operating decisions. These Non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Our Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Reconciliation between results on a GAAP and Non-GAAP basis is provided in a table immediately following the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company provides guidance only on a Non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation of guidance from a GAAP to Non-GAAP basis is not available due to the unpredictability and uncertainty associated with future events that would be reported in GAAP results and would require adjustments between GAAP and Non-GAAP financial measures, including the impact of future possible business acquisitions. Accordingly, a reconciliation of the guidance based on Non-GAAP financial measures to corresponding GAAP financial measures for future periods is not available without unreasonable effort.

Company Announces New Share Buyback Program of $500 million:

The Board of Directors has authorized an additional new $500 million share repurchase program. Repurchases under the program may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, all in accordance with U.S. securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company may also, from time to time, enter into plans that are compliant with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. The timing and total amount of share repurchases will depend upon business, economic and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, prevailing share prices and other considerations. This program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of ordinary shares and the program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company's discretion. The Company expects to fund repurchases with cash on hand and future cash generated from its operations.

About NICE

With NICE (NASDAQ:NICE), it's never been easier for organizations of all sizes around the globe to create extraordinary customer experiences while meeting key business metrics. Featuring the world's #1 cloud native customer experience platform, CXone, NICE is a worldwide leader in AI-powered self-service and agent-assisted CX software for the contact center – and beyond. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, partner with NICE to transform - and elevate - every customer interaction. www.nice.com

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You are encouraged to carefully review the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our latest Annual Report on Form 20-F and our other filings with the SEC for additional information regarding these and other factors and uncertainties that could affect our future performance. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

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