Intuit Inc. Shares Surge 9% as Q3 Earnings Exceed Expectations

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Intuit Inc, the maker of financial software solutions such as TurboTax and QuickBooks, reported robust Q3 earnings, leading to a significant increase in its stock price. The company's fiscal Q3 revenue of $7.88 billion exceeded analysts' estimates, while its adjusted earnings per share rose 18% from the previous year. Intuit's CEO, Sasan Goodarzi, emphasized the company's investment in AI-driven tax and business solutions, which contributed to the strong performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intuit's Q3 revenue reached $7.88 billion, surpassing the average analyst estimate of $7.56 billion.
  • The company's adjusted earnings per share rose 18% year-over-year to $11.65, exceeding the $10.96 consensus.
  • Intuit raised its full-year revenue forecast to $18.72 billion - $18.76 billion, up from $18.16 billion - $18.35 billion.
  • Adjusted earnings guidance was lifted to between $20.07 and $20.12 a share, compared to $19.16 - $19.36 previously.
  • The Consumer Group, which includes TurboTax, posted an 11% year-over-year gain, while Credit Karma revenue surged 31% from the previous year.
  • Jefferies analysts noted the accelerated adoption of TurboTax Live and consistent growth of Credit Karma, despite macroeconomic challenges.
  • Intuit returned $754 million to shareholders through buybacks and declared a 16% higher dividend of $1.04 per share.

Statistics:

  • Q3 revenue: $7.88 billion
  • Analysts' average estimate: $7.56 billion
  • Adjusted earnings per share: $11.65
  • Full-year revenue forecast: $18.72 billion - $18.76 billion
  • Adjusted earnings guidance: $20.07 - $20.12 a share
  • Credit Karma revenue growth: 31%
  • TurboTax Live adoption: accelerated
  • Return to shareholders through buybacks: $754 million
  • Dividend per share: $1.04

Sources:

  • LSEG data
  • Intuit Inc. quarterly earnings report
  • Jefferies analysts' note