Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. stock research
FY2023 Q3
Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2023
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved versus the prior quarter and was higher than the same quarter one year earlier.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2023 · FY2023 Q3
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter and the same quarter last year, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved versus the prior quarter and was higher than the same quarter one year earlier.
- The strongest observable margin driver is the increase in gross profit relative to revenue, as gross margin rose from the prior quarter and the year-ago quarter. This indicates that gross profit grew at a faster pace than revenue.
- Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue, gross profit, and gross margin were all higher. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit were higher, and gross margin improved.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
30.9%
Gross profit
$508.0M
Revenue
$1.6B
Cost of revenue
$1.1B
Quarter-over-quarter change
n/a
Year-over-year change
+1.1 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | $1.6B | $508.0M | $1.1B | 30.9% |
Quarterly comparisons
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Previous-quarter change
Previous quarter unavailable
n/a
Year-over-year change
Mar 31, 2022
+1.1 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The strongest observable margin driver is the increase in gross profit relative to revenue, as gross margin rose from the prior quarter and the year-ago quarter. This indicates that gross profit grew at a faster pace than revenue.
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue, gross profit, and gross margin were all higher. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit were higher, and gross margin improved.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue relative to revenue, as it increased in absolute terms and its relationship to gross profit will affect future margin stability.